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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Duval Street

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At Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns, indulge in the island life with a continental breakfast, and relax by the outdoor pool or on the sun-kissed terrace. Explore nearby Duval Street or unwind in the garden with WiFi at your fingertips; previous guests rave about the helpful staff and perfect location.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$499
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Sweet)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Ella's Sweet)

Suite (Ella's Sweet)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Patio (Sweet)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Mobility Accessible (Sweet)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Merlin's)

Suite (Merlin's)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
811 Simonton Street, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southernmost Point - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mallory Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bourbon Street Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mangoes Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪801 Bourbon Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aqua - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

Hotel near Duval Street
Close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point, Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • A water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 33.75 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 50.63 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 33.75 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel requires written authorization in advance for any payment using a credit card whose name differs from the registered guest.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Merlin Guesthouse
Merlin Guesthouse B&B
Merlin Guesthouse B&B Key West
Merlin Guesthouse Key West
Merlin Guesthouse Hotel Key West
Merlin Guesthouse Key West Hotel
Merlin Guesthouse Hotel
Merlin Guest House Key West Hotel
Merlin Guest House Hotel
Merlin Guest House Key West
Merlin Guest House

Frequently asked questions

Does Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns on 5 Nov 2025 start from NZ$410.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

Self-parking is available for USD 33.75 per day.

What time is check-in at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 387 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest place we’ve stayed at in Key West! The room was clean and very comfortable. It was quiet and relaxing, and the pool area was perfect. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was easy and staff was very helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect getaway! Great staff, awesome breakfast basket…quiet,tucked away, cozy, convenient…thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very quaint, wonderful breakfast basket and service was top notch. Rooms were very clean. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was charming and comfortable. Hubby and I enjoyed our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but the TV didn't work, they did give us a discount but we would liked to have the TV working.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fonz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay while in Key West
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and lovely pool & communal areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location with kind and attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walkable to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo A

Liked: Cleanliness
Me parecio exelente
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area is beautiful. Especially love the swing chair. Breakfast basket is delightful. Room is small but clean. However didn’t like the air conditioner- it was too loud for me to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! Close to Duval and all the action but quiet with a lovely courtyard and well appointed rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ella’s was Wonderful!

We had a great stay at Ella’s Cottages. Walking distance to all Key West attractions…great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Ella's! The location was perfect, our room was beautiful and clean, the breakfast basket was way better than we imagined it would be. Having parking on site was great, the property is vibey in an awesome secret garden sort of way. Will absolutely return when we come back to Key West!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was near all the action but it was peaceful. The grounds were beautiful. Staff was friendly and extremely helpful. I loved the breakfast basket that was delivered to my door daily.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, really nice room, the "happy hour" and continental breakfast were very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to all area attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Duvall St
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024