Sunday, March 15, 2009

Can We Just Live at Ocean Key?

We were so excited to check in to the fabulous Ocean Key Resort & Spa in Key West (www.OceanKey.com). Nestled between Key West Harbor and Mallory Square is the resort, which captures the essence of island resort living with oceanfront hotel accommodations. I love sunbathing here…with the resort pool on one side and the tranquil waters (where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Atlantic Ocean) on the other side. We were excited to wake up Saturday morning to see Kenny Chesney’s tour bus outside our balcony. Looks like Kenny loves Key West too!
Cathy and I had an amazing dinner at the resort’s fine dining restaurant, Hot Tin Roof (HTR). Described as “conch fusion” the resort’s waterfront dining restaurant provides great cuisine in a casual yet elegant setting with beautiful sunset views. We loved our Pan Seared Mahi Mahi and the Broiled Local Yellowtail Snapper, as well as the glowing plates that the Shrimp Cocktail was served on. The resort’s spa, SpaTerre, is the signature spa of Noble House Hotels & Resorts. This boutique spa and fitness center is designed to replicate a Florida beach house with treatments that span from across the globe. Although very nice, Cathy and I agreed that watching the people in the fitness center made us tired and we headed straight to the pool to find a cabana.
The property has experience some upgrades since I was here last, including the new tiki bar in the Liquid Lounge area of the pool deck, 42” plasma TVs, I-Home units and the new covered bridge that allows you access to the entire property. In addition, they have a really nice gift shop that has some great take home items for you, as well as family and friends.
Many thanks to the entire staff for making us feel so welcome, especially Prince who checked on us often to make sure we were well taken care of. Can we just live here?
PHOTO: Casey & Cathy enjoy a "conch fusion" dinner at Ocean Key Resort's Hot Tin Roof.

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