View Full Version : The Keys Where to stay?
Lesley 999
05-07-2004, 20:57
Off to Orlando again in just over 2 weeks (can't wait!) This time we are breaking up our stay in Orlando and seeing a bit more of the state. Thinking of seeing Miami, The Keys , the Everglades and Gulf coast. Anyone know of any good places to stay in Key Largo and Key West (Two forty somethings and 2 kids aged 9 and 12) We cant spend a fortune but want somewhere clean! Allso is it best to book our overnight stays in The Keys before we go or chance it and book when we arrive. We wont be staying at the weekend as we have read that it is busier Fridays and Saturdays. Thanks. Wonderful site by the way I have become addicted to it!
Ray&Sarah
05-07-2004, 21:01
We stayed at the Howard Johnson at Key Largo which was pretty good value for money. It was right by the ocean and next door to a swim with the dolphins place.:)
lesley, i would recommend the hilton at key west - treat yourself - not agreat deal more than others, right on the sea. the big cruise liners pull up outside the window! has the usual pool etc. pool food is fantastic, has a little gym and its own island which you can get boated across too. excellent , also close enough to duvall street etc to walk.
we just turned up and booked last aug/sept
have fun
trev[8D]
Achilles2k
05-07-2004, 22:23
We ar off in 44 days time! Our first trip and we are visiting the keys too. On the strength of what has been discussed in these forums we have booked in at the Howard Johnson in Key Largo - it had better be good guys [}:)]!
We are also planning to go snorkelling while we are there . . . CAn't wait :D:D:D
I've stayed at the Holiday Inn in Key West which is a short walk down to Mallory Sq., but also stayed at Ocean Key Resort.....it was fabulous, couldn't fault it.
Matt
We stayed in the Best Western Key ambassador on Key West, turn left when you go onto the island and its just round the first bend
Lesley 999
06-07-2004, 02:39
Thanks everyone. I've started looking at some of the hotels you listed. The Hilton at Key West does look and sound really nice!
We just stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott in Key West for a couple of nights.
Its a very nice hotel that cost us £137 for the two night stay.
I love Key Largo and we have stayed at Amoray Dive Resort a few times although not since we have had the children.
Parrothead
07-07-2004, 03:53
Hi,
try the Hawkes Cay Resort on Duck Key. It is absolutely fantastic.[8D]
Cruella DeVilla
07-07-2004, 16:43
Key West can be busy and expensive, we visited a couple of years ago and drove down on speck, had real trouble finding something. Ended up in a shack on the Beach...well it was a motel with a private beach but not somewhere I would have prebooked to stay! The woman in the next room was having a good time!!!Lots of Americans holiday in Key West to.:D
jolliffee
07-07-2004, 23:37
If you like snorkelling you must visit the underwater state park (Key Largo?); the statue of Christ is fantastic as were the two barracudas that came to say Hi![msnsmile2]
Achilles2k
08-07-2004, 00:18
Jollifee - I have read a lot about the John Pennecamp USP - sounds great [8D]. Did you get any pictures while you were down there? We are going to get some underwater cameras to get some pics.
My youngest son fell in love with snorkelling when we went to Greece two years ago. He was eight at the time. Last year in France he tried scuba in the swimming pool and took to it like a duck to water - or should that be 'turtle'? or 'fish'??
This year we will all be taking the plunge - it will be the highlight of the holiday for me if it turns out to be half what it looks like in the brochures. Can't wait [8D][8D].
The Marina del Mar is lovely in Key Largo, nice little tikki bar to sip cocktails while you watch the sunset.