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Ocean Key Resort & Spa vs Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel

Both Ocean Key Resort & Spa and Key West Youth Hostel & Seashell Motel are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Ocean Key Resort & Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to Key West Youth Hostel & Seashell Motel. Ocean Key Resort & Spa comes in at 92 with recommendations from 11 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.

Ocean Key Resort & Spa
Ocean Key Resort & Spa
8 / 10
Zero Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $487 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A pool and lively open-air bar and restaurant sit on Sunset Pier, a popular place to watch the sun sink into the horizon." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"You can't beat the location of this 100-room resort, at the foot of Mallory Square, the epicenter of the sunset ritual." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"On an island replete with guesthouses, Ocean Key is a standout for its boutique style."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Right at the foot of colorful Mallory Square, Ocean Key is bright and cheery, with tropical-themed rooms, a pier-bar scene with live music, and prime sunset views."
Star Service Star Service
"The hotel's guest rooms and suites bear some of the most attractive contemporary style on the island. Balconies here are generally larger than the competition, too. " Full review
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A few suites come with full kitchens, but be sure to request a room on Floor 2 or above.
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Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel
Seashell Motel & Key West Hostel
7 / 10
718 South Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $76 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
  • Air Conditioning
  • Baggage storage
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This isn’t our favorite hostel, but it’s about the only youth-oriented budget choice on the island." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A mere three-minute walk to the beach and to Old Key West, this hostel is usually full of young backpackers."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The cheapest digs in town are these grubby dorms, run by a friendly owner who provides bikes for rent."
Time Out Time Out
"Cheap dorm rooms down near the Southernmost Point, a five-minute walk from central Old Town." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This well-run hostel is a 3-minute walk to the beach and Old Town. Very busy with European backpackers, it's a great place to meet people." Full review