
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
Best for families and groups who want lively pool programming, on-site dining, and shuttle access to Old Town.
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Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is a newly renovated, family-friendly 4-star resort at the island’s northern gateway with two pools, poolside entertainment, and shuttle service into Old Town. Southernmost House - Adult Exclusive is a smaller, historic 4-star oceanfront inn in Old Town aimed at adults who want a quiet, central base steps from the Southernmost Point.
Updated · about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) apart

Best for families and groups who want lively pool programming, on-site dining, and shuttle access to Old Town.

Best for couples and adults seeking a quiet, classic oceanfront stay within walking distance of Duval Street and the Southernmost Point.
When Blue Flamingo Resort Key West wins: choose Blue Flamingo if you want more on-site activities (two pools, live entertainment, arcade, kids’ play area), larger meeting/wedding capacity, and family-friendly dining and programming.
When Southernmost House - Adult Exclusive wins: pick Southernmost House if a small, historic oceanfront setting and a strictly adult property within steps of the Southernmost Point and Duval Street matter more than resort-style nightlife or big event spaces.
Bottom line: Blue Flamingo is the lively, family- and event-oriented resort at Key West’s gateway; Southernmost House is a quiet, adults-focused Old Town option for travelers who prioritize location and a low-key oceanfront atmosphere.
| Category | Blue Flamingo Resort Key West | Southernmost House Adult Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, family-friendly resort with poolside entertainment and social programming | Quiet, historic adults-only oceanfront inn with a small, refined feel |
| Location | New Town / northern gateway to Key West, about 1 mile from EYW and minutes from Smathers Beach | Old Town oceanfront on Duval Street, steps from Southernmost Point and South Beach |
| Size | 245 rooms | 18 rooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; family-friendly facilities and kids’ programming | Adults-only property; children under 18 not permitted |
| Pools | Two outdoor pools, hot tub, cabanas (cabana rentals extra); lively pool programming | 1 outdoor pool and oceanfront setting |
| Restaurants & bars | Rum Row (tiki bar/food truck), Toasted Coconut (poolside restaurant), Starbucks and on-site bars | Seaside Cafe at Mansion (ocean-view café/bar) — free continental breakfast included |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness center and on-site hot tub; no standalone named spa published | Not published |
| Known for | Large event capability, social pool scene, shuttle to Old Town | Historic mansion building and immediate proximity to Southernmost Point |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking (surcharge), resort shuttle to Old Town included in resort fee | Self-parking (surcharge) and central walkable Old Town location |
| Guest rating / stars | 4 stars; guest rating: Not published in dossier for overall score | 4 stars; guest rating: 9.4 (supplier listing) |
Blue Flamingo sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard at Key West’s northern gateway, a short drive from the airport and nearby beaches.
Choose Blue Flamingo if you want easy airport access, nearby public beaches, and a shuttle into Old Town.
Southernmost House sits in Old Town on Duval Street, directly fronting the ocean and a short walk to the Southernmost Point marker.
Choose Southernmost House for a walkable Old Town base and immediate oceanfront access near Key West’s main attractions.
Blue Flamingo has 245 rooms across several room and suite types offering pool, garden, or ocean views.
If you need more room types, family suites, or pet options, Blue Flamingo has the selection.
Southernmost House offers 18 air-conditioned rooms and a few premium ocean-view/ suite options, geared toward adults.
Southernmost House suits couples and adults wanting a compact selection of oceanfront rooms with historic character.
Blue Flamingo focuses on casual, poolside island fare and tiki cocktails across multiple outlets.
Pick Blue Flamingo if you want varied poolside dining, long operating hours, and lively happy hours.
Southernmost House centers food and drink around Seaside Cafe at Mansion with ocean views and a complimentary continental breakfast.
Choose Southernmost House for a quiet oceanfront breakfast and easy evening walks to Old Town dining.
Blue Flamingo emphasizes two outdoor pools, a hot tub, cabanas, and a social club with evening programming.
Blue Flamingo is for guests who want animated pool life and organized social activities on-site.
Southernmost House has a single outdoor pool and direct oceanfront access that shapes its quieter pace.
Southernmost House fits travelers who prefer calmer poolside time and immediate oceanfront views.
Blue Flamingo pairs a 24-hour fitness center, hot tub, and nightly entertainment around the pools.
Blue Flamingo blends fitness options with an active nightlife program around the pools.
Southernmost House offers a quiet environment with oceanfront terraces ideal for low-key evenings and nearby Old Town nightlife within walking distance.
Southernmost House suits adults who prefer quiet evenings on-site with the option to walk to Old Town for bars and restaurants.

Blue Flamingo — two pools, kids’ play area, arcade, family-friendly dining, and large event/wedding capacity.

Southernmost House — adults-only rooms, small 18-room property, and immediate oceanfront access near Duval Street.

Blue Flamingo — live music, karaoke, happy hours and a social pool club included via the resort fee.

Southernmost House — stay steps from the Southernmost Point, South Beach, and Duval Street attractions.
Southernmost House is in Old Town on Duval Street and is a short walk to the Southernmost Point; Blue Flamingo is in New Town several miles away and relies on a shuttle or car for Old Town access.
Yes — Southernmost House - Adult Exclusive is published as an adults-only property; children 18 and younger are not permitted.
Blue Flamingo: breakfast is optional and not included in standard rates. Southernmost House: complimentary continental breakfast is published as included.
Blue Flamingo — it lists large outdoor event lawns and meeting space with high guest capacities; Southernmost House is a small 18-room inn and better suited to intimate events.
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