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The Mermaid & The Alligator

729 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
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Special offer
Free parking
Ranked #2 of 101 Key West B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 305 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Very helpful(7)
  • Bamboo Room(6)
  • Duval street(5)
  • Beach towels(5)
  • Very special(4)
  • First floor(4)
  • Delicious breakfasts(3)
  • Lush tropical(3)
  • Hot dish(3)
  • Few blocks(3)
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Brittany H
Alexandria
Contributor
12 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

My husband and I traveled to Key West for the first time and chose the Alligator and the Mermaid based on the TripAdvisor reviews. We were celebrating our "baby moon"- our last getaway before our daughter arrives later this spring. From the first encounter on the phone with Gerri, we knew this would be a memorable trip. I'm sure there... More

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whitneaem
Maplewood
Contributor
12 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

Very Very Peaceful. Great staff and freindly guests.. It was our last night in Key West and what a perfect place to De-stress. More

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Anne N
Valrico, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Our recent stay at The Mermaid and The Alligator was the best. We often travel to Key West and this was by far the best experience. We were there with two other couples. Dean and Paul are very gracious hosts. Rebecca and the staff were informative and helpful. Each room has its own bathroom which was a big plus for... More

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cfrare
Cortland, New York
Contributor
14 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

What a FABULOUS B and B!! My husband and I stayed for 3 nights in mid January, and this property was perfection from start to finish! The home is warm and welcoming, filled with wonderful furniture and artwork from around the world. The entire staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. The gardens are exquisite, and the wonderful... More

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Mattyandgaily
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We stayed here on the Key West leg of our honeymoon. We really can't recommend The Mermaid and the Alligator highly enough. From the outset we were made to feel like this was a place to relax ad de-stress. We had five nights in the Garden room which opens onto a semi private part of the wonderful garden with its... More

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Sarah H
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful long weekend for our anniversary. It was a surprise for him, and the staff gave me several options to make it even more romantic. We arrived before check in, and were able to leave our luggage while walking around Key West. I go to Key West often (family in the keys), and the... More

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corkybleu
Farmington, Connecticut
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Everything about our stay at The Mermaid & The Alligator was great. The room was beautifully decorated and very comfortable, breakfasts were always delicious, and the staff was knowledgeable and helpful. The location was convenient to everything for us. We loved the grounds, especially the tucked away sitting areas. Last but not least, we are dog lovers and having Caya... More

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MaryAAAA
Nashville, Tennessee
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

This is my second winter here with M&A and as always they are the best. Enchanting garden and seating area, very private, all rooms are different and inviting, and the resident flat coat retrievers are a delight for a dog lover. Dean, Paul, Geri and Rebekah set you up with transportation, reservations for dinner or activities and suggestions of where... More

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CincyDan
Cincinnati OH
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We just got back from a wonderful 4-night stay here. The inn is beautifully decorated, and the gardens, with their lush plants and tropical birds, add a wonderful atmosphere. We stayed in the large Tree Top suite on the inn's top floor. The room is tucked up under the roof eaves and features a jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower, two sinks... More

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Frenchviolets
Boston
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

I'll begin by saying that a previous reviewer had said that her eyes teared up upon entering The M and A - I thought that was just silly. Well, as my husband and I first entered the garden upon arrival, my silly self did the same thing! It is that beautiful there. It is hard to add any new superlative... More

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