The Mermaid & Alligator

3.5 star property
Adults-only guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Free daily full breakfast
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
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The Mermaid & Alligator offers a charming Key West retreat, walking distance to Duval Street. Enjoy a full breakfast, outdoor pool, nearby Hemingway Home, in-room WiFi, and concierge services for a seamless island stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West, is home to The Mermaid & Alligator. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Florida Keys Beaches. The Kite House and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also worth visiting.
Map
729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southernmost Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mallory Square - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Viva Argentinian Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nine One Five - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Pearl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Better Than Sex - ‬4 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, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture and luggage storage
  • 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 bathrobes, 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

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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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, a smoke detector 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 Old Town Key West, 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.

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