The Banyan Resort

A wonderful place to "hide" from the party atmosphere of Key West...you can walk to the center of the action and retreat to the embracing arms of a huge Banyon tree that completely surrounded our 1-bedroom unit. A peaceful and charming piece of paradise in paradise.

Rates seem to be a little high and as a guest I expected that with the increased rate the parking was included - WRONG. Be prepared to pay $20 a night for your automobile. This cost will not be disclosed until the day you check out. I felt like this was a hidden cost not properly identified on the web sight. There is an option on the web sight to select for special parking (handicap??). Even if you turn this option down you will still be charged for parking. I am glad our stay was only two nights. I could not imagine paying $20 a night for an entire week. The location for family vacationing is a plus. Pool hours end at 9 pm. My family enjoys evening swimming. We spent our days in town. We were not around during pool availability - disappointment for the family. My over all opinion of the resort is slightly below average on everything but cost. Checked prices and could have stayed at a much nicer place for the same cost. I expected better. My family will not return to the Banyan resort for our next Key West adventure.

Stayed for 5 nights and loved it. Our room was located by the pool - very large and spacious. Fabulous location - just blocks from Mallory Square and parallel to Duval - very close to activity yet very quite and cozy. Do intend to stay again!!

The lady that checked us in was aloof, non-helpful and non-caring. Rooms were ok but nothing special and were definitely not “Luxury” in my opinion. Carpets were stained, what there was of furnishings were cheap and old, tv was at least 15 years old and did not work properly, kitchen fixtures and cabinets were low grade, refrigerator would not open correctly, bathrooms are very small and the fixtures were stained and rusted, no shampoo, etc. Also was woken at 7:00 AM by a very loud cleaning staff that was arguing right outside my bedroom window. When I asked them to please hold it down, as I was trying to sleep, they ignored me. Then the cleaning staff knocked on my door even though I had the Do Not Disturb sign out. No business center to print boarding passes and no wi-fi. Pools were very cold, not heated I guess. Electricity goes out at least once a day No way worth the price in my opinion, also got socked with an energy fee at checkout that no on informed us of. The location is nice if you are interested in the downtown mess.

We only stayed one night at the Banyan because we were heading off to the Dry Tortugas to go camping. But the check-in staff was excellent! He was extremely helpful and answered all our many questions about Key West. We checked in late and had to leave early the next morning to catch the ferry to the Dry Tortugas so we didn't do any dinning at the Banyan. We also didn't have time to use the pool or hot tub...but the poolside courtyard was beautiful. The rooms were nice and spacious. And I love that we had our own private courtyard! I also loved the location of the Banyan....which was only one block off of the north end of Duval St.

My scores are somewhat low, only because I am very familiar with Key West and I had previously walked around Banyan, so I pretty much knew what to expect. Really everywhere in Key West you will find friendly people, good service, beautiful landscape, and difficult parking. Banyan is no exception. The hot tub and full kitchens are a big plus. The price is in line with most others. The location is outstanding, very quiet yet walking distance to everything. Despite only average ratings, definitely a worthy experience for both Key West rookies and veterans.

Had a great time though it rained everyday. First time to the Keys and will come back in August. The resort really is a great place to stay, within walking distance of everything.

What a beautiful place!! Our second stay....so peaceful, relaxing and close to everything. Can walk to all the attractions, but far enough away to not hear the nitelife. We has a great second story balcony to sit late in the evening and have morning coffee. The only place we will stay!!

It was a great place. Close to everything, nice pools and nice people. The only thing that I was disappointed about was the balcony was not usable.

So lovely.2 pools and a hot tub. wonderful employees. Room did gave a musty smell and is understandable with humidity. Parked under a very messy tree and I feel that we should have been warned but This too is also understandable. Overall enjoyed our stay very much.

Location, location, location (one block from Duval; on same road as Hemingway House and Southernmost Point marker!) and accommodations in historic homes (very well maintained!!) Great staff and tiki bar! Was my best visit to Key West ever!

We found the Banyan Resort to be an ideal spot for a Key West getaway. The large room sizes along with the kitchenette were ideal and made it feel very homey. Additionally, our rooom faced the street and it was great to sit on the porch at night and smoke a cigar while people watching. LC

We stayed in a studio and it was more space than we had imagined. The murphy bed is perfect in there, gives tons of space for during the day, easy to pull out at night and very comfortable. We had our own cute private patio, which we weren't expecting and loved it. Nice full kitchen. Very clean. Everyone who works there is super friendly and accomodating. It's a gorgeous resort in the perfect location. Quick walk to Mallory Square and tons of great bars and restaurants. Definitely recommend!

