Little Torch Key Florida Keys, Florida
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
Noble HouseThatched bungalow islet
A wooden motor yacht ferries guests across turquoise waters to crushed shell pathways where wild Key deer wander freely through tropical palms.
“With its immersive, tropical design and remote location, it’s easy to forget you’re in the US at Little Palm Island Resort.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
AvroKO-designed British West Indies bungalows open to polished outdoor copper soaking tubs.
Exceptional
Dedicated island hosts arrange candlelit sandbar dinners and private transfers on a wooden yacht.
Notable
Complimentary Boston Whalers, Hobie Cats, and paddleboards allow independent exploration across mangrove channels.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
The look is thoroughly classic, in the British West Indies mode, while the comforts are delightfully low-tech — indoor and outdoor showers…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a private four-acre offshore island in the Lower Keys, reached only by boat or seaplane.
The rooms
Thatched bungalows pair British West Indies styling and four-poster beds with outdoor showers, copper soaking tubs, and private verandas facing the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor saltwater pool is ringed by daybeds and palm trees, steps away from the sand.
The spa
SpaTerre centers on an open courtyard with a reflection pond, hosting Balinese therapies and shallow-water ocean massages.
The gym and yoga
The fitness center houses rowing machines and Peloton bikes, and private yoga classes take place in an open tiki pavilion.
Restaurant
The Dining Room
Woven thatched ceilings give way to an oceanfront veranda serving coastal seafood and modern tropical dishes under late-afternoon light.
The all-suite resort is sprinkled with bungalows decorated in a South Seas style, with canopied beds, Jacuzzi soaking tubs and private decks.
At the table
Cocktails are shaken at the thatched Palapa Bar and The Monkey Hut, and tables are set across the sand.
How it began
Once a Prohibition haven for rum runners and a fishing camp for Harry Truman, the four-acre islet was rebuilt following Hurricane Irma.
“For a secluded stay nearby, the adults-only Little Palm Island is an all-inclusive Relais & Châteaux resort just offshore of Little Torch Key.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.