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Reviews of Hawks Cay Resort 4 stars

61 Hawks Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, Marathon, FL 33050, United States

#37 of 50 hotels in Marathon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 263 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Villa - Two Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very long wait (45 mins) for food at Tiki Bar. Internet was intermittent. Thye number on our check in sheet for the front desk was not answered.

    Villa was quite nice. Food at resort was very good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    The price of the facilities does not match what is actually offered
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Island Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a very bad experience with the elevators. Trash outside takes too long to be collected, attracting flies. The elevators were constantly out of service, and there was a lot of noise from the workers in the mornings. Would it not be possible to have a separate elevator for the workers and another for the guests?

    The room was comfortable and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    7.0
    It was a great place for the family vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mold in the room bathrooms. Ac broke in our first room, but they moved us to a second room. Some details were broken. Shower and toilets could use an upgrade.

    Cleaning and service staff are lovely. The outdoors facilities are great too. Food quality and taste was awesome

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fishing or swimming in the waters that surround the property

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricey on drinks and food

    The resort was great, awesome location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    7.0
    Great location and great for families…if you are looking for a quiet get away without kids not the place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This property is really focused on the family and not folks without kids. It is outdated in some areas and the elevators would be out of order daily.

    Hawks cay is a beautiful resort. Extremely family friendly with many children’s activities.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little tired in places and it wouldn’t take a lot to maintain but unfortunately things seemed to be just unkept. Staff weren’t particularly friendly at reception and behind bar but on the other hand some staff were very nice. Bar was expensive for alcoholic drinks especially with tax and tip added. Not much choice of food in evenings as quite remote so would need a car.

    This accommodation could be a wow factor as the entrance and pool area are impressive at first glance. Rooms were a good size and clean. Lovely surrounding area.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    7.0
    Beautiful location but average services throughout did not meet expectations. Doubt another visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service in the restaurant was very poor, had to wait a long time before any one came to take order .

    It was over price so we never had the breakfast .

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    8.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gym hours weren’t great (7am-7pm). Kids in the adult section pool. Lady at the reception wasn’t pleasant.

    The food at the tiki bar & angler and ale was really good. Room was spacious and comfortable. Better location for families, not the best for couples.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    8.0
    Upscale stay in the mid Keys, with great views and comfortable rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Downside to this place was that the majority of staff weren't friendly and at times seemed quite rude. The worst customer service we experienced in Miami/The Keys apart from the bellboy team, who were great. Pool also too busy and food options are pricey. Bike hire times were limiting - we fancied an early morning cycle but couldn't, which was a shame.

    Stunning resort located in the mid Keys. Lobby a beautiful welcome and rooms nicely deigned, airy and clean. The little lagoon with free paddle boarding and canoeing for the kids was a nice touch.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    7.0
    Your employees made the experience great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall good experience. I would recommend a look at the elevator, it was very slow and getting stuck on the 3rd floor. For the most part the staff was great! TJ and Anthony at the tiki bar provided great service. James at the oasis pool provided great service made us feel like family!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Premium Villa- 1 Queen and 2 Twins
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Onsite restaurants don't open late, hard to find food after 830 or 9. Salt and Ash not open on mondays or tuesdays. Minor things in villa need upgrading, upkeep or repairs

    Great location, beautiful grounds, had a 2 bedroom villa sleeping 6, used kitchen. Great fishing, not too far from grocery stores, nice base for key west day trip

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Water View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property itself is amazing. But definitely not worth $450p/night.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    7.0
    More should’ve been included for the price of the stay. Like maybe at least coffee and tea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Double Queen with Sleeper
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything there was very expensive. Food wasn’t great and too expensive. Drinks were too expensive. $6 for a coffee. We left the resort to eat and brought in our own drinks. It rained a whole day and staff wouldn’t let us sit in the outdoor seating under the covered pavilion to eat breakfast since we didn’t buy breakfast there. That was the only place to sit and enjoy the warm temps and not get wet. That was frustrating. Pool and lagoon swimming closed at 5:30pm everyday. That was really annoying since we didn’t get back to the resort until after dinner and never got a chance to enjoy the pools. Needs to be updated. Wires in bathroom were exposed where there was suppose to be a light. Fridge and phone didn’t work when we first got there and they had to send maintenance to fix them. They came around 9:30pm which was late. Rooms were small.

