The Mermaid & Alligator

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Free daily full breakfast
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Free daily full breakfast
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Mermaid & Alligator

Adults-only guesthouse with free breakfast and 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 a safe and complimentary 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 baths or showers and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that 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 Wi-Fi (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 favourably about the area's walkability and the breakfast
  • 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 guest house is smoke free.

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

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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