The Mermaid & Alligator

Adults-only guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Duval Street

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

In the heart of Key West, The Mermaid & Alligator offers a charming retreat near Duval Street. Enjoy a full breakfast, lounge by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, and explore the nearby Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. With in-room WiFi, concierge services are at your fingertips to make your stay seamless.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Electric vehicle charging point
Non-smoking
Air conditioning

Main amenities (7)

Daily housekeeping
Outdoor pool
Air conditioning
Garden
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Garden
Daily housekeeping
Bathtub or shower
Bathrobes
Free self parking
Outdoor swimming pools

$204 nightly

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Tomorrow

Oct 15 - Oct 16

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

166 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

166 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

175 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

170 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

212 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

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

Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Parking available

$234 nightly

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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 Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
‪Better Than Sex - ‬4 min walk
‪Bobby's Monkey Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Viva Argentinian Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk
‪Tropical Drinks - ‬6 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 South Beach and Southernmost Point. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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

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
- Electric vehicle charging point on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Romance packages

Facilities

2 buildings/towers
Built in 1904
Garden
An outdoor pool
Outdoor furniture
Victorian architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 1 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Mermaid & Alligator does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Mermaid & Alligator?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Mermaid & Alligator and nearby?

The Mermaid & Alligator has an outdoor pool and a garden.

What's the area around The Mermaid & Alligator like?

The Mermaid & Alligator is a short 6-minute walk from Duval Street and 9 minutes' walk from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Travelers recommend the guesthouse for its walkable location.