OVERVIEW of the Casa Marina Resort
If a full service hotel is what you are seeking, The Casa Marina will fit the bill. Opened in 1920 it has the charm of an old world hotel with all the modern amenities. It is located just outside the heart of town on the largest private beach on the island. Many of the 311 rooms and 71 suites have balconies facing the water. There are two pools, a whirlpool, 3 lighted tennis courts, a full service health club, a poolside café and a salon/spa. Key West Water Sports, located on the grounds, can arrange snorkeling, para sailing, scuba, boat trips, fishing and also rents bicycles and scooters.
The property was acquired by Hilton who undertook a complete renovation and it has been significantly upgraded as a result.
THE ROOMS at the Casa Marina Resort
Rooms are tastefully decorated in warm shades of brown and cream with colorful contemporary art adding flashes of color. Ocean side rooms (3rd floor) in the old b
uilding or the oceanside rooms in the West Wing (again 3rd floor or above) are preferable. The rooms in the old building overlook the grounds with the ocean in the distance, are smaller rooms, but have a large deck with lounge chairs and a table with umbrella and chairs. (make sure you specify with the patio or deck when making reservations). The West Wing rooms are larger, with a smaller patio, but look right out onto the ocean.
For something a little extra, book a Lilly Pulitzer Suite, featuring prints from Lilly Pulitzer’s Vintage Vault, Lix Lee Jofa fabrics, custom wall coverings, and a bespoke Benjamin Moore palette. Curated by designer Amanda Reynal and accented with playful Circa Who Furniture pieces, each space reveals hand-painted details, whimsical touches, and a layered sense of discovery.
DINING at the Casa Marina Resort
The small, four sear, lobby bar The Canary Room serves cocktails, wine and small bites. Dorada is a delightful beahfront dining experience serving lunch and dinner. Whether you are looking for a snack and a quick cocktail or a romantic waterfront dinner Dorada features a vibrant fusion of Baja-Med cuisine. Sister property, just down the beach, Reach, offers Four Marlins, a beachfront restaurant featuring fresh-caught seafood, locally sourced ingredients, an ocean-minded wine list, and the restaurant’s award-winning key lime pie
THE RATES at the Casa Marina Resort
$$$$ Peak Season Weekend
WHAT OTHERS SAY About the Casa Marina Resort
Built in 1920 by railway tycoon Henry Flagler, this lodging (on the National Register of Historic Places) has the “best location” in the area and its also just about the only one with “its own beachfront” and two oceanfront pools; the “redone rooms are lovely”, the staff pleasant and the atmosphere “very old Key West…” ZAGAT
PROMOTIONS at the Casa Marina Resort
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