Key West Historic District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Key West Historic District guesthouse, you'll find Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Southernmost Point and Mallory Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
3.5-star adults-only guest house near Duval Street
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Mermaid & Alligator also features an outdoor pool, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.
This Victorian Key West guesthouse is smoke free.
9 guestrooms or units
3 levels
2 buildings
Built in 1904
Full breakfast (free)
Poolside lounge chairs
Charging station for electric cars
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Concierge
Garden
No smoking on site
The Mermaid & Alligator offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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 transportation
Free self parking on site
Electric car charging station on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Heating
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
More
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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: USD 1 per accommodation
We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. <
We should mention
This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.
Property is also known as
The Mermaid Alligator
The Mermaid & Alligator Key West
The Mermaid & Alligator Guesthouse
The Mermaid & Alligator Guesthouse Key West
The Mermaid & Alligator Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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.
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.
Scott
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurie
Travelled with partner
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful tropical gardens in back yard. Set up for privacy of multiple guests.
What a beautiful place. It’s a quiet oasis nestled in key west and in walking distance of all the wonderful places to go see. Staff is friendly and lovely.
Enjoyed our stay very much. We will be staying here again next time we return.
William
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
12 Feb 2024
Amazing stay
Amazing Bed and Breakfast! We stayed in the Papaya Room and it was very cozy and beautifully decorated. The grounds are so beautiful with plenty of seating for a delicious breakfast prepared by the staff or to just relax by the pool. Great location close to Duval street.