Santa Maria Suites Hotel
1401 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040-3116
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Avg. RM 3,350 /night, 2/18 - 2/19
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Discover the perfect blend of luxury & convenience at Santa Maria Suites Resort, where our two-bedroom suites redefine island living in Key West. Ideal for families, couples, or extended stays, these thoughtfully designed accommodations offer unparalleled comfort and functionality. Expansive living areas feature modern décor, creating a warm, inviting space. Bedrooms include premium bedding, stylish furnishings, 52” TVs, & charging ports. Bathrooms showcase granite and marble finishes, rainfall showers, & upscale amenities for a tranquil retreat. Kitchens are equipped with high-end appliances and granite countertops, perfect for preparing meals. In-suite laundry ensures convenience for extended stays. Private balconies overlook lush gardens or picturesque pools. 2 pools, a fitness center, & concierge services and poolside refreshments. Just steps away, Duval Street offers vibrant shops, dining, nightlife, and sunsets, with beaches nearby. Luxurious comfort awaits.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Poolside bar
Bicycle rental
Diving
Children's television networks
Baggage storage
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Restaurant
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Snorkelling
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Ironing service
Room features
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Bottled water
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
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Great for walkers
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Grade: 92 out of 100
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Guests frequently commend Santa Maria Suites Hotel for its exceptional service, which includes special touches like nightly muffins and ice cream, as well as its clean and spacious suites that feature modern amenities. The hotel's location earns praise for its convenience to attractions while providing a serene retreat.
While most travelers appreciate the well-maintained amenities and inviting atmosphere, opinions on the hotel's value for money are varied, and some guests note smaller bedroom sizes.
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Family of 3 with a 13 year old son. We had a two level with two bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchen and half bath and a pullout in the living room. So much space. If you hate stairs, I wouldn't suggest these though. Everything was clean, turndown service each night included muffins, water, chocolates, etc. Housekeeping did a fantastic job. Kitchen had the minimum (coffee maker, tea kettle, micro, dishwasher, some utensils and serving ware/plates/cups). We did purchase a pizza pan for our stay. Pool area was very nice, free slushy type drink for the kids. Bartender/host was patient and helpful. All staff was amazing. Music is a little loud by the pool in areas so if you are going to bed early you might hear a little in the rooms. You are within walking distance of the butterfly house, a little cuban restaurant, a small convenience type store and then all of Duval street isn't that far. Highly recommend Mr. Z's for pizza delivery. This place was fantastic and we look forward to staying again.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Response from Mark B, Owner at Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Responded 11 Dec 2024
Dear dawnjohn75, Thank you for your 5-star review of Santa Maria Suites. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay and found our resort to your liking. We feel we have some of the best amenities and staff that make our resort special. Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Mark Bibb General Manager
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Beautiful rooms, lovely pool, attentive friendly staff and in the best location, could not have asked for more. We would highly recommend Santa Maria Suites and we will definitely be returning but next time for longer. Free poolside nibbles was a lovely touch.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mark B, Owner at Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Responded 5 Nov 2024
Dear Tony, Thank you for your 5-star review of Santa Maria Suites. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and found our resort and amenities to your liking. The team strives to provide exceptional service to ensure all guests have a wonderful visit. Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Mark Bibb General Manager
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Amazing boutique style hotel in Key West. The property is well taken care of with staff working throughout the day maintaining the grounds. All the staff were very accommodating and kind. Very spacious and clean room. I go to Key west 4-5 times a year and have stayed at properties around the island, This will be my go to from now on. The Santa Maria Suites has a luxury fell and perfect location on the quieter southern side of the island. We are coming back March 19th and excited to stay here again.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Take advantage of the free beach access at the Southernmost resort area.
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Response from Mark B, Owner at Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Responded 4 days ago
Dear deanfO421OO, Thank you for your 5-star review of Santa Maria Suites. We are happy you enjoyed your visit with us. We feel we have some of the best amenities and staff that make our resort special. Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. All the best, Mark Bibb General Manager
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For starters, the non smoking room stank of stale smoke which was really gross but we were stuck. I mentioned this to the front desk but nothing was done about this. So we left the doors open most of the time. The only person who works here who seems to care about the guests experience is Mathilda, hats off to her. The other two people who worked the front desk were about as welcoming as a door mat. On the first full day we were there, house cleaning removed the sheets to my son's bed and he had left his apple EarPods on the sheets. We told the front desk about this and suggested they go through the hopper of dirty sheets that is stored in the parking lot out back by the bike rack. They didn't and they didn't find the missing EarPod either; they didn't even put in the effort to look. After leaving we wrote management, Umberto Poma who obviously didn't read what we wrote as his response was, "per company policy, anything left behind in the room isn't the responsibility of the hotel." I took this as meaning that anything left behind in the room after checking out wasn't their responsibility. I wrote Umberto to get clarification on their hotel policy and asked if therefore nothing is safe when we aren't in our room and after ten days of patience, I have yet to receive anything from management so I guess we're left holding the dirty end of the stick. Luckily it wasn't something of true value but this is a matter of doing what's right vs doing what's wrong or in this case, doing nothing. There was ZERO effort from the hotel over this small but important issue from the get go. Based off the unfriendliness of the staff (outside of Mathilda who is a sweet heart!), the stale smoke smell and the fact that your belongings aren't safe here when staying here, and finally the don't give a damn attitude by hotel manager, Umberto, I highly suggest that you don't stay here; the pools are shallow, the property has no views and your items aren't safe in your stinky room. When you have a legitimate problem, instead of it being properly addressed, head on, management takes the path of blaming the customer and then dismissively ignores any further attempts of conversation and remediation.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: shallow pool, more like a wading pool, no views to speak of, dismissive attitude of management.
