Key West Inn
"3.9-rated budget motel on Highway 98 with kitchenette rooms, outdoor pool, free hot breakfast, and pet-friendly accommodations."
About The Hotel
Key West Inn is a 3.9-rated budget motel in Fairhope with 234 guest reviews. Located on Highway 98, it offers clean, spacious rooms with kitchenettes and couches at exceptional value. The property features an outdoor pool, free hot breakfast, and welcomes pets. Repeat guests praise its cleanliness and friendly staff, calling it a hidden gem for budget-conscious travelers. Rooms vary in quality as an older property, and the location is a short drive from downtown Fairhope and the bay rather than waterfront.
What Guests Are Saying
“The best motel I have ever stayed in for the money. Clean, well appointed rooms, exceptional furnishings for the price, and exceptional staff from front desk to housekeeping. Stayed a week. Definitely the place to stay in Fairhope.” — Mark V, 5 stars
“Very pleasantly surprised. Very clean, much larger than most hotel rooms, with a kitchenette and couch. Comfortable bed, well-lit lot, free hot breakfast with good variety, and extremely nice staff.” — Regina M, 5 stars
“There were shady residents hanging around the parking lot till all hours smoking and drinking, eyeing my motorcycle. I never slept and just left. A waste of money for me.” — NoahY65, 2 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 3.9 rating across 234 reviews with repeat guests calling it a hidden gem
- Clean, spacious kitchenette rooms with couch and extra space
- Outdoor pool, free hot breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms included
- Exceptional value praised over far pricier hotels
- Friendly, helpful staff and convenient Highway 98 location
Cons:
- No in-room jetted tub — the outdoor pool is the water amenity; confirm any jetted-tub room at booking
- Budget motel beside a strip center rather than on the bay with older rooms where quality varies
- A 2026 guest reported after-hours parking-lot crowd as off-putting
The Location
On Greeno Road (Highway 98) in Fairhope, about 11 miles from I-10 and a short drive to downtown and the bay. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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What guests are saying about Key West Inn.
"We stayed here on a last-minute decision after an event, and I’m so glad we found this place. The photos on Google don’t lie, it’s absolutely adorable. The layout is charming, with two outdoor corner verandas that are perfect for sitting together. The fire, shaded areas, couches, and tables make it such a great spot for gathering, especially for families or travel ball groups. The staff was wonderful from start to finish—front desk, housekeeping, everyone was genuinely kind and welcoming. Breakfast being included was a nice bonus, and the room had everything we needed. Great water pressure, plenty of hot water, extra tall mini fridge, super comfortable pillows, and an overall fantastic room. For the price, it was an incredible value. Thank you for creating such a warm, inviting place—we truly enjoyed our stay and would happily come back."
— M Porten
View on Google"The Key West Inn in Fairhope is a fantastic value. I normally stay at Best Western Plus and if that is not available I stay at Microtel. The Key West Inn is above Microtel and just very slightly below Best Western Plus. The room, the cleanliness, the bed comfort, the smart tv, the breakfast and the parking were excellent and safe. At their price point the value is unbeatable."
— Robert Petrasek
View on Google"The rooms are very clean with comfortable beds. The property is clean and very quiet. The staff is very friendly. Has a great breakfast with eggs, sausage, biscuits and many other items along with juice and coffee. There are a few restaurants located in front of the property."
— Marc Logazino
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