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The Mermaid & Alligator

3.5 star property
3.5-star adults-only guest house near Duval Street

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Sunroom - Adult Exclusive
Free daily full breakfast
Sunroom - Adult Exclusive | Bathroom
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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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

Room options

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Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

10/10 Exceptional
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

10/10 Exceptional
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

10/10 Exceptional
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

10/10 Exceptional
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

10/10 Exceptional
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Key West

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. Saint Mary Star of the Sea and Key West Cemetery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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 Intl. Airport (EYW) - 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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 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

DeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful oasis
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Kelly

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANCOIS

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and nice and quiet no noise after 10
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and wonderful staff!! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mermaid and the Alligator is an awesome place to stay! We spent almost two weeks here and it felt just like home! It’s within walking distance to many restaurants, shopping, and fun excursions! The staff is amazing and the grounds are spectacular! We highly recommend visiting Key West and staying at this lovely B&B! We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short visit
We spent 5 nights in Key West. The hotel is in a great location and the grounds are beautiful. The open kitchen provides snacks and soft drinks, and the included breakfast was a treat. Service was wonderful. Our room and bathroom was so tiny that my husband and I could could barely manage if we were both inside. The porch and gardens were definitely a highlight.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024