Ocean Key Resort & Spa

Character and identity

Perched at the end of Duval Street where it meets the Gulf, this 100-room resort opens directly onto Sunset Pier, the spot Key West gathers to watch the day end. The look is unapologetically tropical: pastel walls, floral and striped fabrics, bright rugs, and private balconies facing either the water or the Duval Street parade. Hot Tin Roof handles all-day dining with sunset views at its peak, Liquid pours frozen drinks by the pool, and SpaTerre layers Balinese technique over local touches, with ten massage styles alone. Service leans casual and helpful, with staff happy to point you toward the next thing.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The defining feature here is the address: Sunset Pier is essentially the hotel's front yard, and that proximity to Key West's nightly ritual is what you are paying for. Book a Gulf-facing room or suite if the sunset is the point, a Duval-facing one if you want the street energy, and target shoulder season for better rates without losing the warmth.