Each rider and crew is responsible for making and paying for his or her own lodging arrangements prior to and after the ride. To make it easier for you, we have the following information and sponsor hotels. We encourage you to use our sponsors hotels if possible, as each gives a percentage of their reservation fees back to the production of the ride.

Your registration fee includes your lodging at the beautiful Hawks Cay Resort on Friday night. However, check out the Friday night section below for important information on selecting roommates, buying upgrades, and/or reserving space for a non-participant spouse.



Breakfast and ride-out on Friday morning is bright and early. So unless you live quite close to the MorningStar Retreat Center, we encourage you to book an evening in the Dadeland area. Its also a great time to start building comaradery with fellow riders.
Courtyard Miami Dadeland – 9075 South Dadeland Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33156 $139.00+ tax per night double occupancy + $11.00 per day per vehicle parking fee This hotel is giving a % of each reservation back to The SMART Ride 6.
Miami Marriott Dadeland – 9090 South Dadeland Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33156 $159.00+ tax per night double occupancy + $17.00 per day per vehicle parking fee This hotel is giving a % of each reservation back to The SMART Ride 6.
For reservations at Miami Marriott Dadeland, please contact Reservations at 800-503-0598. For Courtyard Miami Dadeland, please contact Reservations at 800-301-2395. Must ask for group name “The SMART Ride” when making reservation to get discounted rate and for SMART Ride to get the % back to the ride. Discount and % back will only be given for phone reservations. Reservation is only guaranteed when credit card information is provided to the hotel.

The SMART Ride will provide limited transportation shuttles from Morningstar to Marriott on Thursday Night and from Marriott to Morningstar on Friday Morning. Signup will be in the Registration area on Thursday.

Hyatt Summerfield Suites – 5710 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami,Florida 33126 - $99 + tax per night for our 1-bedroom suite (king bed) and pull out sleeper (queen) that will accommodate 2 to 4 persons. $139 + tax per night for out 2-bedroom/2-bath suite (king/king) with pull out sleeper that will accommodate 4 to 6 persons. This hotel is giving a % of each reservation back to The SMART Ride 6.
For reservations at Hyatt Summerfield Suites please contact Reservations at 800-517-3966. Must ask for group name “The SMART Ride” when making reservation to get discounted rate and for SMART Ride to get the % back to the ride. Discount and % back will only be given for phone reservations. Reservation is only guaranteed when credit card information is provided to the hotel.

Hyatt will provide limited transportation shuttles from Morningstar to Hyatt on Thursday Night and from Hyatt to Morningstar on Friday Morning. Signup will be in the Registration area on Thursday.



On Friday evening, January 8th, we will staying at the beautiful Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key in Marathon.


  • There is NO additional cost for these accommodations to registered riders and crew
  • We will be sleeping 4 individuals in each of these two bedroom, 2 bath villas.
  • If you would like to request your roommates for the evening, we will provide a process for you to do this once you are registered.
  • You can upgrade to a private room with a private bathroom by requesting an upgrade and we will provide a process for you to do this once you are registered.


Of course, you could return home immediately after the ride on Saturday, but then you'd miss all the GREAT PARTIES! Plus you might be a little tired. So consider booking at least one night or more at one of the following sponsor accommodations.
Southernmost Hotel and Resort – 1319 Duvall Street, Key West, Florida 33040 $165.00 - $225.00 + tax per night double occupancy (upgraded rooms are additional fee) This hotel group is giving a % of each reservation back to The SMART Ride 6.
For reservations please call Southern Most Hotel at 1-800-354-4455 and mention group name “Ride10” to get the rate discount and for SMART Ride to get the % back to the ride. Discount and % back will only be given for phone reservations. Room reservation is only guaranteed when credit card information is provided to the hotel.
El Patio Motel – 800 Washington Street, Key West, Florida 33040 $129.00 - $189.00 + tax per night double occupancy (2 Night Minimum Stay Required!) Sorry, no exceptions. This hotel is giving a % of each reservation back to The Smart Ride 6 For reservations please call 305-296-6531 or 866-533-5189 and mention group name “Smart Ride”. Room reservation is guaranteed with first night deposit via credit card. Please email questions to info@elpatiomotel.com.
The Curry Mansion Inn – 511 Caroline Street, Key West, Florida 33040 $189.00 - $209.00 + tax per night double occupancy. Rates include breakfast with made-to-order omelets, two hour open bar cocktail party, free parking, and the perfect location near Mallory Square and Sloppy Joe's on Duval Street. This hotel group is giving a % of each reservation back to The Smart Ride 6 For reservations please call 800-253-3466 and mention group name “Smart Ride”. A non-refundable one night deposit is charged at time of booking. For more information, please visit our website at www.currymansion.com.
You can also check out the following useful information for places to stay in Key West
Key West Travel Guide: 1-800-780-5733 or www.keywesttravelguide.com
Key West Innkeeper’s Association: 305-295-1334
B&B and Inns: 305-295-1285
Key West Lodging Association: 305-296-4959