Stay at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys
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Five swimming pools, an onsite dolphin-research center, and five restaurants keep guests entertained at this family-oriented resort
What You Get
- Stay for two in an island-view king room, up to five in a two-bedroom villa, or up to eight in a three-bedroom villa
- Dates into August
Policies and Fees
- Reservations: Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased.
- Cancellation policy: 8-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
- Taxes: 12.5% tax added at purchase
- Additional fees: $29 daily resort fee plus 12.5% tax paid at check-in
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate; no refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking allowed. Read the Fine Print for important info on offer details and other restrictions.
Family-Friendly Island Resort with Onsite Dolphin-Research Center
In the continental United States, there is only one resort with an onsite dolphin-research facility where visitors are allowed to observe, feed, and swim with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The facility, known as Dolphin Connection, is located at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Guests of the resort have the rare chance to get up close to the friendly, intelligent creatures while playing with them in the water or even learning to train them in a private saltwater lagoon.
Hawks Cay Resort has enough amenities and activities to keep you busy for weeks. There are five pools, ranging from the tranquil, palm-flanked Sunset pool to the kid-oriented Pirate Ship pool, which features a giant slide, water cannons, and raining palm trees. At the resort's five onsite restaurants, you’ll have your choice of fresh, casual fare, upscale dining, and fruity tropical drinks. There's an intimate, romantic atmosphere at Alma, a Latin-inspired restaurant serving local seafood, such as crispy Florida snapper. Dinner at Ocean can be enjoyed outdoors by a swimming pool and fire pit. At the outdoor Beach Grill, you can bury your toes in the sand while noshing on classic American cuisine.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, younger visitors can keep busy with kids’ and teens’ clubs voted the Best Hotel Kids’ Program by Travel + Leisure magazine. Nature hikes and kayaking are just two activities on the agenda. For those seeking a less strenuous getaway, the award-winning Calm Waters Spa offers relaxing sea-stone massages and pineapple sugar scrubs.
The 85-slip onsite marina and private lagoon, along with the nearby dockside ice-cream shop, are great places to watch one of the keys' famous sunsets. When it’s time for bed, you'll retire to spacious accommodations, many of which have private balconies. Each two- and three-bedroom villa is outfitted with a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, and a separate dining area.
Highlights of Duck Key, Florida
- Tiny island paradise: Located off the southernmost tip of the Florida coastline, Duck Key is a small island—less than 1 square mile—connected to the mainland by the Overseas Highway. Key West is about an hour away.
- Beach activities: standup paddling, deep-sea fishing, and kiteboarding
- The only living coral reef in the continental U.S. lies just offshore and is a popular destination for diving trips.
- For a quick day trip check out The Turtle Hospital, a rescue-and-rehabilitation center for injured sea turtles located 13 miles away in Marathon. There’s also Bahia Honda State Park, a snorkeling-and-swimming haven on 500 protected acres with a historic rail bridge as its centerpiece.
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Other Details
Room Details
Island-View King Room
- One king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Two-Bedroom Villa
- Two queen beds and one sleeper sofa
- Standard occupancy: 4
- Maximum occupancy: 5
- Adding occupants above standard: no charge
Three-Bedroom Villa
- Four queen beds and one sleeper sofa
- Standard occupancy: 6
- Maximum occupancy: 8
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 4 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Resort fee includes: WiFi, transportation throughout the resort, self and valet parking, daily access to the Indies Club and Calm Waters Fitness Center, local and toll-free calls, and unlimited use of putting course, sports field, and clay-court tennis facility
- Parking: included in resort fee
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are not available.
- Room upgrades: upgrades may be available by calling the hotel or at check-in for an additional cost.
Amenities
- Onsite dolphin-research center
- Five restaurants
- Five pools, including an enclosed saltwater lagoon and a pirate-ship pool
- Award-winning spa
- Award-winning kids’ club
- 85-slip marina
Getting There
- Nearest airport: Miami International Airport (MIA; 90 miles)
- Distance from Miami: 90 miles
Need to know info
- Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
- 8-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
- No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate
- Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
- No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
- Must be 21 or older to check in
- Credit card required at check-in
- Not valid with reward points
- $29 daily resort fee plus 12.5% tax paid at check-in
- 12.5% tax added at purchase.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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