
Havana Cabana at Key West
Best for pool-centric stays and families who want a lively, Cuban-flavored scene with free shuttle access to Old Town.
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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 lively poolside bars; read this if you want a social, budget-conscious stay near Smathers Beach and a shuttle to Old Town. The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West is a marina-focused boutique resort on Stock Island with waterfront dining and on-site marina services; read this if you’re after a boat-friendly stay outside Old Town with a quieter, marina lifestyle.
Updated · about 3.5 km apart

Best for pool-centric stays and families who want a lively, Cuban-flavored scene with free shuttle access to Old Town.

Best for travelers who want a quieter, marina-side boutique stay with dock access and on-site seafood dining.
When Havana Cabana at Key West wins: choose Havana Cabana if you prioritize a big resort pool, poolside bars and nightly lounge vibes, easy shuttle access to Duval Street, free self-parking, and a property designed for families and groups.
When The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West wins: choose The Perry if you want a refined marina setting, on-site marina and boating activities, two outdoor pools with fitness and rental options nearby, and a quieter base outside Old Town with on-site seafood dining.
Bottom line: pick Havana Cabana for a social, Cuban-themed, family-friendly stay focused on pool time and convenience to Smathers Beach; pick The Perry for a marina-oriented, boutique experience with stronger boating and waterfront-dining options farther from Duval Street.
| Category | Havana Cabana at Key West | The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, Cuban-themed resort with a focus on poolside fun and events | Marina-focused boutique resort with a relaxed waterfront atmosphere |
| Location | North Roosevelt Blvd (New Town), about 2.9 miles / 11-minute drive to Duval Street | Stock Island waterfront, outside Old Town with marina access |
| Size (rooms) | 106 rooms | 100 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Who can stay | All ages welcomed (primary guest must be 21+ to check in) | |
| Pools | Key West’s largest single pool; heated; open 10 AM–11 PM | Two outdoor pools; pool hours published (access 8 AM–10 PM noted for the property) |
| Restaurants & bars | Floridita Food Truck (Cuban), Mojitos Pool Bar, Flama Cabana lounge | Two restaurants including Matt’s Stock Island (seafood); 2 bars and 2 poolside bars |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; complimentary shuttle to off-site fitness facility | Not published |
| Known for | Cuban-inspired design, largest pool in Key West, active poolside nightlife | Marina on site, docking/boat services, waterfront seafood restaurant |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking, complimentary shuttle to Downtown Key West and airport pickup by request | Self parking (surcharge), close to Key West Intl. Airport |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly (dogs up to 50 lbs, up to 2 per room) with fee | Pet fee noted in supplier listing (pet fee policies published) |
Havana Cabana sits on North Roosevelt Boulevard in New Town, closer to Smathers Beach and about a 10–15 minute drive to Old Town.
Better if you want beach access, easy parking, and shuttle access to Old Town.
The Perry sits on Stock Island with direct marina access and a quieter, waterfront setting outside Old Town.
Better if you’re arriving by boat or want a quieter, waterfront base with marina services.
Rooms at Havana Cabana are Cuban-inspired, with hand-painted murals and family-friendly layouts.
Choose Havana Cabana for themed rooms and family-friendly configurations near the pool.
The Perry’s guestrooms lean toward boutique styling with many room-type names tied to the property’s Perry/Mangrove/Stock Island room categories.
Choose The Perry for varied boutique room types and more balcony/patio options near the marina.
Havana Cabana focuses on Cuban flavors across casual, poolside, and waterfront lounge venues.
Best for guests seeking Cuban food, a lively pool bar scene, and evening lounge music.
The Perry pairs marina views with seafood-forward dining and multiple bar options on site.
Best for guests who want waterfront seafood dining and several on-site bar options.
Havana Cabana is built around its large courtyard and what the property calls Key West’s largest pool.
Pick Havana Cabana if a large, active pool is the primary draw for your stay.
The Perry emphasizes its marina and offers two outdoor pools alongside marina amenities.
Pick The Perry if you want pool time plus direct marina access and boating services.
Havana Cabana’s wellness offering centers on poolside activity rather than a spa.
Good for travelers who want activity-focused wellness (pool, shuttle to gym) and on-site nightlife.
The Perry combines fitness, pools, and a calmer waterfront evening scene.
Better for guests who want a hotel gym and quieter waterfront evenings rather than loud pool parties.

Havana Cabana — family-friendly room setups, largest pool in Key West, and shuttle service to Old Town.

The Perry — on-site marina, dock services, and boating activities make arrivals by sea and boating days easy.

Havana Cabana — Mojitos Pool Bar, large heated pool, and poolside service create a lively daytime environment.

The Perry — boutique marina setting, waterfront restaurants, and dual pools for a more relaxed stay outside Old Town.
Havana Cabana is closer to Old Town by road (about 2.9 miles / an 11-minute drive) and offers a complimentary shuttle to downtown; The Perry is on Stock Island and requires a short drive into Old Town.
Havana Cabana is explicitly pet-friendly for dogs up to 50 lbs (max two per room) with a pet fee; The Perry lists a pet fee in its supplier notes but check directly for current pet policies and fees.
The Perry has a marina on site, docking and boat tours available; Havana Cabana does not offer marina services.
Havana Cabana does not have an on-site spa. The Perry’s supplier listing does not publish a spa — not published.
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