About
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a shared lounge, The Mermaid & The Alligator is located in the center of Key West, a 11-minute walk from South Beach. The property is close to several well-known attractions, one mile from Key West Aquarium, a 19-minute walk from Mallory Dock and 1.1 miles from Mallory Square. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub. The hotel has a sun terrace. Popular points of interest near The Mermaid & The Alligator include Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Duval Street and Southernmost Point. Key West International Airport is 1.9 miles from the property.
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Exceptional
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Royal Poinciana with Balcony
270 sqft • 1 King
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SunRoom
173 sqft • 1 Queen
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The Mermaid & The Alligator - All Inclusive Reviews Rating
Exceptional
Review summary
The hotel receives high praise for its excellent breakfast and quality food, along with 24-hour beverage availability and a well-curated menu. Guests appreciate the clean and well-maintained facilities, as well as the friendly and helpful service provided by the staff. The location is frequently highlighted as perfect for exploring the area, with many attractions within walking distance, contributing to the overall positive experience.
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White
•Posted on: 11-22-2025
Great location Everything clean and well maintained Friendly, helpful service
Marius
•Posted on: 1-4-2025
The room was designed with a lot of love and really gave a cozy island vibe. We felt comfortable from the first second. The breakfast was great. The location super convenient, with enough parking. And the staff was very welcoming and helpful.
Minor detail, but we really didn’t like the ceiling fan. And that it only had one speed. Also be prepared for loud roosters throughout the night, but that is just part of being in Key West.
Maria
•Posted on: 5-13-2024
Location and comfort of room. They also have ev chargers.
Shower wasn’t great.
Karl
•Posted on: 4-1-2024
The staff was extremely friendly. We were able to get into our room early on the day of arrival. The location was perfect for our needs and very comfortable.
The ceiling in our Treetop room was a little bit of a challenge but it did not detract from the overall feel of the property.
Andrew
•Posted on: 11-6-2023
Very nice old Victorian home with plenty of character. great location in centre of town
I didn’t realise it was a share house but rooms were very separate and secure so enjoyed the experience. I arrived at 5:50pm and found door locked and a note saying staff leave at 6. Then saw staff leaving and she just said ‘read the letter for instructions’ and left
Charles
•Posted on: 9-6-2023
A true historic Key West house. The garden is a peaceful oasis which is ideal for "laying low" and lounging in the mid-day heat. The property is quiet, comfortable, and the rooms each have their distinctive charm. Catch this place when it's not high-season and you're in for a perfect getaway.
Parking is a bit challenging...but that is the entirety of key west!
Unknown
•Posted on: 8-7-2023
Great location & such a cute outdoor area!
Immagorga
•Posted on: 4-1-2023
Good location, nice overall atmosphere of the structure and garden. The room was cozy and very clean. Really enjoyed the happy hour with wine and snacks
Definitely needs some improvement for the price.Room on the smaller size, could use a mini fridge.The pool is nice but always dirty due to trees and plants, could use a net to help clean up (even by guests).
Julia
•Posted on: 8-9-2022
great breakfast, good quality food, 24 hour available beverages great menu
a little bigger pool
Jerry
•Posted on: 3-26-2022
Ideal Bed and Breakfast. Beautiful facility, great staff and the perfect location/access to all Old Town locations.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
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The Mermaid & The Alligator
729 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL
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