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The Mermaid & Alligator

3.5 star property

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A room with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and a table, surrounded by potted plants and a coffee and tea sign.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a small pool.
A room with a yellow armchair, a glass coffee table, and a view of a wooden deck and tropical plants.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

View all photos for Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a canopy, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Mermaid & Alligator

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

  • Offsite parking available (USD 48 per day)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 48 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

The Mermaid & Alligator Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 310 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, good breakfast and late afternoon happy hour. Super clean, and they do have on-site parking. Duvall street is a short walk, so you are close, but not too close to all the late night activities. Our second stay there, and would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney Layne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, wonderful gardens, friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great staff wonderful breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant beautiful B&B. Breakfast was so enjoyable. Room was wonderful and the bed was super comfortable. My only issue was the hot tub jets didn’t work and the grounds could use maintaining. Location was also in a nice quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Very quaint and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful B&B in Old Town. Choice of hot or continental breakfast — or both! Staff were friendly and helpful. Our Garden room was fantastic. If we make it back to Key West, we will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious freshly made specials each morning. The pool is more of an oversized hot tub than a cool pool but it was relaxing anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff love the breakfast and pop, coffee etc
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and an oasis. Staff were great. Food was delicious. Had everything that we needed, beach towels, beach chairs and beach umbrella. Room was clean. Pool was nice and warm. Would highly recommend this B & B for your place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

It is very quaint, clean, has a friendly atmosphere & has a great location. We love going there!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, excellent b’fasts
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house and rooms are very clean. The property is awesome, and close too everything in old key west. We are going to make the mermaid and alligator a yearly trip from now on. It is a wonderful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall feeling is comfy friendly and private There are shared spaces that are never crowded The property is small but beautifully planted The staff incredible!!!! I truly hope we can come again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the very warm welcome by the reception staff we felt almost home. The room was very tastefully decorated, functional and clean. The highlight is truly the courtyard where you can have breakfast outside under the canopy of beautiful lush tropical plants or just relax at the pool. Breakfast is delicious including fresh fruit, fresh pancakes etc. when you are done with the tourist buzz in the rest of key west this is a very special retreat, quiet, shade / cooler and relaxing! Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, beautifully appointed home and artwork, convenient to Duvall Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying here and are already looking at dates to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Swatadipta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for stay...would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property had several areas to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation. Staff really attentive. Love the quaintness of the gardens to sit and relax . Set Away from the hustle and bustle but only a short walk to Duval street. Love the idea of the snack station /drink station. Really lovely touch. Breakfast all cooked fresh and plentiful. Thank you would definitely recommend and study again if we were visiting the keys .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the minute you arrive at this beautiful colonial style hotel you are made so welcome by the staff, we stayed in the Garden room which is small but beautifully made out and very private (don’t let the glass wall shower put you off you can’t be seen from the outside) the pool is a small dip pool set in lovely palm tree covered gardens and is like taking a bath, breakfast is served outside weather permitting and is freshly made and different each day, parking is limited but this didn’t seem an issue, the only criticism I could give is communication as we emailed the hotel twice several weeks before we traveled regarding the area and only got the standard auto reply and nothing else.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff SUPER CLEAN Breakfast was AWESOME, Welcoming WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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