The Mermaid & The Alligator

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.6

Property highlights

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
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily housekeeping

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Key West, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

Avril
United Kingdom 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 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 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.”
Stefan
Germany Germany
“Very nice accomodation. Diana has done highly personal support and was very nice and helpfull”
Andrew
Australia Australia
“Very nice old Victorian home with plenty of character. great location in centre of town”
Lucy-anne
Australia Australia
“Old charm and homely with features like the home cook breakfast that made you feel at home. The happy hour was a great way to meet people and the hotel is close to everything.”
Meyer
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Sophisticated facility, beautiful gardens, lovely little pool and great place to relax No children and pets allowed to it was perfect for an adult getaway Excellent hospitality”
Preis
United States United States
“Breakfast was always good. Loved the patio setting.”
Joseph
United States United States
“Entire staff was excellent, made you feel at home and top level VIP attitudes. Breakfast was great each morning hand made by staff and served in a garden area. The location is around 2 blocks from the Duval Loop bus stops and great value to...”
Enoch
United States United States
“Warm, cozy, comfortable, relaxing. Bed was very inviting.”

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House rules

The Mermaid & The Alligator takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.