Key West is an island and city in Florida, famous for their amazing warm weather and feeling of community. The city's feeling of community is what draws the gays towards it. There is an extensive LGBTQ+ community in Key west in terms of locals and families, and it's a touristic hot spot for gays. Due to this, there are a ton of gay-oriented hotels, bars, and two annual pride festivals. We've decided to put together a list of the best gay hotels for you to enjoy your next gaycation in Key West, Florida.


Best gay hotels:

  • Island House
  • Alexander's Guesthouse
  • New Orleans House
  • Equator Resort Key West


Island House (Key West)

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Island House is infamous across South Florida's entire LGBTQ+ community. As one of the largest male-only clothing-optional resorts, individuals from all over the city visit to check it out. You can stay overnight, or just purchase a day pass to enjoy the facilities. There are pool parties with these clothing-optional men on Wednesdays and Sunday, so make sure to visit then. The hotel includes facilities including a large outdoor Jacuzzi and a heated pool with a side bar, both open 24/7. There's also a gym, steam room, sauna, and another Jacuzzi inside, also available at any time.


Alexander's Guesthouse

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Alexander's Guesthouse is a guesthouse in Key West that is gay, clothing-optional, open to all sexual persuasions, and filled with a mix of gay men and women. The house has old school character, in a typical 3-story Key West house dating back to the 1800s. The large bedrooms come with king sized beds and a private balcony, and communal areas include sunning decks, a pool, and a Jacuzzi. There is also a cocktail happy hour at the house bar, called the Pink Monkey bar. 


New Orleans House

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New Orleans house is a male only and clothing-optional guesthouse in the Bourbon Street Complex, which is a gay street in Key West with parties that go until 4am in the morning. It is the only male-only, clothing-optional resort in downtown Key West, directly on Duval street. The rooms are upstairs in the complex, directly above the bars and clubs so it can get a little noisy. You also get access to a 15-man Jacuzzi and a clothing-optional private sun deck area.


Equator Resort Key West

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Equator Resort Key West is also a male-only and clothing-optional resort in Key West, though it's smaller and personable than the others with a large mix of rooms from standard queens to large apartment-style suites. The facility includes a ground floor pool, a sunken Jacuzzi, a small bar, and an area for sun lounging. There's also another larger sundeck area, and happy hours every day for cheap drinks and an opportunity to socialize with guests to make new friends.

Book a hotel now for an amazing stay at a gaycation in Key West