Florida Keys, FloridaOld Town
Ocean Key Resort & Spa
Gulfside sunset resort
Old Town Florida Keys, Florida
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Noble HouseGulfside sunset resort
The resort anchors the harbor's edge, placing guests directly amid the island's live music and sundown celebrations.
What it’s good at
Notable
Balinese body rituals and a Japanese soaking tub overlooking Mallory Square at SpaTerre.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
You are definitely not in New York City in these rooms and suites, with pastel-hued walls, cheery floral and striped fabrics, and colorful rugs.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Historic Old Town stretches south from the entrance, where quiet lanes of pastel conch cottages meet bustling Duval Street.
The rooms
Every room opens onto a private balcony over the Gulf or Duval Street, finished with bright tropical pastels.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Draped cabanas and teal loungers border the edgeless swimming pool, which gazes straight out across Key West Harbor.
The spa
Treatment suites host Thai rituals and organic seaweed therapies, and the wet room holds a Vichy shower.
Hot Tin Roof Restaurant
Veranda tables look out over the water, serving regional conch-fusion plates inspired by Florida and Caribbean flavors.
Inside the resort, the contemporary rooms are decorated in tropical colors like bright lime and turquoise, and have bathrooms with rainfall showers and whirlpool tubs and private balconies
Restaurant
Sunset Pier
Bright pink and turquoise tables stretch out over the water, serving casual dockside seafood as boats cruise past.
Florida Keys
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.