Lighthouse Hotel - Key West Historic Inns

Hotels
8.6 (1034 reviews)
902 Whitehead Street , Key West , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1034 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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Patricia Rodríguez solo_traveller es
1
Vacaciones deprimentes
Pros:

Absolutamente nada

Cons:

Para empezar, las fotos parecen mejor de lo que son, porque la realidad es otra, pésimas.
Están llenas de mosquitos, la piscina super sucia, habitaciones realmente feas y pequeñitas .
La atención regular, básicamente porque no había nadie ....para no regresar nunca mas

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Lucrezia extended_group it
8
Bene
Pros:

Ottima posizione, a due passi da Duval street e a 15 min ca da Mallory square. La struttura è molto carina e immersa nella vegetazione locale che è pazzesca. Lo staff molto accogliente e disponibile. Buona la colazione anche se non troppo varia. Abbiamo avuto un problema con la finestra che rimaneva aperta e sono venuti a aggiustarla. Nel complesso siamo stati bene e ritornerei.

Cons:

La struttura si presenta bene, ma le due stanze che avevamo prenotato erano un po’ rovinate e lasciate andare. Il parquet aveva alcune assi sconnesse, c’erano macchie di vernice un po’ ovunque e la veneziana alla finestra era rovinata in due punti.
Nella zona guardaroba, il mobile era rovinato sui profili e i cassetti erano sporchi all’interno, così come quelli del mobile in bagno. Anche il nostro patio, a differenza di quelli delle stanze vicine, era pieno di fogliame e sporco, probabilmente a causa della fauna locale, molto presente.

Sono tutti aspetti che migliorerei e avrei maggior cura della pulizia delle stanze dentro e fuori.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Mario solo_traveller us
10
Great time in Jey West
Pros:

We gave stayed here multiple times over the years. The staff is always very friendly and available. The café is very convenient for both breakfast and afternoon cocktails. The pool has always been a great environment to meet people and sharing their Key West experience.

Cons:

A minor thing: The cable TV kept buffering.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Mélanie couple fr
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Jonelle couple us
10
Pros:

It was very shady and secluded. Yet close to everything.

Cons:

Smaller pool than we hoped.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Jonelle couple us
9
Great location!! Highly, recommend!!
Pros:

Location was great!! Very cute cottage style buildings. The staff were very pleasant!! Highly, recommend!!

Cons:

The bathroom sink is so small. When you wash your face, water gets all over the floor.
Next time, we will request another room with a normal size bathroom sink.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Steven extended_group us
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Veronika couple us
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Catherina couple us
7
It was all right. It wasn’t the greatest, but it wasn’t the worst.
Pros:

I liked the area of the location that it was super close to Duvall Street

Cons:

I didn’t like that the floor were dirty. They had like definitely sand and stuff in the before getting in. I also think that the breakfast was very mid and that had definitely gone cold even though getting there right at 8 o’clock.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple us
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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pål couple no
9
Kommer gjerne tilbake
Pros:

Veldig hyggelig, svært fine rom, rent og velstelt. Flott frokost buffet ved bassenget. Beliggenheten er strålende

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Kennedy couple us
10
A perfect stay in Key West
Pros:

My wife and I both have handicap placards. The staff gave us a room that was 1st floor and by the pool so we had easy access for my wife and her wheelchair. We were close to Isabels which made breakfast and drinks easy to get. The location isn Key west is perfect whether you visit the buoy or head down Duval to the other end. The staff was very friendly and volunteered plenty of info. I have stayed here before and would not consider another location in Key west due to its location and overall atmoshere. This polace is great and a 10+

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Grant solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect location for Key West life.
Pros:

Perfect location to stay in Key West, quiet but only one block from Duval, the main strip. Opposite Hemingway’s house, walking distance to beaches, two best restaurants on the island close by.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Maria couple us
10
Perfect location to explore Key West from
Pros:

The location is perfect. We walked everywhere from there.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Sara family_with_children us
9
Perfect Key West Getaway Vibe.
Pros:

Excellent location and such a lovely little vibe. It felt personal and cozy and luxuriously tucked away from the crowds yet right in the heart of downtown. Perfect perfect perfect.

Cons:

There were some unfortunate design aspects. The breakfast offering was lovely, but all the food in the corner creates a bottleneck and awkward crowd flow. Splitting the food and place it on either side of the entrance, against where the coffee is and on the other side. That room needs to have a path of flow. Nobody wants to navigate and negotiate for space with strangers before they’ve even had their morning coffee.

In the rooms, the furniture and fixtures overwhelm the quaint, historic rooms. The bedside lamps are way too big for the space, the on/off switches were not accessible from the bed. There was not ample towel hanging fixtures. The armoire was a great piece, but oversized for the room and offered limited, awkward storage with limited access.

I’m sure these “design” items felt clever and looked “cool” with the theme- but design is about solving problems, not creating them. If you ever decide to renovate, hire someone who understands functional design instead of picking out cool pieces for funky style- the right designer can elegantly strike a balance with both.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Maksym family_with_children us
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Marek family_with_children sk
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple us
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Kara extended_group us
8
Staff very helpful. If a problem occurred they were quick to fix. Staff very friendly.
Pros:

Nice location, clean. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

All was good

2026-07-06 via Nuitee