Reviews of Seashell Motel and International Hostel 2 stars
718 South Street, Downtown Key West, Key West, FL 33040, United States
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is always wonderful! I've stayed at the Seashell Motel 5 times. The construction caused a smaller amount of people renting rooms which was perfect for me. I love the location and the price. Duval Street is just a few blocks away.
The construction is a minor thing. When it's completed it'll be beautiful with a pool instead of the courtyard.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re thrilled that you’ve enjoyed your stays with us and that our location and pricing work well for you. We also can’t wait for the construction to be completed—our new pool area will definitely enhance the experience! We look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit to the Seashell Motel. Safe travels and see you soon!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re thrilled that you’ve enjoyed your stays with us and that our location and pricing work well for you. We also can’t wait for the c… Show more
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRenovated rooms. Great location and value. Friendly desk staff. Easy and free parking unlike other inns at Key West.
Sound insulation (hear everything outside and in neighboring room) and bright light gets through window blinds at night, so it's not dark enough.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our renovated rooms, the location, and the value we provide, as well as the friendly service from our desk staff. We also appreciate your mention of the free and easy parking. We’re grateful for your honest comments about the sound insulation and window blinds. We're always looking for ways to improve, and we’ll definitely take your suggestions into consideration as we continue to enhance our guest experience. We hope to welcome you back soon, and we’ll work hard to make your next stay even more comfortable!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our renovated rooms, the location, and the value we provide, as well as the friendly service from our desk staff. We also appreciate your mention of the free and easy… Show more
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThey did not follow up on emails and did not check neither , I’m still waiting for booking.com to refund my money it was the worst experience I had with booking.com I called several times and did not get a call back like I was supposed to. I literally was in the street til almost 3 am waiting on security from the other booking I had to make, I’m very hesitant to book again with booking.com
We are very sorry that you had to go through thid experience! Hopefully you will have better services. Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean and fully renovated
Dear Brenda, thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to see you again. Best regards, Seashell Motel staff
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAffordable
Everything was perfect
Dear William, thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Seashell Motel staff
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location was fabulous and handy for everything you want to see and do. The room was small but beautifully decorated and perfect for our needs. Everyone was so helpful and we got to check in early which was a bonus.
Dear Patricia, thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Seashell Motel staff
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNear downtown Key West
Like AC did not work good
Dear Mary, thank you for staying with us. And we appreciate your feedback. Best regards
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocally owned, personal service, friendly staff
Removing the hostel to add a small pool. I have stayed multiple times and hope this does not raise their rates.
Dear guest, thank you for staying with us and your feedback. Best regards, Seashell Motel staff
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation bathroom was nice
The bed was creaking lots
Dear guest, thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Seashell Motel staff
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe road which ran alongside it was quite busy therefore the sound of traffic was pretty disturbing. Also, the sound of fellow guests talking loudly outside, and quite late into the night was disturbing. Thankfully I had my ear-plugs.
Dear guest, thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Seashell Motel staff
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClose enough to walk everywhere but not too close where it’s constantly noises. Fairly priced for location
Dear guest, thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Seashell Motel staff
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel doesn't look like much from the outside but the room was nice and clean, and the bed was comfortable.
Dear Bruke, thank you for staying with us and for the feedback. See you again, Seashell Motel staff
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, everything you need, nice staff
Dear Michael, thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback. Hopefully we'll see you again. Best Regards, Seashell Motel staff
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClean but with construction going on made it noisy
Dear Terry, thank you for staying with us. Best regards, Seashell Motel staff