
Havana Cabana at Key West
Best for pool-focused stays, Cuban-flavored food and drinks, and easy access to Smathers Beach and a shuttle to Old Town.
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Havana Cabana at Key West is a Cuban-inspired, family-friendly resort on North Roosevelt Boulevard with Key West’s largest pool and poolside Cuban dining. Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is a full-service Hilton property with a marina and multiple outdoor pools — read this if you’re choosing between a lively, mid-sized Cuban-flavored resort and a larger, brand-name marina resort.
Updated · about 3.6 km apart

Best for pool-focused stays, Cuban-flavored food and drinks, and easy access to Smathers Beach and a shuttle to Old Town.

Best for travelers who want a recognizable full-service brand, on-site marina and more pool options and meeting space.
When Havana Cabana at Key West wins: Choose Havana Cabana if you want a smaller, personality-driven property with the largest pool in Key West, Cuban-themed bars and restaurants, free parking, pet-friendly rooms, and a complimentary shuttle to downtown.
When Hilton Key West Resort & Marina wins: Choose the Hilton for larger property scale, a marina on site, multiple outdoor pools, more suite and accessible-room options, and the amenities and services associated with a major hotel brand.
Bottom line: Pick Havana Cabana for a lively, Cuban-style, pool-and-bar focused stay close to Smathers Beach and family groups; pick the Hilton for a more conventional full-service resort experience with marina access and more pool variety.
| Category | Havana Cabana at Key West | Hilton Key West Resort & Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, Cuban-inspired, colorful midscale resort | Full-service Hilton with marina and conventional resort facilities |
| Location | North Roosevelt Blvd, New Town; about 1.1 miles from Key West Intl. Airport and ~2.9 miles from Duval Street | Stock Island area; near Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina and several Key West attractions (Hilton is ~3.6 mi from Southernmost Point per supplier highlights) |
| Size (rooms) | 106 rooms | 175 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21+ to check in | |
| Pools | Home to Key West’s largest pool; heated, open 10 AM–11 PM | Six outdoor pools, pool umbrellas and poolside bar service |
| Restaurants & bars | Floridita Food Truck (Cuban fare), Mojitos Pool Bar, Flama Cabana waterfront lounge | Restaurant and poolside bar; coffee shop/cafe listed but supplier does not publish signature restaurant name |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; complimentary transport to off-site fitness facility | Not published |
| Signature feature | Cuban theme, largest pool in Key West, poolside mojitos | On-site marina and six outdoor pools; brand-name full-service hotel |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly (dogs up to 50 lbs; max two per room; pet fee applies) | Pet fee applies (supplier listing mentions a pet fee will be charged; service animals exempt) |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking; complimentary shuttle to Downtown Key West and arranged airport pick-up | Self parking (surcharge); complimentary shuttle/concierge services noted |
Havana Cabana sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard in New Town, a short drive from Smathers Beach and a shuttle ride to Old Town.
Better if you want proximity to Smathers Beach, free parking, and a shuttle into Old Town.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina occupies a Stock Island location next to a yacht club and marina, with water-access activities nearby.
Better for travelers who want a marina setting and easy boating access while still being a short drive from Old Town.
Havana Cabana offers 106 Cuban-styled rooms and a handful of premium/balcony options with compact, colorful layouts.
Good choice for couples and families who want themed rooms and several balcony options in a smaller property.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina offers 175 guestrooms with a broad lineup of ocean-view, partial-ocean-view and accessible suites.
Better if you want a wider selection of ocean-view rooms, suites, and accessible-room choices at a larger property.
Havana Cabana focuses on Cuban-inspired casual dining across a food truck, lively pool bar and a waterfront lounge.
Choose Havana Cabana for Cuban-focused, casual all-day dining and lively poolside drinks.
Hilton lists a restaurant, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe on-site; supplier listing does not publish a signature restaurant name.
Better if you want standard full-service hotel dining options and 24-hour front-desk support for reservations.
Havana Cabana is built around Key West’s largest single pool, with heated water, loungers and poolside service.
Pick Havana Cabana if a single large, feature-rich pool and lively pool bar are your priority.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina offers six outdoor pools plus a marina and a range of water activities on site.
Pick the Hilton if you prefer more pool variety and direct marina access for boating and water activities.
Havana Cabana does not operate an on-site gym but supplies complimentary transport to a local fitness facility and offers an evening lounge scene.
Good for travelers who prioritize poolside nightlife and are comfortable using an off-site gym.
Hilton lists a 24-hour fitness facility and multilingual concierge services for local activities and tours.
Better if you want on-site 24-hour gym access and full-service concierge support for activities and dining.

Havana Cabana — Key West’s largest pool with a lively Mojitos Pool Bar and poolside service.

Hilton Key West Resort & Marina — on-site marina and a range of water-based activities.

Havana Cabana — Floridita Food Truck, Mojitos Pool Bar and Flama Cabana provide continuous Cuban-themed dining and drinks.

Hilton Key West Resort & Marina — larger room roster with many ocean-view suites and accessible-room configurations.
Both require a short drive: Havana Cabana is farther from Duval Street (about 2.9 miles) but offers a complimentary shuttle to downtown; the Hilton is a short drive as well and sits on Stock Island near marina activities.
Havana Cabana centers on the largest single pool in Key West with a dedicated pool bar and a party vibe; the Hilton offers more pool options across six outdoor pools and quieter pool variety.
No. Neither Havana Cabana nor Hilton Key West Resort & Marina are adults-only; both welcome families and guests of all ages, though the primary guest must be at least 21 to check in.
Havana Cabana welcomes dogs up to 50 lbs (max two per room) with a pet fee; Hilton’s supplier listing notes a pet fee is charged and service animals are exempt — check the Hilton for current size and fee limits.
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