Description
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.. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite..
Located in Key West (Old Town Key West), The Mermaid & Alligator is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Florida Keys Beaches and 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Beach.. 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 . Near Duval Street.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM..
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- Concierge service
- Reception
- Entertainment
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Fan
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Heated pool
- Iron
- Luggage storage
- Pool games
- Public bathroom
- Safe
- Children
- Kids' board games
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Swimming pools
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside sun loungers
- Check-in/Check-out
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m0llyann
Orlando, Florida
27/06/2026
“Beautiful Stay, Peaceful Atmosphere and Exceptional Service”
My husband and I just returned from a wonderful four-night stay at the charming Mermaid & Alligator. We first stayed here 15 years ago and have always remembered it with great fondness. In fact, for the past 15 years, it has been the standard by which we compare every other B&B—and none have surpas… more
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Voyager24609998258
19/06/2026
“Old Key West Magic”
The Mermaid and the Alligator was the most beautiful bed and breakfast I have ever been to. The staff here was very polite and accommodating. The rooms are beautiful. Every room is unique with its own story. The common spaces were wonderful as well. I would recommend The Mermaid and the Alligator t… more
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432bonniet
Libertyville, Illinois
26/01/2026
“Lush Gardens”
Beautiful breakfast gardens in this B & B in a peaceful setting. The location is close enough to Duval Street but far enough away to avoid the noise of the night. Our room had a beautiful balcony with chaises and a cafe table and chairs. It was well appointed with high end bedding and towels. Break… more
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Panu P
16/11/2025
“This place is special! It is taken care of with a big heart and you can feel that. Personnel is sweet and very attentive”
This place is special. It is taken care of with a big heart and you can feel that. Personnel is sweet and very attentive. Would love to come again!
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Ken W
28/05/2026
“Not the Best Idea”
Was our 30th anniversary; my first B&B experience. The breakfast was good the first day, but subsequent to that we got a pancake, or something else less appealing - i.e. no protein except hard boiled eggs we "found." Was expecting a nice view from the top floor, however we couldn't see anything. … more
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