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The Mermaid & Alligator
3.5 star property

Comfortable Key West guesthouse in Key West Historic District with free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily full breakfast
Bathroom
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
The price is RM 1,813
Price available on 06/05/2024

Explore the area

Map
729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Popular LocationDuval Street6 min walk
  • Popular LocationErnest Hemingway Home and Museum9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouthernmost Point14 min walk
  • AirportKey West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)8 min drive
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Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Key West

The Mermaid & Alligator is located in Key West Historic District, a neighbourhood in Key West. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach. The Kite House and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 6 min walk
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 9 min walk
  • South Beach - 12 min walk
  • Southernmost Point - 14 min walk
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • 801 Bourbon Bar - 8 min walk
  • El Siboney Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Better Than Sex - 4 min walk
  • Old Town Tavern Key West - 7 min walk
  • Pescado - 8 min walk

About this property

The Mermaid & Alligator

Guest house near Duval Street
Close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and South Beach, The Mermaid & Alligator provides free full breakfast, a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, outdoor furniture and concierge services
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Mermaid & Alligator offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Baths or showers, hairdryers and shampoo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 1 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

The Mermaid Alligator
The Mermaid & Alligator Key West
The Mermaid & Alligator Guesthouse
The Mermaid & Alligator Guesthouse Key West

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mermaid & Alligator have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Mermaid & Alligator pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaid & Alligator located?

Located in Key West Historic District, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Saint Mary Star of the Sea, Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach are also within 15 minutes.

The Mermaid & Alligator Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay—convenient to walk to everything. Lovely grounds and well kept room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the variety of freshly made breakfast. There were also continental breakfast set aside if we desired it. Beach towels/coolers were provided. Water, snacks and sodas were provided. It felt like home. Pedal bike rental was on site. Very convenient. We didn’t like the mosquitoes, but were provided bug spray
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga, Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our time in KW and this location is great proximity to all the touristy things. Parking was a little hairy with limited spots. The noise level at night was a bit much, but that’s what you get for close to the action. Warm breakfast was great. Cleaning crew was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: -You feel secluded from the surrounding neighborhood. -Surrounded by many different plants and trees. Very lush. It is like a tropical getaway. -Very clean room and main house. -The staff was pretty friendly. My wife did have one get snippy with her about water. She asked for bottled water (the fridge was empty of it) and the staff person said "There's water on the table" (they had water with fruit wedges, etc in a pitcher). We wanted bottled for our bike trip. -Adults only is nice, no noisy kids running around. Cons: -The surrounding neighborhood can be noisy during primetime hours but does quiet down after 10 pm. -Breakfast was good but other reviewers have said it could be better. I sort of agree. We were paying $500 a night and it could have been more robust. I wish they had a hot tub. The tub they have is called I believe a soaking tub. It is 93 degrees but not quite like a hot tub on sore muscles. -The cottage rooms are SMALL. The online pictures are deceiving. The Papaya and Lime rooms are very tiny.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful tropical gardens in back yard. Set up for privacy of multiple guests.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very much. We will be staying here again next time we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024