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Authors of Key West Guest House

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Duval Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mallory Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Single Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Authors of Key West Guest House

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Duval Street
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features an outdoor pool, concierge services and free newspapers. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Authors of Key West Guest House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Authors of Key West Guest House's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a terrace and a water dispenser
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 13 minutes by foot from Duval Street and a 2-minute drive from Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Authors of Key West Guest House.

This 3-star Key West bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from June to July. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 22.50 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed from June to July.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Authors of Key West Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Of all the places we stayed in Florida, Authors Guesthouse was the best. We were in the Harry Truman room, which has a very warm, cozy decor and a great balcony. It's located in a quiet, authentic, historic residential neighborhood, which is kind of far to walk from the local sites like the Hemingway House, but doable for those in reasonably good health. The door to the adjoining Margaret Truman room is quite thin, and unfortunately the guests there had the TV on the entire night, which made it a little difficult for us to sleep. That's not the hotel's fault though. Breakfast was just fine, and although we didn't use the pool, other people were having fun there. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Hemingway Cottage. It was very nice, and for the most part quiet. Its a small property thats kept clean, with gardens and a nice hot tub area with places to sit outside. Parking can be a bit challenging, but once you figure it out, its not bad. Breakfast was continental style, but we did not use it as we had our own food in the cottage. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed how accommodating the staff was. If I'm able to come back to Key West, I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, hamburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom ceiling was falling down shower was not very clean property needs help beds very uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the money
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is great! Very peaceful and clean environment; backyard has beautiful garden; swimming pool is clean; staff is friendly. Room has enough space, very cute decor and comfortable bed. Price is reasonable and all attractions are walkable distance 10-15 minutes. If you rent a bicycle, it’s even better. This property is good deal and I had amazing experience there!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! The room was so nice and the staff is friendly. I will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Lan, Millburn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay for our 50th Anniversary

Loved our one night stay in a cute blue room looking over the pool. It was on the second floor with lush tropical trees billowing over the terrace. Downstairs had more rooms and lots of tables with umbrellas and sitting areas. Everything was surrounded by beautiful tropical landscaping. Wished we could have stayed longer. The bed and pillows were the most comfortable ever! Was pleasantly surprised they had a light breakfast in the morning with delish coffee. The staff were helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay again sometime and highly recommend to friends. Oh and btw the price was well affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwivedi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint outdated & expensive.

Needs update of electric & plumbing. We had to keep opening the toilet's back cover to put hose in correct spot and lift the handle up to fill the stool. Sweet nostalgia of 60's & 70's. No plasticware to eat continental breakfast. 7 block walk to Duval bus ride. No coffee availability after breakfast which was served from 8-10. We loved the plantings. No pool. Warm, not hot, spa. No pool. I guess the property was hit hard by past hurricane. Upstairs rooms are reached by outdoor wooden outdoor stairs. Not handicap friendly. Staff took our suitcases up. We had to bring them back down the stairs ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

fatima miya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, Close, for a Great Price

It is a very charming place and reminded me of Europe. It has a friendly atmosphere and the place can be described as cosy and comfortable. And located in old town Key West Highly close to everything . Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Needs soundproofing.

We stayed in the “Library.” The room was clean and spacious. However, it never is truly dark because of shutter blinds and no curtains. When the outside motion light came on due to a pedestrian, it woke us up. Even worse was the lack of soundproofing. I could hear someone open a can of soda in the room next to us. We could hear every single car. And worst of all, the rooster that crowed from 2:30-5:30 and beyond each day sounded like it was right outside the window. Something needs to be changed about the soundproofing of the rooms to make them better. Lastly, there was no silverware in the room and with the office being closed early in the evening, that was super inconvenient. If we ever return to Key West, we’d stay somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Any place you get a real key rather than a card, is usually good. Good location, quiet, good breakfast. I would have liked an earlier breakfast like 6:30 rather than 8.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Krzysztof

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Knowle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small spaces. Bathroom small. Advertises pool — just a jacuzzi. No parking. Have 2 hour window to check in. Blinds wouldn’t close.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Staff was very friendly and helpful making checking in and out very easy. Room was nice and spacious and everything was clean. The pool outside was warm and a nice spot to relax after walking around. Would definitely come back next time I am in Key West.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025