    Good location. Housekeeping did a great job. Pools looked very clean.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    7.0
    BECAUSE WE ONLY HAD CHRISTMAS TOGETHER ALONE WE WERE DISAPPOINTED IN OUTDOOR! ROOM WAS FINE!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hot tub closed as we walked up at 6. very messy area, staff was not friendly. No willingness to let us enjoy 15 min before our dinner plans, beautiful evening.

    great hotel, just not a great day to visit

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    8.0
    Good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Double Queen with Sleeper
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some maintenance while we were there but low season so fully understandable

    Beautiful location, nice warm pools

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    7.0
    Great place for a family vacay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Main swimming pool small and crowded over Thanksgiving- adult pool empty! Not enough operable bikes

    Rooms to fit our needs. Thanksgiving lunch at main restaurant was wonderful- plenty of choice and excellent quality Appreciated the rides from golf cart employees Our family enjoyed the pickle ball courts Weather was perfect The men in our family took a fishing excursion ( they caught fish!) and we all snorkeled

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location to relax overnight during the trek to KW.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Water View King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Long black hair from prior guest not completely removed from bathroom.

    Loved the rooms access directly to the adult pool and quiet space.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful Place to Spend Anniversary!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pool Cabana King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms could use a little upgrading - like the shower head could have been a bit bigger with stronger pressure. The room could also have used a microwave. There was a fridge but no microwave. Our air conditioner was not up to par; however, that could have been our own fault - worked really well the first night then was just ok the rest of the time until the last night. Kept having to turn it off and on to get it to kick on. It wasn’t too bad, though, as we didn’t even report it.

    We stayed for our ten year anniversary. The staff were so nice, especially Karen. Since it was our anniversary, the staff surprised us with chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne. The lanai room was perfect. Loved having coffee on the lanai and laying out. The adult only pool was steps away and very peaceful. Wonderful views throughout the property!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Premium Villa - Two Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach, the dolphins, the marina we had so much fun very good location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    8.0
    Family vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff seemed to be unhappy … did not like that the bathroom had tubs for showers. You have to step up high to get it. That is not convenient for older folks.

    Love the setup. Love the dolphins.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Water View King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    all of the price hikes on everything. bottle of Pilar rum was 63.00 dollars an the same bottle at publix is 30.00 dollars. food was overly priced. . it used to be family friendly on the wallet been going there for about 10 years.

    resort was amazing

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    6.0
    Great facilities, horrible room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    While the facilities were clean, they were much more run down than I expected at this price point. The carpets in the hallways were thread-bare, and the elevators made so much noise I thought we might get stuck at some point. In the room, there is a handpump of lotion bolted next to the bathroom sink, but no hand soap! So every time we wanted to wash our hands, we had to go into the shower for the soap bolted in there. The king bed was horrendous. It was absolutely hard as stone, and they provided four pillows the size of postage stamps that flatten as soon as your head touches them. Both my husband and I slept horribly and were glad we only booked for two nights.

    The location was perfect for us, between our two favorite spots of Islamorada and Marathon. The staff were all welcoming and thorough, especially Jhonae the pool server and bartender Jason at the Pilar Bar. We were able to drop our bags with bell services and relax by the pool until our room was ready, which was wonderful. There's an app that will text you and check in throughout your stay, which we used to make a dinner reservation at 61 Prime without ever leaving the water. Dinner was delicious, and reasonably priced for an upscale steakhouse. We did not valet, yet had no problem finding a self-parking spot as we came and went from the property over our stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    7.0
    Just to much little things
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gave me the wrong room. Tried charging me again after I paid already and had received confirmation of it. Food prices are insane.

    Location, water,people were all great

    Stayed in July 2024

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