Southwinds Motel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Property grounds
Exterior
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
$196
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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1321 Simonton Street, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(96 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(104 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Southwinds Motel

Hotel in Old Town Key West
2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this hotel. Continental breakfast is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Southwinds Motel offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Southwinds Motel features 2 outdoor swimming pools. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning.

This Key West hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Southwinds Motel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Tipsy Rooster - This bar serves light fare only.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 22.50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Tipsy Rooster

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 9 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 33.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Concierge service
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Partner property beach club access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 22.50 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Southwinds Motel Key West
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Southwind Hotel Key West
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Reviews

Southwinds Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1231 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey, RETFORD

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reviews for this motel were great so I had no worries when I booked it. But it’s fair to say this place is incredibly tired and run down. the exterior of the motel is in need of some tlc, and I hoped that it was only the exterior that was tired. Whilst the rooms were huge, they were badly in need of renovating, there were cracked and peeling walls, and very dated and tired furniture. Whilst it appeared superficially clean it needed a good deep clean. Although we booked 3 nights we left after 2 as we really didn’t feel comfortable here. It could be beautiful if renovated, but with the half hearted staff we saw, I can’t see any changes happening any time soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Aprell

Traveled with family
Close to everything. Very old school check in so process takes forever. Staff is friendly. Continental breakfast has a great spread. Free refreshments all day which is good because it was super hot. Iron was broken but quickly switched out. It’s ok for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emidio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was the only semi issue, it fills up fast on the pool side, do not expect to keep the same spot, but everything about the motel was great and I would recommend it anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and proficient. Allowed me to check in early that was much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most afforable in Key West

Friendly and attentive staff. Clean and spacious room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amal

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
old property and needed uplift
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy, Roscommon

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, LENEXA

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, LENEXA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice rooms, the staff is super friendly & provides a great vacation experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne, Fort Gibson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked this cute motel! The ice machine wasn’t working and that’s the only thing I can be negative about. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
the room we were given was not handicap friendly. the pool outside our door was out of order. the step into the room was hard to manage with my walker. The girl at check-in was not very friendly and seemed bothered. Nowhere in the room for a handicap person to sit. Brought a chair in from the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandre

Liked: Staff & service
Bed bug on myself and my pregnant wife. :(
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Southwinds motel

The stay was excellent as the well as the location and the grounds. Staff was helpful as well .The value was a good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were asked when checking in if we used Orbitz, I said yes and she changed my room number. Room assignment was not what was shown on the website or in the photos.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was close to Duval st to walk. Bar on property was nice and once in the room really couldn't hear the outaide noise which was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

several suggestions impovement

I would strongly advise installing safety bars in the shower as it is very slippery and I almost slipped and fell several times...nothing to hold on to. A better handle on the cockroach situation as well as we killed 4 of them in our room for a 5 day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay especially for the price! Clean and comfortable. A bit of a walk to get to Mallory Square and the end of Duval, but we enjoyed the exercise. Plenty of places close by and the property has a bar. Ice machines weren’t really working so that was the only bummer. Staff was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

rose marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom door does not lock, bathroom looks old, front door does not have a secure lock.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valery

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really liked everything but the futon
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025