About this property
Prime Location: The Mermaid & The Alligator in Key West offers a convenient location with South Beach less than 1 km away and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum an 8-minute walk. Key West International Airport is 3 km from the hotel. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include a lounge, hot tub, and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies with garden views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Guests appreciate the room comfort and attentive staff. Nearby Attractions: Nearby attractions include Duval Street (700 metres), Southernmost Point (13-minute walk), and Key West Aquarium (2 km). Water sports are available in the surrounding area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Daily housekeeping
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Avril
United Kingdom
“The property is located close to Duval Street, but far enough away to be outwith the hustle and bustle. We had the Caribbean King room and it was beautiful, with a great wrap around balcony. The property is located on the corner of Truman...” - Nathan
Canada
“A piece of history well located in old town key west Very green and convenient You can rent bike a the property” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“A lot of thought has gone into the property. We loved all the individual features in our room and the communal areas. It was great to have breakfast included. Everything in walking distance.” - Marius
Netherlands
“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.” - Louise
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel full of character. The kitchen snacks and wine hour were a great personal touch!” - Severine
United States
“First and foremost, we were welcomed by the lovely Olga (receptionist) who was highly attentive and detail oriented. She made us feel like VIP guests! She showed us around the property and then to our room. Everything was pristine and serene. We...” - Stefan
Germany
“Very nice accomodation. Diana has done highly personal support and was very nice and helpfull” - Chris
United Kingdom
“It is a charming and very pretty building set in luxuriant gardens. It is quiet and within walking distance of everything.” - Andrew
Australia
“Very nice old Victorian home with plenty of character. great location in centre of town” - Fay
United Kingdom
“The property got a calm, clean and a holistic serenity. It offered a healthy breakfast and other food and drink supplies with mindfulness for the health and wellness.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Mermaid & The Alligator in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.