Key West Sub-Region
Stock Island Resorts
Stock Island is Key West's marina-forward alternative — quieter than Old Town, built for boaters, and home to the largest deep-water marina in the Florida Keys. These are compound-style resorts where the water access is the amenity, not the nightlife.
Plan on driving or rideshare to Duval Street — roughly 10-15 minutes from Stock Island, traffic dependent.
Stock Island's Standout Properties
Only two true resort options on Stock Island — both marina-focused, quieter alternatives to Old Town.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina
Hilton-branded waterfront resort and marina on Stock Island; confirm current amenities directly with the hotel during rebranding
The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West
100-room industrial-chic boutique hotel with 288-slip deep-water marina, multiple restaurants, dog-friendly policy with no size limits, and Architectural Digest recognition
Frequently Compared
The defining comparison for Stock Island lodging.
Hilton-branded waterfront resort vs. design-forward boutique marina hotel — both on Stock Island, neither walkable to Old Town
Stock Island vs Old Town Key West
Stock Island
- Marina compounds and deep-water boat access
- Quieter, less crowded, resort-compound atmosphere
- Free parking at both properties
- Shuttle-dependent for Old Town dining and nightlife
- Better for boaters, anglers, and pet owners
- Lower nightly rates than comparable Old Town resorts
Old Town Key West
- Walkable to Duval Street, Mallory Square, and restaurants
- Boutique inns, guesthouses, and historic properties
- Nightlife, live music, and street culture on foot
- Parking is expensive or unavailable at most properties
- Better for first-time visitors and nightlife seekers
- Higher density, louder, more tourist-oriented
Stock Island is for travelers who want the Keys water lifestyle without the Old Town crowds. Old Town is for travelers who want walkable nightlife and historic charm.
All Stock Island Resorts
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina
Travelers seeking a waterfront Stock Island setting away from Old Town crowds
The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West
The Perry Hotel is best for travelers who want a design-forward boutique marina experience on Stock Island ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stock Island walkable to Duval Street?
No. Stock Island is about 3 miles from Duval Street. Both resorts offer complimentary shuttles or you can drive/rideshare in roughly 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. Neither property is walkable to Old Town nightlife or restaurants.
Which is better for boaters: Perry Hotel or Hilton Key West Resort & Marina?
Both properties offer Stock Island marina settings. Because Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is currently being rebranded, confirm its latest marina services directly with Hilton before comparing them with Perry Hotel's current offerings.
Is Stock Island quieter than Old Town Key West?
Yes. Stock Island has no bar scene, no Duval Street crowds, and no late-night noise. Both resorts are compound-style properties on their own grounds. The tradeoff is that dining and nightlife require a shuttle or drive into Old Town.