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    The Banyan Resort

    3.6 (38 reviews)
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    Beautiful yard with huge trees
    Rita S.

    Location location location close to all the attractions and restaurants, best place to stay on the Keys! Resort is beautiful with Banyan trees surrounding the villas, so peaceful yet in the middle of the action, highly recommended!!

    Marc C.

    We have stayed at The Banyan a number of times over the past 15 years and have always enjoyed it. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we bought a week five years ago. The location cannot be beat. It is one block off Duval st and within walking distance of everything. If you fly into Key West airport, resist the urge to rent a car and just take a cab from the airport. The complex consists of six- 1800s era homes which have been turned into one and two bedroom timeshares/suites. Each room is a bit different due to the existing architecture. We've stayed in a two bedroom unit, a one bedroom unit and a unit with a sleeping loft and enjoyed each one. Depending on the unit's location, traffic noise can be a bit loud and the ever present "time challenged" roosters who crow day and night are an annoying bit of local flavor. The landscaping is absolutely gorgeous. You really feel like you are in a tropical paradise. There are two smallish pools and a tiki bar. They never seem to feel overly crowded.The tiki bar has free coffee for the early risers. Parking is a challenge. They have a couple of small lots on site (where timeshare owners get first dibs) and an overflow lot a block or so away. I've parked in both with no problem. Parking is paid but hey, it's Key West. Parking is a horror everywhere in Old Town. I have always found the housekeeping staff to be accommodating. The housekeeping terms are clearly spelled out in advance. Heck, they even wash and fold your laundry for $6.00 per load. The staff is friendly and helpful. You can rent bicycles on site for $25 per week and the staff is full of tips on activities and restaurants. The towel/key deposits are a bit annoying. However, given the areas "party town" reputation and the college students that surge in a couple of times a year, I guess I understand why they do it. Rates are pretty reasonable given the average lodging cost in the Keys. If you are two couples traveling together, try for a 2 bedroom unit and share costs. That make sit down right reasonable. It's great to have a living room and kitchen to hang out in. As the Governator says, I'll be back...

    The trees outside our room!
    Sommer W.

    This is the perfect place! I couldn't even try to find anything wrong..... The location, the ambiance with the trees, the nice updated rooms, the cute little bar, the secluded pool, the staff, the price.... If I could give it 10 stars I would! I live in south Florida and this made me feel like I was in another world. Vacation spot for sure..... I will DEFINITELY be back! Love this place! Happy is an understatement ... I feel blessed and thankful..... So glad I found this place!(-; PARADISE= Banyon Resort!

    Chuck J.

    My wife has been coming here for years and brought me for my first time this year. These are apartment style rooms, which is great since we were able to cook for ourselves a couple times! The proximity to Duval Street and all of the downtown area is amazing. We rented bikes for the week and that was all we needed! The staff was friendly and helpful, and they kept the grounds clean daily. Would highly recommend. This resort also has a really cool history of you're into it!

    My hubby taking advantage of the FREE motorcycle parking at the Banyan Resort!
    Kristin M.

    Location, location, location! The Banyan resort is in the heart of Key West and walking distance to EVERYTHING! The hotel is charming with wrap around white porches, beautiful lush foliage, intimate pools, shaded flowery walkways and cool front desk staff. We stayed in a one bed room apartment and it was HUGE! We had a full and functional kitchen, living room with pull out couch (which was super uncomfortable), comfy bed and spacious bathroom. We even had our own private wrap around porch and pool! We only shared the pool with 3 other apartments which was NICE! Our little Key West home away from home was perfect! One of the downfalls is that there is no front desk or house keeping staff after 11PM and parking being $20... But hey it's Key west and everywhere charges for parking. The Banyan Resort is a timeshare so the resort gives priority on property parking to time share owners and then non-timeshare guests. We did not have a timeshare but arrived at noon and were able to park on site. So I guess the key is arriving early to get a spot! Get the ultimate Key West experience and live like a resident in the Conch Republic and stay at the Banyan Resort. It is absolutely wonderful and a nice change from the typical chain hotel experience!

    1 bedroom with queen bed
    Sarah B.

    Very nice place, especially if you need a Multiple bed option. The staff is very nice and the property is well cared for. We stayed in a 1 bedroom that offered a mini kitchen, dinette and a living room with a pull out bed. Additional amenities: Two pools (1 adult only) and a hot tub plus a tiki bar. Off-street parking for $25/day. The positive and the minus was the location. Great location for walking to Duval but woke up at all hours due to our location facing the street.

    The Banyan Resort is amazing. It's our last day here and we're enjoying it poolside. Very friendly staff and a chill environment.

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    Beautiful spacious hotel room! It's actually more like a like studio apartment! Great location, great staff, great stay! I highly recommend!

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