
Havana Cabana at Key West
Best for pool-first families and guests wanting Cuban-flavored food and poolside cocktails.
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Havana Cabana at Key West is a Cuban-inspired, all-ages resort on North Roosevelt Boulevard with Key West’s largest pool and on-site Cuban dining; read this if you want a lively, family-friendly stay with big-pool energy. Courtyard by Marriott Key West Waterfront is a Marriott-branded midscale waterfront hotel with meeting space and a familiar chain experience; read this if you prefer brand consistency, meeting facilities, or a quieter waterfront option.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for pool-first families and guests wanting Cuban-flavored food and poolside cocktails.

Best for travelers who want a familiar Marriott property with waterfront access and basic meeting/business facilities.
When Havana Cabana wins: choose Havana Cabana if you want the largest pool in Key West, lively pool bars and Cuban dining on site, easy shuttle access to downtown, and family-friendly programming.
When Courtyard wins: choose Courtyard if you prefer a Marriott-branded midscale option, need meeting/business amenities, want a quieter waterfront setting with a hot tub, or value a smaller property footprint and balconies in some rooms.
Bottom line: pick Havana Cabana for a social, resort-style stay focused on pool time and Cuban-themed food and drink; pick Courtyard for a predictable chain experience on the waterfront with basic business services and accessible parking.
| Category | Havana Cabana at Key West | Courtyard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Cuban-themed resort, lively pool scene and bars, family-friendly | Practical Marriott midscale hotel, business- and family-friendly, quieter waterfront tone |
| Location (area) | North Roosevelt Boulevard (New Town); shuttle to Downtown/Old Town | Northside (North Roosevelt Blvd) waterfront, a short drive from Duval Street |
| Size (rooms) | 106 rooms | 68 individually furnished guestrooms |
| Ages / policies | All-ages resort; primary guest must be 21+ to check in | |
| Pools & hot tubs | Home to the largest pool in Key West; heated; pool open 10 AM–11 PM; poolside service and pool bar | One outdoor pool and one hot tub; pool open times published by property |
| Restaurants & bars | Floridita Food Truck (Cuban fare), Mojitos Pool Bar, Flama Cabana waterfront lounge | Tiki Bar (poolside bar/lounge), on-site restaurant and coffee shop/cafe |
| Spa & fitness | No on-site spa; complimentary transport to off-site fitness facility | Not published |
| Known for / highlights | Largest pool in Key West, Cuban-themed drinks and dining, event Tiki Hut and beachfront wedding options | Waterfront location, Marriott brand, business center and meeting space, free self-parking |
| Accessibility & parking | Wheelchair accessible path of travel and parking; property does not have an elevator | Multiple wheelchair-accessible features listed; free self parking and uncovered parking available |
| Family / pet policies | Family-friendly; pet-friendly (dogs up to 50 lbs, max 2 per room) with a pet fee | Family-friendly; supplier listing does not publish pet policy |
Havana Cabana sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard (New Town), about a short drive from Old Town and key beaches.
Better if you want easy airport access, nearby shopping, and shuttle access into Old Town.
Courtyard by Marriott Key West Waterfront is on North Roosevelt Boulevard with direct waterfront access and a practical Northside location.
Better if you want a waterfront site with straightforward driving access to Key West sights.
Havana Cabana's rooms are Cuban-inspired with murals and casual resort styling across 106 rooms.
Rooms emphasize Cuban design and family/group layouts; expect a resort-style, casual room.
Courtyard offers 68 individually furnished guestrooms with options for balconies and suites.
Rooms are standard midscale chain accommodations with practical amenities and some balcony options.
Havana Cabana centers its food and drink offering on Cuban cuisine and poolside cocktail culture.
Choose Havana Cabana for Cuban-focused menus, lively pool bars and a waterfront lounge with sunset views.
Courtyard provides a Tiki Bar poolside and an on-site restaurant and coffee shop for casual meals.
Choose Courtyard for dependable, straightforward food-and-drink outlets tied to a midscale hotel experience.
Havana Cabana advertises Key West’s largest pool with poolside service and a heated hot tub nearby.
If pool time is the main priority, Havana Cabana is designed around that experience.
Courtyard offers an outdoor pool plus a hot tub and poolside bar in a quieter waterfront setting.
Courtyard suits guests who want a pool and hot tub as part of a calmer, waterfront hotel stay.
Havana Cabana supports events and weddings with multiple venues and off-site fitness transportation.
Good for social events, weddings and shoreline receptions; not a full-service spa destination.
Courtyard provides basic business amenities, a business center and one meeting/banquet space.
Better suited for meetings, small conferences and travelers who want chain-brand meeting support.

Havana Cabana — largest pool in Key West with poolside bars and active pool programming.

Courtyard — Marriott-branded option with waterfront access, business center and meeting space.

Havana Cabana — on-site Floridita Food Truck, Mojitos Pool Bar, and Flama Cabana waterfront lounge.

Courtyard — business center, meeting room, and predictable chain-service standards.
Havana Cabana is more family-focused with a very large pool and family-friendly dining; both hotels welcome all ages but Havana emphasizes pool activities.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; the primary guest checking in must be at least 21 years old at each property.
Both are on North Roosevelt Boulevard and require a short drive to Old Town; both properties operate or publish shuttle/transport options into Downtown Key West.
Havana Cabana does not have an on-site fitness center or a spa but provides complimentary transport to a nearby fitness facility; Courtyard: spa details are not published in the supplier listing.
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