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Ambrosia Key West

4.5 (49 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Myrmarie G.

I booked this Bed and Breakfast after a long research and after reading every review. I was nervous about what should expect. This place surprised me in every way. We arrived to the easiest check in process. The lady at the desk was kind, helpful, and fast. She showed us the gate, facilities, and told us that if we parked in one of the four spots on the property, we could stay there (we did). We choose our own door code. My boo and I booked room 110, the second floor, overlooking the pool. This is a super clean, super quiet friendly place. The best, in the middle of everything! Short walking distance to everywhere in the island. Also, a convenient 2 minute walk to a market, which combine with the provided mini-fridge (not so small) and microwave is the perfect combination! We bought beers, of course. They also have a Keurig with k-cups. Excellent place, quiet, serene, can't beat the proximity to bars, restaurants, shops, museums. Super clean, spacious room with a desk, chairs, a safe and ta big shower. Even the hot and cold breakfast was superb. Their Coffee is good!

A/C really close to the bed.
Gene M.

This b&b is very conveniently located near Duval street and all the old town points of interest. Yet it is in a surprisingly quiet and calm neighborhood. The checkin procedure was very easy and we were lucky to find a parking spot. It cost $25 a day to park, Key West is expensive and not car friendly. However, there is definitely not enough readily available parking here. The room was kept very clean and the pools were lovely. The poolside breakfast, included in the room price, was similar to other hotel breakfasts, and ok except for the last day when only strawberry banana yogurt was available and the only muffin type was chocolate. We stayed in the Sailfish Suite in the Annex, which is a separate building across the street from the hotel office. The king bed was comfortable and the shower very nice. However, you can hear people walking on the floors upstairs, and one night there were people in the pool near our bedroom whooping it up at 1:30 AM, and another night 3 AM, which woke us up. There is no one to call at the hotel desk at that hour, it is not staffed overnight. They advertise that there is quiet time after 10 PM but this is clearly not enforced and puts a damper on your experience. The tvs in the room were fine, but on the small side for the size of the room. The chair and couch cushions were flat and not very comfortable. The floor in the bedroom slants downhill to such an extent that your suitcase will roll down it. This made it difficult to walk on, especially getting up at night to use the bathroom. The bedroom air conditioner is in the window literally 2 feet from the bed and can also wake you up when it clicks on at night. The coffee maker, microwave and fridge were all fine. You have to figure out how to use the remote controls for the ceiling fan and cooling element, which is challenging. No one tells you this when checking in. So this place has its good and bad points. I honestly expected a more well appointed, better kept b&b for the price and location.

Room 107 poolside
Mike S.

I really like the street and section where the Ambrosia is located - it is a nice quiet area, but close walking distance to everything in Key West (KW is very walkable in general). The staff here is friendly and accommodating (Lexi rocks!), they give you free parking for your car, the beds in the room are very comfortable and they have 2 pools and hot tub for you to enjoy. Oh, did I forget to mention they provide a full breakfast every morning included in the price of your room! For us personally there are a couple of drawbacks (The only reasons I knocked off a star) - the lower level pool room we stayed in was quite noisy. You could hear every foot step and thunk from the room above, which luckily was minimal. The room we stayed in had a window AC that provided some white noise to mask outside sounds. The other is this is a pet and family friendly place meaning you will probably have young kids playing, screaming and splashing in the pools. At times there were kids toys and junk all around the one heated pool. The pets are usually better behaved, but it may be an allergy concern for some (The rooms are kept very clean though!). The breakfast is basically the same every morning and it has a good variety (see pics). If you are an early riser you will have to wait until 8:30am to eat. They keep all the items in the gazebo fully stocked so you will eat well. Delicious fresh fruit and decent coffee! The staff is great - we were able to borrow some lightweight beach chairs to take with us to the various beaches which helped saved on chair rentals. They have filtered water and plenty of ice. The grounds are kept quite clean in general, but you may have to scoop out some leaves from the pool midday because of all the surrounding greenery. The pool room 107 was quite comfortable. I especially liked the large walk in shower with good water pressure. The toilet seemed a little unstable - it would shift slightly if you sat on it, but it was minor. It was nicely decorated, not high end furniture, but quite appropriate for Key West. In general all the positives outweigh the negatives of this place. I also have to say our 2nd visit to Keys was just excellent and probably better than our first! The Ambrosia with its laissez faire attitude, clean, comfortable rooms, awesome staff, and great location was a big reason of why we enjoyed our times in the Keys so much!

