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# The Mermaid & Alligator

Adults-only guesthouse with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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The Mermaid & Alligator offers a charming Key West retreat, walking distance to Duval Street. Enjoy a full breakfast, outdoor pool, nearby Hemingway Home, in-room WiFi, and concierge services for a seamless island stay.

## Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi

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9.2

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### Highlights

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- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

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### Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

9.2

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5 reviews

### Highlights

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- 166 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

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10.0

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8 reviews

### Highlights

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- 175 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

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### Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

9.8

Exceptional

13 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

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Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

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Iron/ironing board

- 170 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

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10.0

Exceptional

7 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

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- 212 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

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## About the area

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729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040

#### What's nearby

- Duval Street \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km
- Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km
- South Beach \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- Southernmost Point \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km

#### Getting around

- Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
- ‪Ocean Grill & Bar - ‬7 min walk
- ‪Viva Argentinian Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk
- ‪Bobby's Monkey Bar - ‬5 min walk
- ‪Better Than Sex - ‬4 min walk

## About this property

### The Mermaid & Alligator

Guesthouse near Duval Street

Close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point, The Mermaid & Alligator provides free full breakfast, a garden, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

You'll also find perks like:

- An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
- Free self parking
- An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
- Concierge services and outdoor furniture
- Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at The Mermaid & Alligator include perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. 

More conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Heating and ceiling fans
- Tubs or showers, hair dryers, and shampoo

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Electric car charging station on site
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

### Food and drink

- Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

### Things to do

- Outdoor pool

### Conveniences

- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage

### Guest services

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Proposal/romance packages

### Outdoors

- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool loungers

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

### More

- 2 buildings
- 3 floors
- Built in 1904
- Smoking not allowed
- Victorian architecture

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Bathrobes
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### More

- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Safe

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome

### Property payment types

## Important information

### 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. 

### You need to know

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

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

### Property is also known as

The Mermaid Alligator

The Mermaid & Alligator Key West

The Mermaid & Alligator Guesthouse

The Mermaid & Alligator Guesthouse Key West

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