
Azul del Mar
★★★Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 4
See rooms for your datesChoose the park for daytime adventures, the sound for sunset evenings.
3 hotels in Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 6% less than Expedia.

Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 4
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Includes $28/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$19/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3
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Rate for Feb 12 to Feb 14, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 5
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Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 5
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Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 5
Check current rates for these datesRate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 5
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Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 2
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Choose the park for daytime adventures, the sound for sunset evenings.
Pennekamp puts kayaking, glass-bottom boats and reef excursions at the heart of a stay, while Blackwater Sound adds bayside sunsets and old-school bars. Choose oceanside for the park or bayside for evening views. Families and travelers building their days around the water have good reasons to settle here.
The compromise is U.S. 1: nearby attractions are not necessarily a pleasant walk apart. Offshore reefs require a boat trip, not a swim from the beach. A park alert effective July 22, 2026 reports one boat ramp closed and reduced trailer parking, particularly relevant if bringing your own boat. Skip it if you want a compact strolling district.
Overseas Highway, MM 101.7–102.5. Base near the Pennekamp entrance for park-centered days; kayaking and boat outings matter more here than strolling.
Hotels here: Dolphin Point Villas, Key Largo Resort, Hampton Inn Key Largo Manatee Bay
Overseas Highway, MM 103.8–104.3. Choose the bayside stretch for sunset dinners and Caribbean Club evenings; it suits travelers wanting some waterfront bustle.
Hotels here: Amoray Dive Resort, Azul del Mar, Reefhouse Resort & Marina
Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $338 a night · usually 11% under the public rate.
Compared with cheaper Azul del Mar or Amoray, Reefhouse buys on-site restaurants, a spa and a large pool. Dolphin Point's more moderate step up buys generous villas with kitchens and laundry. Largo Resort is among the priciest for quiet sunsets and varied accommodation, not full service; that premium is hard to justify for travelers out exploring all day.
Typical rates with Axel here run from $218 a night at Azul del Mar to $642 at Key Largo Resort (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

A small, independent 3-star bayside villa-and-suite resort
9.1/10
Spacious villas and consistently praised cleanliness make this a strong bayside retreat.
Rate for Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

8.8/10
A strong pick for divers and sunset seekers who prefer simple comforts to resort polish.
Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

a small 3-star bayside retreat with bungalows, houses and Airstreams
8.5/10
A strong pick for peaceful sunsets, not full-service resort comforts.
Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

