
Havana Cabana at Key West
Best for pool-focused stays, Cuban-flavored dining and families who want a big on-site pool and active pool bar.
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Havana Cabana at Key West is a Cuban-inspired, family-friendly resort on North Roosevelt Boulevard with island-style rooms, Key West’s largest pool, and on-site Cuban dining; read this if you want a lively pool-and-bar scene with easy shuttle access to Old Town. Ibis Bay Beach Resort is a casual, waterfront resort on North Roosevelt Boulevard with a private beach, a poolside seafood restaurant, and water-sports rentals; read this if you want beach access and more water-activity options near the same hotel corridor.
Updated · about 1.1 km apart

Best for pool-focused stays, Cuban-flavored dining and families who want a big on-site pool and active pool bar.

Best for guests who prioritize a private beach, marina/water-sport access, and a quieter waterfront setting close to Old Town drives.
When Havana Cabana at Key West wins: choose Havana Cabana if you want a high-energy, family-friendly property centered on a large, heated pool, poolside cocktails, live-music evenings at a Cuban-themed lounge, and easy shuttle access to downtown Key West.
When Ibis Bay Beach Resort wins: pick Ibis Bay if you prefer direct access to a private beach, on-site marina and water-sport options (snorkeling, sailing, kayaks, motor boating), and a poolside seafood restaurant with a more traditional beachfront vibe.
Bottom line: both sit on North Roosevelt Boulevard and work well for visitors who don’t need to be within walking distance of Duval Street; pick Havana Cabana for a social pool-and-bar scene with Cuban character, and Ibis Bay for direct beach access and on-water activities.
| Category | Havana Cabana at Key West | Ibis Bay Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Cuban-themed, lively pool-and-bar resort with family-friendly programming | Casual, beachy resort with waterfront and marina activities |
| Location (relative) | North Roosevelt Blvd, shuttle service to Downtown/Old Town; not walkable to Duval | North Roosevelt Blvd, waterfront location with private beach; same hotel corridor as Havana Cabana |
| Size / rooms | 106 rooms (Cuban-inspired décor; multiple room types listed) | 75 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All-ages property (primary guest must be 21+ to check in) | |
| Pools & water access | Home to Key West’s largest pool, heated, poolside bar and cabana service | Outdoor pool plus private beach and on-site marina/water-sport rentals |
| Restaurants & bars | Floridita Food Truck (Cuban casual), Mojitos Pool Bar, Flama Cabana waterfront lounge | The Stoned Crab (poolside seafood restaurant), poolside bar; complimentary continental breakfast |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; complimentary shuttle to off-site fitness facility | Not published |
| Signature features | Largest pool in Key West, Cuban cocktails, Tiki Hut event space and beach wedding packages | Private beach, marina and wide range of on-site water activities |
| Accessibility & parking | Free self-parking, wheelchair-accessible path but no elevator | Off-street parking, wheelchair accessible; front desk limited hours |
| Free breakfast | Breakfast available for a surcharge (not included) | Complimentary continental breakfast |
Havana Cabana sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard with shuttle service to Downtown Key West and Smathers Beach a short drive away.
Good for travelers who want resort amenities with an easy shuttle into Old Town rather than a walkable location.
Ibis Bay sits on the waterfront portion of North Roosevelt Boulevard with a private beach and marina access.
Better for guests who want direct beach frontage and easy launch points for water activities.
Havana Cabana offers 106 Cuban-inspired rooms and a range of room types and suites with colorful décor.
Choose Havana Cabana for characterful, family-oriented room options and explicit pet policies.
Ibis Bay has a smaller inventory of 75 guestrooms with straightforward room types and some bay-view options.
Ibis Bay is a modest, serviceable choice for travelers who want simple rooms with beach access and some bay views.
Havana Cabana’s on-site food and beverage lineup is intentionally Cuban in flavor and atmosphere.
Pick Havana Cabana if you want Cuban-flavored menus, a busy pool bar and evening live-music lounge vibes.
Ibis Bay’s food-and-drink focus leans to seafood and poolside service with a single restaurant and bar.
Ibis Bay is for guests who prefer seafood-focused dining and straightforward poolside meals with beach views.
Havana Cabana centers its guest experience on the largest pool in Key West and poolside programming.
Great choice for guests who want a prominent pool with active service, events and family-friendly pool offerings.
Ibis Bay combines an outdoor pool with a private beach and a wide array of on-water activities.
Choose Ibis Bay if beach access and hands-on water activities are a priority.
Havana Cabana does not operate an on-site fitness center or spa but provides transport to a nearby fitness facility.
Havana Cabana works for guests who value poolside nightlife and access to off-site fitness rather than in-house spa facilities.
Ibis Bay lists outdoor-recreation and water-sport activities; supplier listing does not highlight a spa or on-site fitness center.
Ibis Bay fits travelers who want activity-focused days on the water and simple evenings rather than a full spa/fitness program.

Havana Cabana — the property promotes Key West’s largest pool, poolside mojitos, heated water and late hours.

Ibis Bay — private beach, on-site marina and a long list of water activities and rentals.

Havana Cabana — on-site Floridita Food Truck, Mojitos Pool Bar and Flama Cabana’s rum-focused menu.

Ibis Bay — a low-rise waterfront property with bay views, a seafood restaurant and direct beach access.
Both are on North Roosevelt Boulevard and need a short drive to reach Duval Street; Havana Cabana publishes a complimentary shuttle to Downtown while Ibis Bay is a short drive away.
Havana Cabana is explicitly family-friendly with a large heated pool and family room types; Ibis Bay is also all-ages but emphasizes beach and water-sport activities.
Havana Cabana does not have an on-site spa; Ibis Bay’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site spa.
Yes — Ibis Bay lists many on-site or nearby water activities (snorkeling, sailing, motor boating, kayaking) and Havana Cabana’s concierge can help book snorkeling, sailing and other local excursions.
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