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Response from Mark B, Owner at Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Responded 14 Apr 2024
Dear Cheffrey_C, Thank you for sharing your experience during your visit with us. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides excellent service to all our guests by all team members. Please contact me direct by telephone at the hotel. I will be happy to discuss your comments further to make things right. Sincerely, Mark Bibb General Manager
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I'd read a lot about this hotel before I booked it because it isn't cheap and I didn't want to be disappointed.
Everything you read about it is true - worth every penny, we had a fabulous stay.
Checked in early, got a great room, enjoyed the happy hour and thought that the resort fee with everything it covered was pretty good. Even the car parking didn't feel too bad for the heart of Key West.
Rooms perfectly appointed, clean and serviced to a tee every day. Full kitchen included washer and dryer - even the detergent is replenished. We enjoyed sitting on or patio with a glass of wine and watching the kids - just such a safe abs relaxing place.
Loved everything about SM and will be back next time we're in town. Thanks to the team - everyone of them was great and made us feel welcome and at home :-)
Everything you read about it is true - worth every penny, we had a fabulous stay.
Checked in early, got a great room, enjoyed the happy hour and thought that the resort fee with everything it covered was pretty good. Even the car parking didn't feel too bad for the heart of Key West.
Rooms perfectly appointed, clean and serviced to a tee every day. Full kitchen included washer and dryer - even the detergent is replenished. We enjoyed sitting on or patio with a glass of wine and watching the kids - just such a safe abs relaxing place.
Loved everything about SM and will be back next time we're in town. Thanks to the team - everyone of them was great and made us feel welcome and at home :-)
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: I toyed between flat pool view and two story - was glad i went flat pool view in the end - was...
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Response from Mark B, Owner at Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Responded 16 Aug 2024
Dear Miss_S_J_W, Thank you for your 5-star review of Santa Maria Suites. Your kind words resonate with the team in such a positive manner as they consciously strive to provide exceptional service. We feel we have some of the best amenities and staff that makes our resort special. Thanks for the feedback. We look forward to your next visit. All the best, Mark Bibb General Manager
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When we stay at the Santa Maria Suites it is like coming home. Matilda always greets us as old friends and the gentleman who works around the pool is so factidious about how he maintains the pool area! All the staff who handles our room are wonderful.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Jeff S, Owner at Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Responded 31 Jan 2024
Dear Vicki, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review of Santa Maria Suites and for being our frequent guest, welcome home. Our entire team, including Matilda, our room cleaners and our daily team that takes care of our pools are all dedicated to providing amazing guest service and are glad everything was perfect with your stay. We believe our team and daily amenities are the reason your visits home with us are so special. We look forward to welcoming you home again on your next trip to Key West. All the best, Jeff Swirsky, VP of Operations
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What a beautiful hotel in a great location! I stayed here for a few days with my mother for a birthday weekend and had a wonderful time. There are only 30-odd suites in the whole hotel, so it really did feel quieter and peaceful compared to the huge resort across the street. The front desk staff was helpful and welcoming, and because there are so few guests they would check in with us as we came and went through the lobby. The pool was fantastic, clean and well maintained and the right size for the hotel. The poolside bar was a big hit, especially the free happy hour :) The main bartender I saw there was Wilfredo and he was always so nice! The room/suites were such a pleasure to come back to after a hot day. The beds were comfortable and I really liked the overall decor. As an unpacker I also loved that the rooms had furniture with drawers! I didn’t have to try and cram my clothes on a small shelf, I had plenty of space to settle in and get comfortable. And last but not least their turn-down service was probably my favorite part of my stay. They didn’t just do a normal turn-down with chocolates on pillows, but they also brought muffins for tomorrow’s breakfast and little ice cream bars for an evening snack. This hotel is one of my favorite places right now and I’d love to come back in the future.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mark B, Owner at Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Responded 5 Jun 2024
Dear Maura R, Thank you for your wonderful review of Santa Maria Suites. We are pleased to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We feel we have some of the best amenities and staff that make pour resort special. Wilfredo is a perfect example of the entire team that are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our guests. Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to your next visit. All the best, Mark Bibb General Manager
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Wonderful lux suite. Very nice finishes in the 2 BR, 2.5 Bath suite we stayed in. It included a fully stocked kitchen, separate living room, wahser and dryer, and an outdoor private balcony. The courtyard style pool area was quiet with lush FL landscape, truly a great place to relax. There was free wine and snacks daily at the poolside Happy Hour. Muffins are delivered to your suite each evening as well. We rented bikes across the street and visited the nearby beaches in this more quiet, uncongested area of Key West. The suite was also very clean and well cared for. Really they have checked all the boxes here.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mark B, Owner at Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Dear PJCM744, Thank you for your 5-star review of Santa Maria Suites. We are pleased you found our resort and amenities to your liking. We feel we have some of the best amenities and staff that make our resort special. Thank you for your wonderful comments. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. All the best, Mark Bibb General Manager
