Name: Seashell Motel and International Hostel
Address: 718 South Street, Key West, FL 33040, United States of America, 718 South Street, Florida, FL 33040, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $54 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 6.9

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Hostel Seashell Motel and International Hostel

718 South Street, Key West, FL 33040, United States of America –

Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*7.6* Dog Beach: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

*9.1* Duval Street: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

The receptionists were very cordial and helpful. The room was huge, not fancy in any way, clean, and with two beds. We needed to be near Higgs Beach, and it is very close to that beach, maybe a ten minute walk away (at the most). I want to emphasize "not fancy." If people want the "usual" middle class best western look, it's not there, but if they want clean, comfortable, adequate, and reasonably priced, the Seashell has it.

Mark, United States of America

Arrived earlier than check in time but welcomed into outdoor area, with locker & bathroom& kitchen available to me. Staff helpful and friendly. Quiet overnight, comfortable bed in dorm, clean facilities.

Leslie, United States of America

The facility was very clean and provided a peaceful outside area and a well organized kitchen area plus free coffer and tea were always available . Good size lockers were also available. Liked having the small fan Nd light for each bunk

Sue, United States of America

Only four blocks from Duval Street. Walking distance to everything interesting. Very nice neighborhood.

Frank, United States of America

Location location location!! Staff was very friendly and I felt safe in the neighborhood.

Sarah, United States of America

Good quiet location in key West, easy parking, helpful staff.

Jmci, Ireland

The bed was comfortable. Also the room was not cramped even with two bunk beds.

Rodolfo, Canada

The stuff was extremely friendly and helpful,they are really doing a great job!!!i met three receptionists (two girls from Kazakhstan and a guyand all three of them were good!!and I adore the backyard area with the lights that make it so cozy and make u feeling home)))

Olesya, Russia

The rooms are very clean and the staff was super helpful. Upgraded us to a regular room!

James, United States of America

This place was clean, great common area in interior, good kitchen area; It had a great location with easy walk to beaches and Duval Street.

Michael, United States of America

8.1

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“The receptionists were very cordial and helpful. The room was huge, not fancy in any way, clean, and with two beds. ”

Mark United States of America
“Arrived earlier than check in time but welcomed into outdoor area, with locker & bathroom& kitchen available to me. Staff helpful and friendly. ”

Leslie United States of America
“The facility was very clean and provided a peaceful outside area and a well organized kitchen area plus free coffer and tea were always available . Good size lockers were also available. ”

Sue United States of America
“Only four blocks from Duval Street. Walking distance to everything interesting. Very nice neighborhood.”

Frank United States of America
“Location location location!! Staff was very friendly and I felt safe in the neighborhood.”

Sarah United States of America
“Good quiet location in key West, easy parking, helpful staff.”

Jmci Ireland
“The bed was comfortable. Also the room was not cramped even with two bunk beds.”

Rodolfo Canada
“The stuff was extremely friendly and helpful,they are really doing a great job!!!i met three receptionists (two girls from Kazakhstan and a guyand all three of them were good!!and I adore the ...”

Olesya Russia
“The rooms are very clean and the staff was super helpful. Upgraded us to a regular room!”

James United States of America
“This place was clean, great common area in interior, good kitchen area; It had a great location with easy walk to beaches and Duval Street.”

Michael United States of America

Located in Key West, Florida, this motel is just 7 minutes’ walk from the Southernmost Point of the United States. It features rooms with free WiFi access.

Air conditioning is available in each room at Seashell Motel and International Hostel for hot Florida days. Rooms are simply decorated, and guests can take advantage of a 24-hour shared kitchen.

Bicycle rentals are available at the Seashell Motel Key West. Daily maid service and vending machines are provided for added guest convenience. The property offers free parking.

Duval Street is a 15 minutes' walk from the Seashell Motel and International Hostel. Higgs Beach is a 10 minutes' walk away. Guests will be just a 3 minutes’ drive from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

This is our guests' favorite part of Key West, according to independent reviews.

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Located in the top-rated area in Key West, this property has an excellent location score of 8.1!

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You are within easy walking (and biking) distance to Key West's famous historic homes, tours and attractions. The Hemingway House and the Lighthouse Museum are both only seven blocks away, and the world-famous Southernmost Point in the Continental U.S. is five blocks from our door.

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Closest Landmarks

Dog Beach
0.2 miles
Duval Street
0.3 miles
Southernmost Point
0.4 miles
Key West Cemetery
0.5 miles
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
0.5 miles
Fury Water Adventures Key West
0.6 miles
Classic Harbor Line
0.7 miles
Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden
0.7 miles
San Carlos Institute Casa Cuba
0.7 miles
Jackson Square
0.8 miles

Restaurants & Markets

El Siboney Restaurant
0.3 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Key West Beaches White sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset
South Beach Golden sand
Watching the Sunset, Swimming
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach White sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Watching the Sunset

Closest Airports

Key West International Airport
2.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Hostel is in city center, so you can walk everywhere... but we rented bike, which was even better. 20 USD per day and yo can visit everything.... beach, restaur...”

Luboš

Czech Republic

8.7

“Its a real Hostel. Cheap and you have all you need. Friendly staff's, good location and the best price on Key West. ”

Brazil

“Very helpful staff, quickly fixed the broken sink. Good area of town within easy walking distance of everything. Nice hostel”

Anonymous

United Kingdom

8.3

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Check-in

3:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

1:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets are not allowed.

Seashell Motel and International Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that for March 2017 guests must be at least 25 years of age or older in order to check in.

