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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, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

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

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
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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

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Better Than Sex - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Song - ‬6 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 South Beach. 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
    • 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.

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 11 minutes' walk from Florida Keys Beaches. Travelers recommend the guesthouse for its walkable location.

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Reviews

The Mermaid & Alligator Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, freshly made, and plentiful with a great variety of options. (52 reviews)
  • The pool was a welcome treat, described as great, nice, warm, and private. (8 reviews)
  • The property provided everything needed for a beach vacation, including towels, chairs, and umbrellas. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great staff love the breakfast and pop, coffee etc
Kat, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff, excellent b’fasts
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is perfect
Lisa anne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property had several areas to relax.
Mateo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming and spotless room, beautiful gardens for breakfast, heated jetted pool was lovely after a long day of walking...and everything in downtown KW is within walking distance. 100% would stay again.
KATHERINE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The whole experience was excellent. From checking in to checking out the staff was wonderful. The property was like walking into a comforting, soothing world. I would highly recommend this b and b for a great vacation spot.
Joe, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Staff SUPER CLEAN Breakfast was AWESOME, Welcoming WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN.
Meg, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean, and bed was comfortable. house and grounds were perfectly curated and set up to relax and enjoy the perfect weather. Staff were all nice and helpful. Breakfast and happy hour were great and the available snacks / drinks were a welcomed treat.
Frank, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and friendly staff!
Danielle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Clean,Quiet and Confy
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with great staff
Santiago, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent very clean great breakfast
Kathleen, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

LOVED our stay here. Beautiful setting and room. Very relaxing and enjoyed every moment. Wonderful staff. Añelka was very kind and helpful and made the BEST breakfasts! 🌺
Michael, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property! Tranquil and private
Stacey Ann, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds and wonderful staff!! Would absolutely stay here again!
Ashley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The furnishings were nice and the breakfast amazing. Staff is wonderful and a beautiful location.
Craig, 3-night trip
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

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