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1321 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
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Southwind Motel
Ranked #89 of 101 Key West B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Leesburg, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
“Well, it was relatively inexpensive.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

This is your basic clean, cheap (by Key West standards) motel. No friills but did have a small refrigerator which worked well. While it is located just one block off Duval (the "happening" street) it is over a mile from the Mallory Square end of Duval where the sunset "event" and most of the action is. Trolleys (at $19pp per day) connect nicely until 5pm. Then you walk, taxi, etc. Staff is nice and parking is available and free. Had some ants in the bathroom but they were very small. Our shower was small dark and grim and water flow was slow. Bed (sans headboard) sagged some in the middle but when you've walked the mile or so from Mallory Square, you are able to sleep OK. Only 2 blocks from US southermost point, an easy walk.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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norfolk
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Will not wait til last minute for New Years ever again”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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This was the only motel that was not booked up for New Years(other than the high end hotels)Anyway,the price was about 189.00 per night w/3 night minimum for 1 queen, when I arrived and got keys to room I was shocked to see that for the price all I got was a bed(no hedboard just mattress and boxspring on frame)night stand w/lamp and an oversized dresser with a 13in t.v..
The air conditioner kept me awake with the loud noise it made and the bathroom is is so small that when you take a shower you can barely maneuver around and the toilet is so close to the walls that you cant take a crap and wipe, and they have the nerve to have 2 pictures screwed to the wall like somebody will steal them(please), no ice machine(the front desk person tells you that they are a budget motel and that there is a store across the street to purchase ice)Oh, BEWARE OF THE CAMERAS. I think the hostile up the street is probably nicer than this place,have already booked for New Years at a place where 189.00 would be worth it. Really South Winds, maybe you should change the name to Gone with the Wind.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Quaint little oasis for the budget traveler”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011
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This property offers incredible value. We were able to park the car, no extra cost, right near the room. The room was clean and the property, while being modest, was well kept. The maid cleaned up every day, no exceptions. The pool was clean and very refreshing on the several hot days we were there. The staff were accommodating. The a/c worked well once I figured out how to use the remote control. We left the car in its spot for days, as this location is close to everything. Keep in mind that this is not a resort, but a budget property in an excellent location. As such, I would consider it top notch.

Room Tip: room 12 appears to be the biggest, it also had chairs and a kitchen sink that the others did not, it...
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Cheap handy location in key west”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

A good cheap clean budget motel slap bang in the middle of town.onsite parking a good sized swimming pool,highly recommended

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Orlando, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Warning - don't stay here”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Think twice before staying at this motel. There are hidden cameras everywhere, which means that either they are spying on guests or that they are experiencing a lot of crime. We found out only after we left about all the cameras and now we feel very unfomfortable, not knowing if there are cameras inside the rooms as well. The cameras are pointed at private sitting areas outside each room, the pool etc.

Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
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1321 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
Price range (per night):* INR4,474 - 11,184

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