Adults-Only Inns and Hotels in Key West
Adults-only is the default style of Key West's small inns, and this page compares eleven of them. Douglas House Adult Only has the deepest base, with more than 2,290 reviews at 9.0. Simonton Court Historic Inn & Cottages lists four outdoor pools, and Almond Tree Inn, Orchid Key Inn and The Porch on Frances Inn all hold 9.4. I sorted the list toward guest scores, review volume and the amenities each listing actually names, from hot tubs and pools to breakfast and bicycles. One note: The Mermaid & The Alligator calls itself both adults-only and family-friendly, so confirm its policy before booking.
Key West's small inns sit in the historic grid around Duval Street, with gardens, pools and brick paths behind modest facades. Adults-only properties tend to cluster in Old Town, a short walk or bicycle ride from the Hemingway museum and the harbor.
Where to stay
Adults-Only Key West, From Gardens to Duval Street
Adults-only inns in Key West trade size for calm: small pools, gardens and breakfast, a short walk from Duval Street. The differences are the setting, the pool and how close you want to be to the nightlife.
Three inns lead on review depth. Douglas House Adult Only, rated 9.0 across more than 2,290 reviews, lists a shared outdoor pool, a tropical garden, and rooms with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee-making facilities, a short walk from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and the Southernmost Point. Simonton Court Historic Inn & Cottages, rated 9.1 across nearly 1,000 reviews, lists four outdoor pools, a complimentary light continental breakfast, bicycle hire and a garden. Paradise Inn - Adult Exclusive, rated 8.8, lists landscaped grounds with a lotus pond, a pool with a fountain and a wine and cheese hour.
For a livelier stay, look at the inns near Duval Street. Orchid Key Inn - Adults Only sits on Duval Street itself, rated 9.4, with a heated pool, a hot tub, an on-site bar and a daily continental breakfast. La Te Da - Adult Only, 21 or older, rated 9.1, lists a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor pool, evening entertainment and a concierge. Seascape Tropical Inn, just off Duval Street at 8.7, lists a hot tub, two sun terraces and a deluxe continental breakfast with champagne mimosas. The Gardens Hotel lists two pools and live jazz in the gardens on Sunday evenings.
For a pool-and-hot-tub weekend, several inns stand out. Almond Tree Inn - Adults Only, rated 9.4 across nearly 300 reviews, lists an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sun deck, a daily continental breakfast and complimentary happy hour beverages. The Mermaid & The Alligator, rated 9.3, lists a year-round outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sun terrace and a garden near South Beach and Duval Street. Seascape Tropical Inn and Orchid Key Inn also list hot tubs. I would choose Almond Tree Inn for the happy hour and the quiet setting.
Two more listings rest on smaller review bases. The Porch on Frances Inn - Adults Exclusive, rated 9.4 across 115 reviews, lists a sun terrace, a coffee shop, bicycle parking, a shuttle, a concierge and a tour desk in the city center. The Saint Hotel Key West, Autograph Collection, Adult Only, rated 8.3 across 40 reviews, lists a year-round pool, a fitness centre, an American restaurant, a bar and free bicycles. I treat both ratings with some caution because of the review counts. Both suit travelers who want a central base and a bicycle, though neither lists a hot tub, so couples who want to soak should look at the group above.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I were planning a romantic weekend, I would book Almond Tree Inn for the pool, the hot tub and the happy hour, then walk to dinner. For a lively evening on Duval Street, my choice would be Orchid Key Inn or La Te Da, depending on whether I wanted a pool and a hot tub or a bar and entertainment on site. For a quiet garden stay with many reviews behind it, I would choose Douglas House.
The Porch on Frances Inn - Adults Exclusive
Key West
115 reviews
Adults-only inn with a sun terrace and downtown Key West access
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Porch on Frances Inn is adults-only, so it is not a stay for families traveling with children; parents planning a Key West trip with kids should book elsewhere. For adults, it is a small downtown inn with air-conditioned rooms, walk-in showers and a sun terrace. A coffee shop, outdoor seating and bicycle parking make the town easy to explore by bike, and a shuttle, concierge and tour desk help with plans. A 9.4 score across 115 reviews shows guests leave satisfied.
Orchid Key Inn - Adults Only
Key West
285 reviews
Historic adults-only inn with a heated pool and a lively bar on Duval Street
Check availabilityWhy guests love itOrchid Key Inn is adults only, so I would not suggest it for a stay with children, whatever its labels say. For couples or friends traveling without kids, it is a strong choice on historic Duval Street: a heated pool with a hot tub, an on-site bar and a continental breakfast every morning. Rooms have a flat-screen TV and a Keurig coffee machine, and some suites add a spa bath. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 over 285 reviews.
Almond Tree Inn - Adults Only
Key West
298 reviews
Historic adults-only inn with a pool, hot tub, and daily breakfast
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThis is an adults-only inn, so I would not recommend it for a family trip with children, and I say so plainly. For couples and friends it makes sense: guests rate it 9.4 across 298 reviews, and it is a short walk from the Ernest Hemingway House and Museum. The outdoor pool, hot tub and sun deck are on site, a continental breakfast is included, and a happy hour offers free drinks.
