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The Mermaid & The Alligator

729 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
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The Mermaid & The Alligator
Ranked #1 of 101 Key West B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 337 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Very helpful(8)
  • Beach towels(6)
  • Duval street(6)
  • Bamboo Room(6)
  • Treetop suite(4)
  • Gracious hosts(4)
  • Very special(4)
  • Would highly recommend(4)
  • Complimentary wine(4)
  • First floor(4)
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Crete
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

You will receive a warm welcome when you visit Paul & Dean's excellent establishment. This b&b is a delight that combines the pleasures of staying with friends with the amenities of a hotel. It is a joy to see a well run business with such attention to detail. Everything about your stay has been considered. The rooms are beautifully decorated... More

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Hershey PA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

My husband and I spent 3 nights at The Mermaid & The Alligator. We loved everything about this B&B. Our room (Key Lime room) was delightful, breakfast was superb and the gardens were mesmerizing ! This was truly the perfect place for total relaxation while exploring KeyWest . We can't wait to return !! More

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new england
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It takes a lot for my husband and I to want to "get away" from home and our children. We live in the "Ocean State", 10 minutes from beautiful beaches and a beach cottage to stay in during the summer; live on a pond with jet skiing, fishing, boating, even turtle-hunting. In other words, we are lucky enough to feel... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This B and B couldn't be better in any way!! From the exquisite rooms to the impeccable service of the staff to the perfection of the surroundings.... It doesn't get any better than this!! Added bliss - two of the most well-trained, sweet dogs (Kaya and Havanna) to keep me from missing my own! We received a fabulous breakfast each... More

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Mableton, Georgia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We have visited Key West for years and this is the best place yet. All of the staff were EXTREMELY accommodating and the rooms and grounds were outstanding. We are already planning to stay here next year as well. We loved the breakfasts, mid-afternoon lemonade and afternoon wine....truly a special place. More

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Waterford, Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was our 1st B & B, 1st time to Key West, and 1st time away from kids in over a year. We loved the atmosphere here - quite and relaxing to reconnect with my hubby. The gardens are straight from a magazine (actually better than any magazine I've seen!). The muffin monsters (Kaya and Havanna) made us feel right... More

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Lockport
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
5
people found this review helpful

We just returned from spending four heavenly nights at the Mermaid and Alligator. I've never written a review before( and we have traveled extensively) but this B&B was exceptional. Our room was great, Geri, Dean and Rebecca were wonderful hosts, and the gardens were so beautiful that we really felt like it was heaven. Anytime we asked for help, reservations... More

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Reno, NV, USA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
4
people found this review helpful

We loved the Mermaid and Alligator. Cannot recommend it highly enough. Dean is a fantastic host, the dogs (Caya and Havana) make it homey and warm. The staff is extremely professional and I cannot say enought good things about the beautiful gardens. I spent as much as time as possible in the garden because it was such a relaxing and... More

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Boston
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This B & B came highly recommended and frankly, we didn't think it could possibly live up to how it was describled. IT DID! Spotless, warm and peaceful just about covers it. That, and service that was gracious but not overbearing. We loved our room which was aptly named and the balcony and i-pod deck were nice additional amenities. I... More

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Virginia Beach VA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
5
people found this review helpful

We recently visited The Mermaid and the Alligator for four nights and had such a pleasurable experience. While many B&B's offer amenities above and beyond what you could expect from a hotel, I have to say the M&A takes this upgrading to a whole new level! First and foremost, the establishment itself is in a really great location in Key... More

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729 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
Price range (per night):* RM468 - 1,038

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