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Southernmost Beach ResortvsOrchid Key Inn
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Southernmost Beach Resort ranks significantly better than Orchid Key Inn. Southernmost Beach Resort scores 82 with endorsements from 5 reviews including Frommer's, Concierge and The Telegraph.
Southernmost Beach Resort
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Star Service
Rough Guide Star Service
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
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 Telegraph7.0
"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
Orchid Key Inn Frommer's Rough Guide
Oyster
1004 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $240/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Tranquil waterfalls and water features surround the sundeck, heated pool, and spa, all which are hidden from the main drag." Full review
Rough Guide "Right in the heart of Duval St and yet worlds away, tranquillity-wise, this hip hotel has 24 rooms with fluffy white and azure bedding, marble floors, original art and iPod docks."
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The interior of the hotel is renovated, elegant, and stylish with an orchid design motif... and chic rooms. There is a big pool with lush landscaping." Full review
