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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Greg F
16/07/2026
“First Stay at the Mermaid & Alligator”
The Mermaid & Alligator is a beautiful little piece of Key West paradise. Our room (Caribbean) was very spacious with a huge wraparound porch. The entire experience was relaxing and very pleasant. If you ever needed anything, the staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. The location is close to … more
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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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MaritzaTravels
01/08/2026
“Meh! Old carpet remnants spread throughout….ewww!”
Lovely spot with extremely hard working staff, especially the room attendants. This hotel does however need a deep cleaning beyond what the two room attendants are responsible for. Also, it’s pretty shabby to cover broken tiles with slippery carpet remnants in bathrooms. The bathrooms in two … more
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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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