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Southwinds Motel

3.6 (71 reviews)
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One of the 3 pools available to guests at Southwinds Motel.
K M.

We stayed 5 nights and enjoyed it. It's simple accommodations, clean and in the perfect location. Just about a block from Duvall on the "southern most" end. We rented bikes from right across the street to get around. It was cheaper than renting them from the motel. We stayed in the room directly next to the office. We had a little patio with tables, chairs and umbrellas just outside our door where we'd sit at night and enjoy a night cap and watch the passers by. There's a little bar/liquor store right next door called The Tipsy Rooster that has acoustic live music. So beware if you go To bed early. The music lastil 10 or 11pm, but it didn't bother us. We were on vacation. motel has 3 pools to cool off in. We stayed in early August 2021. I would highly recommend Southwinds for those on a budget, and still wanting a place perfectly located.

Veronica A.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Southwinds Motel for our Key West vacation (06/06/2020-06/10/2020 4 days/ 3 nights). We booked through Expedia and paid $821.99. If you haven't booked with Expedia, they do not include resort fee, you pay that upon arrival. The resort fee was $90.00, so in total we spent $911.99 PROS: Great location, it is the biggest perk. One block from Duval street, 2 minute walk to the southern most point. You can bike anywhere from there. The bed was nice and comfortable. The pillows were the fluffy squishy kind that I love. Feathered. Three pools, one which is heated. You can wash/dry your clothes for no extra charge. Bikes are available for rental. Due to COVID the continental breakfast was only individual wrapped muffins (blueberry was my favorite huge fresh and delicious) and beverages (juice, coffee, tea, H20) CONS: The door knob is a tricky thing, you have to insert the key, slightly pull it out, and then turn to the left to open the door. There is no closet, just a bar with hangers to hang your clothes. There is absolutely no counter space in the bathroom!!! The water for a shower was also tricky; there is a fine line between hot and going to give me a three degree burn hot. I turned the cold water all the way on and then slightly turned the hot knob to get the perfect temperature. OVERALL: I keep stressing this, YELP needs to allow half stars. I give this hotel 2.5 stars. Will come back if it's $200 cheaper or if the nightly rates are $99.00 or less.

Way overpriced. You can do much better in Key West. Surprisingly the price of this motel in April rivaled that of many of the nicer older hotels and bed & breakfasts in Key West. The decor is minimal and basic, the sink tiny (with plaster coming off the back), the AC seemed only to have one setting, the shower was a bit wonky and very low flow, the bathroom window was broken and could not be opened, and the microwave so old and scratched that you had to guess at the settings. To its credit it was clean and the coffee maker worked fine. The location is in the southern, quiet end of the island about 14 blocks from Mallory Square. We booked a little late so did not have much choice. They charge way too much for this motel. The only good part was that Frenchie's Cafe is around the corner and has very good croissants and breakfasts.

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Riki C.

We chose this motel because it was kitty corner from the Southernmost Hotel that we would eventually move to for our wedding. The place is in walking distance of everything! Rooster's Bar next door was a nightly event for our group - please you can buy liquor inside as well. Bonus! They have 3 pools on the property & serve a small breakfast. The location & cost alone is worth staying here. Could use a bit updating inside but it didn't bother us! We were very happy with our stay. Plus they leave a 5% discount card for Rooster's in your room

Neil B.

Fantastic. ..clean. . Quite. ..pleasant motel. Rooms are kept remarkable clean. Plenty of off street parking. Two great pools. ..Beautiful landscape. The big plus. .the staff is overwhelmingly friendly ,courtesy. .and very knowledgeable of all key West landmarks ..restaurants and nightlife. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK ! !

Donna J.

We had such a great stay here! Everyone on staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are so nice and clean and cleaned daily. Our bed was so comfy! They are very conveniently located near South Beach which is just a short walk and Higgs Beach which is just a short bike or car ride. Duval St. is also just a short walk from the hotel. Parking is great and free with your stay! The spread for breakfast is lovely and just right for grabbing to go. The muffins are delish! Overall, I would highly recommend staying with Southwinds. We would definitely stay again!

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