a small 3-star bayside boutique hotel geared toward couples
8.3/10
A strong couples’ retreat for sunsets and paddling, with some uneven room upkeep.
Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 4
A relaxed, full-service 4-star bayfront resort and marina
8.3/10
Come for the sunsets and waterfront activities, not uniformly polished rooms.
Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3
a simple waterfront chain hotel with a small private beach
7.8/10
A good-value waterfront base, but renovations make room choice important.
Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3
Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound, Key Largo hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.
USD totals for the stay shown · 2 adults · 1 room. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms. Each price opens that hotel's check-in page; choose the checkout in the column heading. “From” is the lowest saved total among the hotels shown in that tier. — means no saved rate for that stay; it does not mean sold out.
| Hotel / area | Nov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving | Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $1,180 | $831 | $826 | $1,706 | $679 |
| 3★ from | — | $616 | $413 | $1,029 | $528 |
| 1–2★ from | $781 | $477 | $361 | $1,007 | $499 |
| 4★ Reefhouse Resort & Marina · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $1,180 | $831 | $826 | $1,706 | $679 |
| 3★ Dolphin Point Villas · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | — | — | $524 | $1,362 | $528 |
| 3★ Key Largo Resort · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | — | $616 | $823 | $1,752 | $712 |
| 3★ Azul del Mar · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | — | — | $413 | $1,029 | $564 |
| 1–2★ Amoray Dive Resort · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | — | — | $361 | $1,007 | $580 |
| 1–2★ Hampton Inn Key Largo Manatee Bay · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $781 | $477 | $510 | $1,122 | $499 |
| Hotel / area | Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek | Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas | Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $572 | $797 | $933 | $774 | $2,240 | $1,145 | — |
| 3★ from | $282 | $349 | $352 | $367 | $2,592 | $1,394 | $2,637 |
| 1–2★ from | $282 | $367 | $458 | $508 | $1,493 | $864 | $1,476 |
| 4★ Reefhouse Resort & Marina · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $572 | $797 | $933 | $774 | $2,240 | $1,145 | — |
| 3★ Dolphin Point Villas · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $576 | — | — | — | $2,592 | $1,394 | — |
| 3★ Key Largo Resort · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $580 | $641 | $635 | $936 | $3,743 | $1,758 | $2,637 |
| 3★ Azul del Mar · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $282 | $349 | $352 | $367 | — | — | — |
| 1–2★ Amoray Dive Resort · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $299 | $367 | $504 | $508 | $1,493 | $864 | $1,476 |
| 1–2★ Hampton Inn Key Largo Manatee Bay · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $282 | $590 | $458 | $514 | $1,890 | $954 | $1,529 |
| Hotel / area | Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek | Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend | Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $1,034 | $670 | $820 | $820 | $1,163 | $887 |
| 3★ from | $1,758 | $342 | $1,463 | — | — | $2,830 |
| 1–2★ from | $696 | $397 | $590 | $634 | $825 | $590 |
| 4★ Reefhouse Resort & Marina · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $1,034 | $670 | $820 | $820 | $1,163 | $887 |
| 3★ Dolphin Point Villas · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | — | $583 | — | — | — | — |
| 3★ Key Largo Resort · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $1,758 | $966 | $1,463 | — | — | $2,830 |
| 3★ Azul del Mar · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | — | $342 | — | — | — | — |
| 1–2★ Amoray Dive Resort · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $820 | $397 | $590 | $666 | $999 | $590 |
| 1–2★ Hampton Inn Key Largo Manatee Bay · Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound | $696 | $398 | $606 | $634 | $825 | $595 |
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3 hotels in Pennekamp & Blackwater Sound seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 6% less than Expedia.
Choose the park for daytime adventures, the sound for sunset evenings. Strong hotels and easy access to water activities put it close behind the harbor, but fewer nearby meals and weaker value hold it back.
Pennekamp puts kayaking, glass-bottom boats and reef excursions at the heart of a stay, while Blackwater Sound adds bayside sunsets and old-school bars. Choose oceanside for the park or bayside for evening views. Families and travelers building their days around the water have good reasons to settle here.
The compromise is U.S. 1: nearby attractions are not necessarily a pleasant walk apart. Offshore reefs require a boat trip, not a swim from the beach. A park alert effective July 22, 2026 reports one boat ramp closed and reduced trailer parking, particularly relevant if bringing your own boat. Skip it if you want a compact strolling district.
Where to stay in Key Largo: every neighborhood ranked
Compared with cheaper Azul del Mar or Amoray, Reefhouse buys on-site restaurants, a spa and a large pool. Dolphin Point's more moderate step up buys generous villas with kitchens and laundry. Largo Resort is among the priciest for quiet sunsets and varied accommodation, not full service; that premium is hard to justify for travelers out exploring all day. Typical rates with Axel here run from $218 a night at Azul del Mar to $642 at Key Largo Resort (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
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Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 5, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.
| Hotel | Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Saving | Check current rates |
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| Azul del Mar · 3-star | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $291 a night · non-refundable | $382 a night on Expedia | $91 a night less (24%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Dolphin Point Villas · 3-star | Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $324 a night · includes $28 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $343 a night on Expedia | $19 a night less (5%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Key Largo Resort · 3-star | Feb 12 to Feb 14, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $767 a night · non-refundable | $768 a night on Expedia | same price | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Amoray Dive Resort · 2-star | Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $222 a night · includes $28 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Kings Kamp · 2-star | Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $313 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Hampton Inn Key Largo Manatee Bay · 2-star, Hampton | Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $323 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Reefhouse Resort & Marina · 4-star | Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $426 a night · includes $45 a night paid at the hotel · refundable | $399 a night on Expedia | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
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