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Seashell Motel

Property class: 1.5

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a blue throw blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and an air conditioning unit mounted on the wall. - Seashell Motel (Key West)
A room with a wooden floor, a white door with horizontal slats, a wooden wall, and a small shelf with a black object. - Seashell Motel (Key West)
A motel sign, parked bicycles, and a building with a covered porch. - Seashell Motel (Key West)
A youth hostel with a white exterior, a blue awning, and a white picket fence. - Seashell Motel (Key West)
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Close to South Beach and Southernmost Point, Seashell Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the bathroom and kitchen.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a shelf with potted plants.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three single beds, a wooden desk, and a painting on the wall.

Basic Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a remote control, a small drawer unit, and a black coffee maker on the floor.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a small desk, and a microwave.

Basic Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Key West, a neighborhood in Key West, Seashell Motel is near the airport and near the beach. Southernmost Point and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Florida Keys Beaches and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider The Key West Theater and Sloppy Joe's Bar. With snorkeling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Key West travel guide
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Map
718 South Street, Key West, FL, 33340

What's nearby

  • A street with a pharmacy, a theater, and a yellow building.
    Duval Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A beach with people sunbathing, palm trees, and a multi-story building in the background.
    South Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A butterfly on a plant with green leaves and yellow flowers.
    Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A beach with a bridge, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
    Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A colorful monument with text indicating it is the Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A. in Key West, Florida.
    Southernmost Point
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cuban Coffee Queen (Duval)
    9 min walk
  • Southernmost Point Bar in the USA
    9 min walk
  • Southernmost Beach Café
    6 min walk
  • Banana Cafe
    8 min walk
  • El Siboney Restaurant
    5 min walk

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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 self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Seashell Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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

What time is check-in at Seashell Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Seashell Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel wad moderately priced , it was clean and in the process of being remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toshihide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very good staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thelma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walking distance to many attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very good .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was good and safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and amazing staff. Charity was so helpful and kind. Will def come back to get that Key West experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking great, a/c great, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes it was very clean.parking was accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teneshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and updated. Staff were very friendly and accommodating providing recommendations on what to see. Parking was safe and secure. Location convenient and walkable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were very nice, updated and clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly nice woman from Ohio checked us in and really set a wonderful tone. The room was updated and perfectly comfortable. Bathroom was updated and fantastic esoecially the shower. Nice beds and pillows as well. Would absolutely stay here again. Don't judge it by its cover since the outside is under renovation. Walkable to all of the things you want to do. Also free parking. 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really good hotel, wonderful location, great staff and a family owned business. Perfect Key West getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice bathroom. Easy walk to lots of restaurants and Duval. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. Very pleasant staff and great parking. The only thing missing was the whole pool area. It was completely under construction but overall a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a challenge in the area but the room was in perfect condition. Polite friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room amazingly clean and renovated. Property it’s under renovation but it is total worth staying there. Beautiful room and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is under construction, but the room was very clean, the bed and sheets were comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location in key west top of Duval st motel is no frills but clean and comfortable bed one thing bad was no ice machine at the motel also they were in the process of putting in a small pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, beds were very comfortable, air conditioner worked Great, ample hot water for nice walk in shower in the queen double bedroom.. Would stay again..Staff was nice and helpful about Key West for this first timer..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great except lack of hot water. Really great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Don’t let the outside deter you from staying! Room super clean and recently renovated. Awesome location and safe neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location Room was clean and staff was helpful. It would have been nice to know the "hotel under renovation actually said Pool on site not available" It was close enough to walk to ocean which made it nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was small but clean. Nice large updated bathroom. Staff was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and updated. Short walk to Duval Street. We had a main floor suite and could hear the 2nd floor people walking around. Was better 2nd night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026