Island House Key West Gay Hotel & Resort

06/23/2026

After nearly 50 years, we've learned a few things.

☀️ Sunscreen is important.
🍹 One more Happy Hour cocktail is usually a lie.
🌴 Key West always finds a way.
📱 Social media platforms are temporary.

The community is what lasts.

If Island House has ever been part of your story, follow us on our NEW Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/islandhousegaykeywest

📸 by Larry Blackburn

06/22/2026

We need your help!!

Follow our New Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islandhousegaykeywest

Apparently Instagram was shocked to discover that a clothing-optional resort contains... people with limited clothing.

Who could have seen this coming? 🙃

While we’re sad to say goodbye to the Instagram account we’ve spent years building, Island House itself isn’t going anywhere. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been bringing people together, creating community, and giving gay men a place to relax and be themselves.

Social media accounts come and go.

Island House will always remain!

Come follow us on our new Instagram and help us rebuild what really matters, the community behind the account.

06/21/2026

Smiles all over the pool today as we host our Weekly Hot Sunday Pool Party! Come join us from Noon to 4pm! 😎

📸 by Larry Blackburn

06/20/2026

Earlier this week our team presented a check to our friends at Womankind! This money was recently raised from our Gold Pride Pool Party! Thank you to all who joined us for a great party and helped make an important impact for a Key West non-profit! 🙌

06/19/2026

Tropical Heat is less than 2 months away and we've got three pool parties you won't want to miss that weekend!! 😎

06/18/2026

Have you claimed your FREE return stay yet?

If you stayed 4 or more consecutive nights at Island House between October 17, 2025 and May 31, 2026, you earned a complimentary 3-night getaway—and redemption season is happening right now.

🏝️ 3 FREE weeknights
📅 Redeem through October 15, 2026
🌴 Monday–Thursday stays
🍹 Poolside cocktails, happy hour, sunshine, and everything you love about Island House

There’s still time to turn those earned nights into another Key West escape, but availability won’t last forever.

Grab your favorite travel buddy, pick your dates, and let us welcome you back home.

📞 Contact Reservations today to book your complimentary stay.

*Offer valid for guests who completed a qualifying 4-night consecutive stay between 10/17/25–5/31/26. Free stay consists of 3 consecutive weeknights (Monday–Thursday) and must be redeemed by 10/15/26. Blackout dates apply.*

📸 by .sutphin

06/17/2026

Celebrating the end of another great day in Key West! 🙌🫶

06/16/2026

For decades, gay men have come to Key West looking for sunshine, freedom, connection, and maybe a little adventure.

What many discover is something even more meaningful: a place where they can simply be themselves.

No explanations. No apologies. No pretending.

In a world that can sometimes feel divided, never underestimate the power of community. The power of being surrounded by people who understand your journey. The power of finding a place where you belong.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for the fiftieth, remember this:

Your story matters.
Your happiness matters.
And there is still something beautiful about finding your people.

Happy Pride! Here’s to living authentically, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. ✨

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Throwing it back to our last Gold Party where Dewey had to show off his golden cape. 💛

We will have 6 more gold parties this year! So join us each month to celebrate Island House turning 50!! 🥳