Duck Key, Florida
Inns, Lodges, Resorts
February 2026
By Polly Dean
Photos by Jimmy Jacobs
Located in the heart of the Florida Keys, Hawks Cay Resort & Marina is a get-away island haven with the benefits of full-service accommodations with all the luxuries one could want for being pampered in paradise. The resort consists of 60 lush acres with sandy beach, five swimming pools, a saltwater lagoon, full-service marina, spa, restaurants and lounges. Those amenities are offered amid beautiful tropical settings, where endless possibilities for creating memories consist centered around barefoot days, coastal adventures, mouth-watering cuisine and carefree nights.
Guests have a variety of options for accommodations. All feature comfortable furnishings in a Keys-style with breezy and tropical decors. Accommodations vary from guest rooms and villas to penthouse suites. All offer dreamy beds and marble showers in rooms providing palm-framed views of the ocean or lush tropical grounds. Villas offer spacious, more private settings with two-, three- or four-bedrooms available. Penthouses provide room for four in the height of island luxury, with a bright open concept and private rooftop terrace.
The accommodations at Hawks Cay provide comfort and elegance with a tropical flair.
Five restaurants that vary from a toes-in-the-sand setting that offers refreshing drinks and bites to those that offer elegant dinners along with amazing tropical views. All serve bold, fresh flavors that will satisfy any hungry sun-kissed patron.
Hawks Cay Calm Waters Spa, open daily, is a haven for rejuvenation or relaxation, where guests are pampered. Traditional services and treatments are offered featuring local ingredients and tropical aromas. A fitness center for energizing is also available.
Hawks Cay is the ideal location to hold your event, whether it is a business meeting, a family gathering or even your wedding day. The resort can make your day special with an intimate wedding on the beach, a family gathering, or have their staff plan a grand celebration. The resort has outdoor and indoor venues where the they will handle and prepare every detail for you and your guests to enjoy.
The marina is a boater’s haven where anglers, captains and boaters come to refuel, stock-up on provisions, or stay for the night or longer. Vessels up to 92-feet can be accommodated. Anglers have access to live-bait and fish-cleaning stations with easy access to world-class fishing. Boaters can also enjoy the resort’s dining, waterfront bars, and other amenities just a short walk from the dock.
The resort marina is the gateway to great fishing in the surrounding waters.
To further enhance your stay, include sunset cruises, guided snorkel trips on nearby sandbars, in-room experiences for celebrating special occasions, rentals of a private cabana for enjoying the pool and golf-cart rentals for exploring the resort. Fishing charters are available for heading off-shore or for superior in-shore options as well. The Hook & Cook Experience offers a dockside waterfront buffet featuring your catch expertly prepared by the onsite restaurant Angler & Ale.
For complete details click here to visit the Hawks Cay Resort & Marina website.
