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Reviews of Blue Marlin Motel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1320 Simonton Street, Downtown Key West, Key West, FL 33040, United States of America

#14 of 51 hotels in Key West

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2625 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tripped on block stair in front of main lobby door at night. Step is dark and there is poor lighting at night. I'm still recovering a week later.

    Location was great. Handy that they have two sinks. Liked the walk in shower. Staff came and cleaned up a coffee mug I dropped and broke in the room (they wouldn't let me do it). He did a very thorough job of getting all the glass.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I didn't realize we were close to South Beach. It would be a nice feature to be tell guests what the closest beaches and major attractions are the closest to your motel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and clean, quiet place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    First time to Key West and hotel was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking spaces too small. Almost impossible to have enough room to park and exit your vehicle if anybody is parked next to you.

    Very good location. Staff was very courteous.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean with plenty of space. Very close to Duval street.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Very clean, comfortable, and conveniently located.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, layout, big pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and value and we’d stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast had limited options.

    Great location just one block off Duvall St. Room appears to have been recently updated. Beds were comfortable and room was clean. Nice pool. Quiet location. Breakfast was basic but there’s a permanent food truck at the front of the motel which served breakfast and lunch. Also many restaurants near by.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paying for my parking spot

    Location, cleanliness nice size rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    9.0
    This place was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Close to everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    Relaxing week!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable, clean and the location is close to everything but still on the quiet end of Duval.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Great stopover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had to pay for the first night even though we were stuck in a hospital

    Breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderfully large and clean room. Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I specifically chose this motel because I knew parking can be an issue in Key West and their listing said there was onsite parking available. When we arrived to check in, I was informed that their onsite parking was sold out, that onsite parking is not guaranteed, and that I would have to park in the street. I double checked my reservation confirmation, the motel's listing, etc. and did not see that noted anywhere. Fortunately, there was a street spot available directly across the street, but that required paying until midnight and then waking up before 8 am to "feed the meter." Also, our room was kind of tucked into an alcove and the exterior light was out. We arrived after 10:30 pm and it was very dark. We had to use the flashlight on our phones to be able to get into the room

    The room was very large and very clean. The bathroom was HUGE. The woman who checked me in was very friendly. We didn't use the pool because the weather wasn't cooperating, but it looked clean and well-maintained. The breakfast area was clean, with someone there constantly tidying up.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    8.0
    Long weekend for our friends 50th Birthday
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was underwhelming, very nice setup on the pool deck only to see pastries, muffins and bagels that I normally wouldnt even buy for our house so needless to say we passed on it and went somewhere else. Was disappointed that the staff wouldnt allow us to park on site for a hour longer especially when the parking lot was not full. We had to go find street parking while we got lunch after checkout.

    Location was excellent and room was everything we needed for our stay. The pool was a nice place to go and chill between bar hopping and riding around the island. Staff was very helpful with the room and things to do.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location to the Southernmost Point and local beaches.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Super motel stay in Key West
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No kettle but you could microwave water if needed The cost, but that’s Key West at Easter for you

    Motel style property with super clean, large room with 2 queen beds. Modern decor as it looks like these were refurbished in recent times Good air conditioning that you could easily adjust Very light as we were on the top deck of two. Great shower, with 2 sinks which my wife loved. Also a free breakfast, with bagels which we liked

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    This was a trip in paradise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was a lot of fun. Clean, comfortable, and good size rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location of hotel from airport, beaches, and all key west activities. Breakfast was a bonus we didn't realize until last morning.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi was not good and felt the room was not very good value for money, especially as you pay extra for parking

    Great location with friendly staff. Shower lovely and beds comfy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    10
    It was the perfect spot to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heat and humidity was very high for the time of year we went. The room was wonderfully air conditioned!

    Location was great and it’s the second time we stayed. It was fantastic and they surprised us with a bottle of champagne as it was our 40th wedding anniversary! So very sweet!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    I would stay there again. Clean, great staff, good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a thing

    Staff was amazing! So helpful, so kind and so willing to help.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioning unit was quite loud

    Newly refurbished and great location for all that Key West has to offer. Unexpected breakfast included!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Hard to say what could've been better. The breakfast was quite nice, pool area was quiet, and location is great. If I had to pick one thing it would be place an area rug in the room for additional comfort.

    The staff was absolutely excellent. In our time there, the front office were extremely pleasant. Unfortunately, our time was cut 4 days short to due a life-threating emergency. The staff was very understanding, gracious, and supported our rushed checkout in every way we could have imagined.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    A comfortable motel and priced right.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The continental breakfast was sparse; not much to choose from.

    The room was very clean and updated. We enjoyed the pool as it was also clean. We loved the location on the "quiet" side of the island. I will definitely recommend The Blue Marlin to friends and family.

    Stayed in March 2024

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