9.2

163 reviews

The Mermaid & The Alligator

The Mermaid & The Alligator

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

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+1-833-728-2041

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Outdoor swimming pool

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Private entrance

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

The Mermaid & The Alligator

Welcome to The Mermaid & The Alligator, your delightful oasis nestled in the heart of Key West! Located just 0.9mi from the vibrant city center, this adults-only hotel offers a serene escape where laughter and relaxation go hand-in-hand. With prices starting at $330, you’ll find yourself basking in the sun by our outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by lush gardens and tropical vibes that transport you straight to paradise.

Step out onto your private balcony or terrace to sip your morning coffee while soaking up stunning garden views. You’ll enjoy complimentary breakfast that fuels your adventures, and our free Wi-Fi ensures you can keep your friends updated on your unforgettable trip. Don’t worry about a thing—our non-smoking rooms are equipped with all the essentials, including air conditioning and free toiletries, making your stay as breezy as a Florida afternoon.

With 163 glowing reviews, our guests rave about the charm and comfort that The Mermaid & The Alligator provides. Whether you're lounging on the sun deck with a book, taking a dip in the pool, or strolling through the beautifully tended gardens, every moment spent here feels like a page out of a tropical fairytale. Come and create your own memories in our enchanting hideaway on Truman Avenue!

At The Mermaid & The Alligator, every moment sparkles with a whimsical allure. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast that’s equal parts delicious and energizing, giving you the perfect boost for a day of island exploration. Once you've fueled up, dive into a refreshing swim in our outdoor pool, ideal for all ages, or lounge on sunny deck chairs with a captivating novel in hand. The lush surroundings create a peaceful ambience, inviting you to unwind as you sip a tropical drink and stare into the picturesque gardens that are just a step away.

As the sun dips below the horizon, bask in the charm of our unique rooms, each named for a taste of the tropics. Whether you choose the cozy Lime or Papaya, or go for the spacious Bamboo or Treetop, you'll feel like you’re in your own private paradise. With king and queen beds, and a range of styles to suit your whims, these beautifully decorated spaces guarantee a restful night's sleep. Our Royal accommodations even boast inviting balconies where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the gardens—perfect for stargazing or daytime lounging.

In addition to the on-site pleasures, The Mermaid & The Alligator positions you within easy reach of Key West's vibrant attractions. Stroll through the historic streets lined with colorful architecture and charm, dine on fresh seafood at oceanfront cafes, or venture to iconic landmarks nearby. After an exhilarating day, return to your tranquil retreat where you’ll fall asleep to the gentle sounds of the island's nightlife. From morning coffee to sunset strolls, every aspect of your stay promises delightful memories that you'll cherish long after you leave. So pack your bags, and let the adventures begin at The Mermaid & The Alligator!

Closest airports

Key West International Airport

2.3mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Private entrance

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Rooms

Caribbean Queen in The Mermaid & The Alligator

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Caribbean, Queen Size

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Private entrance

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Indulge in the luxurious Caribbean Queen room featuring a spacious 280 sqft double room with a king-size bed, private bathroom, and a charming terrace overlooking the lush garden. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, free toiletries, and a shower, all designed to provide a truly relaxing escape.

 Bamboo in The Mermaid & The Alligator

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Bamboo

1 King Size Bed

390 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Patio

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Experience tranquility and comfort in our spacious Bamboo room featuring a king size bed, private entrance, and a patio with garden views. Indulge in the relaxation provided by the air conditioning, free toiletries, and shower, allowing for a rejuvenating stay.

Audubon in The Mermaid & The Alligator

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Audubon

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Patio

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Welcome to the Audubon room, a spacious double room with a king-size bed and stunning garden views. Enjoy your private entrance and patio, along with modern amenities like air conditioning, free toiletries, and a shower. Immerse yourself in comfort and nature in this charming room.

 SunRoom in The Mermaid & The Alligator

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Sunroom

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Welcome to our charming SunRoom, a cozy double room with a Queen size bed. Enjoy the garden view from your private balcony and relax in your own private entrance. Other amenities include free toiletries, air conditioning, and a shower, ensuring a comfortable and refreshing stay.

Treetop in The Mermaid & The Alligator

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Treetop

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Air conditioning

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Experience the beauty of nature in our Treetop room, featuring a spacious 398 sqft area with a serene garden view. This room offers a comfortable king size bed, a private bathroom, and modern amenities such as air conditioning and free toiletries for a truly relaxing stay.

