Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton

The honest review

Baker's Cay Resort sits at Mile Marker 97 on the Atlantic side of Key Largo, and at 15 acres it has enough room to feel like a proper resort destination rather than a roadside motel with a pool. The property has been family-friendly by design since its Curio Collection rebrand, and the programming reflects that — this is a resort where someone on staff is actually running activities at the family pool rather than leaving kids to fend for themselves with a volleyball net. The two-pool setup is one of the smarter design choices here. Families get a dedicated pool with staff hosting interactive games, foam parties, and organized activities on a seasonal schedule. Adults traveling together can escape to the adults-only pool when the kids are occupied. It's a small distinction that makes a meaningful difference on a long vacation when you need twenty minutes of quiet. Water access is excellent. The resort fee covers snorkeling gear, and guests regularly report spotting manatees, stingrays, and dolphins from the beach and dock without booking any excursions. Staff at the water sports desk can arrange jet ski rentals, sailboat charters, kayaking, and guided snorkeling trips to the nearby reef system, which is among the most accessible Atlantic coral in the country. The dive sites near Key Largo are world-class and starting right from a dock-accessible beach is a legitimate advantage. Room types include suites with kitchenettes and trundle beds that work well for families with two or three kids — the wrap-around balcony views over the water are a genuine highlight. Connecting room options are available for larger groups. The Cay Kids program offers kids-eat-free in select dining outlets, which takes some edge off the resort pricing. Honest notes on the downsides: peak season rates are substantial, and the $49 daily resort fee adds up over a week. The on-site dining is solid but not exceptional, and families looking for more intimate Keys dining will want to drive a few miles for local restaurants. The Atlantic-side location also means more wave action than Florida Bay properties, though the dock area and shallow beach zones are generally calm enough for supervised younger swimmers. Overall, Baker's Cay is the most well-rounded family resort option in Key Largo for families who want the structure and reliability of a name-brand Hilton property combined with genuine Keys water access.