Please note that hotel does not offer handicap rooms or handicap facilities at the property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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Newest Reviews for Seashell Motel and International Hostel

Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Elodie
Canada
2.9

“A real fraud”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
This hotel is a real scam.They take advantage of the exorbitant prices of Key West, we paid a fortune not to sleep for 2 nights. No blankets, outdoor light that stays all night and lights up the room, a bathroom for 12 that was not clean and never available, people at the reception desk who do not care about the comfort of guests. I really don't recommend !!!
Nothing at all. It's very expensive for nothing.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Mark
United States of America
10

“Very adequate, and good match, for couples who are on the casual side, and economically minded.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The receptionists were very cordial and helpful. The room was huge, not fancy in any way, clean, and with two beds. We needed to be near Higgs Beach, and it is very close to that beach, maybe a ten minute walk away (at the most). I want to emphasize "not fancy." If people want the "usual" middle class best western look, it's not there, but if they want clean, comfortable, adequate, and reasonably priced, the Seashell has it.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 19, 2019

Eugenie
United States of America
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thank you the staff was great,maybe next time continental breakfast,great location
Overall everything

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 19, 2019

Jennifer
United States of America
4.2

“It would have been nice to have hot water for a shower.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The common kitchen area smelled very badly. Couldn't stay around there for long because of the stench.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 16, 2019

Nince
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place is quite and clean

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Leslie
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No oven in kitchen area
Arrived earlier than check in time but welcomed into outdoor area, with locker & bathroom& kitchen available to me. Staff helpful and friendly. Quiet overnight, comfortable bed in dorm, clean facilities.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Sue
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not much a although hotter water in the shower would have been appreciated
The facility was very clean and provided a peaceful outside area and a well organized kitchen area plus free coffer and tea were always available . Good size lockers were also available. Liked having the small fan Nd light for each bunk

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Lucia
Italy
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
One toiled for 12 people. Very dirty. It doesn’t worth the money which every place cost in a shared room
The property is located in the central area of key west. Great position for visiting the center..Bikes were also available for 12$. The courtyard is the best part of the hostel..with a characteristic tropical atmosphere For having breakfast or chilling at night

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I was one woman in a room ALL men. Not to say they weren't decent men; but that should be pointed out before you enter the rooming. And ONE bathroom for 12 people.....that wasnt clean. Too expensive for all that.
Nice staff. Good layout. They rent bicycles there for not that much. ....coffee in the morning early....nice places to sit and lounge. Curtains over each bed. Refrigerator and central location.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Frank
United States of America
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extremely loud AC unit in the room!!! Could not sleep.
Only four blocks from Duval Street. Walking distance to everything interesting. Very nice neighborhood.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 30, 2018

Sarah
United States of America
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There weren’t any common bathrooms/toilets available. Stayed in the 10 person mixed dorm and if someone was in the shower - you either had to wait or hope the front desk would give you a key for another restroom. Also, bathroom was a bit of a revolving door at night time also - but that’s the only complaint!
Location location location!! Staff was very friendly and I felt safe in the neighborhood.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 29, 2018

Sylwia
United States of America
2.5

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The worst hostel in the word!!
Nothing

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 24, 2018

Helen
United States of America
Age group: 25 – 34

2 helpful votes
3.8

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cold bath no warm water Two rooms share a bathroom very incovinient No quilt provided Very noisy outside
Nothing

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 24, 2018

jmci
Ireland

1 helpful vote
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cramped room with too many beds, very basic kitchen facilitates, no great feeling of community that a good hostel provides. I might as well have stayed at a motel.
Good quiet location in key West, easy parking, helpful staff.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 13, 2018

Anniesunlover!
United States of America
8.3

“Nice, bare-bones, no frills, more than adequate place to sleep/stay, low cost, in heart of Key West!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Outdoor TV in yard didn't work until my last day there. Small shared rooms and bathroom, though adequate. No outdoor showers. "Quiet Time" starts too early, at 10:00 pm, and not being able to use the TV after 9:00 pm, also due to "Quiet Time"...is WAY too early, we're not children and TV doesn't make that much noise, on low. Same w/not being able to use outdoor washer and dryer after 10:00 pm...way too early!! No shampoo, soap, conditioner tooth brushes provided. Should at least have basics like soap for the sink and small shampoo's/conditioner's, toothbrushes, etc., ...the basics.
Clean, nice helpful staff, great that desk is open 24/7, for check-in's/outs, and for help, questions, extra towels, etc. Phenomenal location!!! If you ask, you can get extra towels and pillows, which is nice. Outside area w/full kitchen, a grill, outdoor TV, hammock, lounge chairs, tables & chairs is very nice to have, as is coffee/tea in mornings, w/all the condiments. Linens provided and changed daily, beds made nicely, etc. Very adequate for lower priced accomodations right in the middle of all the action!! Close to beaches, Mallory Square sunsets, many restaurants/bars. Very close to Southernmost Point, Duval Street, Ernest Hemenway House, etc. Nice to have the 24/7, outdoor hammock, lounge chairs, fully equipped kitchen w/microwave, refrigerator/freezer, toaster, and some pots/pans, dishes, glasses, silverware and outdoor sink w/soap for dish washing. Great that refrigerator has ice water and 2 types of ice any time you want it, on refrigerator door, and cups are always available. Outdoor coin washer/dryer also great to have available 24/7, low cost, and sells soap for the washer, too. Nice that hairdryers are provided in bathroom!

Stayed in December 2018

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Start of dialog content This is a single bed in a 10-bed dormitory. Air conditioning is provided. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Tile/Marble floor Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content This is a single bed in a female-only dormitory. Air conditioning is provided. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Tile/Marble floor Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content This is a single bed in a male-only dormitory. Air conditioning is provided. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Tile/Marble floor Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Room Selected at Check In 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Please note the room type and bed type will be allocated upon check-in. It might be a higher room category but is subject to availability upon arrival. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Toilet • Tile/Marble floor Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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