The resort was very convenient to all activities. We actually came to lobster and fish but for those days that the ladies and kids that didn't want to go out on our boats the location of this facility was in a great spot. You didn't need your car unless you were going outside of Key West... Close to grocery stores, good restaurants and shopping! Pool area clean, and landscaping well kept. Will return at some point... maybe next year or preferably sooner!

Great place to spend time in the Keys. Could walk to everything. Get the parking pass ($20.00 a day). We would stay there again.

This is a return visit to the best resort in Key West. Most of the guest houses are great places to stay but the Bayan is the perfect location and has beautiful pools.

Room was very nice and roomy, great location. The staff was very helpful in booking excursions for us

This resort was perfect for a Key West stay. The location was great for walking to all of the essential Key West sites. The service, accommodations and amenities were superb. We are already planning a return trip and will definitely stay at the Banyan again and recommend it.

I loved all the different fauna surrounding the Banyan. It gave the place an exotic feel. The staff were really friendly & helpful. Our room happened to be facing the street so the traffic noise did wake me up. Also, I could here the guests above us which also woke me up. I can't rate the dining beause we did not eat there. We would stay here again, just in a different room away from the street.

Want to live like Hemingway? The Banyan Resort has turned 7 homes, 5 on the National Historic Registry,in the hearts of "Old Town Key West" into a collection of studio, 1 and 2 bedroom suites with full size refrigerator, stove and kitchen accessories. One Block off busy Duval Street and 3 blocks from Sunset Pier and the Waterfront you can walk to almost anywhere. My wife and I have been coming here for almost 30 years and keep coming back once or twice a year.

Beautiful grounds, especially the awesome banyan trees, and excellent location easy walk to old town restaurants etc. If you plan to use the outdoor facilities extensively during your stay (pools, jacuzzi, etc) it may be worth the price, however, my opinion is it's overpriced if you are primarily considering the room/suite that you are paying for. Suite we had was spacious but carpets were somewhat worn with odor. We realized we prefer all tile floors. We did appreciate & used the kitchen quite a bit. Street facing room fairly noisy.

The gardens, the buildings, the tranquility,the sound of water fountains in the night and the quite confortable rooms plus the proximity to most of what if of interest in Key West and the friendly and helpful staff make the Banyan Resort a wonderful place to stay. On the negative side the parking situation is atrocious and room service while polite and a wonderful attitude leaves much to be desired.

A little pricey, but the banyan tree gardens and pools are beautiful. Very private and quiet while close to Duvall Street. Wish there was at least short-term free parking available for rented electric cars and scooters. Did not eat on premises, but nearby dining at Kelly's was excellent.

I was disappointed that this property was not a Bed and Breakfast. Other than that, it was a wonderful place to stay, and it was close to Duval Street and the many attractions of the city of Key West. Be prepared to walk a lot and enjoy the warm weather. The front desk employee told us about a restaurant just down the street from Banyan, and it was great. Eat at Kelly's for a great meal.

At the Banyan Resort 12-12-10 through 12-16-10. The resort is right in the center of everything,front desk very helpful & friendly, grounds impeccable, Tiki Bar had great food. Beautiful, quiet, like being in a garden/rain forest. Family pool solar heated to 82 degrees, hot tub very nice.The temps were record lows, but the Banyan couldn't help that. Highly recommend, definitely will return.

We had a wonderful time in the Keys thansk to the wonderful facilities and people at the Banyan Resort. The people were friendly, the rooms were super clean, the pool and jacuzzi were excellent and the grounds impeccable. This in conjunction with a very friendly staff makes this a regular stop for us going forward.

Property cldeanliness was very good. We did not dine on property nor have our room serviced for the few days we were there so just rated as "met." Our particular unit was ready for a deck painting but it looked like units around it had been done recently. The Banyan is just so unique. It is well located, pretty quiet and has conveniences such as on-site bikes and scooters available. Anyone who goes there has got to notice that, what looks like three trees across the front of the property is actually one with a canopy I estimated to be about 160 feet across. I rated the rooms as met because, although clean and serviceable, the furnishings are rather dated and a bit tired. We have looked into other lodgings in KW and still favor this one for its character and the distinct flavor of each room.

I love the Baynan resort. The rooms are very cozy and clean. The pool is always clean and the grounds are well kept. The staff is always helpful and friendly. I recommend staying at this resort.The Tiki bar is fun too!

Secluded tropical paradise inside of the hustle/bustle of old town Key West! Convienient to everything, shopping, bars, fishing, one block off Duval and two blocks from the water. Grounds are gorgeous! Tiki bar personnel make you feel like you never left home. Accomodations are spacious and colorful. Have vacationed here 4 times in the past ten years.

Beautiful, well-groomed grounds, pool, tiki bar. Wonderful historic buildings with unique apartments right in the heart of Old Town. Across the street from Internet Cafe and Tropic Cinema. Excellent staff willing to make your stay memorable.