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Little Palm Island Hotel is a 30-suite, adults-only luxury resort on a private island in the Florida Keys, accessible by a five-minute boat ride from Little Torch Key. Operated under the Relais & Châteaux brand, the property emphasizes tranquility through its 'no news, no shoes' philosophy—in-room televisions and telephones are absent by design—and offers thatched-roof bungalows with bohemian furnishings opening onto nature.
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Little Palm Island occupies a private islet in the Florida Keys, the chain of islands that runs from Miami toward Key West. The island is covered in coconut palms and sits as a small, self-contained resort. Access is by a five-minute boat ride from Little Torch Key, or by seaplane transfer from mainland Florida.
The resort participates in a program to restore the coral reef and protect its fauna, preserving an authentically natural environment on the private island.
The resort contains 30 suites in four types: Island Escape Suite (51 sqm), Island Romance Suite (51 sqm), Island Grand Suite (93 sqm), and Island Premier Suite (95 sqm). All open onto the surrounding nature through large bay windows.
Each suite is furnished in a chic, bohemian style with louvred blinds, ceiling fans, weathered teak furniture, and white linen curtains. Reflecting the resort's 'no news, no shoes' philosophy designed to promote genuine disconnection, rooms contain no televisions or telephones.
The resort's restaurant overlooks the beach. For special occasions, dinner can be arranged directly on the sand.
On-site amenities include a heated outdoor pool, spa, fitness room, and sauna. Activities available to guests include yoga, massages, fishing, sailing, diving, canoeing and kayaking, and water sports such as surf and kitesurf (accessible with hotel shuttle service from Little Torch Key).
The property offers room service, valet service, air conditioning throughout, and internet access in all areas. The multi-storey property has an elevator. At least one suite, the common areas, and the main restaurant are accessible to guests with mobility needs.
Little Palm Island is exclusively for adults aged 18 and over, making it suited to couples seeking a quiet retreat and travelers who value a technology-free, serene environment.
The resort is accessible by a five-minute boat ride from Little Torch Key or by seaplane transfer from mainland Florida. Check-in is from 4 p.m., and check-out is before 11 a.m.
Editorial verification: Little Palm Island Hotel - Luxury hotel Little Torch Key is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Little Palm Island Hotel is on a private island in the Florida Keys, accessible by a five-minute boat ride from Little Torch Key or by seaplane from mainland Florida.
Yes, Little Palm Island Hotel is exclusively for guests aged 18 and older.
The resort has 30 suites, including Island Escape, Island Romance, Island Grand, and Island Premier suites.
This philosophy means the resort has no televisions or telephones in rooms, designed to promote genuine disconnection from daily life.
Activities include yoga, massages, fishing, sailing, diving, canoeing, kayaking, and water sports. The resort features a heated outdoor pool, spa, fitness room, and sauna.
The resort has a restaurant overlooking the beach and can arrange dinner directly on the sand for special occasions.
Little Palm Island Hotel is operated by Relais & Châteaux, an international collection of independent luxury hotels.
Little Palm Island Hotel - Luxury hotel Little Torch Key is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Little Palm Island Hotel - Luxury hotel Little Torch Key is in Little Torch Key, United States. Address: Monroe County, Florida, United States.
| Location | Little Torch Key, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | Monroe County, Florida, United States |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Area guide | Monroe County luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/little-palm-island/
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