Santa Maria Suites HotelvsThe Mermaid & The Alligator
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Mermaid & The Alligator ranks slightly higher than Santa Maria Suites Hotel. The Mermaid & The Alligator comes in at #12 in Key West with positive reviews from 5 sources including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Santa Maria Suites Hotel
1401 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $389/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Star Service
"With few facilities and a renovation not far behind it, Santa Maria is looking as pretty and inviting as ever." Full review
Rough Guide
"Thirty-five grandiose, pampered suites with state-of-the-art kitchens... in-room laundry, nightly turn-down service, and stylish rooms turned out in linen, rattan and marble."
Fodor's
"It's odd to call this a hidden gem when it sits on a prominent corner just one block off Duval, but you'd never know the luxury that awaits behind its concrete facade." Full review
Jetsetter
"Located in Key West, Santa Maria Suites is minutes from South Beach and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. This 4-star aparthotel is close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Santa Maria looks like it took a wrong turn on South Beach, Miami, and ended up in Key West." 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