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Blue Marlin Motel

2.5 of 5
1320 Simonton St., Key West, FL 33040
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Blue Marlin Motel
Ranked #56 of 101 Key West B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 282 Reviews
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What travelers say
  • Very clean(7)
  • Continental breakfast(6)
  • Duval street(6)
  • Great Place(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

In hindsight, we should have done some ipad googling and prebooked a room before arriving on spec at Key West on a friday, just beofre a weekend, as many of the hotels were already boked up. We found the Marlin and enquired and was told they had rooms but "it was small". The guy at the desk wasn't kidding. If... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Just got back from a two night stay at the Blue Marlin Motel. The hotel is in a good location, just a few blocks from Duval street and the beach. Check-in was easy and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Our room was very roomy, equipped with two bathroom sinks (which made getting dressed and ready quicker for me... More

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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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Motel rooms clean, comfortable and quiet. Good location. Round the corner from the "Southern Most Point" buoy, where everyone queues politely to wait their turn to have their photo taken next to the buoy. It's about 1 mile along Duval St to Mallory Square, so a nice walk back after watching the sun go down. More

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Just got back from our holiday in Miami...we drove to key west and stayed at the blue marlin for one night.The motel is clean with plenty of towels and complimentary toiletries.It was a large room with microwave and fridge and tea making facilities if needed. We loved Key West with its quaint buildings and shops.Took a tour round the town... More

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Fremont, Indiana
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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person found this review helpful

very large rooms, with microwave, fridge, large pool, everything you need for a comfortable stay. quiet location but still in walking distance to all the hotspots. the staff was very helpful and friendly. would stay here again. More

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Munich
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

A can only echo what the other reviews stated. Clean, large rooms, great staff, quiet, nice location. Breakfast is ok, coffee is a bit weak. Nice pool, great place to relax. No college parties (did that when I was college age but no need for that now). More

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Albany, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Had the pool all to ourselves in the evening. Disappointed with the small selection for breakfast given the price of the room (but it was high season). Nice quiet out of the way location. More

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Montreal, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Large and comfortable rooms,very clean and quiet,parking in front,nice large pool and terrace with shade.Breakfast is basic but fresh and they offer fruits.You must go back to your room or on the terrace to eat your breakfast but both places are just fine to do that and they have lots of trays to make it easy for you.You can leave... More

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Tequesta, Florida
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125 reviews 125 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
127 helpful votes 127 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Very nice sized & well furnished room...small kitchen, spotlessly clean & fresh. Nice pool area. A bit too far from our favorite spots but we walked one direction & took a cab back....Last time in town, we paid about $100 more for a very similar room at a different property....While I think $214 for this place is high, that is... More

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hemlock michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

This is are second year staying at the Blue Marlin..What can I say;I just love this place. It's always clean-Fresh towels everyday-And bed is made every day..Staff is so friendly and help if you need to know about a place in the area..It is a block from Duvel street and all the action.But quite during the night..Had the pool to... More

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1320 Simonton St., Key West, FL 33040
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