Bayside Inn & Key Largo Dive Center

Experience high-end lodging and a high-end dive experience all in one place

By Becca Hurley Craig | Published On October 22, 2025

A pool and palm trees by a dock in Key Largo

The unforgettable view at Bayside Inn.

Courtesy of Bayside Inn

Located a mere one hour south of Miami, Bayside Inn Key Largo and Key Largo Dive Center form the perfect getaway for divers in search of convenience in the Florida Keys—the diving capital of the world.

In 2024, Key Largo Dive Center moved their operation to a 3,000-square-foot showroom, on-property at Bayside Inn—featuring retail space, classrooms and a regulator service center. With upgraded rooms, stunning sunsets and epic diving all under one roof, thanks to their recent partnership with the PADI 5-Star facility, this duo makes for an unbeatable combination.

Key Largo Dive Center operates a new, 24-passenger Newton 36' Dive Special, the Key Largo Diver II. Every dive includes an in-water Divemaster to guide at no additional charge, plus a second Divemaster as dry-crew for backup. Their experienced Instructors offer PADI training for all levels, from Discover Scuba to Divemaster training.

The new 24-passenger Key Largo Diver II.

Courtesy of Key Largo Dive Center

When you’re not descending on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, John Pennekemp State Park or iconic wrecks like the USS Spiegel Grove or the Benwood. Non-divers in your group can relax in modern rooms with high-end service at Bayside Inn, which underwent a multimillion dollar renovation over the last few years.

Accommodations range from island view and bay view double-bedded or king rooms to one-bedroom, waterfront suites. From the inn, you are perfectly situated to walk to the dive boat and several nearby restaurants, shopping, and attractions, all while enjoying an unobstructed view of the sunset.

A stay at Bayside Inn Key Largo guarantees a prime location, incredible value and world-renowned diving. There’s no need to compromise on location or quality again, thanks to this perfect pair.

Protect the Reef with Key Largo Dive Center

Key Largo Dive Center works with Reef Renew USA to help raise and transplant corals from their nursery to the reef. They recently transplanted 2,000 baby corals to Molasses Reef. As part of this program, divers can complete the Reef Renewal USA PADI Specialty Diver Certification.

Stay & Dive

With the new Bayside Inn and Key Largo Dive Center partnership comes new packages to increase value. There are specials available for Florida residents as well as exciting new all-inclusive dive and stay packages.

2026 READERS CHOICE AWARDS

Bayside Inn and Key Largo Dive Center took home a total of 12 awards between them this year, including Quality of the Resort, Quality of Dive Boats and Quality of Facilities.