Ocean Key Resort & SpavsThe Mermaid & The Alligator
Ocean Key Resort & Spa and The Mermaid & The Alligator are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Ocean Key Resort & Spa scores significantly better than The Mermaid & The Alligator. Ocean Key Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 11 sources such as Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Rough Guide.
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Zero Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $487/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"A pool and lively open-air bar and restaurant sit on Sunset Pier, a popular place to watch the sun sink into the horizon." Full review
Frommer's
"You can't beat the location of this 100-room resort, at the foot of Mallory Square, the epicenter of the sunset ritual." Full review
Lonely Planet
"On an island replete with guesthouses, Ocean Key is a standout for its boutique style."
DK Eyewitness
"Right at the foot of colorful Mallory Square, Ocean Key is bright and cheery, with tropical-themed rooms, a pier-bar scene with live music, and prime sunset views."
Star Service
"The hotel's guest rooms and suites bear some of the most attractive contemporary style on the island. Balconies here are generally larger than the competition, too. " Full review
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A few suites come with full kitchens, but be sure to request a room on Floor 2 or above.
Rough Guide
"Perched by the ocean at the tip of Duval St, this is one of the plushest hotels in the city, though you’ll pay for the convenience and views."
Travel + Leisure
"Ocean Key Resort is adjacent to main attractions like Key West Harbor, Old Town, and Mallory Square — famous for its nightly sunset parties." Full review
Jetsetter
"Top-notch Key West resort with a pool, spa, Caribbean-inspired restaurant and ocean views." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Perched at the foot of Duval Street overlooking the Key West Harbor, Ocean Key is Key West’s premiere luxury resort." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"This "top-of-the-line destination" on historic Duval Street near Mallory Square has guest rooms that reflect their environment through bright blues and greens." Full review
The Mermaid & The Alligator
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 Planet
Top choice
"Each of the nine rooms is individually designed with a great mix of modern comfort, Keys Colonial ambience and playful laughs." Full review