What's included in your stay — and what costs extra
Your room rate at Blue Flamingo Resort Key West covers your guest room (choice of Room types including Room, Ocean View and suites), free property-wide Wi‑Fi, use of the pools and poolside lounge chairs, access to the Backyard Pool & Social Club programming, and the resort‑fee inclusions (shuttle to Old Town, live entertainment, happy hour access, two reusable water bottles, and local calls). Extra charges commonly apply for parking, cabana rentals, on‑site dining and drinks (Rum Row, Toasted Coconut), pet fees, a refundable security deposit at check‑in, and some paid activities or rentals.
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What your room rate includes
Standard inclusions with most rates are the booked guest room (choose from Room; Room, Pool View; Room (Island View, High Floor); Room, Ocean View; Studio Suite, Ocean View; Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View; or Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View) and free high‑speed Wi‑Fi throughout the property.
You also get 24/7 front‑desk access, pool and Backyard Pool & Social Club access (two pools, lawn games, poolside programming), and use of the 24‑hour fitness center and the hot tub/jacuzzi when available.
- Included: guest room, property‑wide Wi‑Fi, pool access, fitness center, evening entertainment and karaoke (covered via resort fee), shuttle to Old Town (covered via resort fee).
- Front desk services and same‑day late arrival check‑in are supported; standard check‑in begins at 4:00 PM and check‑out is 11:00 AM.
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Room (all room types listed above) | Yes |
| Property Wi‑Fi | Yes |
| Backyard Pool & Social Club programming | Yes (via resort fee) |
Dining and drinks — what costs extra
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is not an all‑inclusive property; meals and drinks are charged à la carte at on‑site venues. Toasted Coconut serves breakfast through the afternoon and Rum Row operates as a tiki bar/food truck with poolside bites and cocktails.
Happy hour access is included as part of resort‑fee programming, but individual food and drink items are billed to your room or paid at the point of sale.
- Common extra charges:
- - Breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar orders at Toasted Coconut and Rum Row
- - Specialty cocktails and craft drinks (Rum Row, Republica Bar & Lounge, Lobby Bar)
- - Starbucks purchases at the on‑site coffee shop
| On‑site outlet | Typical coverage |
|---|---|
| Toasted Coconut | Food and drinks charged separately (breakfast/all‑day menu) |
| Rum Row | Cocktails and poolside bites charged separately; happy hour access included |
| Starbucks / coffee shop | All purchases extra |
Pools, cabanas and activities — free vs. fee
Pool access and many Backyard Pool & Social Club activities (live music, karaoke, lawn games) are included or covered by the mandatory resort fee. The resort operates two outdoor pools (open year‑round) and offers cabanas and lounge chairs around the pools.
Cabanas and certain poolside rentals carry an additional fee; the resort also offers some paid recreational options through partners (boat trips, reef snorkeling, and other water excursions are arranged separately).
- Included: pool access, poolside programming, lawn games, use of pool lounge chairs (resort‑fee items).
- Extra cost: cabana rentals, private poolside services, water‑sport excursions or booked tours (e.g., reef snorkeling, Dry Tortugas trips).
| Pool item | Included or extra? |
|---|---|
| Pool access and lounge chairs | Included (resort fee) |
| Cabanas | Extra charge |
| Private poolside rentals/events | Extra charge |
Mandatory resort fee, parking and deposits
A mandatory daily resort fee is charged per room and covers items including the shuttle to Old Town, entertainment and happy hour access, pool access and lounge chairs, high‑speed internet, two reusable water bottles and local phone calls. Public sources list the nightly resort fee amount as $56.25 per room as of May 2026.
Self‑parking on site is available for a surcharge; the property lists uncovered self‑parking typically shown as $15 per vehicle per night (in‑and‑out privileges). A refundable security deposit is taken at check‑in (generally around $100–$200 per night) and returned after check‑out if no damages occur.
- Resort fee: mandatory, includes shuttle to Old Town and entertainment programming.
- Parking: on‑site self‑parking for a surcharge with occasional promotional discounts available.
- Security deposit: refundable hold collected at check‑in (card or cash), returned after check‑out if no damages).
| Charge | Notes |
|---|---|
| Daily resort fee | $56.25 per room (reported May 2026); covers shuttle, entertainment, pool access, Wi‑Fi, reusable water bottles and local calls |
| Self‑parking | Approx. $15 per vehicle per night (surcharge; in/out privileges) |
| Security deposit | Refundable hold (around $100–$200 per night reported) |
Families, pets and accessibility — extras to expect
The resort is family‑friendly and provides children's amenities (cots, board games, a children's play area). On‑site family programming, pool use and many kid‑friendly activities are part of the resort experience but some items (meals, rentals) will be charged separately.
Blue Flamingo is pet‑friendly: a nightly pet fee of $50 per pet applies (maximum two pets per room; weight limit 50 lbs). Service animals are exempt. Accessible parking, accessible routes to elevators, and wheelchair‑accessible public washrooms and pool access are listed among the property's accessible features.
- Family extras that may cost more: meals for children in on‑site restaurants, equipment rentals, and some supervised activities if offered by third parties.
- Pet fee: $50 per pet per night; Pawsome Package combines fee with in‑room pet amenities (optional).
- Accessibility: accessible parking and accessible pool access are available; request specific accessible room features when booking.
| Item | Included or extra? |
|---|---|
| Children's play area and family programming | Included access; specific activities may cost extra |
| Pet fee | $50 per pet per night (extra) |
| Accessible room features | Available on request (no extra fee stated) |
Meetings, events and wedding costs
Blue Flamingo offers a variety of indoor meeting rooms and expansive outdoor event lawns. Meeting and event spaces, on‑site catering and staff support are available but will be quoted separately depending on set‑up, guest count and food/beverage choices.
The property lists multiple event spaces (boardrooms, breakout rooms, the Backyard Pool & Social Club and Sunset Green Event Lawn) with capacities ranging from small suites up to large outdoor receptions. Event rental fees, catering, A/V and staffing are not included in the standard room rate.
- Available event venues include the Conch Republic Meeting Room, Republic Meeting Room, The Backyard Pool & Social Club, Sunset Green Event Lawn and other indoor spaces.
- Typical extras for events: space rental, catering/menus, beverage packages, A/V equipment, event staffing and setup/breakdown fees.
- Contact the events team for custom quotes; published capacity figures vary by space and layout.
| Venue | Notes |
|---|---|
| Conch Republic Meeting Room | Indoor meeting room; capacities vary by layout (examples provided by hotel) |
| Sunset Green Event Lawn | Large outdoor lawn for receptions and concerts; published capacities for large events |
| Backyard Pool & Social Club | Poolside event space with cabanas and tiki‑bar energy |
