Us Gold Coasts: The Southern Most Hotel On The Beach,KeyWest

Have you ever been to a destination and upon exploring the area you were intrigued by something that you knew you just had to return to someday to satisfy your curiosity to explore and enjoy more. Well that was just the case a few years ago when we visited Key West for the first time and on our last day in paradise we caught a glimpse of the Southernmost Hotel Collection in particular The Southernmost On The Beach Hotel. Unfortunately it seems our visits to South Florida always seem to be well to short but we knew rite than that the next time we were able to visit Southern Florida we were going to make time to visit this resort.

On the road to Key West. Who recognizes this famous color divider?

This visit we were off to attend the Fort Lauderdale International Boat show but the allure to visit the Keys and have the chance to explore this fabulous resort was to strong to avoid although it was again to be a short overnite visit. Better than none in our book!! And boy are we glad we did!

After an early morning flite into Ft.Laudedale we were looking forward to one of the most scenic road trips anywhere in the US along rte 1 into Key West. After the breathtaking drive and being mesmerized by the aqua and ever changing blue waters along with our customary few stops along the way,this time it was Jimmy Johnsons Big Chill in Key Largo and one of our favorites Loreleis in Islamorada

Loreleis In Islamorada

we arrived at Southern Most where we were greeted by the very friendly and helpful Vitaly at the front desk. Since we were only able to spend one night before returning to Ft.Lauderdale for the start of the Interntional Boat Show we decided to make it worhwhile and stay in an oceanfront room to get the full breathtaking experience. The Southernmost and Vitaly did not disappoint with a gorgeous room on what they call the West Lawn, steps away from the soothing sound of the Atlantic Ocean. These recently updated rooms are situated so you not only have a view of the sunrise but also the renown sunsets. How many resorts can boast about that?

We had just enough time in the afternoon to explore a small part of this sprawling collection of hotels.It also consists of B&B Dewy House and La Mer Hotel along with the Southern Most. We were able to enjoy the Shores Bar and pool, one of three pools. Eric the pool attendant was great,friendly and helpful around the pool along with Megan and Heather at the Shores pool bar. That evening whats Key West without experiencing the Duval St crawl ,but thats another story to be continued.

The West Lawn

View from our room

Our updated room on the West Lawn

Ocean Beach Cafe

Shore Pool and Bar

After a very short night we woke up to a cloudy start so not to many good sunrise photos . We will just have to come back. Thats a definite! After a great breakfast at the Beach House cafe it was time to head back to Ft Lauderdale for opening day at the boat show. Check our site for updates about the show.

We keep telling ourselves that we need to set aside more time to visit Key West and kick back and relax. When we do the Southern Most will be one of the places we visit.

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