Nicky H.

Loved this spot! The staff has been wonderful here and the rooms although not brand new were totally perfect! Such a comfortable vibe, I love the wall of Windows and blinds. We will definitely be returning if not for the room, just to see Lee the front desk help. She is AMAZING! Any hotel would be lucky to have her greet their guests, we felt welcomed immediately, love her!!

Melissa C.

This is a B&B comprised of Several Older (Made Modern) Colonial Style Houses with Wrap around Balconies. Some of the rooms featured Huge 10-12 ft ceilings, some suites had 2 levels. We stayed in the Honeymoon Suite. Our room was a two room suite. First room as you enter the suite has a huge California King size canopy bed. With delicate, flowing white linens wrapped around the canopy. (Gorgeous!) There's Big fluffy white bedding to top it off. It was comfy just to look at it! We had a ginormous jacuzzi tub, and a two man shower. Our suite included a full wrap around balcony with stunning views all the way around. A Gorgeous Suite - Very romantic. The room included a personal Keurig machine with tons of flavors to choose from. Every Morning there is a delicious breakfast buffet. Tons to choose from, Included with your stay. Every afternoon they put out snacks (chips or cookies) and drinks. (Teas and soda. All of this is also included.

Lovely four-poster King bed & nice bathroom
Kathryn J.

We chose the Ambrosia based on reviews and availability. We got the Sailfish suite which also is one of the pet friendly rooms. At first, I thought we might be taking our Yorkie but she stayed behind at my mom's. The room was great, nice and big with a large living area with TV, the bedroom was big with a king size four poster canopy bed that is very comfortable & a nice big bathroom. It also had a secluded porch with 2 chaise lounges to relax on but our favorite part was the 14-person secret jacuzzi tucked away behind our room that we had to ourselves the majority of the time. They had a nice little station of fresh pool towels and fresh water cooler that made it a perfect secret hideaway. We spent many mornings there starting our day. The room had a coffee pot with a choice of coffee and tea options. Unfortunately, the machine really didn't make the coffee hot but it was doable. We would run across the street to the breakfast buffet to grab hot coffee. The buffet was OK, with scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, fruit, etc. We ate there a couple of times but enjoyed really yummy brunches elsewhere. The room had adequate AC which made it great since it was very hot and humid in Key West. Yvette was great at helping us get a cab or plan excursions. She is lovely and very hospitable. We really enjoyed our little home away from home here. The two pools located near the breakfast buffet gazebo were nice and secluded too. Ambrosia is only a few blocks away from Duvale and there is a lovely restaurant, Cafe Marquesa, at the end of the block that is very tasty. Be sure to check it out and make reservations we lucked out, getting the last one on Saturday night. My guy had ordered flowers delivered from ProFlowers, someone had cut them, put them in the vase and arrange them for the room. It was a great treat and lovely surprise for my birthday.

Susan H.

Very cute place to stay and walking distance from Duvall and other attractions. Be sure you know where your room is. Our room was on the bottom facing the courtyard. It can get loud with the people coming back from Duvall at all hours and people swimming. The whole wall is windows with blind and could feel like you have a little less privacy. The breakfast , which is included, was very nice , just enough to start your day and very well done. Overall the rooms had everything we needed and very clean.

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Classic Key West charm. Love the older buildings with courtyard pools. Definitely more fun than a corporate type hotel.

