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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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Authors of Key West Guest House, a charming bed & breakfast near Duval Street, offers a relaxing retreat with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Enjoy continental breakfast on the terrace, connect to free WiFi in your room, and take advantage of concierge services while appreciating the helpful staff that has impressed past guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 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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Williams Cottage, Stand Alone | Living area

Williams Cottage, Stand Alone

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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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Single Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(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 Twin Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

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

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 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

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

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 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

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 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

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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Artist, Ground Floor

Artist, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

McCullers, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 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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About the area

Map
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

  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Best Coffee In Town - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dions Truman & White - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mangia Mangia - ‬8 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, along with sunloungers
  • Concierge services, free newspapers and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • 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

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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 property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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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Reviews

Authors of Key West Guest House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 676 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean comfortable room. The breakfast items were good and plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place away from the craziness. Will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay with easy street parking and a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would absolutely stay here again and recommend to others as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Egor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when you visit Key West. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shameeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Quiet and close to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice small hotel. Quiet neighborhood location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinay Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pleasant stay — the staff were very accommodating and made the experience enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara

Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. GREAT breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet and conveniently located.
Stayed 5 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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value! Comfortable beds, spacious room, well equipped kitchen, great breakfast, and wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Nice breakfast and plenty of free parking in the street Can have more lighting in the room, gets a little dark
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anja

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not great,Rooms and whole place does not look like the pictures , our little kitchen had cockroaches and the pool was a little hot tub
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irfhan

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and quaint
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very private, clean & comfy. Near restaurants, grocery, bus stops to Duval St etc. Staff very friendly & efficient. Next to street, but traffic qieted down at bedtime
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place had limited parking and the perdon who checked uss in did not expkain where to park a car and was unhappy next mornig that i didnot park where she wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Egon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Christmas Eve getaway. Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024