
Havana Cabana at Key West
Best for guests who want a big resort pool, Cuban food and cocktails, and family-friendly on-site fun.
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Havana Cabana at Key West is a Cuban-inspired, all-ages North Roosevelt Blvd hotel with the largest pool in Key West and on-site Cuban dining; this guide helps travelers who want a lively pool-and-food focused stay. Parrot Key Hotel & Villas is a tropical waterfront-style resort with villas, multiple outdoor pools, and larger suite options—read this if you want more villa-style space and waterside grounds away from Old Town.
Updated · about 1.1 km apart

Best for guests who want a big resort pool, Cuban food and cocktails, and family-friendly on-site fun.

Best for travelers who prefer villa-style rooms, waterfront grounds and several pool options.
When Havana Cabana at Key West wins: choose Havana Cabana if your trip centers on pool time, daytime mojitos, compact Cuban dining on-site, easy free parking and a family-friendly vibe. It’s the simpler, food-and-pool-forward choice with the largest pool in Key West and direct shuttle access to downtown.
When Parrot Key Hotel & Villas wins: pick Parrot Key if you want more room layouts (suites and multi-bedroom villas), extensive grounds and multiple pools, and a quieter waterfront resort atmosphere a short drive from Old Town.
Bottom line: both hotels are outside the busiest Old Town core and work well for travelers with cars or who plan to use shuttles; pick Havana Cabana for pool-and-dining energy and Parrot Key for space, waterfront grounds and more pool variety.
| Category | Havana Cabana at Key West | Parrot Key Hotel & Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Cuban-inspired, lively pool-and-bar focus | Tropical waterfront resort with villa-style accommodations |
| Location | North Roosevelt Blvd; about 2.9 miles from Duval Street; shuttle to downtown | Northside Resort area on N Roosevelt Blvd; short drive to Old Town; complimentary beach shuttle |
| Size (rooms) | 106 rooms | 148 individually decorated guestrooms (rooms & villas) |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; main guest must be 21+ to check in | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pools | Single very large heated pool (hotel markets it as Key West’s largest) with pool bar and cabanas | Four outdoor pools, poolside bar options and pool loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | Floridita Food Truck (Cuban), Mojitos Pool Bar, Flama Cabana lounge | The Grove Food Truck / restaurant, bar/lounge and poolside bar (room service limited hours) |
| Spa & fitness | No on-site spa; complimentary shuttle to off-site fitness facility (hotel states no on-site gym) | Fitness facilities listed; spa detail Not published |
| Known for | Largest pool in Key West, Cuban-themed dining and poolside mojitos | Waterfront grounds, villa-style suites and multiple pools |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking, free shuttle to Downtown/airport pickup on request | Valet parking (surcharge); free beach shuttle; airport is about 3.1 mi away |
| Pets | Pet-friendly (dogs up to 50 lbs, fees and rules apply) | Pets allowed in specific rooms (surcharges and deposit apply) |
Havana Cabana sits on North Roosevelt Blvd in New Town with shuttle links to Old Town and Smathers Beach a short drive away.
Good if you want quick car or shuttle access to Old Town while staying outside the busiest streets.
Parrot Key is on the Northside with waterfront-style grounds a short drive from Old Town and nearby beaches.
A good pick if you prefer a quieter, waterside resort setting while still being close to Old Town.
Havana Cabana offers 106 hand-painted, Cuban-inspired rooms in a handful of room types focused on hotel-style layouts.
Choose Havana Cabana for colorful, compact rooms with easy pool access and family-friendly configurations.
Parrot Key offers a wide range of guestrooms, suites and multi-bedroom villas for more space and flexibility.
Parrot Key is the better choice if you need suites or villa layouts for larger groups or longer stays.
Havana Cabana centers its F&B around Cuban flavors and poolside cocktail service.
Pick Havana Cabana if you want Cuban food and rum-focused drinks without leaving the property.
Parrot Key has at least one on-site restaurant and bar options plus limited room service hours.
Parrot Key provides straightforward on-site dining and poolside options suitable for villa guests and families.
Havana Cabana promotes having Key West’s largest pool with active poolside service and events.
Ideal for travelers whose primary plan is to spend long, social days by one large pool.
Parrot Key offers multiple outdoor pools across its grounds for guests to spread out.
Better if you prefer choices—multiple pools and quieter corners rather than a single busy pool.
Havana Cabana does not operate an on-site fitness center but provides complimentary transportation to a nearby gym.
Choose Havana Cabana if you prioritize lively on-site evening entertainment and don’t need an on-site gym or spa.
Parrot Key lists fitness facilities and a range of on-site recreational water activities nearby.
Parrot Key is a reasonable fit for guests who want on-site recreation and a quieter evening atmosphere.

Havana Cabana — the property markets Key West’s largest pool plus dedicated pool bars and cabana service.

Parrot Key — offers one- to three-bedroom villa options and many suite layouts for groups and families.

Havana Cabana — Floridita Food Truck, Mojitos Pool Bar and Flama Cabana deliver on-site Cuban flavors and rum cocktails.

Parrot Key — waterfront-style grounds, multiple pools and villa settings away from the busiest Old Town streets.
Both are off Old Town on North Roosevelt Blvd; both require a short drive or shuttle. Neither is in the Old Town core—Duval Street is roughly a 10–15 minute drive from either property.
Havana Cabana is clearly family-friendly with its large heated pool and family room options; Parrot Key also welcomes families and offers larger suites and villas for groups.
No—neither property is all-inclusive. Both offer on-site dining where breakfast may be available for an extra fee.
Havana Cabana offers free self-parking; Parrot Key lists valet parking for a surcharge.
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