3444 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, Florida, United States | (888) 989-6591
Affordable stay in a notoriously pricey destination
All rooms have flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and safes
Suites come with full kitchens, ocean views, and washer/dryers
Pretty pool surrounded by palm trees and with adjacent hot tub
Under 10-minute drive from Smathers Beach and Key West airport
Free continental breakfast included in rate
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Sundries shop on-site, as is an ATM
Dated rooms have occasional cleanliness and maintenance issues
Transportation needed to reach island attractions and beaches
Standard Rooms are small and lack mini-fridges
Some noise from the nearby road and other guests
Wi-Fi signal is weak throughout property
The 64-room Key West Bayside Inn & Suites is a two-pearl property popular with budget-minded travelers. However, you get what you pay for, as some areas are in dire need of renovation, Wi-Fi is patchy, and there are cleanliness issues. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, while suites add full kitchens and washer/dryers. Though it's more of a place to put your head at night versus a property to linger, there are a decent-sized pool and adjacent hot tub, plus free continental breakfast here. While close to the airport, it's a 10- to 15-minute car ride from popular downtown attractions and a bit less to the beach. The two-pearl Angelina Guest House has a more central location and much more charm, but it's adult-only.
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Scene
No-frills property popular with budget-minded guests
Key West is no doubt an expensive island to stay on, and Key West Bayside Inn & Suites prides itself on being one of the cheaper options. However, this comes at a cost: Many areas of the hotel are dingy and dated, and occasionally there are cleanliness and maintenance issues. For some, however, it fits the bill for an affordable stay within a 10- to 15-minute drive of all Key West attractions. The exterior is pleasant enough with pale-yellow stucco not uncommon in the Keys, while the lobby has a dark-green and yellow color scheme and palm tree accents. Outside, the well-maintained pool is the true gem of the property, though most guests spend their time on nearby beaches or visiting the downtown area.
Location
A 10- to 15-minute drive from most attractions and beaches
Located off a busy main road bordering the ocean, Key West Bayside Inn & Suites is conveniently close to the island's airport (an eight-minute drive) but away from the center of the island where top attractions are, including Duval Street, the Harry S. Truman Little White House, and Mallory Square (all 10 to 15 minutes by car). Guests without cars should plan to take taxis to and from the center or rent bicycles (the property can have them delivered within an hour). Smathers Beach is a quick six-minute drive away, while Higgs Beach is 10 minutes and the popular Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park beach is 15 minutes.
Rooms
Overdue for a renovation, but some have well-stocked kitchens
Key West Bayside Inn & Suites offers mostly pleasant, though certainly dated, rooms with a Florida vibe. The design consists of dark patterned carpeting, a mix of white- or light-wood furniture, white walls, and old-fashioned curtains. Framed artwork of palm trees or island scenes decorate the walls. Expect to see some cleanliness and/or maintenance issues, from rust in the bathrooms to drapes hanging off their hooks. Standard Rooms are a bit cramped, with small windows (some that face the outdoor hallway) and no mini-fridges. All rooms do come with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have a shower-tub and toiletries but are windowless. Because these rooms are on the first floor, road noise can be a problem for light sleepers.Suites offer much more space and furnished balconies with ocean views. En-suite kitchens have a good amount of cooking equipment, but oddly, the cabinets lack doors. In-unit washer/dryers are convenient, as are living rooms with sofa beds. Note that dining tables are on the terraces.
Features
Pretty pool and hot tub, plus free continental breakfast
The hotel goes a step above its two-pearl rating with an outdoor swimming pool and adjacent in-ground hot tub. The well-maintained pool is bordered by palm trees and has a lift for those with reduced mobility. Guests are also likely to spot a few (friendly) iguanas hanging around the plentiful sun loungers. All rates include a continental breakfast, plus there's a sundries shop on-site selling snacks, ice cream, and cold drinks. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, but the signal is patchy throughout the property.
