Lighthouse Hotel - Key West Historic Inns

Hotels
8.1 (891 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 / walkable to shops and restaurants
Friendly and helpful staff (notably Shakira and reception)
Well-kept property, gardens and patio
Good continental breakfast and excellent coffee
Strong cocktails at the pool / pool-bar
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness (dirty floors, windows, outdoor areas, pool)
Noisy / old air conditioning and some rooms warm
Rooms can be small and dimly lit; some awkward bathroom fixtures
Perceived poor value: high room price, extra parking and breakfast charges
Pool small and can fill up quickly

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed: some guests described the property as clean and well kept, but several reports cite dirty floors, unclean windows, and an outdoor/pool area that was not well maintained.
Service
9.2
Strongly positive: staff repeatedly praised for helpfulness and friendliness; specific shout-outs (e.g., Shakira) for excellent service and cocktails, and reception helped with room requests.
Location
9.4
Very positive: many guests highlighted the convenient, walkable location near shops and restaurants; described as perfect or ideal for Key West, slightly off-center but considered a benefit by some.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed: room design and cleanliness noted positively by some, but others reported small/dim rooms, warm temperatures, noisy/aged air conditioning, and awkward bathroom fixtures.
Amenities
7.7
Mixed: attractive gardens, patio and strong pool-bar cocktails praised, but the pool is small and reported as dirty by some guests; parking is available but costly.
Value for Money
6.4
Negative: several guests felt the hotel was overpriced given room quality and extra charges (parking, some breakfast items), leading to disappointment relative to price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Positive: continental breakfast and especially the coffee received compliments; cocktails at the pool (notably by Shakira) were highlighted as a strong point.
Overall Experience
8.7
Generally positive: many guests enjoyed a cozy, boutique atmosphere and would stay again, though issues with cleanliness, noisy AC and perceived value tempered some experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:17

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

8.1
Based on 891 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 6.4
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Alessandro • couple • it
9
Pros:

Posizione
Colazione
Atmosfera

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

good location and nice gardens

Cons:

external decor could be refreshed in places, small room dimly lit.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Rita • couple • us
10
Nice place to visit in Key West
Pros:

The property was clean and well kept. The continental breakfast was good but the coffee was great. It was walking distance to shops & restaurants.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Erika • couple • fr
7
Pros:

Sa localisation

Cons:

Quand je pense au prix que nous avons payé, on doit payer ce qui n’est pas gratuit au petit déjeuner. Nous avons passé 4 nuits, pas une seule fois nos 2 verres ont été changés, le sol est sale( en fin de journée la plante de mes pieds était noire, l’insonorisation entre les chambres très médiocre, pas une seule fois le sol n’a été aspiré / balayé, les fenêtres ne sont pas propres, du bruit dû à la climatisation, un défaut majeur du robinet de la salle de bain qui est trop près du bord du lavabo donc pas très pratique.
Aussi j’avais fait part d’un souhait au niveau de la chambre, très heureusement la réceptionniste après de nombreux efforts nous a trouvé la chambre que nous souhaitions avoir.
Bref nous sommes extrêmement déçus et nous ne choisirons plus votre établissement pour un séjour à Key West.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Ashlei • solo_traveller • us
8
Overall this place was great and we’d stay again
Pros:

Convenience and staff

Cons:

Our room was warm. Staff tried to help by giving us additional fans but the AC was cutting it

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Rita • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

location and friendly staff

Cons:

out side was not that clean and pool was dirty

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • us
10
Great weekend trip in a great location and great staff.
Pros:

Staff was exceptionally good! Location is perfect! Shakira was great!

Cons:

All good!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Ilse • couple • es
8
Noisy aircon and overpriced parking
Pros:

Great location and the room design was lovely. Clean room and basic breakfast.
Shout out to Shakira who made amazing cocktails at the pool, best cocktails in the Keys! If you stay here don’t skip them. Shakira you made our afternoon!

Cons:

The room price is not low, for a boutique hotel with a tiny pool. The hotel patio looks lovely with all plants and well kept, but if you’re expecting a comfy pool please rethink your stay it fills up very quickly with few guests.
They charge 30$ per night extra for parking which I think is too much considering the room is over 200€ per night. The room has a cute design but isn’t luxurious and the aircon seems to be from the eighties and is very very noisy, impossible to leave on at night. They should update them because the noise is significant, the ear plugs they provide for the noise of roosters can better be used for the noise of ac.
They gave us the room “with a view on Hemingways house” as if it was a plus but don’t be fooled, you just see bikes and plants ;)

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Revital • couple • il
10
נהנינו מאד והיינו חוזרים לשם
Pros:

מלון בוטיקי מטופח ויפה

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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michelle • couple • us
10
Perfect Key West weekend
Pros:

Perfect property exactly what you want to say in Key West. Very cozy, clean neat fantastic.

Cons:

The location is a little off center, which is actually a good thing, but if you want to be right in the middle of things, it’s not there which we actually like

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • ca
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Felicia • couple • us
8
Stellar staff, excellent pool, could use some more lighting and maybe an update to the noisy swamp cooler.
Pros:

The staff was so wonderful! The location was excellent. This hotel is close to Duval street, where most of the action is in Key West. The pool was also lovely during the humid and hot weather. The bonuses were the rooster couple that ran around the pool area, the lizards, and the lush greenery all over the property.

Cons:

Our room was rather dark. It would have been nice to have a lamp in the corner where the table and chairs are. The bathroom didn’t have the option for just a light, so every time you went in there the fan had to be on. Since the swamp cooler was quite loud, it just made the room seem a bit too noisy and not relaxing. The shower door didn’t have a complete seal, so after each shower there was a bit of a mess on the floor.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
8
Pros:

the property was soo cute and secluded as well. you were right on duval street, so you could use their parking and just walk everywhere! the staff were nice especially the front desk lady. it was very quiet when we stayed here. we really only saw people at breakfast.

Cons:

the only thing that i think they could improve is the breakfast. it was good out there we’re not many options for protein. it was a boiled egg and then pastry’s, bagels, fruit, and yogurt.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Breno Bonfim • couple • br
6
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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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
J
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