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The Mermaid & The Alligator - Adult Only

729 Truman Avenue, Key West
Guest rating 9.4 out of 10Superb · 324 reviews

Popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Heated plunge pool with jets and built-in benches
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room massage / couples massage in the Cabana
  • Tropical gardens with grottos, hammock and chaise loungers

About this hotel

Surround yourself with the casual elegance and style of a more relaxed age at The Mermaid & The Alligator, an intimate adults-only bed and breakfast with nine unique rooms in a circa 1904 Queen Anne Victorian mansion tucked away in the heart of Old Town Key West, Florida. Six stylish rooms occupy three floors of the mansion — some with King beds and large spa-style bathtubs, others with Queen beds and unique walk-in showers — while three Conch Cottage rooms (Bamboo, Papaya and Key Lime) sit in the M&A Gardens in a historic 1880s cigar maker's conch cottage. Guests enjoy lush tropical gardens with hidden walkways and grottos, a heated plunge pool, a cabana used for onsite massages, complimentary breakfast and daily happy hour. Note: the check-in age for the property is 21.

Check-out until 11:00 AM.

Rooms at this hotel

  • 1 queen bed · 16 m² · Sleeps 2

    The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Desk
    • Seating Area
    • Fan
    • +25 more
  • 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size) bed · 37 m² · Sleeps 2

    The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit features a wardrobe, garden views, an outdoor dining area and wine/champagne is featured for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Fan
    • Toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • +20 more
  • 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size) bed · 36 m² · Sleeps 2

    The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Desk
    • Seating Area
    • Fan
    • +25 more
  • 1 queen bed · 15 m² · Sleeps 2

    The unit has 1 bed.

    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body soap
  • 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size) bed · 26 m² · Sleeps 2

    The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Fan
    • Toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • +22 more
  • 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size) bed · 25 m² · Sleeps 2

    The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Desk
    • Fan
    • Toilet
    • +24 more
  • 1 queen bed · 20 m² · Sleeps 2

    The unit has 1 bed.

    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body soap
  • 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size) bed · 20 m² · Sleeps 2

    Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has air conditioning, garden views, a patio and wine/champagne is available for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Fan
    • Toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • +22 more
  • 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size) bed · 15 m² · Sleeps 2

    The unit has 1 bed.

    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body soap

Facilities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Complimentary parking (first-come, first-served; 4 regular spaces + 1 handicap)
  • Free street parking

Food and drink

  • Complimentary fresh breakfast (8:30-10:00 AM)
  • All-day coffee, tea, sparkling water and citrus water

Leisure and outdoors

  • Heated plunge pool with jets and built-in benches
  • Tropical gardens with grottos, hammock and chaise loungers
  • Outdoor pavilion with ice machine, pool towels, sunscreen, beach chairs and coolers
  • In-room massage / couples massage in the Cabana
  • Living room with Xfinity-TV and board games
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Attraction tickets and tours
  • Luggage storage on Sundays for Key West Express guests
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service

Rooms and comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking throughout

More

  • Daily complimentary happy hour (4-5 PM, wine and light snacks)
  • Bike storage and rentals
  • Boat and watersports booking station
  • Gift shop
  • Adults only (21+)
  • No resort fees or credit card processing fees
  • Accessibility ramp from Truman Street
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Adult only
  • Key access
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
Health, safety and cleaning (15)
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests