KONA KAI RESORT AND GALLERY ADULTS ONLY, Key Largo

The resort fronts 76.2 m of bay waterfront, with direct access to a calm, shallow bay and a long private dock. Pigeon Key is 5 km away, John Pennekamp State Park 8 km, Dolphin Cove 9 km, and Miami International Airport 95 km - roughly 90 minutes by car. There is no airport shuttle, but free on-site parking is available and can accommodate trucks and trailers. The location is tucked away from the main road yet close enough to reach local restaurants, shops and a supermarket within a short drive or walk; Denny's is 0.5 km away and Shorty's Cafe and Sol By The Sea are both 0.5 km from the entrance.

Units sit in lush botanical gardens, with junior suites tucked among the greenery and several cottages offering private entrances and patios with lounge seating and barbecue. Views vary by room: the Breadfruit and Pineapple suites have the closest bay views, the Mango suite has a partial bay view, and many rooms overlook the gardens. Each unit includes a coffee machine, seating area, free toiletries, and a kitchen with stovetop, refrigerator, kitchenware and oven; a shared ice and water station is also available. A welcome basket with fruit and bottled water is provided on arrival. Rooms are set for double occupancy, are quiet and well maintained, and have no balconies.

The resort does not run a restaurant or bar, so meals are self-catered or taken within a short distance of the property. Every accommodation comes with a kitchen (stovetop, refrigerator, kitchenware and oven) and barbecue facilities, making in-room dining straightforward. Breakfast is not guaranteed across all rates; availability depends on the plan chosen when booking. For those who prefer eating out, Denny's is 0.5 km away, with Shorty's Cafe and Sol By The Sea at 0.5 km, and the front desk can point to additional local options.

The outdoor pool is heated, open all year, fenced, and has a shallow end, toys and towels provided. The private beach fronts a calm bay around 2-1.5 m deep with a grassy bottom, with sun loungers, hammocks and shade options. Free equipment includes kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, a paddle boat, fishing rods and water sport facilities; games include table tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, ping-pong and corn hole. A morning yoga session runs by the beach, and the grounds double as a botanical garden with an art gallery showing temporary exhibitions. Couples and full-body massages can be arranged for an additional charge, and sunsets are best watched from the dock.

On-site services include express and private check-in/check-out, a 24-hour front desk, free luggage storage, concierge, tour desk, and daily housekeeping. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, though coverage can be intermittent in places. Free private parking requires no reservation and includes accessible spaces; truck and trailer parking is also free when dockage is used. Safety measures include 24-hour security, key access, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and a security alarm. The property is accessible to wheelchair users, with raised toilets and grab rails, and offers allergy-free rooms. Accepted cards are American Express, Visa, Discover and MasterCard.