Opal Key Resort And Marina, Key WestOpal Key Resort And Marina in Key West, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 25 of 40 hotels we score in Key West. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $381 a night (cached, not a live quote).Opal Key Resort And Marina is a 178-room waterfront resort at Mallory Square in Old Town Key West, sitting directly on the harbour. Rooms and suites have contemporary design and look out over the ocean or the pool. The position is genuinely central: Duval Street, restaurants, bars and the main Key West sights are all within walking distance, and the sunset celebrations at Mallory Square happen on the doorstep. Guests praise the attentive staff, clean rooms with comfortable beds, the pool and the breakfast at the hotel restaurant. It suits families and couples who want to be in the middle of the action. Expect resort pricing, with rates from around $381 a night, and some noise from the busy surroundings.What stands out

Central Old Town location at Mallory Square

Attentive, well-reviewed staff

Ocean and pool view rooms

Good breakfast at the restaurant

Watch out for

Nightly rates start around $381

Busy central spot may be noisy

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