Santa Maria Suites Resort sits in Key West, one block from the Atlantic Ocean and Duval Street. Each suite has a full kitchen and a 48-inch flat-screen cable TV. The resort has two outdoor heated pools surrounded by gardens, full-service concierge assistance, and complimentary on-site parking. Ambrosia, the on-site dining venue, serves Japanese cuisine, and there are poolside smoothies and fresh fruit. Guests can also join a daily happy hour featuring wine and hummus. Other amenities include free WiFi, nightly turndown service, and in-suite washers and dryers. The Clinton Market Square shopping area is about a 5-minute drive away, and the Ernest Hemingway House is an 11-minute walk. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is 1.3 miles from the resort.
This is a suite-style resort a block from both the Atlantic and Duval Street, which is about as central as Key West gets. The appeal is space and self-sufficiency: each suite has a full kitchen, in-suite washer and dryer, and a large TV, paired with two heated outdoor pools, concierge service, and free on-site parking, which is genuinely valuable on a crowded island. That makes it a fit for couples or small groups who want room to spread out and stay a few nights rather than one.
It suits travelers who want a quieter, self-contained resort feel while still being steps from the Duval Street action and an easy walk to landmarks the listing notes, like the Ernest Hemingway House at 11 minutes. The daily happy hour, poolside smoothies, and turndown service lean toward relaxation over budget travel. Key West's walking and evening tours generally meet around the old town near Duval, so a base this central keeps many reachable on foot, though you should confirm each one. Less ideal for backpackers or anyone wanting a basic cheap room.
Questions people ask
Do the rooms have kitchens?
Yes, each suite has a full kitchen plus an in-suite washer and dryer, which suits longer stays and travelers who want to cook or do laundry on-site.
Is parking available?
It offers complimentary on-site parking, which is a real advantage in Key West where parking is limited near the old town.
How central is it?
The listing places it one block from both the Atlantic Ocean and Duval Street, with the Ernest Hemingway House about an 11-minute walk, so much of old town is reachable on foot.
