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1.5 out of 5
Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel
718 South Street, Key West, FL

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the cheapest place to stay, you really can't beat this.... The 2 guys that I met that work there are awesome very friendly. I was happy to stay there and will do it again if I come back alone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Apr 18, 2024
Dear Zachary,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your amazing review of the stay. We hope to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Nice clean room with the old school feel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Apr 17, 2024
Dear Jim,thank you for staying with us.We hope to see you again.Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Myung wha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff Best loction Good price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Apr 9, 2024
Dear Myung,thank you for staying with us.We appreciate your review of the stay. Hopefully to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

8/10 Good

Debarsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was nice - hostel was clean. Hostel washrooms were slightly dirty, door was low maintenance at spots
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Apr 17, 2024
Dear Debarsie,thank you for staying with us.We hope to see you again.Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Robert, West Hartford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the hostel section of the property (they also have regular motel rooms). The hostel rooms were clean and well-maintained. They were a little short of storage space near the beds (a shelf by the bunk would have been nice). The hostel staff cleaned the rooms and toilet/shower daily and replaced the used towels daily. There were a couple less-than-considerate people sharing the room, but that's the chance you take in a hostel. The common areas (an outdoor covered patio and a kitchen) were pretty nice, and they were clean and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. Net: If you want to stay in a hostel, this is a good one -- you could do far worse.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Apr 2, 2024
Dear Robert,thank you for staying with us and sharing your experience in our Hostel. We hope to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

6/10 Okay

walid

Liked: Cleanliness
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Apr 2, 2024
Dear Walid,thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

8/10 Good

Leonard

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The room furniture was lacking sofa and accent chair in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 30, 2024
Dear Leonard,thank you for staying with us,We appreciate your review of the stay.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

8/10 Good

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was happy i could book this room 24 hours before i arrived. Staff was kind and accommodating. The room is basic, but very clean. The property is old and in a residental area. It has no amenities and requires a three block walk to get anything. Key West is a small island, so nothing is to far to walk. If a traveler is looking for a clean place to sleep and shower, I would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 30, 2024
Dear Tara,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review about your stay.We hope to see you again.Seashell Motel staff

2/10 Terrible

Bhavya Sri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad ambience and smelling beds, congested rooms. Not at all breathable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 29, 2024
Dear guest,thank you for staying with us. Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Amenities
Good location, the patio so beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 29, 2024
Dear Olga,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback and great review.We hope to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Cierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was hesitant about sharing a room but honestly it was so quiet, dark, the pillow was amazing, best sleep I’ve had in a while
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 29, 2024
Dear Cierra,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review.We hope to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The use of the barbecue and the common dining aria is interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 28, 2024
Dear Lynda,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of your stay.We hope to see you again,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 28, 2024
Dear Yu,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of your stay.We hope to see you again,Seashell Motel staff

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came in on motorcycles but their parking lot is gravel. They took the time to find us a paved close safe parking area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 28, 2024
Dear Tim,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of your stay.We hope to see you again,Seashell Motel staff

6/10 Okay

Kent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. At over $500/night, the room was very basic. There were three beds in the bedroom....perfect, because it was me and my two sons. MY bed, however, had the most God awful mattress I'd ever attempted to sleep on. We stayed two nights...the first night I barely slept at all, and the second night I did not get one second of sleep. I mentioned this upon checkout, and the response was along the lines of "we've never had a complaint before". I find that difficult to believe! Anyway....the locate was just a short walk from Duvall Street, very convenient. Would I stay there again?....probably not.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 24, 2024
Dear Kent,thank you for staying with us.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 21, 2024
Dear Dan,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of the stay.Hopefully to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 12, 2024
Dear Joseph,thank you for staying with us and great review of the stay. We appreciate. Hopefully we will see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 12, 2024
Dear Michael,thank you for staying with us and great review of the stay. We appreciate. Hopefully we will see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice.better than what I thought & compared the prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 12, 2024
Dear Kenneth,thank you for staying with us and great review of the stay. We appreciate. Hopefully we will see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

2/10 Terrible

Yushi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 24, 2024
Dear Yushi,thank you for staying with us. We are sorry to hear that you had some issues during your stay.Our staff is available 24/7 to assist our guest.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to Duval street. plenty of parking in a clean neighborhood. Bike rentals on property if you don’t have a car. My 22 yr old daughter and I stayed in the Women’s only dorm. our room had two bunk beds , half bath and full bath. Each bunk had privacy curtains, mini fan, mini lamp, and outlet. Lockers available in courtyard but must bring your own lock. Laundry machines on site, kitchen area and refrigerate. Laid back, no frills but clean and comfortable. Would stay there again. Easy check-in and check out. no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 24, 2024
Dear Shannon,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of the stay. We hope to see you again.Best Regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Mr T

