
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
Best for families and groups who want lively pool programming, nightly entertainment, and a budget-friendly resort-feel close to the airport.
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Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is a recently renovated, family-friendly 4-star resort on North Roosevelt Boulevard with two lively pools, poolside bars and shuttle service to Old Town; read this if you want a social, value-minded resort with family programming and easy airport access. Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is a larger branded 4-star waterfront resort with a working marina and multiple outdoor pools; read this if you prefer a familiar Hilton experience with marina access and lots of on-site water activities.
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Best for families and groups who want lively pool programming, nightly entertainment, and a budget-friendly resort-feel close to the airport.

Best for travelers who want a full-service, recognizable-brand resort with marina access and a range of water-based activities.
When Blue Flamingo Resort Key West wins: choose Blue Flamingo if you want a social, family-friendly property with evening entertainment, easy shuttle access to Old Town, two active pools and casual island dining without staying in Old Town proper.
When Hilton Key West Resort & Marina wins: pick the Hilton if you want a traditional branded resort on the water with marina services, motor-boat and water-activity access, more outdoor pools, and the reassurance of Hilton’s loyalty/standardized service.
Bottom line: Blue Flamingo is the pick for lively, family-oriented stays and pool-centered programming near the airport; Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is the pick for guests prioritizing marina access, water activities, and a larger, branded resort layout.
| Category | Blue Flamingo Resort Key West | Hilton Key West Resort & Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, social, family-friendly resort with on-site entertainment and pool programming | Large branded waterfront resort focused on boating, marina access and wide outdoor facilities |
| Location (Key West area) | North Roosevelt Boulevard (New Town), about 1 mile from EYW and shuttle to Old Town | Peninsular Avenue / Stock Island area with onsite marina; not in Old Town |
| Size / rooms | 245 rooms across multiple room and suite types (pool, garden, ocean views) | 175 guestrooms with a wide set of partial- and full-ocean view room and suite names |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-focused with kids’ play area and family programming | All ages (not adults-only); family stays allowed and children stay free using existing bedding |
| Pools | Two outdoor pools, cabanas (for a fee), Backyard Pool & Social Club with entertainment | Six outdoor pools, poolside bar(s) and broad waterfront/pool programming |
| Restaurants & bars | Rum Row (tiki bar/food truck) and Toasted Coconut (poolside restaurant), plus coffee shop and happy hours | One restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar; room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | Hot tub/jacuzzi onsite and 24-hour fitness center; no named standalone spa published | Not published |
| Marina & water activities | Offers reef/snorkel and water excursions via local partners; not a marina property | Marina on site with motor boating, boat tours, fishing and water-activity options |
| Accessibility & practical | Free property-wide Wi‑Fi, EV charging, refundable security deposit, self-parking (surcharge) | Free WiFi, wired internet (surcharge), multilingual staff, self-parking (surcharge), concierge |
| Event & wedding capacity | Large outdoor event lawn and multiple meeting rooms; can host large weddings and gatherings | Meeting rooms and conference facilities; meeting space and banquet capabilities |
Blue Flamingo sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard at the northern gateway to Key West (New Town), near the airport and Smathers Beach.
Choose Blue Flamingo if you want quick airport access and a shuttle to Old Town rather than a downtown location.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is a waterfront property oriented around its marina, located on Peninsular Avenue near Stock Island.
Choose Hilton if marina access and on-site boating opportunities matter more than proximity to Old Town’s core walkable streets.
Blue Flamingo offers 245 rooms including pool, garden and ocean-view rooms plus suites sized up to 575 sq. ft.
Blue Flamingo emphasizes family-sized rooms and suites with poolside or ocean views at a midscale/resort price point.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina lists 175 guestrooms with many partial- and full-ocean view rooms and several suite configurations.
Hilton offers a broad range of branded room categories and accessibility options with typical Hilton room standards.
Blue Flamingo focuses on casual, island-inspired dining and poolside tiki cocktails.
Blue Flamingo centers the dining scene around poolside, casual island food and evening entertainment.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, a bar/lounge and poolside bar options.
Hilton provides full-service on-site dining with a single restaurant and poolside service typical of larger waterfront resorts.
Blue Flamingo’s signature amenity is the Backyard Pool & Social Club — two pools with cabanas and programmed entertainment.
Blue Flamingo’s pools are built around social programming and family entertainment rather than quiet luxury.
Hilton’s signature asset is its waterfront setting and multiple outdoor pools paired with marina facilities.
Hilton combines multiple pools with direct marina access for guests focused on boating and water activities.
Blue Flamingo supports fitness and a lively social scene rather than a formal spa offering.
Expect active, family-oriented nightlife and fitness facilities rather than a formal spa menu.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina provides standard fitness facilities and waterfront recreation.
Hilton is geared to waterfront recreation and standard-branded fitness services; published nightlife programming is limited in the listing.

Blue Flamingo — two lively pools, Backyard Pool & Social Club, nightly entertainment and poolside tiki bars.

Hilton — onsite marina, motor boating, boat tours and fishing options.

Blue Flamingo — about 1 mile from Key West International Airport and offers a shuttle to Old Town.

Hilton — consistent Hilton standards, multilingual staff, concierge and a wider set of outdoor pools.
Blue Flamingo is closer to the airport (about one mile) and includes a resort-fee shuttle to Old Town; Hilton is on the waterfront near Stock Island and requires a short drive to the airport.
Blue Flamingo is explicitly family-friendly with kids’ play areas, family programming, arcade and pool entertainment; Hilton allows families but emphasizes marina and water activities.
No. At Blue Flamingo breakfast is optional and the property charges a mandatory resort fee that includes select programming and shuttle service; Hilton lists cooked-to-order breakfast and other services for an additional fee.
No — Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is a waterfront property with an onsite marina, not described as a beachfront hotel on the supplier listing.
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