Royal Poinciana with Balcony in The Mermaid & The Alligator

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Royal Poinciana, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Welcome to the Royal Poinciana with Balcony, a charming and spacious double room featuring a king-size bed and breathtaking garden views. Enjoy the luxury of a private bathroom, a balcony to relax on, and a variety of convenient amenities such as air conditioning, free toiletries, and a safe.

Key Lime in The Mermaid & The Alligator

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Lime

1 King Size Bed

160 sqft

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Welcome to the Key Lime room! Enjoy a cozy and comfortable stay in this spacious 161 sqft double room featuring a luxurious king-size bed. Smoking is not allowed, ensuring a fresh and clean environment for you and your partner. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a relaxing vacation!

Papaya in The Mermaid & The Alligator

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Papaya

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

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Step into the cozy Papaya room, a double room with a spacious 161 sqft size, perfect for a relaxing getaway for two. With a comfortable Queen size bed and a smoke-free environment, this room is ready to provide you with a delightful stay.

Garden in The Mermaid & The Alligator

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Room With Garden View

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

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Welcome to our Garden Room, a cozy retreat perfect for couples. Unwind in this 215 sqft haven with a comfortable Queen size bed and enjoy a smoke-free environment. Ideal for 2 adults seeking a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature.

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Royal, Balcony

Balcony

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Deluxe Studio, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Standard Room

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Guest reviews

9.2

163 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Marius

10

January 2025

The room was designed with a lot of love and really gave a cozy island vibe. We felt comfortable from the first second. The breakfast was great. The location super convenient, with enough parking. And the staff was very welcoming and helpful.

Minor detail, but we really didn’t like the ceiling fan. And that it only had one speed. Also be prepared for loud roosters throughout the night, but that is just part of being in Key West.

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Severine

10

March 2024

First and foremost, we were welcomed by the lovely Olga (receptionist) who was highly attentive and detail oriented. She made us feel like VIP guests! She showed us around the property and then to our room. Everything was pristine and serene. We felt right at home immediately! Amenities: Beautiful, serene, modern, clean. The hotel offers free sunscreen, water, snacks & drinks, happy hour, coolers, and beach towels! Everything you could possibly need or want, they've thought of. Breakfast: Different menu options each day and it's made to order for you once you take your seat in the lovely, lush garden. Ana and Anielka were on staff in the kitchen and were very kind and quick to make our food. The ingredients were fresh with lots of yummy fruit options! Location: 10-20 minute drive or walk to downtown. Super convenient access to Duval street. We left our car parked the day we checked in and didn't use it the entire time we were there.

Nothing! We loved everything about our stay!

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Rachel

9.1

August 2022

Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful property! The breakfasts were delicious, plus snacks and wine for happy hour were a wonderful surprise. The pool was surprisingly large and had jets. We stayed in the bamboo room which had a private patio which was fabulous to relax and drink coffee on. I would highly recommend to anyone!

The bike rentals were more expensive than other rents nearby so we ended up going elsewhere for less. Also the parking is double parked so you might end up with someone blocking you in, in which you would have to move their car. Wasn’t a huge deal because most of the time we biked or walked to wherever we needed to go!

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Richard

10

August 2024

The location was a little far to walk to Old Town but we were able to find parking everywhere we went. The room we stayed in, Carribbean Queen was lovely, with a large soaking tub and wrap around porch on the second floor. The "pool" is a large hot tub in a lovely garden. The grounds are well kept and relaxing.

Breakfast is included. The french toast was delicious but I needed protein. The other monring there were eggs but I am picky about my eggs and I do not like them over cooked. Just my preference.

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Anne

10

November 2023

We wanted an old world Key West feel and we surely got it! Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived. The manager/staff were so courteous and helpful. Cleanliness and amenities were A+, breakfast was delicious and decor and vibe could not have been better. We stayed in the bamboo bungalow which I HIGHLY recommend for couples! The only negative thing was that we had to leave this wonderful B&B. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

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Robin

10

August 2023

The Mermaid and Alligator is a magical place. The home is warm but spacious and meticulously maintained. The staff is friendly and the breakfasts are superb. Everything is done with care, no detail is missed here. We stayed in one of the 3 rooms in the cottage and my parents were in the other. We shared a porch which was lovely. I love the cottage for the outdoor space. The home also has beautiful gardens--lush and tropical and well cared for. Loved that it was adult only--which contributed to a very chill vibe. This was our first stay--and we will be back!

