Hilton Key West Resort & Marina Adds a Waterfront Base for Florida Keys Holidays

Hilton Key West Resort & Marina has opened on Stock Island at the eastern edge of Key West, combining a 175-room waterfront resort with direct marina access and a programme of outdoor activities. Guests can use six saltwater pools, paddleboards, kayaks and bicycles while a complimentary shuttle connects the resort with Old Town and the island’s main attractions.

A waterfront base on the quieter side of Key West

The resort sits on 20 waterfront acres on Stock Island, away from the busiest part of downtown Key West but still close enough for easy evenings in Old Town. A complimentary shuttle connects guests with Duval Street, Mallory Square and the Historic Seaport without requiring a car.

That location gives families and couples the option of spending the day by the water and heading into town later. It also works well for travellers who want the atmosphere of the Keys without staying directly amid the busiest bars and nightlife.

Marina access puts boating at the centre of the stay

Direct access to the on-site marina makes the hotel particularly relevant to boating-minded visitors. Hilton highlights fishing and boating experiences alongside the wider resort programme, while the marina setting keeps guests close to the water throughout the stay.

The Florida Keys are well suited to short boat trips, fishing days and excursions through shallow coastal waters. Staying beside a working marina makes those activities easier to arrange and reduces the divide between a conventional resort holiday and time spent actually exploring by boat.

Six pools and free watersports broaden family appeal

The resort includes six saltwater pools as well as complimentary paddleboarding and kayaking. Guests can also use bicycles, attend yoga sessions, join lawn games or watch poolside films, giving families plenty to do without needing to organise every day in advance.

Those activities make the property practical for mixed groups where not everyone wants to spend the whole holiday on a boat. One part of a family can head out fishing or paddling while others stay by the pool, then everyone can meet again for dinner or an evening in town.

A relaxed alternative to a tightly scheduled Keys trip

Each of the 175 rooms and suites includes a furnished private balcony, with many overlooking the Atlantic or marina. The combination of outdoor space and resort facilities supports a slower type of Keys holiday where guests can alternate excursions with quieter days by the water.

For LBG readers, the appeal is straightforward rather than rarefied: easy boating access, useful family facilities and a strong sense of place. It provides a comfortable base for enjoying the Keys without requiring an ultra-luxury budget or a highly structured resort programme.

Official sources: stories.hilton.com.