Southwinds Motel is a tropical haven near South Beach, where you can kick back in the outdoor entertainment area or take a dip in one of two pools. Enjoy continental breakfast, bike rentals, and beach towels at your fingertips – plus helpful staff that have earned rave reviews from previous guests.
Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Southernmost Beach Café - 3 min walk
Seaside Cafe at the Mansion - 3 min walk
Circle K - 6 min walk
Cuban Coffee Queen (Duval) - 5 min walk
Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn - 5 min walk
About this property
Southwinds Motel
You'll be in a fantastic location at Southwinds Motel, just a 5-minute walk from Duval Street and South Beach. After splashing around at the 2 outdoor pools, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Southernmost Point and Florida Keys Beaches are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
58 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
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Parking
Onsite self parking (USD 22.50 per day)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Pool gate
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Romance packages
Facilities
9 buildings/towers
Picnic area
2 outdoor pools
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Highchair
Paper towels
More
Housekeeping on request
Access via exterior corridors
Cleaning supplies
Special features
Dining
Tipsy Rooster - This bar serves light fare only.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 33.75 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Additional inclusions
Beach access
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Concierge service
In-room coffee
Internet access (may be limited)
Laundry facilities
Partner property beach club access
Phone calls (may be limited)
Pool access
Parking
Self parking costs USD 22.50 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Also known as
Southwinds Motel Key West
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Frequently asked questions
Does Southwinds Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Southwinds Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Southwinds Motel?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Southwinds Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Southwinds Motel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 22.50 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Southwinds Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Southwinds Motel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area.
What's the area around Southwinds Motel like?
Southwinds Motel is located near Florida Keys Beaches in Old Town Key West, a short 3-minute walk from Duval Street and 3 minutes' walk from South Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast options were good, with a variety of choices including fresh items and continental fare. (71 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2026
Great location and comfortable stay.
Deborah
Deborah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
Wonderful location, had everything we needed!
Kimberly
Kimberly, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2026
Room was nice staff was nice
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 13, 2026
The rooms were clean, the staff was polite and helpful, and the provided light breakfast options provided were good.
Grady
Grady, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
Clean room, friendly staff
Karen
Karen, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2026
Older motel, rooms are kinda small but everything was clean, staff was great, even had free use of laundry facilities, decent breakfast selection with nearby options also available.
Thomas
Thomas, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Clean rooms, hot showers, friendly staff, great location! The Tipsy Rooster was a bonus 🙂
Laura
Laura, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2026
Friendly and helpful staff.
Valerie
Valerie, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2026
Wonderful room by the pool. Excellent staff, great location to be able to walk just about anywhere on the island.
Sherri
Sherri, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2025
Clean nice motel
anna
anna, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2025
Everyone was so nice, great location.
Holly
Holly, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2026
Very nice room, surroundings, and staff very kind and serviceminded
Inge Ryberg Hove
Inge Ryberg Hove, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2026
Super cute! Perfect location. We would stay again.
Brandy Lynn
Brandy Lynn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Old
Needs updating
Great location
Friendly staff
James
James, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2025
The room was great, and the staff was so helpful. It is at a great location. It offers free parking, which is wonderful!
Stefanie J
Stefanie J, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2026
Our room was somewhat dated but nontheless fit our needs for the long weekend. Great location. Its not fancy but very adequate.
Chris
Chris, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2026
Great location !! Close to southern most point
Danny
Danny, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 28, 2025
Room was clean, and the front desk staff was very nice.
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
very convenient to all locations and clean quite rooms.
YUBER
YUBER, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 26, 2026
Rooms are very dated. Need attention. Continental breakfast is not great. As far as location and pass to the beach, that was the best part. It is a 5 minute walk. Location is what gives it 3 stars.
Teresa
Teresa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2025
Rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Sightseeing and restaurants were all close by. We would definitely stay there again.
Sherri
Sherri, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2026
Everyone was nice and courteous. Quiet place. Really enjoyed our weekend
Lucy
Lucy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2026
Excellent Location, Excellent Staff, Great rates. Breakfast Included. This motel is within walking distance to Southernmost point, Duvall Street, Ft Zachary Taylor Park and many other locations.
Anuradha
Anuradha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2025
Staffs are friendly. The room is clean and breakfast is fantastic
THERESA
THERESA, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2026
Functional, clean room and good value for the location outside the Duval Street corridor. The king size bed was nice and the room was fairly quiet - only recommendation would be to add a black out curtain/drapes to supplement the slat blinds since the parking lot lighting makes it fairly bright overnight. Grab-n-go continental breakfast was good for a quick start to the day.