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The Mermaid & Alligator

3.5 star property
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January 2025

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • 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
  • Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
    9 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 the area

Key West

Located in Key West (Key West Historic District), The Mermaid & Alligator is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. .This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Florida Keys Beaches and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Southernmost Point.
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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
  • ‪Old Town Tavern Key West - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Viva Argentinian Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Mermaid & Alligator

Adults-only Key West guesthouse in Key West Historic District with free breakfast
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 1 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

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. 166 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 190 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 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

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

10/10 Excellent

PATIE

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff waited on us hand and foot,and were so kind & friendly! The grounds were like being in your own oasis, and truly were a breath of freah air during the summer heat!! Our room was amazing, small but everything that we needed was supplied: top of the line toiletries, soft & fluffy towels, bathrobes, soft sheet, and so much more! The B&B also provides beach towels, beach bags, sun block, bug spray, beach chairs, anything you need that you dont feel like packing!! They are 1 block from the free bus loop, and 2 blocks from Duval. Everything was SUPER convenient and easy, amking an excellent vacation!! It felt like home 💜
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical Place
We had the most amazing stay at this beautiful bed-and-breakfast. The ladies there that ran it were the most polite kind people ever! They went above and beyond to make sure our state was absolutely magical! The property was so beautiful. It felt like you were in a fairytale.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast could have been better with different options , but overall the place was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very nice room and amenities. They have a hostess on site during working hours. Beautiful property. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsay, Jacksonville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The house is lovely. The only thing I would change is the receptionist. She was not friendly and didn’t give us any info about our stay. We had to ask what time breakfast was. When we were leaving we saw bikes. It would have been nice to know there were bikes bc we would have used them. We could have saved money a stayed at a hotel but we paid more for the bed and breakfast and I just expected better service. The receptionist should work in a call center not in hospitality. But again, the house and grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, but we would probably not stay again. The service was excellent. The place was beautiful. They had a wonderful breakfast every morning and cocktails in the afternoon. The only things we didn’t like was how small our room was and the parking situation leaves a lot to be desired. So if you bring a car and park behind somebody in the driveway you have to put your keys in a basket so that they can move your car for you, when you have a rental car anybody else moving the car isn’t on the contract. If the lot is full, you have to park on the street or in the church parking lot. we did not feel comfortable leaving our car which was a rental on the streets or in a church parking lot when we were not familiar with the area and it looked a little sketchy at times. If you don’t bring a car and you don’t mind a small room , a beautiful place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrye Jo

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

8/10 Good

Jessica, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen, Sebastian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a wonderful stay at this gorgeous bed and breakfast. Our room (Key Lime) was beautiful, quiet and surrounded by tropical gardens. A delicious hot breakfast was served in a garden, and a small buffet of cold items was out every morning. The inn is just beautiful and we highly recommend. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Setting
This is a wonderful place to stay in Key West. All major attractions are within walking distance. The setting is lush, and breakfast is served in a tropical garden. The staff was friendly and considerate. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights and it was wonderful. The staff is excellent all around! I think the bikes should be complimentary to the guests but would definitely stay again. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024