Proposals, weddings and receptions at Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West accepts proposals, small ceremonies and large wedding receptions both poolside and indoors. The resort offers The Backyard (Pool & Social Club) for poolside events, multiple indoor meeting rooms including the Conch Republic Meeting Room, on-site catering, and an events team to coordinate details.
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Why couples choose Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West sits at 3820 North Roosevelt Boulevard at the gateway to Key West and reopened after a renovation in 2025. The property features two pools, poolside dining, on-site entertainment and free shuttle service into Old Town.
The resort is family-friendly and offers event support for ceremonies and receptions, plus on-site catering through its restaurants (Toasted Coconut and Rum Row) and a dedicated events team to coordinate logistics.
- Two outdoor pools and cabanas (cabanas available for an additional cost)
- On-site restaurants and bars for catering: Toasted Coconut and Rum Row
- Mandatory daily resort fee includes shuttle to Old Town and live entertainment access
- Free property-wide Wi‑Fi and a 24-hour fitness center
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Address | 3820 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040 |
| Rooms | 245 rooms with pool, garden, and ocean views |
| Shuttle | Complimentary shuttle to/from Old Town (included in resort fee) |
Ceremony and reception spaces
Outdoor options include The Backyard (Pool & Social Club) and Sunset Green Event Lawn for larger gatherings. The Backyard is designed for poolside ceremonies and receptions and includes two pools, cabanas and tiki-style bar service.
Indoor rooms are available for backup plans or smaller receptions. The hotel lists multiple meeting rooms (about five rooms totaling roughly 2,074 sq ft), and specific rooms such as the Conch Republic Meeting Room are commonly used for smaller ceremonies and receptions.
- The Backyard (Pool & Social Club): poolside venue (capacity listed as 200 Guests in venue details)
- Conch Republic Meeting Room: indoor meeting room option (1,080 sq ft; classroom/reception/banquet capacities available)
- Sunset Green Event Lawn: large outdoor lawn with reception capacity listed over 1,200 in event listings
| Venue | Typical capacity / detail |
|---|---|
| The Backyard (Pool & Social Club) | Listed capacity 200 Guests; poolside setup |
| Conch Republic Meeting Room | 1,080 sq ft; multiple layout options (Classroom 45, Reception 100, Banquet 90 shown in venue specs) |
| Sunset Green Event Lawn | Outdoor lawn listed with large reception capacity (1,211 in some venue sources) |
On-site catering and bars
The resort provides on-site food and beverage through Toasted Coconut and Rum Row, which can service wedding parties and receptions. Toasted Coconut is a poolside restaurant serving breakfast and daytime menus; Rum Row operates as a tiki-style poolside bar/food truck with extended hours on weekends.
Event teams at the resort coordinate on-site catering; the property advertises on-site catering options and related event support but does not publish fixed wedding menus or pricing publicly.
- Toasted Coconut: island-inspired American poolside restaurant (regular hours listed 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Happy Hour 2–4pm on official listing)
- Rum Row: tiki Caribbean bar & food truck (hours Mon–Thu 10am–6pm; Fri–Sun 10am–10pm; Happy Hour 4–6pm)
- Republica Bar & Lounge and on-site Starbucks available for additional beverage/coffee needs
| On-site outlet | Service notes |
|---|---|
| Toasted Coconut | Poolside restaurant for breakfast and lunch; happy hour window listed on official site |
| Rum Row | Poolside tiki bar and food truck serving cocktails and casual bites; extended weekend hours listed |
Where the wedding party can stay (room options)
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West has 245 rooms. Options range from standard rooms to suites with ocean or pool views; several room types are named in the property inventory and can be reserved for wedding guests.
When booking room blocks for a wedding, ask the events team about group rates, the resort's Park, Stay, and Play promotions (which have previously offered parking discounts), and the property's pet-friendly policies if guests will travel with pets.
- Room (Island View, High Floor)
- Room, Pool View (299 sq. ft. / Pool View / 4 Guests)
- Room, Ocean View (300 sq. ft. / Ocean View / 4 Guests)
- Studio Suite, Ocean View (477 sq. ft. / Ocean View / 4 Guests)
- Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (575 sq. ft. / Pool View / 4 Guests)
- Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (575 sq. ft. / Ocean View / 4 Guests)
| Room type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Room, Pool View | Listed at 299 sq. ft.; up to 4 guests |
| Studio Suite, Ocean View | 477 sq. ft.; ocean-view suite with king bed |
| Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | 575 sq. ft.; one-bedroom ocean-view suite |
Logistics: permits, accessibility and timing
The property is smoke-free and offers accessibility features including wheelchair-accessible parking, pool access, and accessible public washrooms. Ask the events team about accessible setup and guest-room needs when planning.
Blue Flamingo charges a mandatory daily resort fee that covers shuttle service to Old Town, entertainment access and other inclusions; event planners should confirm which resort-fee inclusions apply to event guests and whether additional vendor fees or security deposits are required.
- Accessible facilities: accessible parking and pool access noted in property materials
- Resort fee: mandatory daily resort fee applies to guest stays (check current amount with the hotel)
- Security deposit: refundable security deposits are commonly collected at check-in; confirm amounts with the events team
| Logistics topic | What to confirm with the hotel |
|---|---|
| Permits | Ask the events team whether island permits or local approvals are required for large outdoor events |
| Vendors & deliveries | Confirm loading access, timing for vendor set-up and any service elevators |
| Noise/curfew | Request the hotel's rules for amplified music and end times for poolside entertainment |
Extras: entertainment, rehearsal dinners and group activities
The resort programs live music, karaoke and poolside entertainment as part of its Backyard Pool & Social Club offerings; these can be incorporated into rehearsal dinners or post‑reception events subject to the hotel's event coordination.
Nearby Old Town Key West is accessible via the resort shuttle; popular group activities include sunset sails, reef snorkeling trips and visits to local landmarks such as Smathers Beach and the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden.
- On-site entertainment included in resort programming: live music, karaoke, evening shows
- Shuttle to Old Town (included in resort fee) can help transport wedding guests to rehearsal dinners or group activities
- Popular local group outings: sunset sails, reef snorkeling, Dry Tortugas day trips (book through local operators)
| Group idea | Where to book |
|---|---|
| Sunset sail | Local operators depart from Old Town marinas (book through the hotel or local vendors) |
| Reef snorkeling | Multiple local operators offer barrier reef trips about seven miles offshore |
| Day trip to Dry Tortugas | High‑speed ferries and seaplanes available from Key West (reserve well in advance) |
