Maybe helpful, but maybe obsolete...
Another couple and us are thinking of taking the Key West Express from Ft Myers to Keywest on April 6 returning on the 7th. Just want to bounce around KW to see if we'd like to return for a longer stay sometime.
Can anyone recommend a BB or small hotel that is reasonable. I know there is a lot of availability in the high $300 $400 range...but again it's an overnighter. Not looking for 6 stars.
Thanks
Mike
Fwiw, in a situation nearly identical to yours we stayed overnight a few years ago at a Key West B&B called Marrero's Guest Mansion. On Fleming Street, if I recall correctly. Certainly not right around the corner, but within walking distance of the docks if all of the people in your party are healthy, have full mobility and are willing to walk a bit. There are also (somewhat expensive) taxis available in Key West too, so walking is certainly not the only option.
Marrero's has differently priced rooms, a nice breakfast, "clothing optional" pool (which we did not use, with or without attire). Not cheap, but not crazy money either. Let's face it --- there are
no lodging "bargains" to be found in Key West --- period. Not sure if Marrero's is
still operating as a B&B however. I seem to
vaguely recall later seeing the property listed in in Key West real estate offerings. A quick Google search on Marrero's should easily clarify current status and pricing, if still operating.
Btw, you are certainly very wise to not even
consider undertaking that "vessel experience" round trip in a single day. It is
not at all a particularly enjoyable or interesting
3.5 hours on the water each way. Plus you surely want to have enough time to at least see and enjoy a little bit of Key West once you actually get there. Personally, although I am a seasoned mariner, I would
never repeat that KW trip by vessel from Fort Myers Beach, but sometimes ya gotta try something at least once.
Hope this helps. Good luck.