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The Mermaid & Alligator

The Mermaid & Alligator

Key West Florida
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of The Mermaid & Alligator, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, The Mermaid & Alligator is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. This guesthouse is 15 minutes walk to Florida Keys Beaches and 20 minutes walk to Southernmost Point.

Our spacious rooms feature complimentary high-speed WiFi, air conditioning, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and daily housekeeping, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include an in-room safe, an iron and ironing board and bathrobes.

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Property Details

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free full breakfast
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free breakfast
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free self parking
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1904
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Other details

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Saint Mary Star of the Sea - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Key West Cemetery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Key West Firehouse Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Duval Street - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The Kite House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
City Zoo Gallery - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Studios of Key West - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Key West Burlesque Theater - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Donkey Milk House - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Florida Keys Beaches - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
The preferred airport for The Mermaid & Alligator is Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi

  • Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Minimum guest age is 21
  • Caters to adults only
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 1 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Location

729 Truman Ave, Key West, Florida 33040, United States
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