Key West is famous for Duval
Street, a vibrant and eclectic mix of bars, restaurants, shops and street
vendors, but for many visitors, downtown is not the ideal place to rest their
heads after a long day of fun. Located just two miles from downtown, the new Ibis Bay Beach Resort is the
complete opposite of contemporary Duval Street. It’s Key West as it
existed in the 1950s, a studied blend of contemporary conveniences and
technology set in an environment that evokes Hemingway and Havana.
With white sand beaches, plentiful hammocks, updated rooms
with local and Havana-influenced art and movie posters, plus a fabulous fresh
seafood restaurant and on-site FunDesk booking service for every activity on
the island, Ibis Bay is the Key West
destination.
As one of the island’s
only beachfront resorts with direct water access for swimming, snorkeling and
watersports, Ibis Bay offers the best of both worlds for families, honeymooners
and anyone who is excited by the feel of a non-chain hotel. One of the original
touches is the wildlife on the property — guests are greeted by a friendly
talking macaw, they can feed two tortoises that were rescued by the owners, and
there are many locals birds and iguanas that frequent the beaches.
Conservation is a theme
that runs through the entire renovated 1956 resort, including to the front desk
that was fashioned from a shipwreck that the owners salvaged from the bay.
Havana-inspired art adorns the walls of every room, which also feature stylish
Balinese sarongs strung across each bed that guests can wear during their stay.
The Stoned Crab restaurant serves Key West’s best stone crab dishes year-round
and Ibis Bay Watersports offers on-site activities including jet skis,
snorkeling, and exclusive Nightboarding illuminated paddle board and kayak
tours. With all of the amenities at Ibis Bay, many guests get everything they
want out of their island vacation right at the resort. It even offers in-house
rentals for scooters, bicycles and electric cars for exploring the island!
“We don’t want to be the Ritz Carlton,” owner Chris Holland
emphasized, “and have that hotel chain sameness because it’s so boring! We’re looking to provide travelers with
a unique experience that allows them to enjoy the Key West of the 1950s while
utilizing the advantages of modern technology to ensure a pleasant and
fun-packed stay. From The Stoned
Crab restaurant that had two of its own fishing boats delivering daily catches
of local fish, lobster, shrimp and crab to the activities and rentals available
on site, we’ve given travelers the ultimate island retreat that stands in stark
contrast to Key West’s busy downtown.”
About IBIS BAY Beach
Resort:
IBIS BAY Beach Resort (www.ibisbayresort.com) embodies the
very best of Key West and offers guests a vacation experience like no other.
With a full deck of options for active adventure-seekers, Hemingway buffs or
travelers who want to fit in with the locals, there is something special for
every guest. Featuring classic Key West architecture and design, 600 feet of
beautiful private beach, a 20-foot poolside movie screen for outdoor movie
nights and The Stoned Crab restaurant, IBIS BAY Beach Resort is more than a
resort—it’s a destination.
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