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Seashell Motel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Duval Street

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Bicycling
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Located at Key West's southern tip, Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel is near Duval Street and offers garden relaxation. Multilingual staff help visitors explore South Beach and Southernmost Point. Convenient bike rentals and a helpful team are praised by guests.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

Women Only, SHARED DORMITORY (10 beds SHARED Bathroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Mixed, Bunk Bed, SHARED DORMITORY (SHARED Bathroom)

Highlights

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

Basic Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
718 South Street, Key West, FL, 33340

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Southernmost Point - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mallory Square - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Southernmost Beach Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Seaside Cafe at the Mansion - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Te Da - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Southernmost Point Bar in the USA - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Seashell Motel

Hostel near Duval Street
Close to South Beach and Southernmost Point, Seashell Motel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, concierge services, and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Seashell Motel 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

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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.

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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Seashell Motel?

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

What time is check-in at Seashell Motel?

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?

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

Where is Seashell Motel 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 Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1012 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

Nicole Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small but very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind room was clean. Lots of construction
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Youzhou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it is good to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Boris

Was OK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Sherry

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lourdes m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The other area needs closer parking and a laundry area. Otherwise, it's excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Best kept secret on Key West

This was my second time staying here over the last 2 years. The staff, location and accommodations are excellent. This is probably the most affordable lodging you will find on the island. The rooms have been recently upgraded and they were very clean and comfortable. I love the location and you can walk everywhere. No need to drive anywhere when you get here. Strongly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly front desk staff, easy access to Duval St.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a cute property with very friendly staff. The location is excellent to get to the downtown and beaches quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Adequate stay, parking was not always guaranteed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach, the southernmost point, and Duval street are all in walking distance from this cute youth motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Myung wha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff Best loction Good price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A charming remodeled older motel. Nice location near the Southern Most Point. The manager, Peter, was excellent. We very much enjoyed our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Seashell was so good I stayed another week. The staff are extremely helpful, the location is perfect for the beach & entertainment district. It's a very cost effective way to stay in this area bearing in mind its location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Yurii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Internet was very bad. Wi-Fi router does not give a full signal. The mobile internet didn't work either. Guys, work with your internet. It needs to be improved. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Everything is good only the Internet is very bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaroslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible stay at the Seashell Hostel. The manager was very helpful. Helped us find the best restaurants, beaches and attractions in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel a few minutes walk from Duval Street and Southern Most Point. Attached to a Hostel and has a courtyard where guest can mingle and meet other travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duanshuai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seeing rooster anywhere, parking lot free, people are nice, close to Streets you like, clean, clean, clean, and we are happy with all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Nice peop’e
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Harry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the cheapest place to stay in expensive Key West. It is located not far from the southern most point and has good, free parking. That said it is rather charmless, although it has a nice courtyard for picnics, relaxing, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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