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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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
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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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Mélanie • couple • fr
10
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