Hawks Cay

Duck Key, Florida Keys

Virgin rating

The hotel

This unique resort delivers outstanding comfort and state-of-the-art amenities. Hawks Cay Resort offers a choice of comfortable accommodation, multiple swimming pools and a saltwater lagoon. There is plenty for children, including a swimming pool with an amazing pirate ship. There are also dedicated kids' clubs with organised activities to keep the young ones amused for hours! The hotel's commitment to the environment is as strong as ever with a dolphin connection programme, so you can learn all about your stunning marine surrounds. The Calm Waters Spa, with its sauna and steam bath is the perfect place to indulge yourself for a few hours; it also boasts an excellent range of beauty treatments to get you in tip-top condition! For more active moments, you can hire a bike or take advantage of the fantastic range of water sports on offer, including snorkelling in gorgeous coral reefs. At night, enjoy a cocktail or two in the Lobby Bar, before deciding in which award-winning restaurant to eat. Enjoy the Hawks Cay Marketplace offering three meals a day including our famous abundant buffet breakfast. Dine inside or outside overlooking the Resort Pool and Fire Pit. You can even bring your catch along to Angler and Ale for some hook and cook options!

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking

Where is it

In Duck Key at Mile Marker 61. Driving time from Miami airport: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Hotel information

177 guest rooms and suites on 4 floors with 3 lifts and 250 villas. All with air-conditioning, 42" LCD TV, alarm/clock radio, telephone, WiFi, safe, fridge, hairdryer, iron and board. Hawks Cay King Rooms have a balcony with views of Duck Key and the resort and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Hawks Cay Queen Rooms have a balcony and 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Waterview Rooms have a private balcony with full or partial views of the Atlantic Ocean, private lagoon, pool or the Island Waterway with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

2-Bedroom Sunset Village Villas, set over 2 storeys, have views of the resort, a fully equipped kitchen, lounge with dining area, 2 upstairs bedrooms with queen-size bed, 1 family bathroom and 1 ensuite bathroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children with a 5th person using a sleeper sofa in the lounge.

2-Bedroom Harbor Village Townhome Villas are set over 2 storeys, alongside the deep harbour and quiet canal, with either resort or water views from the balcony. These villas have a fully equipped kitchen, living area, and 2 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children with a 5th person using a sleeper sofa in the lounge.

3-Bedroom Harbor Village Townhome Villas are set over 2 storeys, alongside the deep harbour and quiet canal, with either resort or water views from the balcony. These villas have a fully equipped kitchen, living area, and 3 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 8 people.

Parking included in the resort fee. Golf cart rental*.

5 restaurants including the outdoor Tiki Grill, Angler and Ale (overlooking the marina with indoor and outdoor dining), Hawks Cay Marketplace (casual family eatery, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Pilar Bar (adults-only outdoor dining and cocktails, by the Oasis Cay Pool), Coral Grill (casual poolside dining).

5 swimming pools, including a resort pool, private saltwater lagoon, adults-only pool, whirlpool and multi-tiered sunbathing area. Private cabana rental*. Bicycle rental* and fitness centre. Water sports* including scuba-diving*, snorkelling*, boat rental*, sunset cruise* and deep-sea fishing*. Tennis, pickleball, volleyball, full-service spa* and sauna. For children: swimming pool, organised activities, putting course, games room, pirate ship, Coral Cay Activities and Adventure* (5-12 years).

Room service*. WiFi included within resort fee. Gift shop.

This hotel has a resort fee of $50.63 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - WiFi throughout the resort - Valet/self-parking - Unlimited access to the Coral Cay Club - Unlimited access to Calm Waters Fitness Centre - Use of chaise lounges & pool/beach towels - Pickleball and tennis facility - Kayaks and paddleboards in the saltwater lagoon. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not worth the cost

Nov 7, 2024 Cruiser13721163445 South Lyon, Michigan

I stayed here with my husband for a week while attending a work conference. There is a $55/day amenities fee and the gym is not available (under renovation) and the spa is relocated to a makeshift location. 2 of the 5 restaurants are not open due to renovation. None of this is published on the website, which would have been good to know as it… Read more
I stayed here with my husband for a week while attending a work conference. There is a $55/day amenities fee and the gym is not available (under renovation) and the spa is relocated to a makeshift location. 2 of the 5 restaurants are not open due to renovation. None of this is published on the website, which would have been good to know as it would have impacted my choice to attend a conference at this location as well as managed my expectations. The food options that are open are limited and overpriced, although I will say that the bartenders at the Tiki bar make excellent cocktails. Fortunately we had a rental car and were able to go offsite for meals. There is construction going on which starts at 8am so don’t expect to sleep in on your vacation. We had 2 maintenance issues during our stay (1) tv not working, (2) air conditioning not working. Both times the front desk said they would let engineering know. Engineering never came regarding issue #1, and there was no follow up. I could go on. But the bottom line is my husband and I were very underwhelmed and we won’t be recommending this as a place our friends or family spend their money. Read less
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Nov 7, 2024 270cassies Tulsa, Oklahoma

The resort is currently undergoing renovations which it needs but gives something to be desired at this time. Almost all the restaurants are closed and what’s open has a limited overpriced menu. The service is also quite slow. You can go to town and get food for a fraction of the price. The kids area doesn’t have much currently there. The mini… Read more
The resort is currently undergoing renovations which it needs but gives something to be desired at this time. Almost all the restaurants are closed and what’s open has a limited overpriced menu. The service is also quite slow. You can go to town and get food for a fraction of the price. The kids area doesn’t have much currently there. The mini golf is very rough and not worth it at this time. The room has had multiple issues. We requested a pack and play and the first one we got was broken. The one good thing is the staff is nice and tries to be helpful. The amenities they advertise aren’t great. We paid a $55/day resort fee for wifi that I can’t even browse Facebook with as well as the spa and fitness center which are currently under renovation. For the price I didn’t feel like there was anything special and don’t plan to stay again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful views and great pools.

Oct 31, 2024 Linda P

Beautiful views. Friendly staff. Wish they had a microwave in the hotel rooms. Needs some updates (which they were working on while we were there). Hall carpets need cleaning or replacing. Wish the pools stayed open later. Closing at sunset is a little early.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely relaxing hotel

Oct 30, 2024 Campingfans London, United Kingdom

We stayed a week here as a family and had a lovely time; staff are friendly and polite at all times. The hotel has beautiful views over the sea. Main swimming pool was only busy at weekend when there was a couple of weddings at the hotel. Tiki bar made great cocktails and the bar food was good,( although expect to pay more than local restaurant… Read more
We stayed a week here as a family and had a lovely time; staff are friendly and polite at all times. The hotel has beautiful views over the sea. Main swimming pool was only busy at weekend when there was a couple of weddings at the hotel. Tiki bar made great cocktails and the bar food was good,( although expect to pay more than local restaurant prices). Huge fire pit with music on some evenings. Room was clean and towels changed every day. Room to unpack for 4 of us. Comfy beds. Downsides- car parks get very busy at weekends so expect to park far away if you leave the hotel and come back late, carpets in main hallways are shabby, no where to hang towels in bathroom. Read less
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Oct 18, 2024 Itelvina W

Great place, beautiful water view, great services, friendly staff and great room. The location is great just an hour North of Key West, relaxing residential area, feels very safe, got all you need around the area, if you like some good Cuban food just minutes away fro a great Cuban cafe con leche “La Niña”.