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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William solo_traveller us
10
Can't wait to come back!!
Pros:

Friendly staff, the best location, close enough to everything but quite so you can chill. Great bar with fun bartenders. Next time I come to KW I hope I stay here. 11 out of 10!!

Cons:

Everything, can't wait to come back

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller at
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Craig couple ca
2
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Eva couple at
8
Schön mit Luft nach oben
Pros:

Ausstattung, Zimmer Einrichtung, Garten und Poolbereich sehr schön.

Cons:

Freundlichkeit des Personals, Frühstück sehr Basic

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Ihor couple us
1
Terrible experience that ruined our vacation
Pros:

We stayed at this hotel from July 22–25, and unfortunately it was one of the worst hotel experiences we’ve had. Our room was never cleaned at all during the entire stay. We informed the front desk early in the morning that housekeeping never came, but no one ever showed up to clean the room. After calling again and explaining that this completely ruined our vacation, the only thing they offered was a refund for one night and parking.

The AC unit barely worked, the floors were dirty, and we even found stains on the bedding, which is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. The pool was very small and dirty, and parking was far away and extremely inconvenient.

What makes this even more disappointing is that our friends had recommended this hotel, so we expected much better service and cleanliness. Overall, the hotel felt dirty, poorly maintained, and not worth the money. Very disappointing experience and definitely not a place we would return to.

Cons:

We stayed at this hotel from July 22–25, and unfortunately it was one of the worst hotel experiences we’ve had. Our room was never cleaned at all during the entire stay. We informed the front desk early in the morning that housekeeping never came, but no one ever showed up to clean the room. After calling again and explaining that this completely ruined our vacation, the only thing they offered was a refund for one night and parking.

The AC unit barely worked, the floors were dirty, and we even found stains on the bedding, which is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. The pool was very small and dirty, and parking was far away and extremely inconvenient.

What makes this even more disappointing is that our friends had recommended this hotel, so we expected much better service and cleanliness. Overall, the hotel felt dirty, poorly maintained, and not worth the money. Very disappointing experience and definitely not a place we would return to.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Bryan couple us
8
Pros:

Great location. Friendly staff, especially the bartenders (shout out to Alejandro and Jefferson!). Lovely grounds and pool area.

Cons:

Loud a/c unit in the room.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Andy couple us
9
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Sully solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Christian Volker couple de
9
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Bob extended_group us
8
Quaint and charming property and prime location.
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Everything was satisfactory

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Mathilde extended_group nl
9
It was wonderful!
Pros:

The style, the location, it was all so beautiful

Cons:

Room was a bit small, but I understand that this is the case on Key West for a lot of the properties.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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agathe couple fr
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
10
Paradise
Pros:

Just beautiful! It was a real little piece of paradise. Our room was lovely - well decorated, very quiet (we did didn’t need the earplugs as the cockerel's were very well behaved!) We were so lucky to have 2 days where we had the pool area to ourselves - felt so lucky! Really good breakfast served beautifully! Shout out to Jefferson who couldn’t do enough to look after you!

Cons:

That we had to leave

2026-05-18 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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Priscilla couple fr
9
C’était paisible et parfait
Pros:

L’emplacement et le calme

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