Honeymoon stays at Havana Cabana at Key West: what to expect
Havana Cabana at Key West is a Cuban-inspired, all-ages hotel with the largest pool in Key West, poolside bars, a Cuban food truck, and waterfront lounge options — a convenient base for a honeymoon that mixes relaxed pool time with easy access to Old Town by complimentary shuttle. Expect lively pool and bar scenes, casual Cuban dining on-site, and room choices such as Premium Room (Lola), Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Luis), Room (Havana), and Superior Studio, Multiple Beds depending on your space and view needs.
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Location & getting around
Havana Cabana at Key West sits at 3420 N. Roosevelt Blvd in New Town, not within walking distance of Duval Street and Old Town. The hotel is about 1.1 miles from Key West International Airport, roughly a five-minute drive.
The property runs a complimentary shuttle to Downtown Key West, Mallory Square and the harbor, which makes it easy to spend evenings in Old Town and return to a quieter hotel setting.
- Nearest airport: Key West International Airport (EYW) — ~1.1 miles (about 5 minutes by car)
- Complimentary shuttle to Downtown Key West (check schedules with front desk)
- Public bus stop on North Roosevelt Blvd is a short walk from the hotel
| Destination | Approx. distance / time |
|---|---|
| Key West International Airport | About 1.1 miles / ~5-minute drive |
| Duval Street (Old Town) | About 2.9 miles / ~11-minute drive |
| Smathers Beach | About 0.8 miles / "short drive" |
Rooms suited for honeymooners
Havana Cabana offers several room types that work well for couples. Room styles include Premium Room (Lola), Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Luis), Premium Room, Patio (Lola), Room (Havana), Room, with Sofa bed (Havana), and the Superior Studio, Multiple Beds.
Choose a balcony room if you want private outdoor space and pool or waterfront glimpses; upgrade to a Premium Room for more seating and layout options. The property has 106 rooms with hand-painted murals and Cuban-inspired accents.
- Popular honeymoon picks: Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Luis) — private balcony and king bed
- Premium Room (Lola) / Premium Room, Patio (Lola) — patio options
- Room (Havana) or Room, with Sofa bed (Havana) — smaller footprint but comfortable for two
| Room type | What couples like |
|---|---|
| Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Luis) | Balcony and king bed — more private outdoor space |
| Premium Room (Lola) / Premium Room, Patio (Lola) | Patio or patio-adjacent layout for easy pool access |
| Room (Havana) / Room, with Sofa bed (Havana) | Compact, budget-friendlier option with Cuban murals |
Pool, cabanas and poolside vibe
The hotel advertises Key West’s largest pool; it’s heated and open daily from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Poolside loungers, cabanas and service are available, and non-guests can buy a day pass for pool access.
Mojitos Pool Bar sits beside the pool and serves more than 15 mojitos plus frozen cocktails, with poolside service beginning each day at 11:00 AM. Expect a social daytime scene that can be lively in late afternoons and weekends.
- Pool hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM (heated)
- Poolside service starts at 11:00 AM; Mojitos Pool Bar open daily 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Day passes available for non-hotel guests (ask front desk or ResortPass)
| Pool feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Largest pool in Key West | Heated; open 10 AM–11 PM |
| Poolside bar | Mojitos Pool Bar with many mojito varieties |
| Cabanas / loungers | Available with poolside service (may be covered by resort fee or extra) |
Dining, cocktails and evening options
On-site dining is Cuban-focused and casual. Floridita Food Truck in the courtyard serves breakfast through dinner (about 8:00 AM–10:00 PM) with items like Cuban cheese toast, guava-and-cheese pastry, café con leche, Cuban mixes and conch fritters.
For cocktails and small plates, Flama Cabana is a waterfront Cuban-themed lounge with live music, tapas and a humidor for cigars; it operates Tuesday–Sunday, 5:00 PM–midnight, and offers a Sunset Hour (about 5:00–7:00 PM) with discounted drinks and complimentary chips and salsa.
- Floridita Food Truck: casual walk-up Cuban fare, daily ~8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Mojitos Pool Bar: poolside cocktails, daily 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Flama Cabana: waterfront tapas, rum-focused cocktails, live music (Tue–Sun 5:00 PM–midnight)
| Venue | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Floridita Food Truck | About 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Mojitos Pool Bar | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Flama Cabana | Tuesday–Sunday, 5:00 PM – midnight |
Weddings, ceremonies and small events
Havana Cabana offers wedding packages and event spaces geared to beach and waterfront ceremonies. The Coastal Celebration wedding package combines a Smathers Beach ceremony with a reception at the Tiki Hut venue.
The Tiki Hut is an open-air waterfront venue of about 2,500 sq ft that can seat roughly 80 guests and accommodate up to 150 standing; Flama Cabana is also available for smaller wedding-related gatherings.
- Beach ceremony site: Smathers Beach (used with wedding packages)
- Tiki Hut Venue: open-air waterfront reception space (~2,500 sq ft; seated 80 / standing 150)
- Flama Cabana: suitable for pre- or post-wedding gatherings (seated 50 / standing 75)
| Wedding option | Capacity / notes |
|---|---|
| Smathers Beach ceremony | Beach ceremony site used in packages |
| Tiki Hut reception | About 2,500 sq ft; seats ~80, stands ~150 |
| Flama Cabana reception/gathering | Seated 50 / standing 75 |
Practical details & hotel policies
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The primary guest checking in must be at least 21 years old and must show a government-issued photo ID and a credit card at check-in.
The hotel is family-friendly (not adults-only), pet-friendly (dogs up to 50 lbs, max two per room with a pet fee), and the property charges a nightly resort fee that covers shuttle service, Wi‑Fi, pool access and some poolside amenities. There is no on-site fitness center, but the hotel provides complimentary transportation to a nearby fitness facility.
- Check-in: from 4:00 PM — Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Primary guest must be at least 21 and present ID + credit card at check-in
- Pet policy: dogs up to 50 lbs, max two per room; pet fee applies (service animals exempt)
- No on-site fitness center; complimentary transport to an off-site gym is provided
| Amenity / policy | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Resort fee | Nightly fee applies and usually covers shuttle, Wi‑Fi and pool access |
| Parking | Free self-parking; accessible spaces and an EV charging station available |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible path and parking available; no elevator on property |
