
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
Best for guests who want lively poolside programming, family-friendly activities, and on-site tiki bars close to the airport.
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Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is a newly renovated, family-friendly 4-star resort on the north gateway to Key West with two pools, poolside bars, and nightly entertainment. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key - Key West is a larger, branded 4-star resort-style hotel known to travelers for consistent Hilton standards, a conference center, and shuttle access to the beach — read on if you want a social, entertainment-forward resort (Blue Flamingo) vs. a familiar, full-service Hilton stay (DoubleTree).
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Best for guests who want lively poolside programming, family-friendly activities, and on-site tiki bars close to the airport.

Best for travelers who prefer a familiar Hilton property with meeting space, a single outdoor pool, and a free airport shuttle.
When Blue Flamingo Resort Key West wins: Choose Blue Flamingo if you want a social, family-friendly resort with two pools, daily entertainment, poolside tiki drinks and casual island dining, plus easy shuttle access to Old Town.
When DoubleTree Resort wins: Pick DoubleTree if you prefer the reliability of a large branded hotel with a 24-hour business center, substantial meeting/conference facilities, a single outdoor pool, and a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle.
Bottom line: Blue Flamingo is the pick for families and guests after a lively pool-and-entertainment scene; DoubleTree is the choice for travelers wanting Hilton-brand consistency, business/meeting facilities, and direct airport transfer convenience.
| Category | Blue Flamingo Resort Key West | DoubleTree Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, social resort with poolside entertainment and family programming | Large, branded resort-style hotel with business and conference focus |
| Location (area) | North Roosevelt Boulevard (gateway/New Town), about 3.1 miles from Old Town | South Roosevelt Boulevard/by the ocean; a short drive to Smathers Beach and Old Town |
| Size / rooms | 245 rooms | 216 guestrooms |
| Ages & audience | All ages — family-friendly with children's play area and family programming | All ages — not adults-only; family stays allowed |
| Pools | Two outdoor pools, Backyard Pool & Social Club, cabanas (surcharge) | One outdoor pool, poolside bar and sun loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | Rum Row (tiki bar/food truck) and Toasted Coconut (poolside American dining), plus coffee shop and pool bars | Palm Haven (American cuisine, pool view), bar/lounge and poolside bar; room service (limited hours) |
| Wellness & fitness | 24-hour fitness center; hot tub / spa bathtub on site (no named spa) | 24-hour fitness center; supplier listing does not publish a named spa |
| Meetings & events | Multiple indoor meeting rooms + large outdoor event lawn; wedding/event capacity up to ~1,200 (various sources) | Conference center with ~7,000 sq ft (650 m²) of meeting space and multiple meeting rooms |
| Airport access & shuttles | Complimentary shuttle service to Old Town included in resort fee; about 1 mile to Key West Intl. Airport | Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle available on request; about 1.1 km (1.7 km to airport reported in supplier highlights) |
| Known for | Poolside entertainment, tiki bars, family activities, renovated outdoor social spaces | Hilton-branded stability, meeting space, free airport transportation |
Blue Flamingo sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard at the gateway to Key West (New Town), a short drive from Old Town and the airport.
Choose Blue Flamingo for quick airport runs and easy paid or complimentary transfers into Old Town.
DoubleTree is positioned on South Roosevelt Boulevard by the ocean, close to Smathers Beach and within driving distance of Old Town.
Choose DoubleTree if you want a recognizable brand located steps from ocean access and with an airport shuttle option.
Blue Flamingo offers 245 rooms with pool, garden, and ocean views including studio and one-bedroom suites.
Blue Flamingo gives a wider variety of family- and group-oriented room types plus ocean-view suites for larger parties.
DoubleTree lists 216 guestrooms with many accessible and balcony room options in a typical Hilton room mix.
DoubleTree is a good pick if you prefer consistent Hilton room layouts, accessible room options, and in-room basics like refrigerators.
Blue Flamingo emphasizes poolside, island-inspired dining with two dedicated venues and casual food-truck service.
If you want island-style pool dining, multiple casual bars and lively happy hours, Blue Flamingo focuses clearly on that scene.
DoubleTree offers a single main restaurant and a bar with pool views plus limited room service.
DoubleTree is straightforward: one main restaurant and bar with pool views—better for quieter, sit-down meals or business dining.
Blue Flamingo centers much of its guest programming around two outdoor pools and the Backyard Pool & Social Club.
Pick Blue Flamingo for more pool options, programming and cabana rental choices.
DoubleTree has one outdoor pool and provides a complimentary beach shuttle for guests who want sand and surf.
DoubleTree suits guests who want a quieter pool environment and shuttle access to nearby beaches.
Blue Flamingo combines a 24-hour fitness center with nightly entertainment and social programming around the pools.
Blue Flamingo is built around active daytime and evening programming plus a round-the-clock gym.
DoubleTree provides standard fitness facilities and quieter bars rather than resort-wide entertainment programming.
Choose DoubleTree if you want a standard fitness offering and calmer evening options or event-focused nightlife.

Blue Flamingo — two pools, children's play area, arcade, lawn games, and family-oriented programming.

DoubleTree — larger branded meeting and conference facilities (~7,000 sq ft) and a 24-hour business center.

Blue Flamingo — Backyard Pool & Social Club, live music, karaoke, tiki bars and cabanas.

DoubleTree — complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle on request and familiar Hilton service standards.
Blue Flamingo — it's marketed family-friendly with a children's play area, arcade, two pools and regular family programming.
DoubleTree — it lists about 7,000 sq ft of conference space and a 24-hour business center; Blue Flamingo has meeting rooms and large outdoor event lawns but DoubleTree is the branded meeting choice.
DoubleTree offers a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle on request; Blue Flamingo includes a complimentary shuttle to Old Town as part of its resort-fee inclusions.
No — both properties accept guests of all ages; Blue Flamingo is explicitly family-friendly and DoubleTree is not adults-only.
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