About

The Seashell motel welcomes you with island inspired charm, inviting deals, and rates to suit your budget. Whether you are indulging in a long holiday or just a Key West weekend getaway, come experience authentic Old Town Key West at the Seashell Motel. We offer newly renovated hostel rooms that contain up to ten single beds, air-conditioning, bathroom with shower. The hostel guests can take advantage of refrigerator in the room. We also offer lockers or storage option in the office. Free limited parking and free wireless internet are also available as well as daily housekeeping. Onsite bicycle rental available (first come first serve basis).

Our downtown location is just 3 blocks from the beach and also Duval Street, where you can find world-class shopping, galleries, restaurants and nightlife. You are within easy walking (and biking) distance to Key West's famous historic homes, tours and attractions. The Hemingway House and the Lighthouse Museum are both only seven blocks away, and the world-famous Southernmost Point in the Continental U.S. is five blocks from our door.

There are 3 types of hostel rooms according to the choice of the guest-- All female hostel and Mixed male/female room hostel. Bedding needs will be supplied and towels are available for a small deposit. We are sorry but we do not provide bathing products.

Seashell Motel's Policies & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 72hours before arrival.
First night payment will be charged 3 days prior check in date.
Any remaining balance will be charged upon arrival.

Check in from 16:00 to 00:00 .
Check out before 11:00 .

Taxes not included - 12.50%
Breakfast not included.

General:
Our reception open 24 hours
No curfew.
Non smoking.
No Pets allowed.
No Alcohol allowed.
Strict quiet time after 10PM.

State ID, Passport, or Driver's License of the guest at check-in.
We are sorry but no one below the age of 21 is allowed in a hostel room, even if accompanied by an adult.
$100.00 refundable deposit.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Parking
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Reviews

10Superb(286)
  • Value for Money
    10.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    10.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Seashell International Hostel And Motel in Key West offers comfortable beds with privacy curtains and clean facilities. Some recent guests noted ongoing construction impacting common areas and a lack of a kitchen. It suits travellers looking for a calm and quiet stay.

Stayed in May 2025
10
M
Maritza
Female, 41+, Nicaragua
Evething very crean. Quit
Stayed in Feb 2025
3.7
T
Travis
Male, 31-40, USA
Was in Florida for a week on a spontaneous trip, decided to go down to Key West and book a stay at a hostel more for the social aspect than anything else. This place was NOT that. What is supposed to be the common space, the pool area, was completely ripped up, under construction, and unusable, which was NOT mentioned on the hostelworld site btw. The beds have privacy curtains which was about the only thing that made this lack of common space tolerable. Also massively overpriced at $115 considering this ba
Stayed in Jan 2025
2.6
K
Kennedy
Female, 18-24, USA
While I was staying here, a horde of police came at around 3am and beat and dragged out one of the guests in the other women’s room next to me and threatened to “bash [her] skull in.” I talked to the owner the next morning, who would not give me a refund and claimed to not understand what that meant. The property is cheap as well, the beds are essentially made of Home Depot plywood.
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Location

718 South Street, Key West, USA
1.2km from city centre