The Mermaid & The Alligator
729 Truman Avenue, Downtown Key West, Key West, 33040, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 188 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very nice accomodation. Diana has done highly personal support and was very nice and helpfull

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a shared lounge, The Mermaid & The Alligator is situated in the centre of Key West, less than 1 km from South Beach. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Higgs Beach, Rest Beach and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. The nearest airport is Key West International Airport, 3 km from The Mermaid & The Alligator.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Breakfast
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See what guests loved the most:
- Stefan
Germany
“Very nice accomodation. Diana has done highly personal support and was very nice and helpfull” - Chris
United Kingdom
“It is a charming and very pretty building set in luxuriant gardens. It is quiet and within walking distance of everything.” - Andrew
Australia
“Very nice old Victorian home with plenty of character. great location in centre of town”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of The Mermaid & The AlligatorGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Breakfast
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Adult only
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Open all year
- Adult only
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
The Mermaid & The Alligator accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Please inform The Mermaid & The Alligator in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
FAQs about The Mermaid & The Alligator
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at The Mermaid & The Alligator is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Mermaid & The Alligator offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Swimming Pool
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The Mermaid & The Alligator is 500 yards from the centre of Key West. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Mermaid & The Alligator include:
- Double
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The prices at The Mermaid & The Alligator may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Mermaid & The Alligator on this page.