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On the small, secluded island of Duck Key, aquamarine waters sparkle under the South Floridian sun, bottlenose dolphins readily greet guests, and visitors and locals alike discover the best seaside dining, coastal living and aquatic adventures. Hawks Cay Resort, an iconic destination resort in the Florida Keys. A recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award and a member of the Preferred Hotel Group Lifestyle Collection, this 60-acre, tropical destination boasts 177 guestrooms and 210 two- and three-bedroom villas, a full-service marina, six restaurants, saltwater lagoon, five swimming pools, kid and teen clubs and spa.
Situated roughly halfway between Key Largo and Key West alongside the aquamarine water of the Atlantic Ocean, guests enjoy offshore, flats and backcountry fishing; diving; kayaking; standup paddleboarding programs; Hawks Cay tennis program and the only resort-based Dolphin Connection program with complimentary daily viewings in the continental U.S. We've got it all in one place so you can choose to do everything or nothing at all at our Florida Keys Resort!
Hawks Cay Resort
61 Hawks Cay Blvd.
Duck Key, Florida
33050
Nearest Airport: MIA
I had to make an impromptu business trip to the Keys and decided to turn it into a mini getaway while I was there. Upon arrival, I immediately noticed how beautiful the property was. Right after check-in, we found ourselves in one of the most engaging and memorable conversations with a staff member. He made us feel completely at home, and by the end of the conversation, I was already planning a return trip with my entire family—especially once the water park is completed. The next day, I spotted the same gentleman from a distance and asked who he was. I was surprised to learn that his name was Bob and that he is the new General Manager of the resort. I left the resort genuinely impressed that someone in his position would take the time to connect so personally with guests. That level of attention speaks volumes about the leadership and culture of the property. I will definitely be back.
Ed B
I took my family to Hawks Key this week and man was it a great place to stay! The resort was beautiful and the weather was absolutely perfect. While we were there we ran into a extremely nice, knowledgeable man named Bob LaCasse. He gave us a lot of great info on the new waterpark for our kids and they were all about that. He also assisted me with booking some fishing reservations, and even helped me book a secret romantic date night with my wife. He cared so much that he even checked back in with us at the end of our stay to ask if we had any feedback for them on areas that they could improve on. You could tell that he actually cared about his customers and thats something you dont see nowadays in management unfortunately, but he did it with ease and made us feel special. He even remembered all of our names, he made us feel like family. 10/10 I would definitely recommend this place and we will be back very very soon. Thanks again for everything Bob!!!
brocke674
We had the pleasure of meeting Bob during our stay, and what started as a simple question turned into one of the most entertaining conversations of the trip. Not only did he answer our question immediately, but he also launched into a series of stories about the Florida Keys that had us completely hooked. At one point I found myself wondering… are these stories actually real? Either way, we didn’t care — they were hilarious, interesting, and made the experience that much better. Bob was friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what he does. He took the time to talk with us, share recommendations, and made us feel like we’d known him for years. It’s rare to meet someone who can turn a quick interaction into a memorable part of your vacation, but Bob did exactly that. Thanks to Bob, our stay was even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back — and we might come prepared with more questions just to hear more stories.
Casey D
We had a wonderful time. We met the new Manager, Bob and he provided our family the best information about the Keys and the Resort. He even talked me into a fishing excursion! We will definitely be back again
Everly M
It was a pleasure meeting Bob LaCasse during our recent stay. He was extremely friendly and welcoming, and took the time to personally tell us all about the resort and all about the key . He also shared details about a Python Challenge, very interesting guy. Bob’s approachable personality and hands-on management style really stood out. You can tell he genuinely cares about guests having a great time. Thanks to his hospitality, our visit was even more enjoyable. We had a fantastic stay and will definitely be returning.
Jason D
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Wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon. Great resort, great food, great service!
-Ed K.
I took my husband here this year for his birthday and we stayed 10 nights! The place is absolutely perfect! From the grounds to the staff, everything is top notch!
-Amy M.
This year was our first visit to the Keys and therefore first time to stay at Hawks Cay. People, please listen, this is a great place to vacation! The service is impeccable and the staff was not just helpful, but truly friendly and wonderful to interact with. We didn't catch names very well, but the lady responsible for our room was lovely in heart and soul as well as the tram driver. Great, great place. And for me, the food the entire week was awesome, top-notch, delicious and I'll certainly come back.
-Damon M.
This resort is magnificent. We stayed here for mini-lobster season and it was phenomenal. The room was so big and the bed was very comfy! The staff were so nice to us and it was very easy to launch our boat. Can't wait for the upcoming mini season! We'll definitely be staying here again!
-Erika S.
A wonderful place to totally relax and enjoy the beautiful water of the Florida Keys!
-Elaine G.