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Review Highlights - Ambrosia Key West

“It's just a couple blocks off Duval, so you do not get the crowd noise, but it's easy to walk everywhere.”

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Ocean Key Resort & Spa

Ocean Key Resort & Spa

(217 reviews)

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Giving a solid 4 stars. Honestly its much easier to list what could be improved. And considering…read morethis environment, I can only think of a couple. 1. Hot Tin Roof Restaurant. The breakfasts for the price taste dismal and lower quantity. 2 eggs bacon, toast, and chopped potatoes a bit over $20 as most other dishes plus smaller sizes if you just want a donut or similar. The vibe I get is for breakfast this place is for guests who have a hotel package that includes free breakfasts. They also charge a 18% mandatory "service charge" and of course another line for the tip. We didn't do dinner here. I hope its better than the breakfast. 2. We booked under The Edge Chase Sapphire Reserve so its $100 property credit and free breakfasts for 2. When you consider "service charges" tips, taxes, and determine what the credit can be used for, it becomes a bit confusing. I know for a fact that laundry is not included, neither is the $50/day valet parking. Sort of an resort advantage to keep the guest guessing. Drinks food, spa i know are included with the $100. The valet guy was cool and informative. Considering the small island size and the cost of everything, this was a great stay. The room and balcony overlooking Malery Square plus the ocean and Sunset Island were fantastic. I have stayed at many locations over the years and this was by far the best. Pegasus on Duval is a dump. Both Hyatts are nice but on east side of the island so transportation becomes an issue. Do you really want to drive close to Duvall....if you can find a space, then pay for parking? This place is 2 blocks from Sloppy Joe's, Hogsbreath, next to Malerly Square and sunset pier. Walking distance to the hot spots at night.

Terrible hotel building with terrible customer service…read more Building is old and consist of few buildings combined. Need to change elevator 2 times to go to your room. Rooms are nicely decorated but not what you expect for $1000 a night. They are way over priced for the quality. Front desk staff is terrible. Don't know how to handle issues which you will have plenty. We didn't have AC 2 out of 3 nights and they didn't even feel bad about it. They said basically it is what it is and we have to deal with it. One night they moved us to another room and they were acting like they were doing us a favor. It was major problem for us. second night they moved us to our room which has broken AC And gave us boxed fan to cool off. Front desk manager is clueless and don't know how to handle issues and he has kids working for him who do not know how to handle anything. They are like teenagers. I would never ever stay there again and warn anyone not to there. Oh you will wake up 5am because of dumpster trucks getting the trash and it takes like 20 min. Another thing is their damn roosters , they start 4am and won't let you sleep. Jesus, it was 3 days of hell!

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa - Spacious hallway

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa

(216 reviews)

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Hyatt accommodated us wonderfully with a beautiful third-floor room overlooking the beach. The beds…read morewere incredibly comfortable, and the unit had everything we needed--including soap, dishwashing detergent, a washer and dryer, and laundry detergent. The outdoor patio was huge and offered a gorgeous view, making it the perfect place to relax. We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay!

I usually lead with Pros, then Cons if any, but there were just too many cons so I started there…read more.. Con: From the exceedingly long check in time due to only having one person, John, was occupied at the front desk by a customer complaint . When we booked I told them it was to celebrate a birthday and John did absolutely nothing to accommodate a birthday other than a free key lime pie coupon for someone who doesn't like key lime pie. Even though the hotel was no where being full, very low occupancy, he tried to upsell us to a better room. The lobby air conditioner was also not working properly. The lady in the excursion/gift shop was unfriendly, not informative when we asked a question, like she just didn't want to interact with the resort guests. The coffee shop closes very early, at 1:00 PM. The pool is very very small and ice cold. Once we got into our room the hotel power went down and everything had to reboot. The TV only has a few stations, and NO local, Key West stations to watch on the tv. Hyatt Centric wants you to download a tv station on your own phone for info about Key West. No things to do book in the room like most places have or room service menu. The hotel was so noisy. They were pressure cleaning in the early morning, right above our room. It was so loud and we couldn't sit and enjoy our balcony. What a shame. Pro: The room was nice and cold and spacious. They had clean rooms. And couldn't beat the location. The dinner at the 4 flamingos was amazing! But didn't see the $20 off credit on our bill at checkout, which is a deal they offered to guests , but we never saw it reflected on our bill. For a very expensive hotel sadly this one missed the mark.

