
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
Best for families and groups wanting active poolside programming, on-site evening entertainment, and a shuttle into Old Town.
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Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is a newly renovated, family-friendly 4-star resort on North Roosevelt Boulevard with two lively pools and shuttle service to Old Town; this guide is for travelers who want a social, family-oriented stay near the airport and Smathers Beach. The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is a modern 4-star harborfront property in the Historic Seaport — read on if you prefer a newer-build seaport location within walking distance of Duval Street and waterfront activities.
Updated · about 5 km (3.1 mi) apart

Best for families and groups wanting active poolside programming, on-site evening entertainment, and a shuttle into Old Town.

Best for travelers who want a modern harborfront base within walking distance of the Historic Seaport, Duval Street and boat tours.
When Blue Flamingo Resort Key West wins: pick Blue Flamingo if you want a family-friendly, activity-forward resort with two lively pools, nightly entertainment programming (karaoke, live music), casual tiki bars and daytime shuttle service to Old Town. It’s also the clearer choice for families traveling with kids and guests who want on-site game rooms and poolside events.
When The Marker Key West Harbor Resort wins: choose The Marker if you prioritize location — it’s a modern harborfront property in the Historic Seaport within easy walking distance of Duval Street, marinas and waterfront dining, and it offers multiple outdoor pools and an intimate, newer resort feel.
Bottom line: Blue Flamingo is better for families and guests seeking resort-style pool programming and easy airport access; The Marker is better for visitors who want to be based in Old Town’s seaport near waterfront attractions and harbor activities.
| Category | Blue Flamingo Resort Key West | The Marker Key West Harbor Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Family- and group-focused resort with lively poolside programming and evening entertainment. | Modern, harborfront 4-star with a quieter, contemporary seaport feel. |
| Location | North Roosevelt Boulevard / New Town — near Key West International Airport and Smathers Beach; shuttle to Old Town. | Historic Seaport / Old Town — waterfront, steps from Key West Bight Marina and walkable to Duval Street. |
| Size | 245 rooms (mix of rooms and suites). | 96 rooms. |
| Ages / Audience | All ages; family-friendly with kids' facilities and evening entertainment. | All ages; not adults-only (property notes indicate it caters to a broad audience). |
| Pools | Two outdoor pools plus hot tub; pool cabanas available; strong poolside social programming. | Three outdoor pools; poolside dining and a pool bar (Starboard). |
| Restaurants & bars | Rum Row (tiki bar/food truck) and Toasted Coconut (poolside restaurant) plus Republica Bar & Lounge and on-site Starbucks. | Starboard (poolside restaurant), room service (limited hours) and a poolside bar; one on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge noted. |
| Wellness & fitness | 24-hour fitness center; hot tub; no dedicated, named spa confirmed. | Fitness facilities listed; supplier listing does not show a named full-service spa. |
| Accessibility & services | Accessible features listed (parking, paths); EV charging; shuttle to Old Town; self-parking for a surcharge. | Extensive accessibility features listed (van parking, accessible pool, accessible path to elevator); electric car charging and limited parking. |
| Known for | Lively backyard pool social club, family programming, and shuttle to Old Town. | Modern harborfront location in the Historic Seaport and easy access to marinas and waterfront attractions. |
| Rooms | 245 rooms; room types include Room, Room (Pool View), Room (Island View, High Floor), Room, Ocean View, Studio Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom Pool View, Suite, 1 Bedroom Ocean View. | 96 air-conditioned rooms; many room types with balconies including Classic King with Balcony, Pool & Garden View King with Balcony, Harbor View King with Balcony, Junior Suite with Harbor View and Terrace, Serenity Suite, Marker Residences One Bedroom Suite, and other variants. |
Blue Flamingo sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard at Key West’s gateway, close to the airport and Smathers Beach.
Choose Blue Flamingo for fast airport access and easy beach proximity with shuttle service into Old Town.
The Marker is a modern harborfront resort in the Key West Historic Seaport, minutes from Duval Street and marinas.
Choose The Marker if you want to stay in Old Town with easy walkable access to waterfronts and nightlife.
Blue Flamingo offers a large room inventory that emphasizes pool, garden and ocean views plus multi-room suites.
Blue Flamingo is tuned toward families and larger groups who need more room options and suite sizes.
The Marker focuses on balcony-equipped rooms and a range of harbor- or pool-facing options.
The Marker is a good pick for travelers who want balcony views and compact, modern guest rooms near the water.
Blue Flamingo centers dining around poolside venues with tiki cocktails and island-inspired menus.
Blue Flamingo is aimed at casual, family-friendly pool dining and tiki-style drinks.
The Marker offers poolside dining and a main restaurant, suited to seaport diners and guests staying in Old Town.
Pick The Marker if you want proximity to Old Town restaurants plus a hotel poolside dining option.
Blue Flamingo’s Backyard Pool & Social Club is central to the guest experience with two pools and regular programming.
If poolside social life and group activities matter, Blue Flamingo emphasizes that scene.
The Marker lists three outdoor pools and poolside service as a key property feature.
The Marker provides multiple pools and a calmer harborfront setting for pool time.
Blue Flamingo pairs a 24-hour fitness center with evening entertainment and on-site games for guests.
Blue Flamingo focuses on active on-site entertainment and fitness rather than a dedicated spa program.
The Marker offers fitness facilities and benefits from being steps from seaport nightlife and boat tours.
The Marker is strong for guests who plan to use the seaport and marinas for daytime activities and nightlife.

Blue Flamingo — family-friendly programming, kids’ facilities, arcade/game room, and pool entertainment make it an easier pick for families.

The Marker — harborfront Old Town location within walking distance of Duval Street and marinas puts you in the middle of waterfront attractions.

Blue Flamingo — the Backyard Pool & Social Club with live music, karaoke and lawn games centers resort social life around the pools.

The Marker — smaller property with many balcony rooms and a contemporary harborfront design suited to quieter stays in the seaport.
The Marker is in the Historic Seaport and is walkable to Duval Street and many Old Town attractions; Blue Flamingo is in New Town and uses a shuttle to reach Old Town.
Blue Flamingo is marketed as family-friendly with kids’ facilities, evening entertainment and larger room inventories suited for families.
No — at Blue Flamingo breakfast is optional and not included; The Marker lists cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee.
The Marker lists three outdoor pools; Blue Flamingo has two outdoor pools plus a hot tub and a strong poolside social program.
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