| laid-back rooms with beachy decor, ceiling fans and tile floors feature cable tv, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary perks include breakfast and wifi access, plus use of motorboats, kayaks and sailboats. at the center of the florida keys, this relaxed waterfront hotel is 1. 1 miles from the dolphin research center and 9. there's a private beach and an outdoor pool with a hot tub and barbecue area. some rooms add private patios, ocean views, whirlpool baths and full kitchens. 9 miles from sombrero beach. snorkel gear is available to rent for a fee
Key West International Airport 1 hr 14
Long Key (13 min)
Small, relaxed island featuring stunning white-sand beaches, campgrounds & outdoor recreation. Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters (7 min)
Marine life facility with diving, snorkeling & feeding activities, plus touch tanks, tours & a cafe. Crane Point Hammock (10 min)
This complex has a natural history museum, marine touch tanks, a bird rescue center & nature trails. Conch Keys (6 min)
Fishing, kayaking & snorkeling with manatees on 2 small islands known for their lobster grounds. Long Key State Park (12 min)
State park once home to a luxury resort now offers bonefishing, canoeing, and hiking. Turtle Hospital (13 min)
Sea turtle rescue & rehabilitation center offering guided public tours & a gift shop. Grassy Key (14 min)
Small island in the Florida Keys, a destination for its resorts & historic dolphin research center. Keys Cable Park (2 min)
Adventure and wakeboarding Coco Plum Beach (8 min) Sombrero Beach (15 min)
Park & beach for swimming, picnics & volleyball, plus Loggerhead turtle nesting from April-October. Curry Hammock State Park (4 min)
Beachside park offers campgrounds, fishing, kayaking & hiking trails amid wetlands & seagrass beds. Dolphin Connection (7 min)
Renowned marine-life educational facility with interactive dolphin-conservation programs & day camp. Knights Key (15 min)
Marina and camping The Cabana Club (8 min) Dolphin Research Center (1 min)
Visitors can see dolphin shows, interact with dolphins & view sea lions at this research center. | 
