The Mermaid & Alligator

Adults-only guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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October 2025

November 2025

The Mermaid & Alligator offers a charming Key West retreat, walking distance to Duval Street. Enjoy a full breakfast, outdoor pool, nearby Hemingway Home, in-room WiFi, and concierge services for a seamless island stay.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

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Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West, is home to The Mermaid & Alligator. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and South Beach. The Kite House and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also worth visiting.

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729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

Duval Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
South Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Southernmost Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Mallory Square - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
‪Better Than Sex - ‬4 min walk
‪Viva Argentinian Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk
‪Tropical Drinks - ‬6 min walk
‪Bobby's Monkey Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Mermaid & Alligator

Guest house near Duval Street

Close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and South Beach, The Mermaid & Alligator provides free full breakfast, a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
An electric car charging station, concierge services and smoke-free property
Luggage storage and outdoor furniture
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at The Mermaid & Alligator offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and ceiling fans
Baths or showers, hairdryers and shampoo

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3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mermaid & Alligator have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Mermaid & Alligator pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaid & Alligator located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Saint Mary Star of the Sea, Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. South Beach and Southernmost Point are also within 15 minutes.

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