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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
We rented one of the most expensive premium villas at the resort ("sanctuary" gated area, with private pool), expecting a modicum of quiet mid-evening for putting our children to bed. Instead, a crazy dance party was going on two doors down, with loud rap music blasting with heavy bass. We called security, who visited them after a half hour; they turned the music down temporarily, but eventually turned it up again, although not as obnoxiously high as before. This may sound like a typical complaint for a run-of-the-mill hotel, but not a four-star resort villa where a family has paid a thousand dollars a night for a special gathering.. Our night with our children was essentially ruined. Although security did address the problem, by the time they did it was too late for a movie with the kids, way past their bedtime. My family has stayed at this resort before, always with a good experience. However, in my mind, Hawk's Cay's historically fine reputation has certainly been tarnished by the inconsiderate clientele who were allowed to occupy their most premium accommodations; hopefully their management team will find a way to deal with noise issues immediately so as to not drive away more respectful families.
Kris H
What an amazing event at Hawk's Cay Resort this weekend. The Second Annual Grouper Opener. It was created last year by Simon Curtis. Simon has breathed life back into Hawk's Cay. .He now keeps the vibe alive with First Friday's. Our Authentic Hemp brand is excited and honored to be a part of the rebirth. We love the venue, the organization of the event, the quality of the entertainment, vendors, food and every beverage imaginable. I and Authentic look forward to many more of these fabulous events. Thank you Simon! Job well done.
Harolyn K
Hawks Kay Marina! Awesome First Fridays Event!! It covered the whole Marina with music, dancing, games to play , all sorts of local vendors with food,cheeses, desserts, breads etc! Family friendly for all ages and what a view of the water with all the tarpon swimming around! Did I mention , just how much fun it was for all age groups? Come mingle with us next month!
Melony J
Great event by Simon Curtis, Friday, May 1, 2026. The Cheese Lovers were very welcome in Hawks Cay Marina. Thank you Simon
Vacationer641200
We went to Hawks Cay for vacations with my family and everything was amazing from the perfect location in the keys to the great atmosphere. The resort offer everything you need from the large family pool and the nice laggoon where you can do kayak or paddle board. If you need some quiète time you can go to the adult bar and pool. Not to mention the clean and nice rooms at great value. If you want to have a nice dinner experience, we went to the both restaurant to offer great food and wines menu with great service. Thank you Simon for the great experience
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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.