Photos Courtesy Of Southernmost Beach Resort
Anyone who has visited Key West has likely taken a photo next to the iconic concrete buoy marked “Southernmost Point in the Continental U.S.A.” Now, the newly renovated Southernmost Beach Resort invites guests to soak up quiet, casual luxury just steps from this famed landmark.
The Shores Bar
Though just a short stroll from Key West’s lively — and occasionally rowdy — Duval Street in the Historic District, the resort offers a serene, palm-fringed escape. It’s the best of both worlds: a tranquil sanctuary with a full-service spa, fitness classes, three pools with private cabanas, a stellar restaurant and two bars, all within walking distance of Key West’s most popular hotspots. In fact, the famed Mallory Square, celebrated for its postcard-worthy sunsets, is only minutes away.
Beachside Bliss
West Lawn
The resort features 293 guest rooms spread across eight buildings, each brimming with Key West charm. With modern, coastal-inspired decor and balconies offering panoramic views of the ocean, gardens or city, the rooms blend style with relaxation. For a more intimate experience, consider The Guesthouses, the property’s adult-only luxurious retreat. Here, within four restored 19th-century-style Victorian homes — Avalon, La Mer, Dewey and Duval Gardens — guests can choose from 52 uniquely styled rooms. Each guesthouse has an innkeeper, providing the intimacy of a bed-and-breakfast alongside the amenities and service of a resort. Common shared spaces in each guesthouse foster a sense of community, hearkening back to the social traditions of the original houses. Start the day at the beachfront Dewey Deck for breakfast or enjoy handcrafted cocktails at Avalon’s cozy Parlour Bar.
Parlour Bar
To fully embrace vacation mode, head to The Shores Bar, where a Key Lime Colada (Captain Morgan rum, pineapple, coconut and key lime liqueur) awaits, served with a serene ocean view. More of a pool person? Savor a piña colada or frozen rum runner (Cruzan rum, Captain Morgan rum, blackberry, banana and Bacardi black float) while snacking on conch fritters or coconut shrimp and feel the tension melt away.
Guest Room
When hunger hits, the Southernmost Beach Café has you covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Start the day with the Breakfast Sammy — chorizo sausage, egg any style, roasted red pepper aioli and aged cheddar on a brioche bun — or for a lighter option, opt for the parfait with vanilla yogurt, housemade granola, fresh berries, honey and micro mint. For lunch, enjoy Curried Cauliflower Bites (cauliflower florets, sweet and spicy chili), beef barbacoa tacos served with pico de gallo, pickled onion, salsa verde and cotija cheese or the fresh catch of the day. Dinner takes things up a notch with choices like Grilled Octopus with soy black pepper, tarragon purée and dressed onion; Seafood Diavolo Pasta (clams, shrimp and local catch, green beans, wild mushrooms and diavolo sauce); Florida Lobster Tail; Filet Mignon (grilled or pepper-crusted) served with your choice of red wine demi, béarnaise, creamy mushroom or horseradish cream.
Alfresco Lunch
If you’re craving some exercise, the resort’s fitness center awaits, or better yet, grab a complimentary bicycle to explore the neighborhood. When it’s time to relax, indulge at The Spa with treatments like Deep Tissue massage, Pedisage (a luxurious foot and leg massage) or The Tropical Retreat — an aromatherapy massage using a choice of coconut cream, piña colada, Tahitian vanilla or ocean breeze, each designed to refresh and renew. After a day of activity or relaxation, unwind in one of the many cozy nooks or by the resort’s pools, a perfect bridge to the evening’s festivities.
In the holiday spirit, Southernmost Beach Resort debuts its “Key West Holiday House” this month with the Avalon Guesthouse adorned in festive lights and holiday decor. Those staying in the guesthouses’ adult-only accommodations can partake in ornament-making, candy cane shots, ugly Christmas sweater parties and other surprises — with Mrs. Kringle herself tending bar.
Southernmost Beach Resort delivers a holiday that’s anything but ordinary, blending the charm of a quiet, cozy hideaway with the vibrant energy of Key West. Nestled among colonial and Victorian buildings framed by palm trees, it sets the stage for the getaway you desire — whether it’s a peaceful retreat or an adventure in the heart of the island’s lively scene.
Southernmost Beach Resort is located at 1319 Duval St., Key West. For more information, call 800-354-4455 or visit southernmostbeachresort.com.