
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
Best for families or groups who want lively poolside entertainment, easy airport access, and on-property dining for all ages.
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Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is a newly renovated, family-friendly 4-star resort near the airport with two lively pools and active poolside programming; read this if you want a social, family-focused stay with shuttle access to Old Town. H2O Suites - Adults Only is a small, adults-only 3.5-star suite hotel steps from Duval Street; read this if you want an upscale, quiet suite experience in Old Town for couples or adults traveling without kids.
Updated · about 3.1 miles (5.0 km) apart

Best for families or groups who want lively poolside entertainment, easy airport access, and on-property dining for all ages.

Best for adults or couples who want a small-suite, quieter stay within easy walking distance of Duval Street and Old Town attractions.
When Blue Flamingo Resort Key West wins: choose Blue Flamingo if you want a large resort atmosphere, two active pools and organized entertainment, family-friendly facilities, and a shuttle to Old Town — good for families, groups, and events.
When H2O Suites wins: choose H2O Suites if you want an adults-only, suite-style stay in Old Town within steps of Duval Street, private plunge-pool suite options, and a compact property with personalized service.
Bottom line: Blue Flamingo is the pick for social, family-oriented stays and events near the airport, while H2O suites is the choice for adults seeking suite comfort and immediate access to Old Town nightlife and attractions.
| Category | Blue Flamingo Resort Key West | H2O Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, social family-focused resort with lively pool programming | Small, quiet adults-only suite hotel geared to couples and adults |
| Location (neighborhood) | North Roosevelt Boulevard (New Town), near Key West Intl. Airport | Old Town Key West, steps from Duval Street and South Beach |
| Size (rooms) | 245 rooms | 22 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Ages | All ages welcome; family-friendly with children's play area | Adults-only (guests must be 25+ to stay) |
| Pools | Two outdoor pools, cabanas for rent, Backyard Pool & Social Club | One outdoor pool; some suites offer personal plunge pools |
| Restaurants & bars | Rum Row (tiki bar/food truck), Toasted Coconut (poolside restaurant), Republica Bar & Lounge, onsite Starbucks | Bar/lounge and poolside bar; on-property food/drink options limited compared with larger resorts |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness center; hot tub/jacuzzi on site; no named full-service spa | Fitness facilities listed; no named full-service spa published |
| Known for | Lively pool scene, family entertainment, event and wedding capacity | Adults-only location steps from Duval Street and compact suite inventory |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking (surcharge); resort-fee shuttle to Old Town included | Self-parking available (surcharge) at property |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM; 24-hour front desk | |
| Beach access | Minutes from Smathers Beach and Higgs Beach (not beachfront) | Very close to South Beach and Simonton Beach (steps to Old Town beaches) |
Blue Flamingo sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard at the northern gateway to Key West, close to the airport and Smathers Beach.
Choose Blue Flamingo for easy airport access and a location that’s better for driving or shuttle use.
H2O Suites is in Old Town Key West, steps from Duval Street and within short walking distance of South Beach and the Butterfly Conservatory.
Choose H2O Suites if proximity to Old Town nightlife and walkable access to attractions matter most.
Blue Flamingo has a large inventory of rooms and suites covering garden, pool and ocean views across 245 rooms.
Blue Flamingo is the practical pick for families or groups needing more room type variety and higher capacity.
H2O Suites is a small property with 22 individually decorated guestrooms focused on suites and privacy.
H2O prioritizes suite comfort and privacy over a wide choice of room types.
Blue Flamingo has multiple on-site dining and drinking venues focused around the pools and social programming.
Blue Flamingo keeps food and drink options on property for families and guests who want to stay on-site.
H2O Suites offers a smaller on-site food/drink footprint but places you steps from many Old Town restaurants and bars.
H2O is geared toward guests who plan to eat and drink in Old Town rather than rely on resort dining.
Blue Flamingo emphasizes two lively pools and a Backyard Pool & Social Club with programming for all ages.
Blue Flamingo is for guests who want active poolside programming and amenities for families and groups.
H2O offers a single outdoor pool for guests and suites with personal plunge pools on select room types.
H2O is the better choice if private plunge pools and a quieter pool scene matter more than large social programming.
Blue Flamingo supports both fitness routines and lively evenings on site.
Blue Flamingo mixes fitness and social nightlife on property for guests who want activity without going into town.
H2O lists fitness facilities and focuses evening activity on Old Town rather than on-site nightlife.
H2O gives you basic fitness resources but sends you into Old Town for nightlife and evening dining.

Blue Flamingo — family-friendly facilities, two pools, children’s play area and on-site entertainment.

H2O Suites — adults-only, suites with private plunge pools, and immediate walkability to Duval Street.

Blue Flamingo — Backyard Pool & Social Club with live music, karaoke, and family-friendly events.

H2O Suites — small property with individually decorated suites and quiet, adults-only atmosphere.
H2O Suites is steps from Duval Street in Old Town; Blue Flamingo is in New Town and requires a shuttle, drive, or longer walk to get to Duval.
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is family-friendly with a children's play area, two pools, family dining and on-site entertainment; H2O Suites is adults-only and not suitable for guests under 25.
H2O Suites lists several room types with 'Personal Plunge Pool' in the room name; Blue Flamingo does not list private plunge pools.
Blue Flamingo has a hot tub/jacuzzi on site but no named full-service spa is published; H2O Suites does not publish a named full-service spa.
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