The Mermaid & Alligator

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive | Bathroom | Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels, soap

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(194 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Key West, FL

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a garden, as well as air conditioning and an ironing board. Other amenities include towels, bathrobes, a ceiling fan, and housekeeping.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Key West, FL

Nearby attractions

The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

0.7 mi

Mallory Square

1.4 mi

Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A.

0.8 mi

The Hemingway Home and Museum

0.6 mi

Available Rooms

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

1 King • 166 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

1 Queen • 166 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

1 Queen • 175 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

1 Queen • 170 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

1 King • 212 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Mermaid & Alligator

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(194 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Key West, FL

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Key West, FL

Nearby attractions

The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

0.7 mi

Mallory Square

1.4 mi

Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A.

0.8 mi

The Hemingway Home and Museum

0.6 mi

Available Rooms

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

1 King • 166 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

1 Queen • 166 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

1 Queen • 175 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

1 Queen • 170 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

1 King • 212 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(194 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Absolutely wonderful!! Beautiful property! Definitely would stay again

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

We had a wonderful stay at The Mermaid & Alligator. The room was well appointed and bed very comfortable. Plenty of fresh fluffy towels and great shower. Breakfast was freshly made and very tasty. Refreshments were readily available to guests at all times.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Room was amazing.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

So cute! Very welcoming and accommodating. Pictures don’t do it justice. Way prettier in person.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Absolutely beautiful inn with wonderful staff, amenities, and breakfast!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Beautiful! Loved the home! The staff was wonderful!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Everything was perfect.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Very beautiful and welcoming. Quiet and restful but close to Duval. Would suggest to exchange hot tub for cool water. Missed not having tv in my room. Freshly prepared beakfast with different daily choices was wonderful. I recommend this beautiful b&b.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

This was a beautiful property. Loved the tropical grounds, the treats and drinks in the kitchen and the breakfast and breakfast service. We arrived early and were allowed to check in early and allowed to leave our bags after checkout until we left for the ferry.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Love the gardens.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We stayed for 3 nights to celebrate our 23rd anniversary. Staff are very friendly and helpful, and the room was very clean. We had the Papaya room, which is the smallest room, but It was beautifully decorated and made excellent use of space. The grounds are lush and tropical with several seating areas for breakfast and relaxing. It is so peaceful and quiet, yet only a short walk to lively Duval Street. The breakfasts were excellent, with a different hot entrée each day. We are Catholic and were thrilled to discover The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea was directly across the road, providing easy access to Mass. I would highly recommend this B&B.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

What a wonderful experience staying here is! This is our second time and we will be back! We stayed in the Garden Room which has it's own little patio with a door going there f rom the room. The shower is great, Everything is very clean. And did I mention the breakfasts? Each day there is a new breakfast the wonderful cook makes. We had omelets, pancakes and breakfast burritos while we were there. There is also a breakfast bar with yogurt, a variety of breads, including banana bread, and these great little fruit cups. Everything was fresh and delicious. There is also a welcoming cocktail hour from 4-5 with wine and snacks and there are snacks, water coffee available all day long Easy walking or biking distance to all of the attractions. They also have bikes available. We love this place!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Lovely property and great staff. Diana made us feel at home and we definitely will recommend this property.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The staff waited on us hand and foot,and were so kind & friendly! The grounds were like being in your own oasis, and truly were a breath of freah air during the summer heat!! Our room was amazing, small but everything that we needed was supplied: top of the line toiletries, soft & fluffy towels, bathrobes, soft sheet, and so much more! The B&B also provides beach towels, beach bags, sun block, bug spray, beach chairs, anything you need that you dont feel like packing!! They are 1 block from the free bus loop, and 2 blocks from Duval. Everything was SUPER convenient and easy, amking an excellent vacation!! It felt like home 💜

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Wonderful hotel

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

We had the most amazing stay at this beautiful bed-and-breakfast. The ladies there that ran it were the most polite kind people ever! They went above and beyond to make sure our state was absolutely magical! The property was so beautiful. It felt like you were in a fairytale.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Great location, very nice room and amenities. They have a hostess on site during working hours. Beautiful property. We really enjoyed our stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The breakfast could have been better with different options , but overall the place was beautiful.