The Mermaid & The Alligator
Key West
166 reviews
Garden oasis with a pool, hot tub, and sun terrace in Key West
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Mermaid & the Alligator is listed as adults-only, so families with children should look elsewhere in Key West. For couples, it scores 9.3 out of 10 across 166 reviews. The year-round outdoor pool, the hot tub, the sun terrace and the garden make a calm base, and rooms are air-conditioned with garden views. South Beach, the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Duval Street are close by. I recommend it to adults who want a garden-focused stay near Old Town.
La Te Da - Adult Only, 21 or older
Key West
179 reviews
Adults-only hotel on Duval Street with a pool and entertainment
Check availabilityWhy guests love itLa Te Da is an adults-only hotel for guests aged 21 or older, on Duval Street in Key West, so it is not a choice for a family with children. A restaurant, a bar and an outdoor swimming pool are on site, with evening entertainment and a concierge service. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests rate it 9.1 from 179 reviews.
The Gardens Hotel
Key West
98 reviews
Adults-only oasis with two pools and live jazz in the gardens
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Gardens Hotel is adults-only, so families traveling with children will need another base in Key West. For adults, it offers two outdoor pools and rooms with private balconies or patios, plus free Wi-Fi, bicycle hire and massage services. Live jazz plays in the gardens every Sunday evening, and Duval Street is about a minute's walk away, so the town is right there without the noise coming in. The 9.1 score across 98 reviews is strong.
Simonton Court Historic Inn & Cottages
Key West
993 reviews
Historic adult-only inn with four pools and charming cottages
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSimonton Court is an adults-only inn, so I would not suggest it to families with children; it suits couples and friends looking for calm in Key West. Four outdoor pools spread through the property and its garden, a light continental breakfast is included, and bicycles can be hired for exploring the island. Rooms have a refrigerator and a balcony or patio, and WiFi is free. Duval Street and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are close by. A 9.1 from 993 reviews is an outstanding score.
Douglas House Adult Only
Key West
2,291 reviews
Adults-only inn with a pool, tropical garden, and historic charm
Check availabilityWhy guests love itDouglas House accepts adults only, so I would not send families with children here; it suits couples or friends looking for a quiet base in Key West. The shared outdoor pool sits in a tropical garden, and rooms have a microwave, a refrigerator and coffee-making facilities for simple breakfasts. The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and the Southernmost Point are a short walk away, and pets are accepted. A score of 9 from 2,291 reviews is excellent.
Paradise Inn - Adult Exclusive
Key West
768 reviews
Adults-only inn with a pool, hot tub, and complimentary wine and cheese hour
Check availabilityWhy guests love itParadise Inn is adults-only, so I would not suggest it to families travelling with children: they cannot stay here. It does suit parents on a trip without the kids, or adult children travelling with older parents. The landscaped grounds with brick paths and a lotus pond feel calm, the outdoor pool has a fountain and there is a hot tub. The free continental breakfast and the wine and cheese hour add to that. An 8.8 score from 768 reviews is very good.
Seascape Tropical Inn
Key West
499 reviews
Adults-only bed and breakfast with a hot tub and tropical garden
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSeascape Tropical Inn is an adults-only bed and breakfast, so I would not suggest it to families with children: they cannot stay here. It does suit parents on a trip without the kids. The hot tub, two sun terraces and tropical garden make a calm retreat just off Duval Street, and The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is a short walk away. Each morning brings a deluxe continental breakfast with champagne mimosas. An 8.7 score from 499 reviews is very good.
The Saint Hotel Key West, Autograph Collection, Adult Only
Key West
40 reviews
Adult-only hotel with balconies, a pool, and free bikes in Key West
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI have to be clear for families: The Saint Hotel is an adults-only property in central Key West, so it does not take children. For a couples' trip or an adult family getaway, guests rate it 8.3 across 40 reviews. Rooms are air-conditioned with balconies, the outdoor swimming pool is open all year beside a sun terrace, and bicycles are free to borrow. An American restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre are on site.
Local tips
- 1Choose Douglas House Adult Only or Simonton Court Historic Inn & Cottages when you want a calm garden stay with a deep review base.
- 2Pick Orchid Key Inn or La Te Da for Duval Street evenings, and ask about room location if you sleep lightly.
- 3Check the age rule: La Te Da lists 21 or older, while other inns here simply list adult-only stays.
- 4Confirm the policy at The Mermaid & The Alligator, since its listing describes both an adults-only and a family-friendly option.
- 5Use the bicycle hire or free bicycles at Simonton Court, The Gardens Hotel and The Saint Hotel to get around Old Town.
- 6Time your Sunday evening to catch live jazz in the gardens at The Gardens Hotel, a minute's walk from Duval Street.