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.
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Southernmost Beach Café - 3 min walk
El Siboney Restaurant - 8 min walk
Banana Cafe - 4 min walk
Seaside Cafe at the Mansion - 3 min walk
Tipsy Rooster - 1 min walk
About this property
Southwinds Motel
Southwinds Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches. After splashing around at the 2 outdoor pools, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, South Beach and Southernmost Point 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
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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
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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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
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
Bicycle rentals
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
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
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 28.13 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee 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
Self parking
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. Parking spots may be limited.
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 boat tours, kayaking, and scuba diving, 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
Southwinds Motel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The continental breakfast was a highlight with a good selection and convenient grab-and-go option. (39 reviews)
The property offers convenient beach access with complimentary chairs and towels. (29 reviews)
Free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity at this property. (22 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Enjoyed the stay
Everything was clean, staff was friendly and a great location
Terri
Terri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2025
Great rooms with great views!
Jason
Jason, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2025
Great stay
Great location. Place was clean and neat. Leary about motels but this one was very nice. Didn't get to use all the amenities. Would suggest.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Most afforable in Key West
Friendly and attentive staff. Clean and spacious room.
Danielle
Danielle, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
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
George
George, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
We stay here when ever we’re in the keys
cynthia
cynthia, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2025
Good place to stay
Mayelin
Mayelin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Thanks for a great stay.
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2025
Great location
Nice staff and breakfast
james
james, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Place was awesome.
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Great motel! Loved the location and the staff. Would stay here again.
Debra
Debra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
On site bar ice cream close to everything.
Jonnie
Jonnie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Very convenient location. Had everything we needed.
janice
janice, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2025
Anniversary Trip 2025
The Southwinds Motel was a wonderful place to stay. I would highly recommend staying there for a nice couples retreat away. The service was wonderful and location perfect!
Steven
Steven, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Had a great time as usual
The last 2 times we went this year. We traveled thru the night to get there by car.
We live in South west Florida.
They got us in the room right away! 9am!
So grateful for the ladies in the office. So friendly
Jayne
Jayne, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
Its rundown but location is great, bar and liquor store attached to it made it fun. This isnt for luxury travel, its a place to sleep and shower but thats all you need in key west
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Close to beach
Tammy A
Tammy A, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2025
Great motel!
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2025
Great location. Friendly staff and loved having the Tipsy Rooster there. Enjoyed the music very much.
Russell
Russell, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Fantastic location
Friendly staff. Has a decent pool.
Really good breakfast ( wasn’t hot but still had excellent choices)
There is a bar next door which has a singer on at various times
Overall really good option
mark
mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2025
Loud air conditioner from the room across, clean but simple, friendly staff, very basic pre-packaged breakfast.
Ronny
Ronny, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Nice place. Clean. Nice pools. Close to amenities
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 31, 2025
Bathrooms extremely small and very old, no updates. Decorative Pillows on bed were dirty.
PAM
PAM, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
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.
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5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 1, 2025
Bathroom door does not lock, bathroom looks old, front door does not have a secure lock.