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The Mermaid & Alligator

3.5 star property
Adults-only guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Duval Street

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In the heart of Key West, The Mermaid & Alligator offers a charming retreat near Duval Street. Enjoy a full breakfast, lounge by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, and explore the nearby Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. With in-room WiFi, concierge services are at your fingertips to make your stay seamless.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bathrobes
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
$290 nightly
The total price is $326
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees

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  • 166 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 166 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

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Air conditioning
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  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sunroom - Adult Exclusive | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 212 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southernmost Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Viva Argentinian Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bobby's Monkey Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Than Sex - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Mermaid & Alligator

When you stay at The Mermaid & Alligator, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This Victorian guest house is also within a 15-minute walk of Florida Keys Beaches and Southernmost Point. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 21
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1904
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 1 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Mermaid & Alligator does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Mermaid & Alligator and nearby?

The Mermaid & Alligator has an outdoor pool and a garden.

What's the area around The Mermaid & Alligator like?

The Mermaid & Alligator is a short 6-minute walk from Duval Street and 9 minutes' walk from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Travelers recommend the guesthouse for its walkable location.

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The Mermaid & Alligator Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Breakfast
Room
Location
Bed
Gardens
Houses
Walking
Biking
Patios

What guests liked

  • Delicious home-cooked breakfasts were served in the beautifully appointed courtyard, with a good variety day to day and filling until lunch. (43 reviews)
  • The pool was a welcome treat, great, and private, with many guests describing it as wonderful and pretty. (6 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity at this property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff, excellent b’fasts
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Staff SUPER CLEAN Breakfast was AWESOME, Welcoming WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN.
Meg, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Magical, place to stay. The patio area was so peaceful, I fell asleep in the chair. We felt like we were the only ones there.
gloria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property! Tranquil and private
Stacey Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was incredible. The location is perfectly located in Old Town. It’s quiet. The breakfast was great. Wonderful experience and my wife and I will certainly be back.
John Floyd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and friendly staff!
Danielle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property on Truman with off street parking. Staff is super friendly and helpful. It’s an easy walk to Duval Street and all the happenings down town. Place is absolutely lovely and will stay again.
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay! We will be back. Great staff. Quiet location. Beautiful gardens. Relaxing pool.
Diane, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent very clean great breakfast
Kathleen, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a wonderful stay. Diana and her crew keep everything immaculate. We enjoyed the complimentary happy hour.
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with great staff
Santiago, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely charming, unique, great food and service a hidden gem! Loved the various shady spots to sit and read, nice warm plunge pool! Very helpful staff
Christine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property, great breakfast and amenities. Rooms could really use tvs to keep up on weather or local events happening. I'm not a big TV person but do enjoy watching local news and world news and weather. Like to do it in privacy.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was honestly blown away by this place! The backyard is truly an oasis - I could’ve sat there all day and have been perfectly content. We were in the Sun Room, it was so cute we definitely want to book the same room again! It was really nice to be able to park at the residence, as another we stayed at required us to park at paid parking. Highly recommend!
Izabelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a gorgeous property! Comfortable bed/room, delicious fresh breakfasts, quiet garden/patio area, and very convenient to walk into town and everywhere. Would highly recommend!
Clara, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel with a beautiful garden

We stayed at the Sun room and loved it! The room is beautiful and the view from our private balcony was amazing. The hotel is very calm and quiet and the breakfast is great. We would definitely stay here again!
Robin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful place. The staff was wonderful and the breakfast was amazing. Great location with scooter rentals just down the road.
Sarah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Amazing hotel, amazing breakfast. Only issue, which is not a hotel problem is the street noise, you hear the traffic and people walking past the hotel at all time during day and night.
Dean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Stay

We loved the stay in this property. The atmosphere and ambiance were delightful. The backyard breakfast and relaxing area were the most impressive. I didn't get along very well with the mattress of the bed, but everything else was far above expectations..
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The furnishings were nice and the breakfast amazing. Staff is wonderful and a beautiful location.
Craig, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds and wonderful staff!! Would absolutely stay here again!
Ashley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property and great staff. Diana made us feel at home and we definitely will recommend this property.
Maureen, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, Friendly and conscientious staff, pleasant outdoor sitting areas and landscaping. We stayed in the "sun room" which is the smallest unit. The home is old but well kept.
Wayne, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay—convenient to walk to everything. Lovely grounds and well kept room.
Rebecca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was an exceptional B&B! It was so quiet and comfy and I felt so at home. ;Diana went out of her way to reassure me when I had some reservation issues with Expedia. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful and you get served a delicious home cooked breakfast in the garden. I highly recommend it
Ruth, 3-night trip