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room. Not the Ritz, but simple and quaint and in line with expectations. Towels could be nicer based on per night cost this is not a big ask.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 24, 2024
Dear Mr T,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of the stay. We hope to see you again.Best Regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 20, 2024
Dear Oscar,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your good review of our property and service.Hopefully to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Pasa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 21, 2024
Dear Pasa,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of the stay.Hopefully to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

2/10 Terrible

Analia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Mar 21, 2024
Dear Analia,we are sorry to hear that something didn't work out for you as expected.Our staff is available at the Front Desk - open 25/7 if there are any issues.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth, Phoenix

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was full of 🐜 bugs and not cleaned up even after telling the staff about it. Over priced for what you get
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 14, 2024
Dear Kenneth,thank you for staying with us. Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Wilmington

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Well located to walk or bike around Key West
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 10, 2024
Dear Eric,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your good review.Hopefully to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

6/10 Okay

Marta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Property needs to be renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 9, 2024
Dear Marta,thank you for staying with us.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Yaroslav

Traveled with partner
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
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 8, 2024
Dear Yaroslav,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your great review.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Yahor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 8, 2024
Dear Yahor,thank you for staying with us.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 5, 2024
Dear Bo,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of our property and service.Hopefully to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to walk to dinning and shopping. Felt very safe walking around at night. Friendly staff. Rooms are a little older but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 5, 2024
Dear Karen,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of our property and service.Hopefully to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 5, 2024
Dear Zachary,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of our property and service.Hopefully to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
The Seashell motel was conveniently located and affordable ( for Key West ).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 3, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. Seashell Motel staff

6/10 Okay

Konstantinos

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 2, 2024
Dear Konstantinos,thank you for staying with us. Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very helpful. Location was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 2, 2024
Dear Thomas,thank you for staying with us.We appreciate your review.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

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
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 2, 2024
Dear Christopher,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review. And we hope to see you again.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

4/10 Poor

Winston

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property looks old and worn. Shower controls loose, water pressure low, hot water took too long to get hot. No hot water available in sink, furniture tattered and worn. Main door to room looked as if previously broken into, had 1/2” gap underneath. Tried to cancel once we saw the room however, was told could not cancel because it was secured through Expedia! Do not recommend, $75/night value at best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Feb 2, 2024
Dear Winston,thank you for staying with us.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Jan 29, 2024
Dear Caleb,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was an expensive stay, but Key West is crazy expensive for everything. The place is an old style motel with refreshed interiors done really well, except the windows are slat type that don’t close fully or block out any noise at all, also the door does not fit properly, I could see the outside light over the top of the door and daylight underneath. If the door was replaced with a proper fitting one and internal double glazing fitted, if they cannot replace outside, it would help a lot. The outside noise was the same as if we were in a tent. The Cockerels start at day break and sound like they are in the room. The parking outside the room was a bonus and the location to Duval street was a simple walk away. Good but could be so much better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Jan 26, 2024
Dear Richard,thank you for staying with us.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location close to the most southern point attraction. Higgs beach is not too far. Easy check in and check out. Love that each bunk has curtains for privacy, personal reading light and charging station. Toiletries provided. Daily housekeeping. Property is usually quiet. Few restaurants walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Jan 26, 2024
Dear Norma,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of our property and service.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Jan 26, 2024
Dear Patricia,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review of our property and service.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

6/10 Okay

Jesus, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Jan 26, 2024
Dear Jesus,thank you for staying with us.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

2/10 Terrible

Jeanvil

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Smell trash & dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Jan 26, 2024
Dear Esteban,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

6/10 Okay

Janet, Kenosha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service, tried to accommodate as much as possible
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel staff on Jan 26, 2024
Dear Janet,thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your review.Best regards,Seashell Motel staff

10/10 Excellent

Jena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courtyard and outside kitchen were great. Walking distance to Duval Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel & Hostel staff on Jan 14, 2024
Dear Jena,thank you for staying with us.We really appreciate your great review of the stay.Hopefully to see you again in the future.Best regards,Seashell Motel & Hostel staff

10/10 Excellent

ann marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the center and the bathrooms were clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Seashell Motel & Hostel staff on Jan 14, 2024
Dear Ann Marie,thank you for staying with us.We really appreciate your great review of the stay.Hopefully to see you again in the future.Best regards,Seashell Motel & Hostel staff

10/10 Excellent

Aleta

Traveled with family
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
Response from Seashell Motel & Hostel staff on Jan 14, 2024
Dear Aleta,thank you for staying with us.We really appreciate your great review of the stay.Hopefully to see you again in the future.Best regards,Seashell Motel & Hostel staff

8/10 Good

Natalia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location, close to the Duval St, great for one night stay.
Response from Seashell Motel & Hostel staff on Jan 14, 2024
Dear Natalia,thank you for staying with us.We really appreciate your great review of the stay.Hopefully to see you again in the future.Best regards,Seashell Motel & Hostel staff