
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
Best for active families and groups who want lively poolside entertainment, on-site games, and easy shuttle access to Old Town.
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Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is a renovated, family-friendly resort at the gateway to Key West with two lively pools and poolside entertainment; this guide is for travelers who want resort-style pools, programming, and easy airport access. The Reach Key West, Curio Collection is a Hilton-affiliated beachfront resort in Old Town for travelers who prioritize a private beach, classic Key West location, and a quieter, full-service hotel experience.
Updated · about 3.1 miles (5 km) apart

Best for active families and groups who want lively poolside entertainment, on-site games, and easy shuttle access to Old Town.

Best for travelers who want a true Old Town beachfront stay with private beach access, a single calm pool, and a full-service Hilton experience.
When Blue Flamingo Resort Key West wins: choose Blue Flamingo if you want a social, activity-forward stay—two pools, regular entertainment (karaoke, live music), family-friendly spaces, and on-property casual dining and tiki bars. Its resort-fee shuttle and proximity to the airport make it convenient for short stays and families.
When The Reach Key West, Curio Collection wins: choose The Reach if you want to be in Old Town with direct private beach access, a quieter pool/beach rhythm, on-site Four Marlins restaurant and a full-service spa, and the consistency of a Hilton Curio Collection property close to Duval Street and historic attractions.
Bottom line: pick Blue Flamingo for a lively, budget-conscious, pool-focused resort experience near the airport and Smathers Beach; pick The Reach for beachfront Old Town access, a more traditional resort atmosphere, and Hilton-brand services.
| Category | Blue Flamingo Resort Key West | The Reach Key West, Curio Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, social, family-friendly with nightly programming | Calmer, classic resort on the beach with a Hilton service style |
| Location | New Town / gateway to Key West near Key West Intl. Airport | Old Town on the Atlantic side with private beach access |
| Size (rooms) | 245 rooms | 150 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-friendly facilities and kids' programming | All ages; not adults-only (family friendly), quieter than Blue Flamingo |
| Pools / beach | Two lively outdoor pools, cabanas (rental), hot tub; pool-focused social club | One outdoor pool and an on-site private beach |
| Restaurants & bars | Rum Row (tiki food truck) + Toasted Coconut (poolside restaurant) + coffee shop | Four Marlins (restaurant & bar) + poolside bar; room service available (limited hours) |
| Wellness & fitness | 24-hour fitness center; hot tub; no full standalone spa published | Full-service spa and fitness center |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event lawns and indoor meeting rooms; large outdoor wedding capacity | About 4 meeting rooms and ~4,700 sq ft conference/ballroom space |
| Transport & access | Shuttle to Old Town included in resort fee; about 1 mile to EYW | Walkable to Duval Street and Old Town attractions; 3.3 mi (5.3 km) to EYW |
| Known for | Pool parties, live entertainment, family activities, and shuttle service | Private beach, Old Town location, Hilton Curio Collection branding |
Blue Flamingo sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard at Key West's gateway close to the airport and Smathers Beach.
Better if you want close airport access and a site that functions as a base with shuttle service into Old Town.
The Reach is on Simonton Street in Old Town with direct access to a private beach and short walks to Duval Street.
Better if you want to be within walking distance of Old Town’s restaurants, shops, and historic sites while staying on the sand.
Blue Flamingo has 245 rooms with pool, garden, and ocean views, plus several suite options.
Choose Blue Flamingo for more room inventory and family-friendly layouts.
The Reach offers 150 individually decorated guestrooms with resort, ocean, and premium ocean view room types.
Choose The Reach for smaller inventory, ocean-view-focused rooms, and classic Key West room types.
Blue Flamingo centers casual dining around its pool scene and tiki concepts.
Choose Blue Flamingo if you want casual, pool-focused dining and tiki cocktails without leaving property.
The Reach has on-site Four Marlins restaurant with a bar and offers room service (limited hours).
Choose The Reach if you prefer beachside dining at a full-service resort and easy walk-out access to Old Town restaurants.
Blue Flamingo’s refreshed outdoor space emphasizes two lively pools and The Backyard social club.
Pick Blue Flamingo for poolside social programming and multiple pool options.
The Reach offers one outdoor pool plus private beach access on the Atlantic side of Key West.
Pick The Reach when having a private beach matters more than multiple pools or nightly pool entertainment.
Blue Flamingo focuses nightlife around pool programming and casual entertainment.
Choose Blue Flamingo for animated evenings and on-property entertainment rather than formal spa treatments.
The Reach lists a full-service spa and typically quieter nightlife tied to Old Town outings.
Choose The Reach for a spa-focused, lower-key on-site evening and easy walking access to Old Town nightlife.

Blue Flamingo — two pools, kids' play area, arcade/game room, and lively programming make it the more family- and group-oriented pick.

The Reach — private beach and a location within walking distance of Duval Street and Old Town sights.

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

The Reach — Curio Collection service, on-site full-service spa, and a calmer beach/pool atmosphere.
The Reach is in Old Town within a short walk of Duval Street; Blue Flamingo is in New Town and relies on a resort shuttle for Old Town access.
No — Blue Flamingo’s breakfast is optional/not included; The Reach offers buffet breakfast for a surcharge per person.
Blue Flamingo is about 1 mile from the airport, closer than The Reach.
Yes — both are all-ages properties (not adults-only); Blue Flamingo markets more family programming on site.
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