Opal Key Resort & Marina - beautifully decorated entrance

Opal Key Resort & Marina

(99 reviews)

Another fantastic stay at Opal Key! This was another return visit for us, and once again, we…read moreabsolutely loved it. Check-in was busy when we arrived, but the staff remained friendly, patient, and accommodating. We've stayed here several times over the years, including during the renovations, so we've seen the resort through all its phases. It's wonderful to see everything almost completed, and the property looks great. Throughout every visit, the staff has always gone above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. One thing we've learned is that if you have a special request, just ask , they're happy to help whenever they can. Our two-bedroom suite was perfect for our family. We love the layout and found it incredibly comfortable. While many guests prefer the ocean-view rooms, we actually enjoy them, even with the occasional cruise ship in the harbor. Besides, you're in Key West! Take a walk and explore, you'll find gorgeous ocean views all around the island. The location truly couldn't be better. You're within walking distance of Duval Street, Mallory Square, great restaurants, shopping, and so many Key West attractions. We also had dinner at the newly decorated Lolita's Coastal Cocina, and it was absolutely delicious. A special thank you to Damir K., who has been wonderful throughout our stay. His hospitality, along with the rest of the staff, is one of the many reasons we keep coming back. Keep up the great work, Opal Key...we're already looking forward to our next visit!

Save your money on the ocean view. the entire complex is obscured by 8+ story cruise ships that…read morearrive EVERY DAY at 7am, play the Star Spangled Banner (loudly) at 8am, and don't leave until 7pm. Also watch out for the valet guy. I rolled down my car window to find out where I should leave me car while checking in and despite being less than 10 feet away from me, he ignored me and walked away. After I checked in and tried to get my kiddos situated in the lobby with our luggage so I could go self-park the car I finally got his attention by him calling out "hey, can you move your car?" To which I replied "As soon as I'm done doing what I'm doing. And for the record, I tried to ask you where to park and you ignored me and walked away so... sorry, not sorry?"

Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton - Exterior

Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton

(144 reviews)

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We stayed at Casa Marina Key West in August, which is considered the slower season. The hotel is in…read morea great location--about a 20-minute walk to Duval Street--and they offer bike and golf-cart rentals as well. Check-in was easy, and the lobby was very clean and inviting. The property has a bar, café, concierge, and a small restaurant serving breakfast. Our room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable, and the shower had excellent water pressure. We also enjoyed having pool access. The pool was definitely the highlight. It is saltwater and has separate adults-only and children's sections, which was a huge plus. The pool attendants were wonderful, and the pool manager did an exceptional job. Their service is the main reason I would give this hotel three stars instead of fewer. Unfortunately, housekeeping was very slow. Our room was not serviced until around 4 p.m. most days and was not serviced at all on Sunday. This was especially odd because housekeeping staff could be heard speaking loudly in the hallway very early in the morning. We also had one very uncomfortable experience at the hotel bar. A heavily intoxicated gentleman was yelling racial slurs while another woman played country music loudly from her phone. The bartender was alone, and there did not appear to be any security support nearby. We left immediately. Ironically, we had planned to attempt a little ghost-conjuring of our own one evening, given Key West's spooky reputation, but our plans were quickly interrupted by the very drunk man in the lobby yelling racial slurs. It was certainly not the supernatural encounter we had in mind. The hotel does have beach access, although we avoided the beach because of the significant seaweed issue, which was not the hotel's fault. Overall, Casa Marina has a beautiful pool, comfortable rooms, and a convenient location, but the housekeeping delays and bar incident made the experience feel inconsistent.

