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.
Located in Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood 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 Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Florida Keys Beaches. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and MLK Community Pool & Community Center are also worth visiting. With snorkelling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Key West travel guide
Close to South Beach and Southernmost Point, Seashell Motel provides amenities such as a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Bike hire, 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 guest rooms at Seashell Motel offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Seashell Motel?
As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seashell Motel on 12 Apr 2026 start from Rp5.392.644, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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: 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?
Checkout 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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Reviews
Seashell Motel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
441
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
271
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
130
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
74
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
85
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Walid
14 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really good hotel, wonderful location, great staff and a family owned business. Perfect Key West getaway.
Walid
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Deb
15 Feb 2026
Don’t let the outside deter you from staying! Room super clean and recently renovated. Awesome location and safe neighborhood!
Deb
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
David
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great except lack of hot water. Really great location.
David
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Connie
11 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was small but clean. Nice large updated bathroom. Staff was nice.
They are renovation so be aware of that but everything else is as listed. Very clean extremely polite. I highly recommend for people looking for a place to rest their head at night
Unable to look out windows and there was no window pane, the noise level was bad and you could hear the next room conversation and traffic outside. There are lot of renovations going on at motel but location to Duval St was nice!
Ruth
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Erin
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The location is great and room was updated and clean. Hotel is VERY much under construction, so there will be saw noise throughout the day.
Nice big room. Great air conditioner... Great bed, sink, bathroom, and shower. And great location.
Some of the lamp outlets/ USB ports didn't work. Whatever, not really an issue.
Parking lot filled up quick but there was ample parking on the street (Sunday/Monday)
Friendly guy at check-in.
Excellent!
The room was clean, looked good and was spacious. The door howevr was glass and had some kind of bamboo cover that did not cover anything and people could see straight inside if we had the lights on. The main entrance is under construction so we had to walk through gravel to get in which was okaybut someone who needs a flat ground would struggle. Check in experience was easy and staff was pleasant and helpful.
This cute little motel was a perfect spot for a couple nights in Key West. It was walkable to the trolley line and even with some construction work on the new pool it was quiet. The room was darling and clean and front staff was helpful in helping us find things to do.
Elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
henry
14 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was great with my girlfriend and I. We slept well and were within walking distance of cool parts of town. Thanks again from Henry!
henry
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Kabel
16 Apr 2025
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.
Room was clean but small, recently nicely updated. Windows were still the old jalousie type and did not close properly, entry door had big gaps all around, big enough for critters to get thru. Entire property was a construction site. Workers showed up at 8.00 am. Hotel location is good. Clarence Higgs beach is not far. Once the construction is finished we would consider booking here again.
Exactly what we needed, barebones but a perfect location. The rooms are clean, the water is hot! Beds extremely comfy.
Make friends with your neighbors! It can enhance your trip!
We all even booked another stay together.
Walk around, there’s so much to do!