Lighthouse Hotel - Key West Historic Inns

Hotels
8.6 (989 reviews)
902 Whitehead Street , Key West , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Nice amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Loud air conditioning
Overpriced

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues such as dirty floors and unacceptable room conditions.
Service
9.4
Generally positive impressions, but some delays in service were reported regarding special requests.
Location
9.4
Repeatedly praised as excellent and walkable to attractions.
Room Quality
7.9
Various complaints about room size, mustiness, and noise issues.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities were enjoyable, with good breakfast and a festive atmosphere, though air conditioners were very loud.
Value for Money
7.9
Comments indicate an impression of overpriced accommodations relative to the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Breakfast and snacks received positive mentions, but some noted room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9
Overall good experiences despite some specific issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 08:01

Property Description

Central Location in Key West
Lighthouse Hotel offers a prime location in Key West, just opposite the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, making it the ideal base for exploring the area.

Relaxing Amenities
Guests can unwind by the outdoor heated pool, enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, and sip on island favorites at Isabel's Poolside Bar.

Convenient Facilities
With free WiFi, flat-screen cable TV, and the option to rent bicycles to explore the surroundings, Lighthouse Hotel ensures a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests.

Ready to experience the charm of Key West? Book your stay at Lighthouse Hotel now!

Important information:

Check-in parking is located at the rear of the hotel on Terry Lane.

Guest parking is located on a private lot 5 minutes' walk from property.

Please provide check-in desk with vehicle information to obtain a parking pass.

Please note that the property is located in a building with no elevator.

Please note the deposit is charged by the property immediately at booking.

Please note the room type and bed type will be allocated upon check-in. It might be a higher room category but is subject to availability upon arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EYW

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 989 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9
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Priscilla couple fr
9
C’était paisible et parfait
Pros:

L’emplacement et le calme

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Priscilla couple fr
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Silvio couple br
8
Pros:

Hotel Charmoso, localização excepcional, ao lado do Farol de Key West e em frente a casa de Hernest Hemingway e ao lado da Duval Street, onde tudo acontece. Café da Manhã muito bom, com frutas frescas, pães diversos frios e sucos.

Cons:

Estacionamento. O hotel não dispõe de estacionamento próprio e é conveniado de um "parkink lot" que fica a três quadras. Não existe uma área de desembarque em frente ao hotel o que dificulta o desembarque e check in dos hóspedes.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Wes couple us
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

liked the history and location.

Cons:

Lack of storage space in the room.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Noel solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The location and history

Cons:

Hotel is tired. Aircon in bedrooms was very load. You can't sleep with it on and it's too hot to sleep without it on

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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kathy couple us
10
Loved the staff and location. No loud parting. I will definitely stay at Lighthouse Hotel again.
Pros:

We loved the location. We could walk to everything we wanted to go to. Hotel is very quiet, so no noises when we went to bed. Friendly staff. Breakfast was great and drinks were great. Love the Roosters!

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller us
9
My sister summed it up on the last day when she said, “I could stay here another two weeks.”
Pros:

Comfortable. Well maintained and appointed. Staff was friendly. Rooms were clean and provided everything we needed. Pool was clean but perhaps a little too warm.

Cons:

Checking in was an issue. Requested early check-in but rooms weren’t ready so we waited. We were never told they were ready. Finally a half hour after normal check-in we went to the office and found they had been ready for awhile. I’d chalk it up to a failure to communicate during shift change. Other than that from the manager, to the front office, to the bartender, to the cleaning staff, to the maintenance man everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Dana couple us
10
Absolute Perfection!
Pros:

The location was FANTASTIC. Everything we wanted to see or visit was within walking distance. The room size was perfect for 2. If anyone ever asks me where to stay while visiting KW, I will HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Lighthouse Hotel.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Laura couple us
4
Disappointing, don't feel it is worth the price they charge, would not return.
Pros:

Location, pool, breakfast

Cons:

Room size for "king room" type are all different, our 1st room was very small, moved to larger room which was better, had to move after 3 nights due to bugs in bathroom, bed, etc. 3rd room was smaller than 1st with no closet, no ceiling fan, and workers above in the am with hammers and drills going.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Nice location, but way overpriced.

Cons:

Way to exspensive, floor boards in room were uneven broken in need of repair.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Stacey couple us
4
Good location but very poor value altogether.
Pros:

Comfy bed, decent breakfast, great location

Cons:

Room could have been nicer and cleaner for paying over $400 a night! And there was paint splatter all over the floor and paint on the mirror frame etc. as if the person painting was a child. The bottom drawer was broken so we couldn't use it and there was dry rot on the closet frame. When we got out of the shower, the white towel on the floor turned dirty every day from the dirty grout or floor. No flexibility for a late check out. Excuse was that they are busy but we could check out late for money though. (I thought it was because they were busy?) Our poor friends who we were with had to change rooms because of a termite infestation and they were downgraded.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Doug couple us
6
I know Key West is pricey these days. We just expect more from a hotel that charges over $400 a night..
Pros:

Great location! Nice poolside vibe.

Cons:

Honestly the room was below average.
A/C struggling. Bathroom walls had spackling. Shower felt like the floor could give out.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Riley couple gb
7
Pros:

Location is amazing - opposite Ernest Hemmingway house, close to Moondog for brunch and the lighthouse too obviously! Duval street is not far and the most southern point is nearby too!

Cons:

The staff were not as friendly and helpful as we would have liked. Our room was not in a great way maintenance wise, the door didnt lock properly but eventually the staff did help us fix it.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple it
6
Notte molto rumorosa e poco gradevole
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

Aria condizionata molto rumorosa e non ben funzionante,
Bar che chiude alle 18
Acqua in camera solo a pagamento
Bagno non chiuso nel soffitto
Camera molto rumorosa

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Bostjan family_with_children si
9
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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PremiumFlightsCom family_with_children lu
5
Cons:

Couldn't enter the room a minute earlier, although many rooms were already ready.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Michael couple us
3
Would not go there again
Cons:

Had to change rooms because of termites in the room.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller us
7
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Alexander couple de
9
Wundervolles Hotel in toller Lage
Pros:

Tolle Lage, einzigartiger Charme

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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claire couple us
10
2026-04-26 via Nuitee