Stayed here recently as typical Marriott guests. This was one our first experiences with Hilton as…read morewe are thinking about changing companies & there isn't much to choose from from Marriott in Key West. We will give Hilton a few more shots but based on this first experience we wouldn't make the change. Obviously this hotel is lovely. Beautifully decorated and appointed. However there were quite a few misses in the rooms themselves that made the stay a little odd. I realize it is a converted military base and they were working within preexisting parameters but even so, had some details just been thought out like at all, it would make for a better customer experience. The bathroom in our room, for example was not humongous, but not small by any means. There was so much wasted space. No towel bar at all despite there being two completely bare walls. So our hand towel and washcloths had to just sit on the counter. Okay, sure, except vanity itself was very small. Like comically small for two adults to share. So once the towel was there and the glued down vanity tray there wasn't really room for anything else. So our toiletries and my makeup ended up on the floor for our stay. Again, not a huge bathroom so that got claustrophobic quickly. The shower was tiny. Like comically small. No wall niche or anything to put our toiletries on so they just sat on the floor - again taking up valuable standing room in a comically cramped shower. Ladies if you have a razor with the gummy bumpers that get stuck to surfaces if not allowed to dry completely - there's not where for that to happen so get ready to have to replace your head when you get home. The shower turns on on the same wall as the shower head and because it's so tiny you have to fully step inside to turn it on so you'll get soaked every time you shower. Make sure you take off your clothing before turning on the shower. Then the towel hook is parallel to the shower head but outside of the shower so you have to fully exit the shower and reach over the toilet to get your towel. So you're cold. Have to clean water off the towel and floor afterwards (but there a perfectly fine bare wall right there...who designed this space?) These are more specific to our room, but our shower door also did not close and left about a half an inch gap. So hot air constantly got out but so did water. Lots and lots of water all over the floor every shower (see photo). The next issue was a metal cut out on the ceiling that was rusting. Like there was dripping rust in one corner. That was a bit alarming and kind of gross honestly. Our vanity mirror was broken on all 4 corners (see photos) I have a feeling it'll just going to fall apart one day soon and someone will have a big complaint about that as it is dangerous. Lastly, remember how I said there no counter space? In one of the times I had to bend over to pick up my products from their bag stored on the floor, I saw the under-mounted sink that had mold growing all over. Cool cool...that's just the bathroom. The room itself is lovely. Beautifully decorated. Truly. But that's where the "luxury" ends. The TV did not work consistently. Sometimes it did. Sometimes it did not. Sometimes the sound & the screen weren't synced. The outlet in my nightstand wasn't attached so when you went to plug anything in it sunk into the drawer and was unreachable for the entire stay. Cool. There are no closets, just a rod with hangers and a bunch of random hooks around the room. Our curtains didn't close all the way so hope you don't plan to sleep in on your vacation because you won't get to if you are light sensitive like me. Not that that mattered because had construction going on that started at 7am...ahh so relaxing. No apology by the way. We upgraded to an ocean view with a balcony. The view was gorgeous. It truly was a great way to start my *all too early* vacation morning, however we had two smokers who were also enjoying their view with cigs and that put a damper on it for us. I don't want to smell your cigs at 7:30 am over coffee. They also added a little clear bannister to the original facade. I imagine this is for modern safety compliance. Cool, however it is not fully attached and created this tiny tunnel where things get trapped. Our balcony alone had some old food trapped in there and it was getting moldy. Because it was clear we could clearly see that and I kind of can't believe no one had taken care of it. That's gross and unsanitary and now two separate places with mold in our room. Do they think the salt from the ocean will carry it and sanitize it? I also had an issue prior to checking in where not one but two staff members were rude to me over the phone while trying to book a luxury dining experience that was not bookable online. Needless to say we skipped that. I have more to say and an additional complaint but this is all Yelp /Google will allow for characters...

Ambrosia Key West - bedbreakfast - Updated October 2026

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