
Havana Cabana at Key West
Best for pool-focused stays, families, and travelers who want Cuban food, mojitos, and a large resort pool near Smathers Beach.
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Havana Cabana at Key West is a Cuban‑inspired, family‑friendly resort on North Roosevelt Boulevard known for its large heated pool and casual Cuban dining. Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa is a branded waterfront resort in Old Town with a marina, a full-service spa, and a central location near Duval Street — read on if you want to compare a lively poolside escape with a more conventional downtown waterfront resort.
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Best for pool-focused stays, families, and travelers who want Cuban food, mojitos, and a large resort pool near Smathers Beach.

Best for travelers who want to be steps from Old Town, with waterfront views, a spa, and a marina-style resort experience.
When Havana Cabana at Key West wins: Choose Havana Cabana if your priority is a social pool scene (it claims the largest pool in Key West), Cuban‑style food and drinks onsite, free self‑parking, and complimentary shuttle service to downtown — a good pick for families, groups, and anyone who plans to spend time poolside.
When Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa wins: Pick the Hyatt Centric when you want to stay in Old Town, be within walking distance of Duval Street and Mallory Square, and prefer a full‑service spa, marina access, and the branded‑resort conveniences that come with a larger downtown property.
Bottom line: Havana Cabana is the more distinctive, pool‑centric Cuban option farther out on North Roosevelt Boulevard; Hyatt Centric is the better choice for a downtown, waterfront stay with a spa and easier access to Old Town attractions.
| Category | Havana Cabana at Key West | Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Cuban‑inspired, colorful, social pool focus | Branded waterfront resort, marina and more conventional downtown amenities |
| Location (Old Town vs New Town) | North Roosevelt Blvd (New Town); shuttle to downtown | Front St (Old Town), steps from Duval Street and Mallory Square |
| Size (rooms) | 106 rooms | 120 rooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21+ to check in | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age 18 (property lists 18 as min age) |
| Pools | Largest pool in Key West; heated; open 10 AM–11 PM; poolside bar and service | Outdoor pool; pool sun loungers and poolside bar |
| Restaurants & bars | Mojitos Pool Bar, Floridita Food Truck, Flama Cabana waterfront lounge | Four Flamingos Key West (restaurant) plus bar/lounge and poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | No on‑site spa; complimentary transport to off‑site fitness facility | Full-service spa, 24‑hour fitness center, fitness classes |
| Water access / boating | Walkway to Smathers Beach nearby; beach ceremony options | Dock and marina on site; motor boating, kayaking and snorkeling nearby |
| Events & weddings | Tiki Hut venue and Smathers Beach ceremony site; multiple wedding packages | 2 meeting rooms and banquet/meeting facilities for events |
| Parking & transport | Free self‑parking and complimentary shuttle to downtown; airport transport available | Self parking (surcharge), valet for wheelchair‑equipped vehicle; concierge services |
Havana Cabana sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard in Key West’s New Town area with shuttle service to downtown.
Good if you want easy airport access, beach proximity, and don’t mind relying on the hotel shuttle or a short drive into Old Town.
Hyatt Centric is located on Front Street in Old Town, within walking distance of Duval Street and Mallory Square.
Choose the Hyatt Centric for immediate access to Old Town nightlife, restaurants, and waterfront attractions.
Havana Cabana has 106 Cuban‑inspired rooms with hand‑painted murals and a mix of room types for families and couples.
Rooms emphasize Cuban design and family‑friendly layouts with options for up to four guests.
Hyatt Centric offers 120 air‑conditioned rooms with private furnished balconies and a range of ocean/partial‑ocean views.
Hyatt Centric provides standardized, comfortable rooms with waterfront view options and accessible room types.
Havana Cabana centers its dining on Cuban flavors and lively pool bars.
Expect informal Cuban food and several lively bar options focused on rum and mojitos.
Hyatt Centric has on‑site American cuisine with ocean views plus a bar and poolside service.
Hyatt Centric skews toward sit‑down waterfront dining and traditional hotel bar service.
Havana Cabana advertises the largest pool in Key West as its centerpiece.
If being poolside most of your stay is the priority, Havana Cabana is built around that experience.
Hyatt Centric offers an outdoor pool while its property sits on the waterfront with a marina and dock access.
Hyatt Centric is better for guests who want waterfront access, boating, and Old Town seafront attractions rather than a large resort pool.
Havana Cabana focuses on social programming, event venues, and beach ceremonies rather than a full spa.
Choose Havana Cabana for wedding packages, poolside nightlife, and event spaces tied to a beach ceremony.
Hyatt Centric has a full‑service spa and meeting rooms for small conferences and events.
Hyatt Centric suits couples or groups who want spa services, meetings facilities, and immediate Old Town nightlife access.

Havana Cabana — home to the largest pool in Key West with a lively pool bar and extended pool hours.

Hyatt Centric — steps from Duval Street, Mallory Square, and waterfront Old Town attractions.

Hyatt Centric — full‑service spa on site plus 24‑hour fitness facilities and fitness classes.

Havana Cabana — multiple Cuban‑themed outlets (Floridita Food Truck, Mojitos Pool Bar, Flama Cabana) focused on rum and mojitos.
Hyatt Centric is in Old Town and a short walk to Duval Street; Havana Cabana is in New Town and provides a complimentary shuttle to downtown.
Hyatt Centric has a full‑service spa; Havana Cabana does not have an on‑site spa and offers transport to a nearby fitness facility instead.
Yes. Both properties welcome families; Havana Cabana explicitly states it is not adults‑only. Hyatt Centric’s supplier listing also notes the property is not adults‑only.
Havana Cabana offers free self‑parking; Hyatt Centric provides self parking for a surcharge (uncovered) per its listing.
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