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This is a pink palace (well, squat bunch of motel blocks) of old-school US seaside kitsch.
The wooden fish hung on every door are only the tip of the nautical-kitsch iceberg, but the
real joy is the sweeping view over Florida Bay at the back of the property. Rooms are
pretty simple on the inside.
Hilton Key Largo Resort
HOTEL
This Hilton has a ton of character. Folks just seem to get all laid-back when lounging in
clean, designer rooms outfitted in blues, greens and (why not?) blue-green. Throw in some
beiges and you've got a supremely soothing sleeping experience. The grounds are enorm-
ous and include an artificial waterfall-fed pool and frontage to a rather large stretch of
private white-sand beach.
Dove Creek Lodge
HOTEL
This midsized hotel offers bright rooms decked out in citrus-shaded colors and a grounds
that fronts the Atlantic Ocean. It's a family-friendly spot with an old-school resort feel.
Can help with booking tours and excursions in the area.
Key Largo House Boatel
HOTEL
small/medium/large from $75/100/150;
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There are five well-decorated houseboats available, with the largest one spacious enough
to sleep six people comfortably. The boats are right on the docks (and across from a bar),
so there's no possibility of being isolated from land (or booze).
Kona Kai Resort & Gallery
HOTEL
This hideaway is one of the only botanical gardens we can think of that integrates a hotel
onto their grounds - or is that the other way around? Either way, this spot is lush. The 13
