
Havana Cabana at Key West
Best for families, groups, and guests who want a large heated pool, poolside bars, and on-site Cuban dining.
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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 multiple Cuban-themed bars and dining options. Orchid Key Inn is a small, highly rated adults-only boutique inn steps from Duval Street in Old Town—read this if you’re choosing between a bigger resort with pools and family amenities versus a compact, central adults-only stay.
Updated · about 2.9 miles apart

Best for families, groups, and guests who want a large heated pool, poolside bars, and on-site Cuban dining.

Best for adults and couples who want a small, quiet boutique property within walking distance of Old Town’s nightlife and attractions.
When Havana Cabana at Key West wins: pick Havana Cabana if you want more on-site dining and bars, the largest pool in Key West, free self-parking, shuttle service to downtown, and an all-ages, pet-friendly resort layout that suits families and larger groups.
When Orchid Key Inn wins: choose Orchid Key Inn if you prefer an adults-only, small boutique property right on Duval Street with individually furnished rooms, a high guest rating, and easy walking access to Old Town attractions and nightlife.
Bottom line: Havana Cabana is a bigger, activity-focused resort off Old Town that’s geared to families and groups; Orchid Key Inn is a compact, highly rated adults-only option for travelers who want to be in the center of Key West’s Old Town scene.
| Category | Havana Cabana at Key West | Orchid Key Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Bigger Cuban-inspired resort with lively pool scene and waterfront lounge | Quiet, small adults-only boutique inn focused on Old Town access |
| Location | New Town on N. Roosevelt Blvd; shuttle/drive from Duval Street and airport | Old Town on Duval Street; steps from nightlife and museums |
| Size | 106 rooms | 24 individually furnished guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome (primary guest must be 21+ to check in) | Adults-only (guests under 18 not permitted) |
| Pools & hot tubs | Largest pool in Key West; heated; poolside bar; heated hot tub nearby | One outdoor pool and one hot tub (property lists pool + hot tub) |
| Restaurants & bars | Mojitos Pool Bar, Floridita Food Truck, Flama Cabana waterfront lounge | Bar/lounge and a poolside bar; complimentary continental breakfast |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; complimentary shuttle to off-site fitness facility | Not published |
| Known for | Pool-focused resort with Cuban food and poolside mojitos | Highly rated adults-only boutique stay steps from Duval Street |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking, EV charging station, complimentary downtown shuttle | Self parking available (surcharge reported); walkable to Old Town |
| Guest rating / stars | Four-star resort (property marketing); widely listed as four-star | 3.5 stars · guest rating 9.8/10 |
Havana Cabana sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard in the New Town area, a short drive or shuttle ride from Old Town and the airport.
Choose Havana Cabana if you want easier beach and airport access and don’t mind a short shuttle or drive into Old Town.
Orchid Key Inn is located at 1004 Duval St in Old Town — literally steps from Duval Street and Key West’s main museums and nightlife.
Choose Orchid Key Inn if you want to stay in the middle of Old Town and walk to bars, restaurants, and museums.
Havana Cabana offers a larger selection of room types and family-friendly configurations.
Go to Havana Cabana for a wider variety of room sizes and family/group-friendly bedding options.
Orchid Key Inn has 24 individually furnished guestrooms with boutique touches and in-room refrigerators and microwaves.
Pick Orchid Key Inn for compact, individually styled rooms and a quieter boutique feel.
Havana Cabana’s multiple on-site venues give you Cuban food and several drinking options without leaving the resort.
Havana Cabana is the choice if you want varied Cuban dining and multiple on-site bars tied to the pool scene.
Orchid Key Inn provides a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and complimentary continental breakfast.
Choose Orchid Key Inn if you want a simple on-site bar plus immediate access to Old Town dining.
Havana Cabana emphasizes its on-site pool as a core attraction.
If pool time is your top priority—especially for families—Havana Cabana delivers a larger, more active pool experience.
Orchid Key Inn has a single outdoor pool and a hot tub, suitable for a quieter stay.
Orchid Key Inn’s pool is fine for relaxing, but the property’s main appeal is being in Old Town rather than large pool spaces.
Havana Cabana provides practical wellness links and an on-site nightlife orientation around its bars.
Havana Cabana mixes on-site evening options with shuttle access to Old Town nightlife; fitness requires an off-site trip arranged by the hotel.
Orchid Key Inn’s central Old Town location puts you within walking distance of Key West nightlife and evening attractions.
Orchid Key Inn is better if you want to walk out the door and be in the middle of Key West’s evening scene.

Havana Cabana: larger room options, family-friendly policies, the biggest pool in Key West, and facilities that welcome kids and pets.

Orchid Key Inn: adults-only policy, boutique scale, and a location steps from Duval Street make it ideal for couples and adults.

Havana Cabana: marketed as Key West’s largest pool with poolside bars, loungers, and day-pass options.

Orchid Key Inn: situated on Duval Street, within easy walking distance of museums, bars, and beaches in Old Town.
Orchid Key Inn is on Duval Street in Old Town and is a short walk to shops and nightlife; Havana Cabana is about 2.9 miles away and relies on a shuttle or drive for Old Town access.
Orchid Key Inn is adults-only (guests under 18 are not permitted). Havana Cabana is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages (primary guest must be 21+ to check in).
Havana Cabana emphasizes a very large, heated resort pool with poolside service and bars. Orchid Key Inn has a smaller boutique pool and a hot tub.
Havana Cabana offers free self-parking and an EV charging station. Orchid Key Inn lists self parking onsite for a surcharge.
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