If you've ever dreamed of hosting your event where the Atlantic meets the Gulf - where your coffee break might include a dolphin sighting and teambuilding activities are poolside - Hawks Cay Resort is your ideal destination. Set on Duck Key, halfway between Miami and Key West, we offer the region’s most expansive indoor and open-air venues, perfect for everything from executive retreats to large-scale events. Indulge at Salt & Ash, our newest restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Jeremy Ford, or unwind at the award-winning Calm Waters Spa. With five sparkling pools, a full-service marina, five distinct dining options, and endless ocean views, we blend professional polish with tropical island vibes.
Our onsite expert sales and event team are dedicated to ensuring every aspect of your event is a success, including selecting from our top-rated catering menus. The coastal-inspired cuisine is crafted by Executive Chef Jim O’Connor, and includes exquisite buffet options and elegant plated dinners made only with fresh, flavorful ingredients. With 15,000 square feet of indoor waterfront event space and eight unique outdoor venues, there's no need to look any further than Hawks Cay Resort for your next gathering.
Whether you host your Florida meeting on the water's edge, aboard Hawks Cay's private event catamaran or inside our 15,000 square feet of oceanfront meeting space, Hawks Cay has the capabilities to accommodate all of your Florida Keys conference needs.
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Hawks Cay's professional on-site sales and event staff members are dedicated to making your Florida Keys meeting a success. We will organize and implement every detail of your event with our impeccable personalized service, catered to your attendees' needs.
Inspire your group beyond the boardroom with our adventurous Hawks Cay team-building activities. Get out on the water to enjoy a Sunset Cruise, pursue sailfish on an offshore fishing charter and dive into a Hook & Cook experience at Angler & Ale.
Bring your loved ones or social group together for an unforgettable vacation at Hawks Cay. Our tropical Florida Keys resort is ideal for family reunions, boating club excursions, girlfriends' getaways or any other excuse to vacation in paradise!
Experience the best of the Caribbean without the hassles or expenses of traveling offshore. Hawks Cay features year-round tropical temperatures, clear turquoise waters, elegant accommodations, world-class fishing and diving, and more—all within a short, scenic drive from multiple major U.S. airports.
Hawks Cay Resort provides a wide range of accessible meeting and event spaces.
Please note the following exceptions:
The Dolphin Conference Center main entrance has a step and is not accessible (conference center rooms are accessible via a service entrance in the rear of each meeting space).
The Sunrise and Sunset Lawns do not have an accessible path. The Upper Dolphin Deck does not have a ramp. All other meeting and event spaces are accessible.