Nothing.

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Rich

10

September 2023

This property is a beautiful cozy couples retreat. The pool area is nicely landscaped with all tropical plants and there is a nice outside sitting area for breakfast or relaxing. The rooms are clean and every employee we met was extremely friendly and hospitable. They had the best free breakfast of anywhere Ive ever stayed and the staff custom makes each meal and serves it to the guests. The price of the rooms I thought were inexpensive for the area and cheaper than other properties that aren’t as nice. I would definitely go back.

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Erika

9.1

April 2023

The location was just perfect, close to the duval street but still far enough to have peace and feel like on your own private key west island:) The grounds of the hotel were stunning, the greenery was tropical and made us feel relaxed. We had our own small cottage with porch and felt like there is nobody else just us although the hotel was fully booked. We loved the possibility to take drinks and snacks from the common kitchen.

The bathroom had a little bit of smell (I suppose some problem with canalization) and the staff serving breakfast could smile a little more.

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David

10

April 2023

We like everything there, except for what you’re getting ready to read below

For happy hour they advertise drinks and hors d’oeuvres from 4 to 5. There was no drinks or hors d’oeuvres. They had wine which we love, but they could have had a better brand of wine, other than Sutter home and the hors d’oeuvres were, Doritos corn chips, or a pack of planters peanuts. I believe they call that snacks not hors d’oeuvres. maybe replace those with a charcuterie board. And I think their bicycles should be complementary to their guest instead of costing $20 each to rent.

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Andrew

9.1

November 2023

Very nice old Victorian home with plenty of character. great location in centre of town

I didn’t realise it was a share house but rooms were very separate and secure so enjoyed the experience. I arrived at 5:50pm and found door locked and a note saying staff leave at 6. Then saw staff leaving and she just said ‘read the letter for instructions’ and left

Points of Interest Around The Mermaid & The Alligator

Attractions

Key West Cemetery

0.2mi

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

0.4mi

Duval Street

0.4mi

Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum

0.4mi

Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

0.4mi

Southernmost Point of the Continental USA

0.4mi

St. Paul's Key West Episcopal Church

0.5mi

Hard Rock Cafe Key West

0.6mi

Fort Zachary Taylor

0.7mi

Harry S. Truman Little White House

0.7mi

Edward B. Knight Pier

0.8mi

Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum

0.8mi

Mallory Square

0.9mi

Key West Garden Club

1.1mi

Smathers Beach

1.6mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Mermaid & The Alligator

Outdoor swimming pool

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Private entrance

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Mermaid & The Alligator

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Mermaid & The Alligator

When are the check-in and check-out times for The Mermaid & The Alligator?

The timetable for guests at The Mermaid & The Alligator is to check in post 03:00 PM and check out prior to 11:00 AM.

How much does a stay at The Mermaid & The Alligator cost?

The Mermaid & The Alligator offers accommodations starting at $330. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at The Mermaid & The Alligator?

The Mermaid & The Alligator hotel offers a Treetop room that is a double type with a size of 398 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in this room, and it can accommodate 2 adults with no children. It features 1 king-size bed.

What are the main attractions at The Mermaid & The Alligator?

Guests can spend their time at The Mermaid & The Alligator by enjoying the leisure amenities offered by the hotel. They can relax and cool off in the outdoor swimming pool, which is available all year round. The pool is suitable for guests of all ages, making it a great option for families as well.

In addition to the pool, guests can also indulge in the adults-only hot tub or jacuzzi, providing a serene and relaxing experience. The hotel also offers beach umbrellas and chairs/loungers, perfect for those looking to soak up the sun on the sun deck.

For those who prefer indoor activities, the hotel provides board games and puzzles, allowing guests to have some fun and unwind inside.

With these facilities, guests at The Mermaid & The Alligator can enjoy a variety of leisure options during their stay.

Does The Mermaid & The Alligator have a pool for guests?

The Mermaid & The Alligator hotel has one pool available. The pool is open all year round and is located outdoors. There are no age restrictions, meaning that it is suitable for guests of all ages.

Which payment methods are supported by The Mermaid & The Alligator?

The Mermaid & The Alligator accepts payment methods such as Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. Cash is not accepted as a payment option.