Southwinds Motel Key West
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Southwinds Motel Review
Featuring a snack and drink vending machine, and a tour desk, Southwinds Motel Key West offers accommodation within 11 minutes' walk of the downtown commercial zoned Duval Street. There is private parking on site and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Every day the Southwinds Motel serves a continental breakfast with muffins, fresh coffee and fresh fruits. Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. Offering Asian dishes, Ambrosia is 5 minutes' walk away.
This motel is set in the very heart of a historical district just a short drive from Higgs Beach. Cultural sights in the area are The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum (0.8 km) and the natural history museum "Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center" (2.9 km).
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Dog Beach, which is less than 5 minutes' walk away. The 2-star Southwinds Motel is placed about 5 minutes' drive from Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden.
The 58 rooms at this accommodation are equipped with comforts such as ironing facilities and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are furnished with queen size beds or king size beds along with a sofa set. Providing a bath and a shower, the bathrooms are also equipped with hair dryers and free toiletries.
Lower Keys Shuttle bus stop lies about a 5-minute walk away.
An outdoor pool area and entertainment activities are provided at a charge. An outdoor swimming pool is on-site at the Southwinds Motel Key West. Guests of this accommodation can participate in bicycle usage and bike loans.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Vintage hotel in a good setting.
- Located in a central area of Key West.
- 5 minutes walk to the even Southernmost Point and at a moderate distance from The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
- Huge rooms; most with a big bathroom and a shower.
- The restaurant serves Cuban dishes.
- Great outdoor bar.
- Rates are good.
- Occasional complaints about not comfortable beds.
- Some vacationers mentioned Wi-Fi connection was weak.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- private parking
- wifi in all areas
- non-smoking rooms
- bar
- 24-hour front desk
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Relax
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- Mallory Square 1.80 km (1.12 mi.)
- Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory 280 m (919 ft)
- Duval Street 890 m (2920 ft)
- Curry Mansion 1.47 km (4823 ft)
- Key West Cemetery 810 m (2657 ft)
- Southernmost Point of the Continental US 400 m (1312 ft)
- USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum 1.40 km (4593 ft)