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The Mermaid & Alligator

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Free daily full breakfast
Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive
Sunroom - Adult Exclusive
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Duval Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Mermaid & Alligator

Adults-only guesthouse with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
This smoke-free guesthouse features an outdoor pool, concierge services, and a garden. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the free breakfast at The Mermaid & Alligator. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Duval Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests speak favorably about the breakfast and the area's walkability
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
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.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

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 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

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

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 1 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 185 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 215 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stunning hotel! This is a real gem. Fantastic warm and friendly staff who were very welcoming. Very impressive room which was clean and tidy. Cooked breakfast's were perfect. Lovely grounds to relax in and only 5min walk to Duval Street. Very highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well kept and beautiful. Staff are also very attentive and nice. My only issue is that there was an intermittent vibration, that would last ~15 seconds and then stop, which would shake the property enough that you could hear it while in bed. This would happen about every 3-5 minutes. Otherwise an excellent property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful!! Beautiful property! Definitely would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We wouldn’t hesitate to return
We had a wonderful stay at The Mermaid & Alligator. The room was well appointed and bed very comfortable. Plenty of fresh fluffy towels and great shower. Breakfast was freshly made and very tasty. Refreshments were readily available to guests at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough about the service and the staff at mermaids and alligators. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Breakfast was amazing, the property was cute, and we loved the Papaya Room. We survived not having a tv - but that was kind of strange. This is in a great location to walk to the points of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place. The staff was wonderful and the breakfast was amazing. Great location with scooter rentals just down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mermaid and Alligator 🐊 is very nice place.
Room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place. Highly recommend staying here My wife and I would stay there again an again. Beautiful courtyard. Hot tub was nice for an end of day relaxation. Breakfast was great and fresh. Would tell my friends to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and quiet; staff was very friendly, cordial and helpful in all matters. would highly recommend for all occasions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Amenities
So cute! Very welcoming and accommodating. Pictures don’t do it justice. Way prettier in person.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Absolutely beautiful inn with wonderful staff, amenities, and breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn, Pembroke Pines

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Loved the home! The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Very beautiful and welcoming. Quiet and restful but close to Duval. Would suggest to exchange hot tub for cool water. Missed not having tv in my room. Freshly prepared beakfast with different daily choices was wonderful. I recommend this beautiful b&b.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property. Loved the tropical grounds, the treats and drinks in the kitchen and the breakfast and breakfast service. We arrived early and were allowed to check in early and allowed to leave our bags after checkout until we left for the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 3 nights to celebrate our 23rd anniversary. Staff are very friendly and helpful, and the room was very clean. We had the Papaya room, which is the smallest room, but It was beautifully decorated and made excellent use of space. The grounds are lush and tropical with several seating areas for breakfast and relaxing. It is so peaceful and quiet, yet only a short walk to lively Duval Street. The breakfasts were excellent, with a different hot entrée each day. We are Catholic and were thrilled to discover The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea was directly across the road, providing easy access to Mass. I would highly recommend this B&B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful experience staying here is! This is our second time and we will be back! We stayed in the Garden Room which has it's own little patio with a door going there f rom the room. The shower is great, Everything is very clean. And did I mention the breakfasts? Each day there is a new breakfast the wonderful cook makes. We had omelets, pancakes and breakfast burritos while we were there. There is also a breakfast bar with yogurt, a variety of breads, including banana bread, and these great little fruit cups. Everything was fresh and delicious. There is also a welcoming cocktail hour from 4-5 with wine and snacks and there are snacks, water coffee available all day long Easy walking or biking distance to all of the attractions. They also have bikes available. We love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and great staff. Diana made us feel at home and we definitely will recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

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