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. There are also dedicated kids' clubs with organised activities to keep the young ones amused for hours! 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 in 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
Babysitting service
Kids Club
Wheelchair access
Families
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Free Parking
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: swimming pool, organised activities, putting course, games room, pirate ship, Coral Cay Activities and Adventure* (5-12 years).
Room service*. WiFi included within resort fee. Gift shop.
This hotel has a resort fee of $50.63 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).
Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - WiFi throughout the resort - Valet/self-parking - Unlimited access to the Coral Cay Club - Unlimited access to Calm Waters Fitness Centre - Use of chaise lounges & pool/beach towels - Pickleball and tennis facility - Kayaks and paddleboards in the saltwater lagoon. 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.
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Disgusting Rooms! Horrible Customer Service!
Mar 14, 2025Doug A
The villa was absolutely disgusting. Our kids feet were solid black after walking on the floors for just 10 minutes. The kitchen supplies were lacking and the pots and utensils were horrible. There was patching done to the walls and no one could of taken 10 minutes to paint the patch jobs? There were holes in the wall by the beds, again couldn't…
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The villa was absolutely disgusting. Our kids feet were solid black after walking on the floors for just 10 minutes. The kitchen supplies were lacking and the pots and utensils were horrible. There was patching done to the walls and no one could of taken 10 minutes to paint the patch jobs? There were holes in the wall by the beds, again couldn't of fixed this? There were stains all over the carpet on the stairs. And some disturbing stains on the couch. We have stayed in a number of properties and hotels and this was by far the worst. I did complain the first time via text when asked how was our stay and no response from anyone. I highly doubt we will be back if all your rooms are this disgusting. We couldn't get over how disgusting and in need of repair our villa was. The front desk is non responsive. You call for a shuttle and no one shows up. They are rude and won't fix any issues. The person that owned the villa shouldn't of been paid anything.
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A wonderful stay!
Mar 14, 2025KristineVNYCnyc
Great visit to Hawks Cay!
I was a bit worried about some of the reviews posted but I can confidently say that the gripes from others were not what I experienced.
The resort just revamped and refreshed nearly everything. Right now the marina has some construction and one of our excursions was relocated to an alternate marina but besides that, the…
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Great visit to Hawks Cay!
I was a bit worried about some of the reviews posted but I can confidently say that the gripes from others were not what I experienced.
The resort just revamped and refreshed nearly everything. Right now the marina has some construction and one of our excursions was relocated to an alternate marina but besides that, the public spaces, rooms, restaurants were really lovely.
Staff very pleasant with the exception of a grumpy elderly staffer who took us to Angler in the golf cart service one night. Felt like we were bothering him- no pleasantries whatsoever….but the vast majority of the staff were all SUPER friendly. We especially enjoyed being greeted by Abu’s warm and friendly smile.
Do check the hours for the restaurants as they not all open every day. We were able to eat at the Tiki bar on a Tue night because they were open for dinner (limited dinner menu) and it was REALLY good!!. We had lunch a couple of times at the Tiki bar as well and nothing disappointed. My boys loved the big Bavarian pretzels! Do note that most nights they stop serving their lunch/bar menu at 5pm on the nose!!
Food at Angler and Ale was good.
Food at Salt and Ash was great!
Didn’t eat breakfast at resort cafe but what I saw looked yummy breakfast food .fyi-you order and bring to any open table, it’s not full service experience.
I wished one of the pools/hottubs (jets don’t work well) were open past “dusk”. For us during early March that meant about 6pm.
There is a lack of evening “activities” for tweens/teens. The basketball court area closed at 5 or 6pm.
My room overlooked the main pool- had beautiful lagoon & water view. Do note that there is sometimes live evening music and if you have young kids or just go to bed before 10pm, you will hear music. If that’s an issue for you, request a quieter building/area.
Highly recommend the Dolphin Encounter. It’s pricey but it truly a once in a lifetime experience .
The lobby offered complimentary cold lemon water daily which was a nice touch.
Would love to have seen a coffee/tea bar in the morning in that spot as well.
Mattresses were ok, water pressure a bit weak but all in all the room was really tasteful and well thought out.
Large shower….I’m a tile GROUT freak- I hate seeing discoloration (mold) in grout. The tile pattern had a “camouflage quality” but I could see some darker/blackish spots that I do believe would come out if scrubbed well with a product like Soft Scrub.
Complementary bike rental was great -you have to download the app and then scan the code on bike to unlock it. Takes a few min to set up but then it’s really easy.
All in all our family had a terrific stay at Hawks Cay. Memories were made and I would recommend.
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G at the adults pool was amazing! Excellent service! Thank you G!
Mar 13, 2025Kesha G
G at the adults pool was amazing! Thank you G!
Excellent place to go and take the kids to the day camp and relax. We had an amazing time. Worth every penny. Can’t wait to come back some day! We stayed just one day on our way back from key west and wish we had stayed longer!
Overcharged and lied too
Mar 10, 2025NorthStar47383273544
Horrible experience staying here, I booked on the phone and they told me it I paid in full when I got there they charged me a extra $500 in fees, the lady told me there waive it then they still charged me when I checked out with a promise of a call back
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Mar 8, 2025KarenBodie
Absolutely loved our stay! Our 3 bedroom villa was large and spacious. The grounds were well kept and maintained. Family visited all the swimming pools and enjoyed them. We hit all the restaurants and the food was excellent. The thing I loved the most was the staff. They all were so friendly and helpful.
Disgusting Rooms! Horrible Customer Service!
