I have never written a review on a place before but sitting here on this quaint poolside veranda, I had to let others know about it. The Santa Maria suites is the most delightful place I have ever stayed at. It is tucked into a quiet southwest corner of Key West. The decor is beautiful; Tavertine tiles, marble counters, crisps whites and glass accents. We had the two level one bedroom suite #25.
Highly recommend this place as a romantic getaway, nudge, nudge, wink, wink!!!!! Guys will score serious brownie points booking this place!!!
The free poolside smoothies, ice cream bars and chocolates are lovely perk. Derek is a great poolside host and Ken at the front desk is very helpful in suggesting things to do while you are here. I will be raving about this place for a long time!!!!

We couldn't have picked a more perfect location to stay at during the key west food and wine festival. We got to check in early, our room was perfect for two couples. Very clean, beautiful and spacous ktichen, friendly staff and convient location! We had the best time. I have a full review on corksnforksorlando.com

We had the most wonderful 6 days here! We were delighted with our choice and we looked long and hard. The people were so friendly and helpful, especially Derek who felt like family, helped us out with a great fishing trip and a sunset cruise with the best captains It was like something you see in the movies! The decor was outstanding and so modern and upscale. It was great having smoothies and fruit and water and sunscreen to top it off. So nice not to have to run to the store every day for the little things. The pool was clean with walk in steps and the atmosphere was so relaxing. We were so close to everything but hidden away from the crowds and the craziness. It was very relaxing and fun! Muffins and ice cream at night and plenty of space to play games and chill. Very quiet and very clean. Beds were big and comfortable. Blinds kept out the light. I would recommend this to every age group and did not see a place i would have rather stayed at. Shops and bike rentals outside your door. Walking distance to it all but away from the crazy. Would fly direct next time since you don't need a car and save the time to spend enjoying instead of the long drive from fort lauderdale, 4 hours. It was nice to see but too much to do in the keys to spend time in the car. Felt like we were on an island with the tropical plants and the lighting at night was so cool! Felt like home away from home only better.Can't wait to go back and bring more family and friends. You will not be disappointed! Restaurant had great food too.

I had the delightful pleasure to stay at the Santa Maria Suites in January of 2012 and I have to say that words can not describe my stay there. After being dropped off by my taxi, I walked into the cute lobby on the side of Ambrosia, the Japanese restaurant built into the resort, and I was greeted by a smiling face and some helpful advise. My room was not ready, for I arrived a little early, but my luggage was taken from me and was invited to sit by the pool area to wait for my room. Walking out into the pool area, you get to take in the lush tropical plants and the magically laid out pool area. With a small bar area, with complementary fruit smoothies, wine for a happy hour and towels, overlooking two pools, the view was amazing. The hotel that surrounds the pool area is like a small, upscale village. Extremely warm and inviting!
After sitting and soaking up the Key West sun, I was informed that my room was ready. I was delighted to find that my bags had been moved to my room for me. How they got in there, right under my nose, I have no clue. On to the suite, what an amazing place. I wish my living room and kitchen was this nice. A nice flat screen tv with two chairs and a dvd player grace the front left side of the living room and a nice sofa with a coffee table across the room are both tastefully decorated to make the Key West lifestyle. The kitchen area is fully stocked with glasses and plates and has a full stove and dish washer. The refrigerator is built into the counter and came with bottles of water and some wonderful Dove Ice Cream bars. Those are so nice on a warm Key West day. Also, there is a wine refrigerator, which came in handy for some bottles of wine I happen to bring back to the room. Everything was clean and ready to go if I wanted to cook.
The bedroom was great! Artfully done, if a lovely TV and the most comfortable mattress I have ever slept on in a hotel. I slept like a dream after a hard day of enjoying the pool area or walking along the picaresque streets of Key West. An added bonus is the nightly turn down service. Roll into your room and your bed is ready for you and a little sweet Dove chocolates await you on your pillow! How sweet! The bathroom is great, with dual shower heads and the great glass shower doors that are spotless each evening. Dual sinks in an ultra modern feel. I want this bathroom in my house.
Every night when entering through the lobby, Wolfgang welcomed us "home". The staff gets to know you and makes you feel like you are home. Our concierge, Derek, worked his rear off finding out things for us to see and do. If he did not have an answer for something, he was on the phone, finding it for us. He even called a local seafood market to see if they had conk salad. Because of the pool and the service of our concierge, we spent the whole day by the pool, relaxing and soaking in the sun! I have never done that at a hotel, but everything was so warm and inviting!
It is one block from the beach, so no need to drag your rental car out of the lot and has some fine dining around the block at Louis' Backyard. Santa Maria Suites is a nice place to get away from it all. It is tucked away at the southern part of the island, less touristy, more resort! I would stay here again, in a heartbeat!