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Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Duval Street

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Front of property
Basic Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Mixed Dorm, SHARED DORMITORY (10 Beds SHARED Bathroom) Sleeps 10 people

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dorm, SHARED DORMITORY (10 Beds SHARED Bathroom) Sleeps 10 people

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Women Only, SHARED DORMITORY (10 beds SHARED Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Women Only, Bunk Bed, SHARED DORMITORY (SHARED Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Mixed, Bunk Bed, SHARED DORMITORY (SHARED Bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed, Bunk Bed, SHARED DORMITORY (SHARED Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
718 South Street, Key West, FL, 33340

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Southernmost Point - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Smathers Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salute! On The Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Southernmost Beach Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Southernmost Point Bar In the USA - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel

Hostel near Duval Street
Close to South Beach and Southernmost Point, Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property 48 hours in advance to arrange late check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 1 2024 to May 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Laundry facilities
  • Recreation facilities
The property will be renovating from August 14 2024 to April 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires a key deposit in cash upon arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Motel Hostel
Seashell Key West
Seashell Motel & Hostel
Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel
Seashell Motel Key West Hostel
Seashell Motel Hostel
Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel Key West
Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Florida Keys Beaches, Duval Street, and South Beach. Southernmost Point and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was absolutely perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great people and clean room, note that there was ongoing construction for the pool and some rooms while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, walkable, convinient. The staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was clean waiting to finish their new inground swimming pool will be nice when it’s furnished
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Farnoosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property . It was honestly expensive for us but it seems that this is how key west is
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dry reasonable and basic but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Roslyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Incredibly loud, under construction, but an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinakaran

Staff is good and the rooms are clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was surprisingly large. The beds were clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. We went in the middle of the week so prices were very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool is a construction site so it feels like staying at a construction site, as it is it very close to your doors. It will be nice when finished but right now it is comically ugly they should give a discount for the state of the motel right now. The rooms were nice and very clean though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Efficient staff. Clean rooms, albeit very small for a 2-person (but it’s a hostel, so you shouldn’t expect spacious). Bike rental onsite. You’ll need to request housekeeping but they do a great job of cleaning the room. At the time of our visit the pool was excavated (presumably to build a new one) but this did not affect us. Overall a good value for what is generally a pricey market for accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple yet accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Taiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good condition price quality ... recommended to sleep and get up in the keys to do what you have scheduled the next day!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was really nice though they where putting in a pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Staff & service
Great except for some bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Construction
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small and dated but functional. Windows let draft in and workers start working on building early so don’t expect to sleep late. But convenient location, priced high but still in Key West it’s one of the lower rates. Enjoyed our stay here. Loved the chickens… bring a couple pieces of bread for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kara

The property was clean and updated with a king size bed. The bathrooms were nicely updated with tile but there was no hot water. The property was well lit but outdated on the exterior. The locations was nice, just a few blocks from Duvall St.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Nice peop’e
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kari

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a disaster. The pictures don’t come close to what the reality is.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walked away saying “That was easy!”

Time for ME, doing what I Want, my pace, my needs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryClaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here

Sweet place close to the main drag. Being spruced up. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
You get what you pay for. This was a hostel with shared bathroom etc. It has been 50 years since I stayed in a hostel and wanted to revisit my youth. There was only a thin sheet no blanket but I still managed to get reasonable sleep. Easy walking distance to all the sites and restaurants etc. Can recommend if you are traveling on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yuichi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
There is no one at the front desk. An access key will be sent to you by email in advance, and you can use it to open the entrance and room doors. The rooms are clean and there is a Whole Foods Sale just a 5 minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024