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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
When I say top-tier service, THIS is exactly what I mean! From the moment we arrived until the time we departed, the entire experience was nothing short of AMAZING. A huge shout-out to the three incredible ladies who made our visit extra special: Shenelle, Karen, and especially Chelsea! These ladies went above and beyond to ensure that my family and I had an unforgettable time. Their warmth, professionalism, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service deserve to be celebrated. They truly deserve all the recognition and appreciation coming their way My family hasn’t stopped talking about the experience, and that alone speaks volumes! When service is this good, you know it’s something special. Ladies, thank you for making our time so memorable. We appreciate you more than words can say, and we’ll definitely be back! See you soon, ladies! Because one thing is for sure. A TIME WAS HAAAAADDDD!
Tinalee F
Shout-out to Shenelle and Chelsea at Coral Cay for their excellent customer service! ❤️ Both ladies were friendly, professional, and welcoming, making my experience truly enjoyable. Their kindness and positive attitudes did not go unnoticed. Thank you both for making my stay special! You ladies are amazing! 🌟💕
Sweden S
We had a great time. Honor was a delight. He surprised my son with a pirate dolphin toy. He is not letting him go :)
Nicole S
We have been coming to Hawks Cay for years. This time was extra special for my mom's 90th birtday. Resort Director Honor was extremely kind and took care of our last minute needs. He made mom very happy! Excellent guy. Thank you.
Donna K
This place is run down, dirty and has absolutely terrible / non existent guest services. They renovated the lobby, but absolutely stopped there. Guest rooms are dated, musty and filthy! The staff here are really miserable and have no problem telling you so.FREQUENTLY. From the cart drivers to the front desk staff, these are the least professional and untrained hotel workers I have ever encountered. Richard, my cart driver gave me earful about how his bosses don’t care about the staff or guests AT ALL and that they are “wasting money” planting new palm trees. There is rarely, if ever, a manager onsite so these poor people are just left to deal with multiple angry guests at once. Villa accommodations are absolutely filthy! Floors are disgusting and bathrooms have an inch of dust and dried toothpaste in cabinets. Need WiFi? Forget it! No WiFi and cable doesn’t work either. There are no phones in those units so you have to call guest services for help from a cell phone. Spoiler alert - They NEVER answer the phone. I mean never. You have to physically leave your villa get in the car drive through the front gate and all the way up to the hotel lobby get out and go to the front desk to get any kind of customer service. When you do, there is no one at the front desk more often than not. They were supposed to send an “engineer” to get the wifi fixed but he never showed up. TWICE. It’s staggering that this place hasn’t been sold and completely reinvented. It definitely needs to be. What a waste of a location. Don’t stay here. Isla Bella is far superior and honestly, so is virtually anywhere else.
Tina T
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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.