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Blue Marlin Motel: Traveller Reviews

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Average price*: £70 ($140) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 based on 66 reviews 66 reviews
66 Reviews
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 67 hotels in Key West
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  • Hotel class: 1 of 5
  • Rooms: 54
Description: Two-story Motel located 1 block from town center & 3 blocks from ocean. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
1320 Simonton St.
Key West, FL 33040

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Reviews of Blue Marlin Motel

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“Fantastic Place”

Blue Marlin Motel

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5 of 5 stars
Fairport NY
20 Apr 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This motel was one of the best places I have stayed in a long time. We were in Key West after planning a trip for a week at another resort on another key. When we arrived at that resort we were extremly disappointed with that resort, we canceled the reservation for the week. We happened to stay at the Blue Marlin a few nights before and called and asked if we could get two rooms for the entire week, not a problem. The rooms are spacious extremly clean and the folks working there are friendly and are there to please. I would highly recommend this motel. Its located a block from Duval and on the quite side of town. The beaches are close by (within walking or biking distance),but they have a great pool and poolside. Its a perfect Key West place to stay. We stayed the entire week there, with another family. We had 2 teenage girls and they really enjoyed the motel and the location. I would highly recommend The Blue Marlin if you plan on staying in Key West!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Friendly and very clean spacious rooms, great location
    • Disliked — nothing
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triyogi47's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 20 April 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Shopping
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“pretty damn good”

Blue Marlin Motel

30 Mar 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

my wife and i stayed here for 5 nights beginning the 19th of february...booked way in advance..(october)...got a very good rate for the time of year that we stayed...170/night for first 3 nights, 190/night for last 2...very spacious and clean room w/2 double beds, lots of storage for clothes, separate area w/sink, fridge, coffee maker, and microwave.. additional ensuite bathroom, w/ the usual facilities...advertised as being recently remodeled, and appeared as though it was...very pleasant..clean room..we had a first floor room, so was easy to use...adequate parking, but at a premium...no charge to park your car, but not quite enough spaces for every room, still, had no problem..very nice heated pool, some shade, plenty of chairs, w/ covered area to get out of the sun if need be.. just one block from duval, and less than a block to the trolley stop..also on bus line if thats your thing..would stay again

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — cleanliness
    • Disliked — nothing
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sloppyjoepal's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 25 January 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“Great location!”

Blue Marlin Motel

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5 of 5 stars
Maryland
27 Mar 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This was our second time here, and am glad that nothing has changed! Rooms are large and clean, staff is extremely friendly. Pool is nice, we just park here and walk everywhere - being one block off Duval is perfect. 1/2 block down from here is Anna's market and the breakfast there is a habit. Good food on the porch with cuban coffee is the only way for us to start a day. This place is considered our KW home.

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gordapeak's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Member since: 05 April 2006
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“Great affordable Place in the Keys”

Blue Marlin Motel

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4 of 5 stars
Lexington, Kentucky
13 Mar 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

I was planning an epic adventure to the Keys by Harley and I needed an affordable place to stay once I got there. The blue marlin fit the bill to a tee. I pulled in late in the afternoon and promptly was greeted by the desk clerk as I dismounted my bike in front of the door. I talked with him a while as I checked in and he told me some local events I should check out and also told me I could park my bike in a spot where I could see it from my room. The room was very clean and large. It had two queen beds, double sink wet bar and a microwave fridge combo. They even thought to give a pack of microwave popcorn. It only cost them .50 cents to do this but I have been in very expensive hotels that didn't give me diddly! The morning breakfast was a well stocked counter of donuts, danishes, fruit, coffee, and juice. The even let me into the feast a little early since they already had it set up. This hotel is only about a block from the Southernost point marker. It is a good walk to get to mallory pier but its a walk full of sites to see and if your in a hurry in key west then your in the wrong place anyway!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The Staff
    • Disliked — Small parking lot
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HarleyRidinFireman's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 08 October 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
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“Great Place to Stay”

Blue Marlin Motel

14 Feb 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a great place, very friendy, great pool, great location. It is a MOTEL!!! You cannot beat the price. Would stay there again, room was clean.

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priscillaBurleson_TX's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 18 July 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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1320 Simonton St., Key West, FL 33040