As a getaway, Hawks Cay Resort appeals to travelers of every age and interest. Granted, the resort’s 20,000 square feet of versatile event space attracts business-minded groups to the largest waterfront conference center in the Florida Keys. The recent addition of a second waterfront ballroom—together with the dedicated conference staff, business center, and state-of-the-art technology—guarantees everything needed for productive meetings of 10 to 400 people.
But any thought of all-work-and-no-play quickly vanishes on the 60-acre island playground. Florida Keys–style dining, water sports, and luxuriating in the 420 accommodations, including two- and three-bedroom villas, naturally lead the list of free-time activities. Some guests greet the day with hot coffee and pastries near the lobby’s new 1,300-gallon saltwater aquarium or breakfast at the restaurant Ocean, often followed by a toes-in-the-sand lunch at the Beach Grill, poolside refreshments at the Coral Grill, and evenings of Latin American–influenced cuisine at Alma.
For many, the fun begins with visits to the five pools or saltwater lagoon or newly renovated Calm Waters Spa. Others head to the newly renovated marina, with its brand-new dockside restaurant Angler & Ale. Meanwhile, the vast gamut of ocean sports vies for attention with other on-site attractions ranging from interaction with five resident dolphins to immersion in the Cliff Drysdale Tennis program; parties at sea aboard the resort’s event catamaran, Blue; even whole “Island Fun Days” on a secluded private islet.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.5
Arrival Experience:
4.8
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.2
Accommodations:
4.7
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.5
Food & Beverage:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
4.7
Guest Service Experience:
4.3
Recommendation to Planners:
4.5
We had terrific feedback from our board meeting here, with the most enthusiastic responses being about the location and catered dinners. The meetings themselves ran smoothly, with all BEO details executed as planned. It was called a "Hidden Gem" by what is a well-traveled group, and they had a great time enjoying the sunset sail, fishing, and the Hook and Cook dinner featuring what the group caught that day.
Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Lisa L. Study Groups Corporate Planner
I would use this location again.
Overall Rating: 4.1/5
Michele R. NACM Tampa Association Planner
Beautiful conference room overlooking the ocean. Great staff.
Overall Rating: 4.7/5
Corporate Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
This property has been certified Elite Platinum and meets at least 25 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
This endorsement is an independent unbiased determination granted only to the
hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.
Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
4.5
3 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.8
Accommodations:
4.7
Food & Beverage:
4.5
Guest Service Experience:
4.3
Conference Services Staff:
4.7
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.2
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.5
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
4.5
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
(Outside) Coral Cay Pool
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
250
350
0
0
0
0
(Outside) Dolphin Deck
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
120
150
0
0
0
0
(Outside) Lagoon Deck
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
40
45
0
0
0
0
(Outside) Marina Dock
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
300
400
0
0
0
0
(Outside) Sunrise Lawn
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
200
300
0
0
0
0
(Outside) Sunset Lawn
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
50
80
0
0
0
0
(Outside) The Landings
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
120
200
0
0
0
0
Dolphin (A)
158
10.8 x 14.7
3
1,764
36 x 49
11
120
194
140
184
0
0
53
0
Dolphin (B)
180
12.3 x 14.7
3
2,009
41 x 49
11
138
222
160
205
0
0
60
0
Dolphin (C)
176
12 x 14.7
3
1,960
40 x 49
11
132
216
160
205
0
0
59
0
Dolphin Ballroom
515
35.1 x 14.7
3
5,733
117 x 49
11
399
644
480
611
0
0
0
0
Dolphin Foyer
63
4.5 x 14.1
4
705
15 x 47
12
0
0
40
74
0
0
0
0
Mangrove
30
4.2 x 7.2
3
336
14 x 24
9
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
Ocean
N/A
N/A
5
N/A
N/A
15
0
0
180
250
0
0
0
0
Overseas 1
166
9.9 x 16.8
5
1,848
33 x 56
17
126
205
150
195
0
0
56
0
Overseas 2
166
9.9 x 16.8
5
1,848
33 x 56
17
126
205
150
195
0
0
56
0
Overseas 3
166
9.9 x 16.8
5
1,848
33 x 56
17
126
205
150
195
0
0
56
0
Overseas Ballroom
498
29.7 x 16.8
5
5,544
99 x 56
17
408
615
450
19,558
0
0
0
0
Overseas Foyer
210
50.1 x 4.2
5
2,338
167 x 14
17
0
0
0
200
0
0
0
0
Reef
30
4.2 x 7.2
3
336
14 x 24
9
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
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