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For a special celebration, we had three generations of our family stay in three suites at the Santa Maria. Unfortunately, we experienced near record cold and rain most of the five days over Christmas. Fortunately, Key West offers attractions beyond outdoor-only pastimes. The hotel is well situated for shopping and dining, and the suites afforded gathering spaces much better than we would have had with standard hotel rooms. The kitchen and washer and dryer were also appreciated when traveling with children. The staff was attentive and provided unexpected Christmas cookies and treats.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Jim Heineman, Owner at Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Responded 16 Jan 2023
Dear Nancy P, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this Five Star review of our hotel. I was so pleased that your stay with us was so enjoyable and thanks for you feedback. We have many superstars on our team that are dedicated to providing great guest service. We believe we have some of the best amenities and by far the best staff that makes our resort so special. We look forward to hosting your next trip and thanks for telling your friends as well! All the best, Jim Heineman VP Operations
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We really enjoyed our stay at Santa Maria Suites! Pros: location was amazing - we walked everywhere!!, great recs for excursions - they helped us book with Dolphin Safari Charters for a private charter and it was incredible, loved having the kitchen and washer/dryer when traveling with kids!, housekeeping was always perfect and came exactly when we’d have wanted them - without having to call! Only con I’d say is that the bedrooms in the two level suites are very tiny as are the bathrooms. Definitely not for a claustrophobic person. From what I can tell, the flat suites have king beds and a chair in the bedroom and a slightly larger bathroom, so I’d definitely do that when returning. Overall, a very good experience for our family of five.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: For a fam of five I’d book the flats rather than the two level for a bit wider space. Also would...
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Response from Jeff S, Owner at Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Responded 31 Dec 2023
Dear ssschgo, Thank you for sharing this very nice review of your recent stay at Santa Maria Suites. We are so glad you and your family had such an enjoyable experience and that our team was able to help you book that your incredible Dolphin charter. We look forward to seeing you again when you return to Key West, All the Best, Jeff Swirsky, VP of Operations
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Hi alj1208,
Exciting updates are on the horizon as we're currently in the planning phase of a captivating new look and feel for the Santa Maria Suites. It will be a delightful experience that you definitely won't want to miss!
Thanks for asking :)
Jim Heineman VP Operations
There was a public beach at SouthBeach. It was a quick 3 minute walk. You get passes from the front desk at Santa Maria for free chairs at the beach (otherwise you have to pay). The beach is tiny. There are few beaches on Key West. But this is closest.
All our showers in the ground floor flats only have overhead shower heads.
All the best, Jim Heineman VP Operations
We have a small fitness center at our resort, which should fit all your needs.
Jim Heineman VP Operations
We have pool towels at our two pools so no need for you to bring your towels from home. The pool towels are separate from your in suite towels as well. Once you come to our pool area, our pool attendant will greet you and get you exactly what your might need.
All the best,
Jim Heineman
VP Operations
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"Not really a need for a rental car when you stay here. Uber to and from the airport is cheap and everything is pretty much walking distance."Read full review
"Parking on site. Happy hour 4pm - 5:30pm daily (free chips/salsa/guac/sangria/wine. $10 - $12 Uber ride to the main party area."Read full review
"I toyed between flat pool view and two story - was glad i went flat pool view in the end - was brill with kids"Read full review
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RM 2,331 - RM 4,458 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Maria Suites Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria Suites Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory (0.2 km), Alan S. Maltz Gallery (0.3 km), and Tipsy Rooster Liquor Store & Bar (0.07 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Santa Maria Suites Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Santa Maria Suites Hotel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Santa Maria Suites Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a poolside bar, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Santa Maria Suites Hotel?
Yes, paid private parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Santa Maria Suites Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Seaside Cafe at the Mansion, The Lobster Shack Key West, and La Grignote.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Santa Maria Suites Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Santa Maria Suites Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Santa Maria Suites Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Russian, and Swedish.
Are there any historical sites close to Santa Maria Suites Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Key West Garden Club (0.9 km), Truman Little White House (1.5 km), and West Martello Tower (0.7 km).
Is Santa Maria Suites Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.