
Casa Marina Key West
Best for private-beach time, beachfront spa treatments, and a historic resort atmosphere.
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Casa Marina Key West is a historic 4-star oceanfront resort with a private beach, two oceanfront pools and a full-service spa — best for travelers who want resort-style beach access and island history. Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is a 4-star marina-front Hilton in Old Town Key West with multiple pools and marina access — best for travelers who want a familiar brand, lots of pool options and easy marina activities.
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Best for private-beach time, beachfront spa treatments, and a historic resort atmosphere.

Best for marina access, lots of pool choices, and a recognizable Hilton resort experience.
When Casa Marina Key West wins: choose Casa Marina if you prioritize private beachfront access, a beachfront spa (Spa al Maré), historic character and a resort layout that keeps most activities on-site for families or couples.
When Hilton Key West Resort & Marina wins: choose the Hilton if you want marina-side boating options, many outdoor pools, free on-site bikes and the predictability of Hilton-brand service and amenities.
Bottom line: both are 4-star waterfront properties for all ages; pick Casa Marina for private beach and resort atmosphere, pick the Hilton for marina access and more pool options under a major brand.
| Category | Casa Marina Key West | Hilton Key West Resort & Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic 1920s landmark resort with renovated rooms, emphasis on private beach and resort amenities. | Branded Hilton marina-front resort with practical, family-friendly amenities and multiple pools. |
| Location | Oceanfront on more than 1,100 ft of private beach; under a mile from Duval Street and Hemingway Home. | Marina-front location near Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina; roughly a 15-minute drive from Duval Street per supplier listing. |
| Size (rooms) | 311 rooms and suites across 4 floors. | 175 guestrooms (supplier listing). |
| Ages / audience | Family-friendly; children welcome; also an adults-only pool. | |
| Pools | Two oceanfront pools (one family, one adults-only) recently refurbished. | Six outdoor pools; pool access and hours published; pool concierge service available. |
| Beach / water access | Private beach (about 1,100+ feet) with watersports launching from the resort. | Marina on site, motorized watercraft and boat tours available; on-site beach is Not published for this property. |
| Spa & fitness | Spa al Maré (beachfront cabanas and indoor treatments), fitness center with Peloton bikes and classes. | Not published |
| Dining & bars | Dorada (oceanfront Baja-Med), The Canary Room (cocktail bar), Flagler's and Morrison's Market plus private beachfront dining options. | One restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe; cooked-to-order breakfast available (surcharge). |
| Accessibility & family services | Wheelchair-accessible rooms and paths; babysitting/childcare available (surcharge); pet-friendly (fee, weight limit). | Wheelchair-accessible path and parking; free WiFi in public areas; food/water bowls listed for pets. |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive event spaces and ballrooms, plus a 5,000 sq ft oceanfront event lawn and large wedding capacities. | Meeting rooms available; supplier listing notes meeting rooms but not large ballroom capacities. |
Casa Marina sits directly on more than 1,100 feet of private beach, under a mile from Duval Street and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Choose Casa Marina if you want beachfront access and to stay close to Old Town on foot.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina sits marina-front near Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina and lists easy access to boat tours and motorized watercraft.
Choose the Hilton if you prefer marina access and easy arrangement of boat-based activities.
Casa Marina offers 22 named room types (311 rooms total) including oceanfront suites, walkout lanai rooms, lofts and Lilly Pulitzer suites after a renovation.
Casa Marina focuses on larger, historic-feel rooms and oceanfront suite options.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina lists many room types emphasizing ocean and partial ocean views, balconies and suites.
Hilton delivers a broad set of Hilton-standard room options with balcony and ocean-view choices.
Casa Marina centers dining around Dorada (Baja‑Med, oceanfront) plus The Canary Room cocktail bar and Flagler's for breakfast.
Casa Marina offers several distinct on-site venues with a strong oceanfront dining emphasis.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina lists a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe plus a poolside bar; breakfast and room service are available for a surcharge.
Hilton covers basics with a single main restaurant and poolside bar, suitable for casual resort dining and marina excursions.
Casa Marina's signature amenity is its large private beach and two newly refurbished oceanfront pools (one adults-only, one family).
Casa Marina is best if private-beach time and oceanfront pool settings are your priority.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina emphasizes marina access along with six outdoor pools and poolside services.
Hilton works well for guests who want lots of pool variety plus direct marina activity access.
Casa Marina operates Spa al Maré with beachfront cabana treatments, sunrise yoga, and a large fitness facility with Peloton bikes.
Choose Casa Marina for beachfront spa treatments and a stronger focus on on-site wellness programming.
Hilton offers a 24-hour fitness center and access to tours and activities; detailed spa services are Not published in the supplier listing.
Hilton supports fitness and activity booking, but full spa details are not published in its supplier listing.

Casa Marina — over 1,100 feet of private beach and beachfront amenities.

Hilton — marina on site with motor boating, boat tours and fishing options.

Hilton — six outdoor pools give families and groups more pool variety.

Casa Marina — Spa al Maré with beachfront cabanas and signature Ocean Breeze Massage.
Casa Marina — it has more than 1,100 feet of private beach with on-site watersports and beachfront spa cabanas.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina — the property lists an on-site marina and motor boating, boat tours and fishing among its amenities.
Yes. Both properties welcome children; Casa Marina also maintains an adults-only pool while Hilton lists family-friendly features and children 17 and under stay free with an adult.
Casa Marina operates Spa al Maré with published hours and treatments; spa details for Hilton Key West Resort & Marina are Not published in the supplier listing.
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