
we stayed in Mo’s Room, a second-story room that was one of four sharing two bathrooms.Īmericans love their plumbing, but if you can share a little - as frugal travelers do elsewhere in the world - you can stay in Key West’s Old Town at a great B&B. But there are a few quality places where several bedrooms share a common bathroom, and the savings are great. One of the great charms of Key West is the historic bed and breakfasts in Old Town. I had better luck finding accommodations in Key West where I compromised on amenities. The problem here is that the location isn’t ideal and the price included add-on fees - a $10 “resort” fee at a run-down motel and a $20 parking fee at the very nice Marriott Key West Beachside Hotel. They share a shuttle service into Old Town, which helps with parking. There are eight or 10 hotels clustered on Roosevelt Boulevard at the entrance to Key West. I found bargains in the eastern part of Key West, three miles from Old Town. I’ve tried several strategies to beat that price – some successful some not. (Photo: Bonnie Gross)Įven in the summer off-season, your first search for basic Key West motels will come up with rooms starting at least $200 a night. Key West on a budget: Key West Bed and Breakfast, 415 William Street, is a turn-of-the-century house decorated with original art, vibrant color and serving a spectacular breakfast.
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The resort occupies a manicured 20-acre swath of Stock and is the biggest resort player on the island.

It opened in January 2017 on Stock Island, an active commercial fishing hub, so it's a bit removed from the Key West crowds but still just a 10-minute free shuttle drive to Duval Street. There's sparkling water everywhere and bobbing boats at every turn. It's lush with tropical plants and palms, and has a bit of a residential feel too, with Key West cottage-style buildings (three stories, so not towers) that could just as easily be homes as a hotel. Down a residential road on Stock Island you reach the entrance to Oceans Edge, which fronts canals and a marina on the island just next to Key West.
