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    Top 10 Resorts in the Florida Keys (2026)

    Top 10 Resorts in the Florida Keys (2026). Featured properties include Pier House Resort & Spa (Key West); Little Palm Island Resort & Spa (Little Torch Key); Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection (Key Largo).

    Which hotels are ranked on this list?

    Pier House Resort & Spa, Key West, United States
    #1

    Pier House Resort & Spa

    Key West, United States

    Hotel

    Pier House Resort & Spa sits at the foot of Duval Street with direct Gulf access, making it the most convenient resort-style base in Key West for families and couples. The private beach and spa give you a place to decompress without leaving the property. Easy to book outside peak season; aim for late April to June for the best value.

    Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa, Key West, United States
    #2

    Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa

    Key West, United States

    Hotel

    Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa placed No. 2 in Top 10 Resorts in the Florida Keys (2026), with a reader score of 98.82.

    Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton, Key Largo, United States
    #3

    Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton

    Key Largo, United States

    Hotel

    Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton placed No. 3 in Top 10 Resorts in the Florida Keys (2026), with a reader score of 98.78.

    Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Little Torch Key, United States
    #4

    Little Palm Island Resort & Spa

    Little Torch Key, United States

    Hotel

    Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is a resort on Little Torch Key in the Florida Keys.

    Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, Key Largo, United States
    #5

    Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

    Key Largo, United States

    Hotel

    Playa Largo Resort & Spa delivers the most complete resort package in the upper Keys, bayfront setting, on-site dining, and spa access, with the booking reliability of the Marriott Autograph Collection behind it. It's the right call for explorers who want water access and amenities in one place, though it doesn't match the intimacy or destination-dining depth of smaller Keys properties like Little Palm Island. Book November through April for the best conditions.

    Parrot Key Hotel & Villas, Key West, United States
    #6

    Parrot Key Hotel & Villas

    Key West, United States

    Hotel

    Parrot Key Hotel & Villas placed No. 6 in Top 10 Resorts in the Florida Keys (2026), with a reader score of 96.53.

    Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada, United States
    #7

    Cheeca Lodge & Spa

    Islamorada, United States

    Hotel

    Cheeca Lodge & Spa is the most complete full-service resort in Islamorada, with a waterfront setting and a pool and spa package that outperforms most Keys competitors. It sits above boutique options like Casa Morada in amenity depth without reaching the ultra-luxury price of Little Palm Island. Book if you want a relaxed, amenity-rich base for exploring the Upper Keys.

    Bungalows Key Largo, Key Largo, United States
    #8

    Bungalows Key Largo

    Key Largo, United States

    Hotel

    Bungalows Key Largo placed No. 8 in Top 10 Resorts in the Florida Keys (2026), with a reader score of 95.47.

    Islander Resort, Islamorada, United States
    #9

    Islander Resort

    Islamorada, United States

    Hotel

    Islander Resort placed No. 9 in Top 10 Resorts in the Florida Keys (2026), with a reader score of 95.37.

    Isla Bella Beach Resort, Marathon, United States
    #10

    Isla Bella Beach Resort

    Marathon, United States

    Hotel

    Isla Bella Beach Resort works if the trip calls for a Marathon-based Keys resort with luxury-advisor credibility and easy booking. It is better suited to celebrations, relaxed remote work, and resort-led downtime than to a dense business itinerary that needs urban-hotel efficiency.

    Overview

    Pier House Resort & Spa placed first with a reader score of 98.93 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 edition. The publisher identifies 10 properties in this category.

    Readers rated properties from April through June 2026. Condé Nast converts five-point responses to percentages and averages the relevant criteria. A property needs both enough responses and a qualifying overall rating.

    Checked October 31, 2026. Edition: https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/florida-keys-top-resorts Methodology: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/readers-choice-awards-methodology

    Featured properties include Pier House Resort & Spa (Key West); Little Palm Island Resort & Spa (Little Torch Key); Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection (Key Largo).

    Quick Facts

    Publisher
    Condé Nast Traveler
    Edition
    2026
    Selection method
    Reader survey
    Mapped venues
    10
    Publisher selection
    10 properties
    Highest reader score
    98.93

    About This Edition

    Pier House Resort & Spa placed first with a reader score of 98.93 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 edition. Pearl matched 10 distinct venues to this edition as of October 31, 2026. The public collection shows linked profiles as they become available.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which property received the highest reader score?
    Pier House Resort & Spa placed first with a reader score of 98.93 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 edition.
    Is a score of 95 the same as 95% of readers voting for a hotel?
    No. It summarizes ratings across relevant aspects of a stay, such as rooms, service and facilities. It is not the share of ballots naming a property.
    How were the entries chosen?
    Readers rated properties from April through June 2026. Condé Nast converts five-point responses to percentages and averages the relevant criteria. A property needs both enough responses and a qualifying overall rating.
    Which venues are linked on Pearl?
    Featured properties include Pier House Resort & Spa (Key West); Little Palm Island Resort & Spa (Little Torch Key); Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection (Key Largo). Pearl matched 10 distinct venues to this edition as of October 31, 2026. The public collection shows linked profiles as they become available.
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