Hawks Cay

Duck Key, Florida Keys

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The hotel

This unique resort delivers outstanding comfort and state-of-the-art amenities. Hawks Cay Resort offers a choice of comfortable accommodation, multiple swimming pools and a saltwater lagoon. There is plenty for children, including a swimming pool with an amazing pirate ship.The hotel's commitment to the environment is as strong as ever with a dolphin connection programme, so you can learn all about your stunning marine surrounds. The Calm Waters Spa, with its sauna and steam bath, is the perfect place to indulge yourself for a few hours; it also boasts an excellent range of beauty treatments to get you in tip-top condition! For more active moments, you can hire a bike or take advantage of the fantastic range of water sports on offer, including snorkelling in gorgeous coral reefs. At night, enjoy a cocktail or two in the Lobby Bar before deciding which award-winning restaurant to eat. Enjoy the Hawks Cay Marketplace offering three meals a day, including our famous abundant buffet breakfast. Dine inside or outside overlooking the Resort Pool and Fire Pit. You can even bring your catch along to Angler and Ale for some hook and cook options!

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In Duck Key at Mile Marker 61. Driving time from Miami airport: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Hotel information

177 guest rooms and suites on 4 floors with 3 lifts and 250 villas. All with air-conditioning, 42" LCD TV, alarm/clock radio, telephone, WiFi, safe, fridge, hairdryer, iron and board. Hawks Cay King Rooms have a balcony with views of Duck Key and the resort and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Hawks Cay Queen Rooms have a balcony and 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Waterview Rooms have a private balcony with full or partial views of the Atlantic Ocean, private lagoon, pool or the Island Waterway with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

2-Bedroom Sunset Village Villas, set over 2 storeys, have views of the resort, a fully equipped kitchen, lounge with dining area, 2 upstairs bedrooms with queen-size bed, 1 family bathroom and 1 ensuite bathroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children with a 5th person using a sleeper sofa in the lounge.

2-Bedroom Harbor Village Townhome Villas are set over 2 storeys, alongside the deep harbour and quiet canal, with either resort or water views from the balcony. These villas have a fully equipped kitchen, living area, and 2 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children with a 5th person using a sleeper sofa in the lounge.

3-Bedroom Harbor Village Townhome Villas are set over 2 storeys, alongside the deep harbour and quiet canal, with either resort or water views from the balcony. These villas have a fully equipped kitchen, living area, and 3 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 8 people.

Parking included in the resort fee. Golf cart rental*.

5 restaurants including the outdoor Tiki Grill, Angler and Ale (overlooking the marina with indoor and outdoor dining), Hawks Cay Marketplace (casual family eatery, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Pilar Bar (adults-only outdoor dining and cocktails, by the Oasis Cay Pool), Coral Grill (casual poolside dining).

5 swimming pools, including a resort pool, private saltwater lagoon, adults-only pool, whirlpool and multi-tiered sunbathing area. Private cabana rental*. Bicycle rental* and fitness centre. Water sports* including scuba-diving*, snorkelling*, boat rental*, sunset cruise* and deep-sea fishing*. Tennis, pickleball, volleyball, full-service spa* and sauna.  

For children:

Camp Hawk Kids Club is available Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is designed for children ages 5 to 12. The cost is $70 per child and includes lunch. Please note that Camp Hawk is a seasonal program and is not offered year-round. In addition, kids can enjoy Kids Night Out on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – a fun-filled night where they can make new friends while enjoying PlayStation, arcade games, board games, a movie, pizza, and a variety of drinks. Kids Night Out is also for ages 5 to 12 and is priced at $60 per child.

Room service*. WiFi included within resort fee. Gift shop.

This hotel has a resort fee of $55 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes the following amenities – Basic wireless internet access – Transportation throughout the resort – Self-parking – Daily access to Coral Cay Club and Calm Waters Fitness Center – Unlimited use of our Putting Course, Sports Field, and Tennis & Pickleball Facility – Local and toll-free phone calls – Bikes – Kayaks and paddleboards at Tiki Beach – And additional seasonal inclusions. Resort fee, tax, and inclusions are subject to change – Please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: the minimum check-in age is 21.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating It was an overall good experience! Great people, and great scenery. They made it very easy coming over by boat.

Jun 6, 2025 GreenLeaf O

Great place, very nice people. I recommend it here. Jacob at the Pilar bare was a great bartender and made a wonderful whiskey sour and took care of the family. I definitely recommend having Jacob make all your drinks at the Pilar bar. It was a great experience.
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Jun 4, 2025 McKenna H

10/10 service from Jacob!, Holden and Mehmet Had the best experience here getting drinks around the clock! Views and lagoon side bar were amazing. Highly recommend the tiki bar to get quick drinks and amazing service. Food was amazing as well. Love it here so much!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful experience at a gorgeous resort

Jun 4, 2025 Mag C

Wonderful time! Great music, delicious drinks at the tiki bar! Jacob and Mehmat are lovely bartenders. The view is second to none. There is something here for you whether you are a young couple, a family, or here for a business event. Hawks cay is a gorgeous resort with something for everybody. Plan your next trip here!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating hawks cay! Best resort in the keys

Jun 1, 2025 kevin s

Fantastic resort. Especially at the tiki bar with Jacob, Holden, and Kaplan! Very respectful very kind man. The best bar tender of all time! Hawks cay has been great. Big resort. Lots of fun. Only a 5 day trip which wasn’t enough time but that’s an excuse to come back!
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Jun 1, 2025 Alice T

Great resort, perfect for our 5 day stay! Great villa and amenities. The lagoon and tiki bar were our go to spot for our stay. Shout out to Jacob, Holden, and Kaplan at the Tiki Bar, they were all amazing! Highly recommend this resort for your next stay