The Mermaid & Alligator

Property class: 3.5
Adults-only guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Duval Street

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When you stay at The Mermaid & Alligator, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This Victorian guest house is also within a 15-minute walk of Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and breakfast.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
$361 nightly
The total price is $406
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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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)
  • 166 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 166 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

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
(10 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

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

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 212 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southernmost Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪801 Bourbon Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Than Sex - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Mermaid & Alligator

  • When you stay at The Mermaid & Alligator, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This Victorian guest house is also within a 15-minute walk of Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 21
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
    • Offsite parking nearby (USD 48 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

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Reviews

The Mermaid & Alligator Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with freshly made specials, delicious options, and charming outdoor seating. (61 reviews)
  • The pool was a lovely and relaxing oasis, often described as heated, jetted, and warm, providing a serene spot to unwind. (18 reviews)
  • Breakfast was delicious and made to order, with a new item on the menu each day. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay. Staff and food were fantastic. Wife and I stayed for our anniversary and it was everything we hoped and more.
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10/10 Exceptional

I have never stayed at somewhere nicer than the mermaid and the alligator. The home is GORGEOUS, the staff are wonderful, the pool and landscaping are PERFECT, we loved every minute of it. Coffee sodas and snacks available all the time, happy hour every evening, and breakfast in the morning. I cannot say how much we loved it, so wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great staff love the breakfast and pop, coffee etc
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff, excellent b’fasts
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Staff SUPER CLEAN Breakfast was AWESOME, Welcoming WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and friendly staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Property had several areas to relax.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with great staff
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming and spotless room, beautiful gardens for breakfast, heated jetted pool was lovely after a long day of walking...and everything in downtown KW is within walking distance. 100% would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds and wonderful staff!! Would absolutely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent very clean great breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

The whole experience was excellent. From checking in to checking out the staff was wonderful. The property was like walking into a comforting, soothing world. I would highly recommend this b and b for a great vacation spot.
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10/10 Exceptional

The furnishings were nice and the breakfast amazing. Staff is wonderful and a beautiful location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean, and bed was comfortable. house and grounds were perfectly curated and set up to relax and enjoy the perfect weather. Staff were all nice and helpful. Breakfast and happy hour were great and the available snacks / drinks were a welcomed treat.
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful place. The staff was wonderful and the breakfast was amazing. Great location with scooter rentals just down the road.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property and great staff. Diana made us feel at home and we definitely will recommend this property.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay—convenient to walk to everything. Lovely grounds and well kept room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Clean,Quiet and Confy