The Gardens Hotel

Our family had a 10/10 stay. The poolside cottage was spacious, clean, beautifully designed, and just steps from the pool. It was the perfect private (and pet-friendly!) getaway. The free breakfast was a great bonus, and the staff was warm and welcoming—can’t wait to return!

Stayed at The Gardens for a long weekend to celebrate my birthday in June 2025 and we LOVED it. It's a beautiful, intimate hotel with gorgeous rooms and even more beautiful space. The Gardens is very close to Duval and the hustle of the northern part of Key West while also being quiet and peaceful. It really feels like you're in a little secret garden, hidden away from the rest of the hustle and bustle. Loved seeing the turtles, birds, fish, and tons of beautiful plants. The pool was amazing, surrounded by gorgeous trees and never very busy because it isn't a huge hotel. They also have a bartender working all day who was very attentive and helpful. Plus, the self service wine bar was such a blast. Really fun way to try a bunch of different wines before committing to an entire glass. The service was really personal and amazing. They checked us in early when we arrived, spent time walking us through great options for restaurants around the neighborhood, and even gave us a complimentary bottle of wine for my birthday. I think our favorite part of the hotel was the breakfast. It's totally complimentary which we didn't realize and was AMAZING. The pancakes we had one day were one of the best things we ate the entire time we were there. Ultimately, we LOVED our experience here. However, I do have a 2 notes about staying here that I personally did not really think took away from the trip but would have liked to know: - Sound carries between rooms. It's not crazy, especially since you share walls with very few other rooms. But finding this out at 3am was not ideal. Because this isn't a party hotel, it really wasn't a big deal at all. - It seems like smoking is allowed around the pool. It wasn't a huge deal but multiple times men were smoking cigars around the pool. Just not ideal.

We stayed here for a week in July and had a truly memorable experience. The room was perfect (spacious and with everything we needed) and the staff were so nice. In particular, Anette helped us with fabulous dining suggestions, allowing us to maximize our Key West experience. We will definitely return to this jewel.