Big Pine Key Motel

I read a lot of poor reviews about this place on Google, but I still went for it. The location is awesome. 8 minutes away from Bahia Honda, 40 minutes away from Duval street (the Main Street) of Key West. Fast food is 20 minutes away and there’s a super market two blocks away. The location couldn’t be better. I went during spring break, when all hotel/​motel prices were high. All others ranged around $ 239/​night and up. I spent $ 139/​night at the Big Pine Key Motel. Saved a couple hundred. The employees were really friendly and brought us extra towels within an hour just because. The environment was calm, the food is good in the area, pricey but good. The rooms were clean. AC worked perfectly. The bathtub wasn’t white, but it’s a motel. I didn’t expect a shower made out of pearl. The wifi signal was weak, which was annoying. There’s no pool, but the crystal blue beach is so close that a pool doesn’t matter. All in all, I enjoyed and benefitted from this motel. If you’re going with your family and want to spend less on the hotel and have more for spending in the Keys, this place is perfect. Will be staying here again next year.

This place is clean and not as run down as I had thought it may be. It has wi-​fi that only works outside the room. There was a leak in the ceiling of our room but not annoying. The bed was mediocre and I slept ok. There were not enough towels and the office had no more to give.
The café next door was really good and had good prices.

Is what it is. Pitstop on the way to Key West. Older accommodations, but a room to lay your head for the night. Pool is completely non-​functional (during this review in November of 2014), and I haven’t tried the breakfast to be honest. Had two days down in the lower keys off from work and I chose this place to get me by til morning in the lowest spot. Room was clean, well kept, and they made it work. Front desk was extremely friendly (offered many recommendations for the area) and I soon felt at ease leaving belongings in the room, even without a do not disturb sign available. If you are used to a hotel (ie holiday inn, best western, la quinta, etc) keep moving. Means to an end, this is your place. I would stay here again.

If your visiting the lower keys on a budget, this is your home base. Sane prices for the room which was clean and well maintained. The motel is no frills NOT a resort LOL. but does have a clean pool (UPDATE ⁹⁄₂₀₁₄ Pool is not operating) and a restaurant across the parking lot that serves good food at a fair «Keys» price. You get a 10% discount is you show them your pink Big Pine Motel receipt. The motel is only a 35 – 45 minute drive to Key West.
The room had a small refrigerator AND a small microwave. Head up the road to Winn Dixie Grocery (major chain) and save on eating out a few mornings etc.
The motel is aged 1960 ish era design but not run down. I have been working off and on every few weeks in the keys these past three years. The Big Pine is my number two pick for budget accommodations. The Sunset Inn on Islamorada wins out by price ($ 65 night) but is over an hour North so not close to Key West.
When you check in in the evening keep a look out for the resident Key Deer that lives behind the motel. The deer are everywhere in the afternoon so please obey the speed limits.
The WiFi is weak except right near the office, they need a better antenna. It is also slo… ooow. My 4G phone is way faster

This used to be The Cracked Egg, but forget about that! I come to Big Pine every 3 months to visit my parents. Tried this for lunch today with my Mom. I had one of the best fish sandwiches ever with 5 pieces of snapper on a toasted bun. Mom had a patty melt and really liked it. New owners have cleaned the place up, painted, put in booths, and it is really nicer. Our server was really nice and knew her menu.
The only down side is that they are only open now Thursday-​Monday for breakfast and lunch only.

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS!
I was recently in the Keys and tried to stay at the Big Pine Motel in Big Pine Key. I am a combat veteran who has a registered service dog that travels with me. In addition to assisting me we travel doing volunteer work with other veterans who suffer from severe PTSD. When I attempted to get room I was rudely told my dog couldn’t be there. As I’m used to this I politely explained that Fred was a service animal, showing his documentation, and was legally entitled to be there with me. The receptionist told me she was unaware of any type of policy and would need to talk with the owner «which might take some time». I once again informed her that this was a legal issue and The American’s w/​Disabilities Act said they had to let Fred be there. The receptionist then rudely asked me for a «list of my disabilities» to which I couldn’t take anymore and decided I simply didn’t want them to have my money. I left and found a great little place called Coconut Cay Motel in Marathon which had no problem with Fred staying the night. Fred and I have traveled all over the country and have never experienced anything like here.

I wish the owner would take the word «Resort» out of the name. This place this the store brand, low budget way to go. Save your money and stay here, especially if you’re on a motorcycle. For those of us that ride, there’s no better way to save a buck by staying here and then riding to key west. There are two levels, the second floor is about $ 10 cheaper then the ground level.
I love it. Its clean, well lit and safe considering that there isn’t much else around between big pine and KW from what I saw. If you show your room key, you get a discount at the «Cracked Egg» which is right outside of your room. The last time I stayed at the motel, I crawled up the ramp and into the diner– yes, after long night.
No one even blinked an eye, they’ve seen it all before!
Seriously– during peak time, my room was $ 99, clean, safe and sound.

don’t let the «resort» name fool you, this is a bare bones no frills old school motel, but it is clean and about 30 minutes drive from Key West. There is very little in between here and Key West in terms of motels and hotels, so if you are trying to avoid spending large $$$, this may be a good option. Motel guests get a discount at the restaurant next door for breakfast, which has very good food.