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Authors of Key West Guest House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Duval Street

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Single Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
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(21 reviews)

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
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(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Williams Cottage, Stand Alone

9.8 out of 10
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone | Living room | TV

Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Artist, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Artist, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
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(13 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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McCullers, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

McCullers, Ground Floor

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(8 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West, Authors of Key West Guest House is near the airport and near the beach. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Duval Street and Southernmost Point. Don't miss out on a visit to Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southernmost Point - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Smathers Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pepe's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Off the Hook Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dante's Key West - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Authors of Key West Guest House

Bed & breakfast near Duval Street
Located close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, Authors of Key West Guest House provides free continental breakfast and a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Concierge services, a water dispenser and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges and daily housekeeping

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

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from June to July
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Authors of Key West Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Authors of Key West Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Authors of Key West Guest House?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Authors of Key West Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Authors of Key West Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authors of Key West Guest House located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Duval Street, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum. Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Authors of Key West Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1008 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

yesiangely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very peaceful to stay there as well as very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , close to attractions , great price and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the convenience of the location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was a continental breakfast, there were great food options The front staff was super sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriyella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very clean. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super great and affordable. The staff was very welcoming and helpful during our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isidro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay and location for the true Key West experience. Staff are friendly and accommodating! Pool is nice to relax after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at authors for about 20 years. The place is so nice!! Always affordable. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden Gem in Key West… great location and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and quiet, staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Annalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming villa!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and super friendly hosts! I highly recommend this guest house!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place with an adorable little dipping pool. We enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. The owner greeted us and was super friendly and helpful. The cleaning staff always did a great job. The area is a little further from the Main Street in Key West, but that makes it more quiet and allowed us to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Un-Yung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place! I would love to come back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irfhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iveet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!!!! Clean, beautiful, Shabby chic. I love it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaunn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paulino

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small pool, cottage was nice size, however no mirror's. Continental breakfast was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

fatima miya

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and room was nice! Good a/c and had what we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Good location to bike most places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025