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The Mermaid & The AlligatorvsLittle Palm Island Resort & Spa
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Mermaid & The Alligator ranks significantly better than Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort. The Mermaid & The Alligator is ranked #12 in Key West with approval from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
The Mermaid & The Alligator
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Oyster Lonely Planet
729 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
From $273/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Spa
Fodor's "An enchanting combination of flora and fauna makes this 1904 Victorian house a welcoming retreat." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"It takes a real gem to stand out amid the jewelry store of Keys hotels, but this place, located in a 1904 mansion, more than pulls off the job." Full review
Travel + Leisure "What makes the Mermaid & the Alligator stand out?... is it simply that the inn, though only a 10-minute walk from the beach, hides in a palm and bromeliad jungle." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"The fabulous gardens, TV-free rooms, sumptuous breakfasts (try the banana pancakes) and wine served each evening make for a deeply relaxing stay."
Oyster Upscale
"The home is a quiet and peaceful area that is steps from the heart of the entertainment district. There is a lush interior garden with hammock, lounge chairs, and plunge pool." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Each of the nine rooms is individually designed with a great mix of modern comfort, Keys Colonial ambience and playful laughs." Full review
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Fodor's
Hideaway Report
Gayot Travel + Leisure
28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key, FL 33042
From $890/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The 15 oceanfront thatch-roof bungalows house 30 suites with slate-tile baths, mosquito-netting-draped king-size beds, and British colonial–style furnishings." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Tropical retreat occupying lush five-acre Little Torch Key (reached via launch from a shore station at Mile Marker 28.5), a half-hour north of Key West." Full review
Gayot "Remote, secluded luxury for seekers of romance."
Travel + Leisure "The only private island resort in America...with a restaurant, spa, pool, and plenty of activities to keep you busy, it is four acres of island bliss with fifteen thatched-roof bungalows."
