
Amara Cay Resort
Best for families and active-water vacations (easy access to snorkeling, kayaking, scuba and family-friendly dining).
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Amara Cay Resort is a 4-star, family-friendly oceanfront resort in Islamorada with a zero-entry pool, private sunning beach, and water-activity focus — read this if you want a relaxed, activity-rich Keys base for families or water sports. Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection is an upscale, Hilton-affiliated waterfront resort in Key Largo with more meeting space and multiple bars — read this if you prefer a polished brand-name property with larger facilities and conference options.
Updated · about 20 miles apart

Best for families and active-water vacations (easy access to snorkeling, kayaking, scuba and family-friendly dining).

Best for travelers who want a recognized Hilton Curio waterfront property with more bars, meeting space, and resort-style facilities.
When Amara Cay wins: choose Amara Cay if you want a compact, family-friendly oceanfront resort in Islamorada with direct water access, a zero-entry pool, a private sunning beach, beach yoga/massages, and easy access to Islamorada attractions and water activities.
When Baker's Cay wins: pick Baker's Cay if you want a larger, Hilton-affiliated Key Largo resort with more on-site bars and restaurants, extensive meeting and event space, and the conveniences associated with a major brand (24-hour business center, limo service, multiple lounges).
Bottom line: both are 4-star waterfront properties that suit different priorities — Amara Cay for a smaller, activity-focused family stay in Islamorada; Baker's Cay for a fuller-service, brand-backed Key Largo stay with stronger meeting/event infrastructure.
| Category | Amara Cay Resort | Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Laid-back, family-oriented Keys resort emphasizing water activities and informal dining | Upscale, polished Hilton Curio resort with resort-style amenities and multiple bars/lounges |
| Location | Oceanfront at Mile Marker 80, Islamorada (Atlantic/sunrise side) | Waterfront in Key Largo (97000 Overseas Hwy) |
| Size (guest rooms) | 110 rooms | 200 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All-ages, family-friendly (children welcome; 21+ primary guest to check in) | All-ages (not adults-only) |
| Pools & beach | Zero-entry oceanfront pool + private elevated sunning beach with snorkeling access (stairway to water) | Two outdoor pools and a private beach area (beachfront property) |
| Restaurants & bars | ReelCatch (breakfast & dinner), poolside Tiki Bar, Coastal Cup & Lounge | 2 restaurants, 4 bars/lounges, poolside bar and beach bar (room service limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | Ooh la la at The Collection provides spa services (massage, facials, beach yoga; separate booking line) | Spa treatment rooms on site (reservations required for treatments) |
| Meetings & events | Multiple outdoor and indoor event spaces (Glass Bowl, Reef Lawn, Lighthouse venues) — smaller overall meeting footprint | Large conference center with ~16,996 sq ft and 10 meeting rooms — geared to bigger meetings/events |
| Accessible features | Wheelchair-accessible rooms, path of travel, elevators | Wheelchair-accessible public washrooms, lounge, meeting spaces, spa and front entrance ramp |
| Brand & loyalty | Independent (Islamorada Resort Collection properties, private water taxi to sister resorts) | Part of Hilton Curio Collection (Hilton loyalty program benefits likely apply) |
Amara Cay sits at Mile Marker 80 on Islamorada’s Atlantic side with ocean views and on-site water access.
Choose Amara Cay for an Islamorada base close to local dive centers, Robbie’s, and Keys activities.
Baker's Cay is a waterfront Key Largo resort with direct ocean frontage and marina-adjacent access.
Choose Baker's Cay if you want a full-service Key Largo property with easy access to major Upper Keys dive/snorkel sites and visitor centers.
Amara Cay offers 110 rooms across four floors including oceanfront rooms, suites, and lanai options.
Amara Cay is compact and focused on oceanfront room types and family suites.
Baker's Cay lists about 200 guestrooms with private balconies and pillowtop beds.
Baker's Cay has more rooms and on-site services that suit larger groups or event attendees.
Amara Cay keeps dining simple and local-focused with a seafood restaurant and a lively Tiki Bar.
Amara Cay’s dining centers on seafood, poolside casual meals, and family-friendly service.
Baker's Cay offers more on-site outlets and several bars for drinks and light dining.
Baker's Cay is better when you want several on-property drinking and dining choices without leaving the resort.
Amara Cay highlights a zero-entry oceanfront pool and a private sunning beach with direct water access for snorkeling.
If a shallow-entry pool and easy snorkel access from property matter, Amara Cay is aimed at that experience.
Baker's Cay lists two outdoor pools and beach-bar access as part of its waterfront offering.
Baker's Cay gives more pool variety and multiple poolside/beach bars for different moods and group sizes.
Amara Cay works with Ooh la la at The Collection for spa treatments and offers beach yoga and fitness facilities.
Amara Cay mixes casual Keys nightlife (live music, tiki bar) with on‑site spa and beach wellness experiences.
Baker's Cay includes spa treatment rooms and fitness offerings, alongside several bars for evening socializing.
Baker's Cay suits guests who want a fuller resort nightlife and ample spa/fitness/meeting conveniences.

Amara Cay — zero-entry pool, private sunning beach with snorkel access, family-friendly dining and kids' activities.

Baker's Cay — larger conference center and multiple meeting rooms (extensive event square footage).

Baker's Cay — Curio Collection by Hilton affiliation and Hilton-style services and loyalty benefits.

Amara Cay — small footprint focused on snorkeling, kayaking, scuba and easy access to Islamorada dive operators.
Amara Cay is more family-oriented with a zero-entry pool, family-friendly dining and children's activities; both accept children, but Amara Cay emphasizes family amenities.
Baker's Cay lists substantially larger conference space and multiple meeting rooms; Amara Cay has many outdoor event options but a smaller overall meeting footprint.
Neither property is all-inclusive; both offer on-site dining with some paid breakfast options and typical resort charges for extras (confirm with each hotel).
Amara Cay is oceanfront with a private elevated sunning beach and snorkeling access; Baker's Cay is a waterfront, beachfront resort in Key Largo.
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