
Havana Cabana at Key West
Best for pool-focused families and groups who want Cuban food and cocktails on site and easy parking.
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Havana Cabana at Key West is a Cuban-inspired, family-friendly resort on North Roosevelt Boulevard centered on Key West’s largest pool; read this if you want poolside vibes, free parking and a shuttle into Old Town. Southernmost Beach Resort & Guesthouses is a larger Southernmost-area beach resort and guesthouse complex; read this if you prefer beachfront access and staying inside Old Town near Duval Street.
Updated · about 3.0 miles apart

Best for pool-focused families and groups who want Cuban food and cocktails on site and easy parking.

Best for travelers who want to stay in Old Town with direct beach access and resort-scale services.
When Havana Cabana wins: Choose Havana Cabana if you want a lively, family-friendly resort with Key West’s largest single pool, on-site Cuban dining and drinks, free self-parking, and a shuttle to Downtown — it’s the better pick for guests driving in or who plan to spend most time at the pool and nearby Smathers Beach.
When Southernmost Beach Resort & Guesthouses wins: Pick Southernmost Beach Resort & Guesthouses if being in the Southernmost/Old Town neighborhood and staying steps from beach access and Old Town attractions is your priority; the resort scale, on-site spa and multiple guest services suit travelers who want to be central to Duval Street and waterfront sights.
Bottom line: Havana Cabana is a northside, pool-and-parking focused property that works well for families, drivers, and guests who want large outdoor pool time and Cuban-themed dining; Southernmost Beach Resort & Guesthouses is the better option for visitors who want beachfront location and Old Town proximity, with more traditional resort amenities.
| Category | Havana Cabana at Key West | Southernmost Beach Resort & Guesthouses |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Cuban-inspired, casual resort with a big pool and family-friendly programming | Large Old Town beachfront resort and guesthouse complex with full-service amenities |
| Location | North Roosevelt Boulevard (New Town); shuttle to Downtown | Southernmost / Old Town on/near Duval Street and immediate beach access |
| Size | 106 rooms | Not published |
| Ages | All ages welcome (primary guest must be 21+ to check in) | All ages welcome (check-in min age 18 listed in supplier policy) |
| Pools / beach | One very large heated resort pool (hotel says largest in Key West) plus hot tub; day passes available | Outdoor swimming pool(s) and direct beach access |
| Restaurants & bars | Floridita Food Truck, Mojitos Pool Bar, Flama Cabana (waterfront lounge) | On-site restaurants and bar(s) (names not published in supplier listing) |
| Wellness & services | No on-site gym (complimentary transport to off-site fitness), no spa on site | Spa services listed, fitness and tour/ticket services available |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking, complimentary shuttle to Downtown and airport pickup on request | On-site parking (charges may apply) and concierge/tour desk; shuttle/transport options not specified |
| Accessibility & policies | Wheelchair accessible parking and paths; no elevator (stairs to upper floors) | Wheelchair accessible and accessible rooms listed |
| Known for | Largest pool in Key West, Cuban food and mojitos by the pool | Southernmost location and beachfront access |
Havana Cabana sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard in New Town, roughly a 10–15 minute drive to Old Town and Duval Street.
Good for guests who value easy parking, quick airport access and shuttle service into Old Town.
Southernmost Beach Resort & Guesthouses is positioned in the Southernmost area/Old Town, putting you within walking distance of many waterfront sights and Duval Street attractions.
Choose Southernmost if you want to be inside Old Town with beach access and short walks to Duval Street.
Havana Cabana has 106 Cuban-inspired rooms, many named by room type and several with balconies or sofa beds.
Rooms are themed and aimed at families or groups who want pool access and flexible bedding.
Southernmost lists many room types from economy doubles to ocean-view king rooms and suites across its resort and guesthouse offerings.
More varied room inventory across a resort/guesthouse complex, with options that put you closer to Old Town and the beach.
Havana Cabana centers dining around Cuban flavors and poolside cocktails.
Best if you want Cuban food and a strong, pool-to-evening drink program without leaving property.
Southernmost lists restaurants and bars among its amenities; exact signature outlet names aren’t published in the supplier listing.
Expect full-service dining and bar options on site and easy access to Old Town restaurants.
Havana Cabana’s headline amenity is its very large, heated resort pool with poolside bar and day passes.
Pick Havana Cabana for pool-focused days, pool parties and easy poolside dining and drinks.
Southernmost provides outdoor pool(s) and direct access to the nearby beach as part of its resort experience.
If your priority is beach time and staying in Old Town, Southernmost’s beachfront location is the advantage.
Havana Cabana focuses nightlife and evening energy in its Flama Cabana lounge and offers off-site fitness access.
Good fit for guests who want a lively evening scene on property and don’t need an on-site gym or spa.
Southernmost lists a spa and fitness offerings among its amenities and provides a more traditional resort-service mix.
Better for guests who want a full-service resort experience with an on-site spa and immediate access to Old Town nightlife.

Havana Cabana — home to the largest pool in Key West with poolside bar service and easy day-pass access.

Southernmost Beach Resort & Guesthouses — immediate proximity to Southernmost Point and beach access in Old Town.

Havana Cabana — Floridita Food Truck, Mojitos Pool Bar and Flama Cabana provide a focused Cuban food-and-drink program.

Southernmost Beach Resort & Guesthouses — spa, concierge, tours, and a broader set of resort facilities are listed.
Southernmost Beach Resort & Guesthouses is located in Old Town and is closer to Duval Street; Havana Cabana is in New Town and relies on a shuttle for Downtown access.
Havana Cabana is family-friendly with a very large heated pool and family-sized rooms; Southernmost is also family-friendly but is more focused on beach and Old Town access.
Havana Cabana offers free self-parking; Southernmost lists car park with charges applying per the supplier listing.
Southernmost lists a spa and fitness center among its amenities. Havana Cabana does not operate an on-site gym (it provides complimentary transport to an off-site fitness facility) and third-party sources indicate it does not have a spa.
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