Ocean Key Resort & Spa, a Noble House Resort

Ocean Key's address says it all: Zero Duval, the very end of Key West's best-known street, right on the water. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10, mentioning the friendly staff, the setting and the renovated rooms.

Rooms and suites have ocean views, private balconies and spa baths. SpaTerre offers massages, facials and nail treatments, and there's an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre. For food and drinks there's Sunset Pier and Hot Tin Roof, plus room service. Fishing trips, jet skis and glass-bottom boat tours can be booked from here. Parking is valet.

Worth knowing

Parts of the resort have been under renovation, and guests mention construction noise and confusing routes around the site. Check-in is from 4:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM. It's the pick for couples who want waterfront views and to be steps from Duval Street.