Southernmost Beach ResortvsSeashell Motel & Key West Hostel
Southernmost Beach Resort and Key West Youth Hostel & Seashell Motel are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Southernmost Beach Resort scores significantly higher than Key West Youth Hostel & Seashell Motel. Southernmost Beach Resort comes in at #15 in Key West with praise from 5 reviewers like Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Southernmost Beach Resort
508 South Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $379/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Concierge
"The vibe keeps with Key West's good-time feel, and the property is a very popular spot for weddings."
Fodor's
"This hotel's location on the quiet end of Duval means you don't have to deal with the hustle and bustle of downtown unless you want to—it's within a 20-minute walk." Full review
Frommer's
"Revamped in 2008, this beachfront hotel -- one of very few in Key West -- offers 127 rooms, all with views of the Atlantic, a huge oceanfront pool, and lively pool bar." Full review
Star Service
"It is true to its clientele, offering high standards, fair rates and easy access to perhaps the best beach on the island." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Comprising three separate, luxe hotel properties right by small but beautiful South Beach... the stylish guestrooms here have luxury linens, iPod docks, balconies and marble bathrooms."
Star Service
"While nearly everything remains the same, there have been a few upgrades to the motel units in the Duval section, wherein guests can still pull their cars up to the ground-floor units for convenience." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Aptly-named Southernmost Beach Resort is a sprawling seaside retreat composed of a variety of hotel concepts, including an oceanfront resort, historic bed and breakfast inn and poolside guest rooms." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The tropical infused hotel is just blocks away from the island's southernmost point...grounds have colonial and Victorian buildings, and lush grounds fringed with palm trees and excellent ocean views." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"There are eight main buildings and four Guest Houses at the hotel, for a total of 296 rooms...enjoy complimentary breakfast at the Dewey House next door every morning. "
T+L’s Review of Southernmost Beach Resort in Key West
January 26, 2024
Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel
718 South Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $76/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Lonely Planet
"This isn’t our favorite hostel, but it’s about the only youth-oriented budget choice on the island." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A mere three-minute walk to the beach and to Old Key West, this hostel is usually full of young backpackers."
Rough Guide
"The cheapest digs in town are these grubby dorms, run by a friendly owner who provides bikes for rent."
Time Out
"Cheap dorm rooms down near the Southernmost Point, a five-minute walk from central Old Town." Full review
Frommer's
"This well-run hostel is a 3-minute walk to the beach and Old Town. Very busy with European backpackers, it's a great place to meet people." Full review