This is truly a relaxing place to be yourself and not be stressed about anything. The pool area…read morehas a laid back atmosphere whether you're there at 7 AM or 7 PM and you are sure to enjoy good conversations and drinks with your fellow guests. Service at the cafe is very attentive and the staff are good at noticing when your drink is getting low and seeing if you want another one, as well as clearing away used cups to keep the area clean. I was really impressed that the happy hour for guests is not significantly "nerfed" down, with plenty of options available in every category of wine, beer, and mixed drinks so there is sure to be something you'll enjoy that is included. The key lime martini is quite good and you should definitely give it a try!

Island House used to be the vacation destination for us. This was our first stay since the remodel…read moreso it's been a few years. OK, where do I start? I'll start with the positives and then get to the negatives and rank them in order. Positives: 1. The palm trees and lush vegetation. 2. The decorations for pride and their 50th anniversary. 3. The food is still reasonably good, although the prime rib came out cold. 4. The rooms have been generally remodeled to be more modern. Negatives: 1. The room is cool in the morning, warms up by late afternoon, is hot by 9 PM, and doesn't start to cool back off until 2:30 AM. 2. The bar staff plays Spanish music only all day until you ask the front desk to have it switched to English to which the bar staff takes offense. 3. The bar staff is more interested in watching the FIFA soccer tournament than actually waiting on any guests. 4. The further you went back into the room away from the front door the weaker the Wi-Fi signal got until there was no signal. 5. The soap dispenser leaked onto the towels hanging on the towel bar below it. Instead of having it fixed, the towels were put on the floor. 6. The gang shower between the gym, indoor Jacuzzi, and steam room area smells like sewage. 7. The sitting area above the stairway and at the end of the hall next to room 210 is covered in and reeks of pigeon feces. See attached pic. Although the front desk and management are responsive, it used to be that these things were taken care of without guests needing to point them out or request they be fixed. Not sure if it's due to staff turnover and/or management turnover but hopefully this review will be taken seriously and help future guests as we will not be coming back anytime soon. My overall rating is a 1 because the negatives far outweigh the positives in importance for the price you pay. And when prices are raised, you would expect the service level would raise as well or at least stay the same, which, in this case has not. Please remember that you're in the HOSPITALITY SERVICE industry. This is basically lipstick on a pig.

Wow what a show! And over an hour! $15 if you book ahead or $20 at the door. The ticket booth guy…read morewas kinda rude but once you get upstairs the drag queens are so fun! They let us take pics with them after and were a blast. Highly recommend coming for their show!

Service was excellent, ambiance is 10/10, and Eric was amazing! Super attentive and very friendly!…read more"I feel like I'm home here!" -my girlfriend

We went to Better Than Sex after eating a full meal at Duffy's right in front, so there wasn't much…read moreroom left in us. But oh man was it amazing. An extremely unique ambience and decoration. But it's not too much or too little. The seating is comfortable and private. Our server was very nice, he checked in at all the right times and was sweet. We only ordered one dessert and it got there promptly. Everything on the menu looked excellent and delicious. We settled on the cookie nookie cake, it was super fresh with many contrasting flavors that made every bite a pleasure. Overall had an amazing time and recommend this place for anything from a late night dessert or a full dessert meal. If we're ever around again, we are definitely going back and trying a lot more than just one dessert.

OMG! My friend and I thought we were walking into a bakery…read moretype store. We didn't expect an "intimate" and "sensual" experience with dessert. We went on Sunday evening around 6pm and were able to be seated right away. (We weren't sure if we were dressed appropriately.) They gave us an intro of their menu and shared favorites. We ordered the fourgasm and French kiss cocktails. It was so so so delicious. Our favorite was the red velvet cheesecake. We also got the key lime dessert. I don't like pie so this was the perfect way to experience the key lime desserts. 10/10 I'll be back.

We went to bourbon street pub around 6 on a Friday. Initially the bar looks like a hole in the…read morewall. The windows are big and open and there's a mirror. There's a small hallway to another bar area that was closed. The real magic is the outside. They don't have a many craft beers. The outside is huge. It's partly a motel. There's another bar, a decent size pool, tons of seating, and a stage. I believe the pool party was earlier. It was also winter. This would be a fun place to see filled!

We actually stopped in because they were having karaoke! The DJ, Jeff, remembered us from a…read moredifferent place he was hosting. The place was lively, the crowd was good and we had a great time! There was even a man with his pug, sitting together at the bar!

Fun bar in the afternoon tucked away behind aqua night club. Great staff and cheap drinksread more

Great entertainment and a friendly crowd. The bartenderess was lovely. The interior is all new and…read morefestive.

Just the best! Beautiful drag queens and amazing show…read more Please give it a try and you'll never forget it

Very fun and friendly. Had alot of fun with the wife. The dancers are funny as well. Would recomend…read moreto anyone in key west to check out

Mary Ellen's Bar and Kitchen…read more From the outside, it's just a plain white building sittin' in the sun nothing flashy, nothing pulling you in. Real easy to walk right past it without a second thought. But step inside... and now you're in a whole different story. The walls, the ceiling, the corners every inch feels like it's been collected over time, layered with memorabilia and personality. And the wild part? It doesn't stay the same. The décor can shift with the mood, like the place is alive and just decides to reinvent itself whenever it feels like it. You go in thinking it's just a quick stop. Then the drinks start flowing, the room starts buzzing, and next thing you know you're laughing louder than you planned, talking longer than you expected. Sure, maybe there was a little drinking involved but truth be told, it's the atmosphere doing most of the heavy lifting. They've got events, music, off-the-wall fun mixed in with a laid-back crowd, and it all just works without trying too hard. The food holds its own too solid comfort stuff that hits right when you need it and the service keeps things moving smooth without missing a beat. It's one of those spots... looks like nothing on the outside, but inside it's a whole experience. Another one of those "hidden gems," yeah but this one earns it the hard way. Mary Ellen's Bar and Kitchen From the outside, it's just a plain white building sittin' in the sun nothing flashy, nothing pulling you in. Real easy to walk right past it without a second thought. But step inside... and now you're in a whole different story. The walls, the ceiling, the corners every inch feels like it's been collected over time, layered with memorabilia and personality. And the wild part? It doesn't stay the same. The décor can shift with the mood, like the place is alive and just decides to reinvent itself whenever it feels like it. You go in thinking it's just a quick stop. Then the drinks start flowing, the room starts buzzing, and next thing you know you're laughing louder than you planned, talking longer than you expected. Sure, maybe there was a little drinking involved but truth be told, it's the atmosphere doing most of the heavy lifting. They've got events, music, off-the-wall fun mixed in with a laid-back crowd, and it all just works without trying too hard. The food holds its own too solid comfort stuff that hits right when you need it and the service keeps things moving smooth without missing a beat. It's one of those spots... looks like nothing on the outside, but inside it's a whole experience. Another one of those "hidden gems," yeah but this one earns it the hard way.

Came here at night with my friends for a drink and had so much fun! The DJ and bartender were…read moregreat. There was room to dance with friends without it being crowded. The food smelled so good, so I ordered a grilled cheese and was so happy I did. Delicious!