Top things to do near Havana Cabana at Key West
Top things to do near Havana Cabana at Key West: relax at the hotel’s large heated pool and enjoy Mojitos Pool Bar or Flama Cabana for Cuban-inspired drinks and small plates; take the complimentary shuttle or a short drive to Old Town (Duval Street) for nightlife, museums, and Mallory Square’s Sunset Celebration. For water-based outings, book reef snorkeling, sunset sails, or a Dry Tortugas day trip by ferry or seaplane.
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Spend time at the hotel pool and poolside bars
Havana Cabana at Key West features what the property describes as the largest pool in Key West, open daily from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM and heated for year-round use.
Poolside service begins at 11:00 AM and the on-site Mojitos Pool Bar serves more than 15 mojito variations plus frozen cocktails; pool loungers and cabanas are available as part of the resort experience.
- Pool hours: 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Mojitos Pool Bar hours: 10:00 AM–11:00 PM (pool service starts at 11:00 AM)
- Pool day passes are available for non-hotel guests (book at the front desk or via ResortPass)
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pool | Heated; largest in Key West; open 10 AM–11 PM |
| Pool bar | Mojitos Pool Bar — cocktails and poolside service |
| Day pass | Available for purchase at front desk or via third-party booking |
Cuban food and cocktails on site
Dining at Havana Cabana at Key West focuses on Cuban flavors across three outlets: Floridita Food Truck (casual Cuban fare all day), Mojitos Pool Bar (cocktails), and Flama Cabana (rum-forward cocktails, tapas, live music and sunset views).
Floridita Food Truck is a walk-up food truck in the courtyard/pool area open daily from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM for breakfast pastries, café con leche, Cuban sandwiches, conch fritters and more. Flama Cabana operates Tuesday–Sunday from 5:00 PM–midnight and runs a Sunset Hour with discounted drinks and complimentary chips and salsa.
- Floridita Food Truck: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM, walk-up service
- Flama Cabana: Tue–Sun 5:00 PM–midnight; Sunset Hour Tue–Sun 5:00–7:00 PM
- Mojitos Pool Bar: daily 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
| Venue | Offer | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Floridita Food Truck | Cuban pastries, sandwiches, café con leche, small bites | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Mojitos Pool Bar | Mojitos, frozen cocktails, pool service | 10:00 AM–11:00 PM |
| Flama Cabana | Tapas, rum cocktails, live music, humidor/cigars | Tue–Sun 5:00 PM–midnight |
Beaches and nearby water activities
Smathers Beach is the closest public beach and is about 0.8 miles from the hotel; guests typically reach it in a short drive. The area around Key West also offers reef snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, kayak tours and sunset sails.
The hotel can help with tours and tickets via concierge services; popular full-day or half-day excursions include reef snorkeling trips and sunset sails. If you want to visit Dry Tortugas National Park, ferries and seaplanes depart from Key West for day trips that include Fort Jefferson and snorkeling.
- Smathers Beach — about 0.8 miles from the hotel
- Reef snorkeling and sunset sails — commonly booked half-day excursions
- Dry Tortugas day trips — ferry or seaplane options available from Key West
| Activity | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Reef snorkeling | Half-day |
| Sunset sail | Evening (couple hours) |
| Dry Tortugas (ferry) | Full day (early morning departure, returns late afternoon) |
Visit Old Town, Duval Street and Mallory Square
Old Town and Duval Street are Key West’s main shopping, dining and nightlife areas; Havana Cabana at Key West is roughly 2.9 miles (about an 11-minute drive) from Duval Street. The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle to Downtown Key West and Mallory Square, which makes visiting easy without driving.
Mallory Square’s nightly Sunset Celebration is a popular activity for visitors; the hotel’s concierge can tell you shuttle times and help arrange a return trip if you want to spend the evening in Old Town.
- Distance to Duval Street: about 2.9 miles (approx. 11-minute drive)
- Mallory Square: shuttle-accessible; nightly Sunset Celebration
- Shuttle: complimentary service between the hotel and downtown (check with front desk for schedule)
| Attraction | Approx. distance from hotel |
|---|---|
| Duval Street | About 2.9 miles |
| Mallory Square | About 3.4 miles |
| Southernmost Point | Roughly 3.2 miles |
Walks, parks and nearby points of interest
If you prefer quieter outdoor time, the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is about 1.0 mile from the hotel (roughly a 19-minute walk) and offers shaded trails and native plants. Bayview Park, the Key West Golf Club and the Naval Air Station area are also nearby.
For museums and wildlife, consider the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, and Fort East Martello Museum — all reachable within a short drive from the hotel.
- Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden: ~1.0 mile
- Key West Golf Club: ~1.7 miles
- Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Butterfly Conservatory: ~2.7–2.8 miles
| Place | Why go |
|---|---|
| Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden | Native plants, shaded trails |
| Hemingway Home | Historic house museum |
| Butterfly & Nature Conservatory | Indoor butterfly habitat |
Getting around and practical tips
Havana Cabana at Key West is at 3420 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Key practical details: check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM; the primary guest checking in must be at least 21 and must present a government-issued photo ID and a credit card.
The hotel offers free self-parking (including wheelchair-accessible spaces) and an EV charging station. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the property, and concierge services can assist with tours, rentals (bicycles, scooters, mopeds) and shuttle scheduling.
- Address: 3420 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
- Check-in: from 4:00 PM; Check-out: until 11:00 AM
- Primary guest must be 21+ and present photo ID and credit card
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Parking | Free self-parking on site; accessible spaces |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary throughout the property |
| Fitness | No on-site gym; complimentary transport to a nearby fitness facility |
Meetings, weddings and event options nearby
Havana Cabana at Key West has multiple event spaces, including a Tiki Hut waterfront venue (about 2,500 sq ft) that can seat 80 and hold up to 150 standing guests, and the Flama Cabana lounge which can host smaller private events. Wedding packages can include a Smathers Beach ceremony followed by a Tiki Hut reception.
Event planners can request site details and catering options through the hotel; available packages described by the property include the Coastal Celebration and other themed menus that list specific inclusions such as chairs, linens and a champagne toast.
- Tiki Hut Venue: waterfront, seats 80, stands 150
- Flama Cabana: seated capacity ~50, standing ~75 (suitable for small receptions)
- Concierge or sales team can provide package details and availability
| Event space | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Tiki Hut | Seat 80 / Stand 150 |
| Flama Cabana | Seat ~50 / Stand ~75 |
| Island Room | Small meetings (up to ~40) |
