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Ocean Key Resort & Spa
Key West, Florida, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Ocean Key opened in 1983 at the Gulf end of Duval Street, 100 rooms over Sunset Pier and Mallory Square's evening circus, six minutes from Truman's Little White House. Sloppy Joe's is a three-minute walk, and the resort has a spa, an outdoor pool, a waterfront restaurant and suites with balconies, a small Key West sunset house on the harbor.
- 100 rooms
- Neighborhood: Lower Duval
- Rooms from 350 sq ft (33 m²)
About Ocean Key Resort & Spa
- Opened 1983: 100 rooms at the Gulf end of Duval Street, looking over Sunset Pier.
- Mallory Square's sunset crowd is at the door; Sloppy Joe's is a three-minute walk.
- Spa, outdoor pool, and a waterfront restaurant; suites with balconies rather than a large convention floor.
- Entry-level rooms start at 350 sq ft (33 m²).
History
Ocean Key Resort & Spa opened in 1983 at the Gulf end of Duval Street in Key West, 100 rooms over the harbor and Mallory Square. It remains an independent sunset hotel beside Pier House, a short walk from Truman's Little White House.
The setting
Ocean Key Resort & Spa sits on Duval in Lower Duval. Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is essentially at the door, Mallory Square is essentially at the door, and Truman Little White House is roughly 6 minutes' walk. The street runs from the harbor at Front Street toward the Atlantic. Waterfront keys (Pier House, Ocean Key) own the Gulf light; a block off Duval is quieter gardens and tinajones. 3-minute walk to Sloppy Joe’s bar. 6-minute walk to Harry S.
Restaurants and bars
- Hot Tin Roof — Restaurant
Experiences
- Sunset viewing at Sunset Pier — Sunset viewing from the pier, which the resort describes as a box-office seat for sunsets.
- Sunday Brunch at Hot Tin Roof — Unlimited traditional Florida brunch items, described as one of the island's best waterfront brunches.
- Fantasy Fest — Masked processions, parties, contests and dances across Key West, October 16-25, 2026.
- That Arena Rock Show — Iconic rock music over the water on Sunset Pier, kicking off Fantasy Fest 2026, October 17 & 18, 2026.
- Savor the Season (Sober October) — Celebration with Ocean Key Resort and Best Day Brewing at Sunset Pier, October 1-31, 2026.
- World Class Fishing — Florida Keys fishing, including sight fishing for permit, off-site, Sundays, May 10 - December 31, 2026.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
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