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The house is lovely. The only thing I would change is the receptionist. She was not friendly and didn’t give us any info about our stay. We had to ask what time breakfast was. When we were leaving we saw bikes. It would have been nice to know there were bikes bc we would have used them. We could have saved money a stayed at a hotel but we paid more for the bed and breakfast and I just expected better service. The receptionist should work in a call center not in hospitality. But again, the house and grounds are beautiful.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Wonderful little in in great location! Service level was so high, making hot breakfast on order. We envoyés som great wine in the garden after a full day out exploring.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2024

We enjoyed our stay, but we would probably not stay again. The service was excellent. The place was beautiful. They had a wonderful breakfast every morning and cocktails in the afternoon. The only things we didn’t like was how small our room was and the parking situation leaves a lot to be desired. So if you bring a car and park behind somebody in the driveway you have to put your keys in a basket so that they can move your car for you, when you have a rental car anybody else moving the car isn’t on the contract. If the lot is full, you have to park on the street or in the church parking lot. we did not feel comfortable leaving our car which was a rental on the streets or in a church parking lot when we were not familiar with the area and it looked a little sketchy at times. If you don’t bring a car and you don’t mind a small room , a beautiful place

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at this gorgeous bed and breakfast. Our room (Key Lime) was beautiful, quiet and surrounded by tropical gardens. A delicious hot breakfast was served in a garden, and a small buffet of cold items was out every morning. The inn is just beautiful and we highly recommend. We will return.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

This is a wonderful place to stay in Key West. All major attractions are within walking distance. The setting is lush, and breakfast is served in a tropical garden. The staff was friendly and considerate. We would stay there again!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

We stayed for 4 nights and it was wonderful. The staff is excellent all around! I think the bikes should be complimentary to the guests but would definitely stay again. Thanks for the great stay.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2024

It’s a nice place and convenient to everything! I stayed there twelve years ago and seems different perhaps new management. Difficulty booking as website did not work well for a phone and couldn’t get anyone to answer phone. Booked on Expedia instead. Breakfast weak!

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

We loved our spacious room on the first floor. We were so close to the heated and jetted pool and enjoyed relaxing in the nice chaises. Breakfast was in a cute circular brick patio with a fountain. Lots of free drinks and snacks and happy hour from 4-5. A very nice stay!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

The furnishings were nice and the breakfast amazing. Staff is wonderful and a beautiful location.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

This BnB was nothing short of incredible. The service was amazing, the decor was beautiful, the room smelled great, the breakfast was convenient, and the location was perfect. I can’t wait to stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Very nice stay—convenient to walk to everything. Lovely grounds and well kept room.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

We enjoyed the variety of freshly made breakfast. There were also continental breakfast set aside if we desired it. Beach towels/coolers were provided. Water, snacks and sodas were provided. It felt like home. Pedal bike rental was on site. Very convenient. We didn’t like the mosquitoes, but were provided bug spray

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Very quaint!

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Really enjoyed our time in KW and this location is great proximity to all the touristy things. Parking was a little hairy with limited spots. The noise level at night was a bit much, but that’s what you get for close to the action. Warm breakfast was great. Cleaning crew was excellent.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Pros: -You feel secluded from the surrounding neighborhood. -Surrounded by many different plants and trees. Very lush. It is like a tropical getaway. -Very clean room and main house. -The staff was pretty friendly. My wife did have one get snippy with her about water. She asked for bottled water (the fridge was empty of it) and the staff person said "There's water on the table" (they had water with fruit wedges, etc in a pitcher). We wanted bottled for our bike trip. -Adults only is nice, no noisy kids running around. Cons: -The surrounding neighborhood can be noisy during primetime hours but does quiet down after 10 pm. -Breakfast was good but other reviewers have said it could be better. I sort of agree. We were paying $500 a night and it could have been more robust. I wish they had a hot tub. The tub they have is called I believe a soaking tub. It is 93 degrees but not quite like a hot tub on sore muscles. -The cottage rooms are SMALL. The online pictures are deceiving. The Papaya and Lime rooms are very tiny.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Wonderful tropical gardens in back yard. Set up for privacy of multiple guests.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

What a beautiful place. It’s a quiet oasis nestled in key west and in walking distance of all the wonderful places to go see. Staff is friendly and lovely.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Enjoyed our stay very much. We will be staying here again next time we return.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Amazing Bed and Breakfast! We stayed in the Papaya Room and it was very cozy and beautifully decorated. The grounds are so beautiful with plenty of seating for a delicious breakfast prepared by the staff or to just relax by the pool. Great location close to Duval street.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Beautiful and nice and quiet no noise after 10

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Beautiful grounds and wonderful staff!! Would absolutely stay here again!

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Older charming home that is showing its age as well as lack of modern updates.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Key West?

The average price for a rental in Key West is $726 per night. This rental is $42 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Mermaid & Alligator. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Mermaid & Alligator. Enjoy the water!

Is The Mermaid & Alligator pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Mermaid & Alligator?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and garden.

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The Mermaid & Alligator

Bed and Breakfast in Key West, FL

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Key West, FL

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

The Mermaid & Alligator

Bed and Breakfast in Key West, FL

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Key West, FL

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive

Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive

Garden Room - Adult Exclusive

Sunroom - Adult Exclusive

Audubon Room - Adult Exclusive

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Key West?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Mermaid & Alligator pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Mermaid & Alligator?

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