Title: The Mermaid & Alligator Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Mermaid & Alligator Adults-only guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54240000/54232900/54232858/f7ac1cde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54240000/54232900/54232858/be9325ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54240000/54232900/54232858/98d2114e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily full breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54240000/54232900/54232858/862091af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily full breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54240000/54232900/54232858/268530b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Mermaid & Alligator offers a charming Key West retreat, walking distance to Duval Street. Enjoy a full breakfast, outdoor pool, nearby Hemingway Home, in-room WiFi, and concierge services for a seamless island stay. 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - - - Housekeeping - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=54232858&PinnedHotelID=54232858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=54232858&PinnedHotelID=54232858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=54232858&PinnedHotelID=54232858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=54232858&PinnedHotelID=54232858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=54232858&PinnedHotelID=54232858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=54232858&PinnedHotelID=54232858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=54232858&PinnedHotelID=54232858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=54232858&PinnedHotelID=54232858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54240000/54232900/54232858/f7798fc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Key Lime Room - Adult Exclusive 9.2 Wonderful 12 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Ceiling fan Hairdryer Bathrobes Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping - 166 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54240000/54232900/54232858/bdd1bff0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Papaya Room - Adult Exclusive 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Ceiling fan Hairdryer Bathrobes Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping - 166 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Garden Room - Adult Exclusive | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54240000/54232900/54232858/956bd35a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden Room - Adult Exclusive 10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Ceiling fan Hairdryer Bathrobes Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping - 175 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Sunroom - Adult Exclusive | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54240000/54232900/54232858/9fc6a2ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sunroom - Adult Exclusive 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Ceiling fan Hairdryer Bathrobes Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKey-West-Hotels-The-Mermaid-Alligator.h54232858.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKey-West-Hotels-The-Mermaid-Alligator.h54232858.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West, is home to The Mermaid & Alligator. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and South Beach. The Kite House and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also worth visiting. [Visit our Key West travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West.dx1187) [View more Guest houses in Key West](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Guest-Houses.d1187-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C24.55358%2C-81.79572&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uACtinoTljXFy2tcc8pF4sOKaPQ=) 729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040 ### What's nearby - Duval Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - South Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Southernmost Point - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Mallory Square - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 8 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Better Than Sex - ‬4 min walk - ‪Bobby's Monkey Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪Viva Argentinian Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk - ‪Tropical Drinks - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### The Mermaid & Alligator Guest house near Duval Street Close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and South Beach, The Mermaid & Alligator provides free full breakfast, a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - An electric car charging station, concierge services and smoke-free property - Luggage storage and outdoor furniture - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at The Mermaid & Alligator offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages ### Outdoors - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Pool loungers ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 2 buildings - 3 floors - Built in 1904 - Smoke-free property - Victorian architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: USD 1 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property ### Property is also known as The Mermaid Alligator The Mermaid & Alligator Key West The Mermaid & Alligator Guesthouse The Mermaid & Alligator Guesthouse Key West ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Mermaid & Alligator have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is The Mermaid & Alligator pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at The Mermaid & Alligator? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Mermaid & Alligator? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at The Mermaid & Alligator? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Mermaid & Alligator located? > Located in Old Town Key West, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Saint Mary Star of the Sea, Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. South Beach and Southernmost Point are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Mermaid & Alligator Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 226 8 - Good 27 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 9.8/10 Staff & service ### 9.6/10 Amenities ### 9.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 5 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Very Clean,Quiet and Confy ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely loved staying here and are already looking at dates to come back! ##### Stacey Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alejandro 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful small and just right ##### Alejandro Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities LOVED our stay here. Beautiful setting and room. Very relaxing and enjoyed every moment. Wonderful staff. Añelka was very kind and helpful and made the BEST breakfasts! 🌺 ##### Michael Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really loved my stay at The Mermaid & Alligator! The property is beautiful and in a very convenient location — easy to walk or bike to just about everything. You can even rent bikes from the property. The hot breakfast every morning was amazing, and I appreciated having snacks and drinks available all day. The only small downside was that the room I was in, the Sun room, was pretty small, but the balcony was awesome and made up for it. Finally, the staff were all super kind and friendly. Overall, a great stay and I’d definitely come back! ##### Christina Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meg 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent Staff SUPER CLEAN Breakfast was AWESOME, Welcoming WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN. ##### Meg Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property is a beautiful oasis and the staff kind and accommodating. Good location if if you don't mind walking a little and easy to get Uber if preferred. Breakfasts were exceptional and our room/mini-cottage was beautiful! I highly recommend this property and hope to be back on our next visit. ##### Kathleen Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing staff!! Nice foliage and so cool to see wild iguanas daily at this property! Quiet, laid back vibe. ##### Todd Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gloria 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Magical, place to stay. The patio area was so peaceful, I fell asleep in the chair. We felt like we were the only ones there. ##### gloria Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wonderful stay!! ##### Lawrence Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey Ann 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property! Tranquil and private ##### Stacey Ann Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Floyd 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was incredible. The location is perfectly located in Old Town. It’s quiet. The breakfast was great. Wonderful experience and my wife and I will certainly be back. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e432bc5e-5c36-4343-8f24-d16291be92f2-1751849842527.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### John Floyd Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rockwell 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Amenities Mermaid & Alligator is a lovely guest house..a real gem..well maintained:furnished/delightfully decorated/curated & comfortable..our ground floor beautiful “garden bedroom”which had doors that opened onto several “cul de sac-like” garden seating, a dipping jacuzzi-like pool& fountains ..each area providing quietude..great to just read Hemingway (😊) or… ..yet the home is also walking distance from the Hemingway House, Duval Street & Seaport shops… ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3858f6f8-b966-4eb8-829b-7b9604151bea-1754565449279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rockwell Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very nice ##### James Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Will stay here again ##### Dorothy Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent property on Truman with off street parking. Staff is super friendly and helpful. It’s an easy walk to Duval Street and all the happenings down town. Place is absolutely lovely and will stay again. ##### Jon Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent stay! We will be back. Great staff. Quiet location. Beautiful gardens. Relaxing pool. ##### Diane Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property and friendly staff! ##### Danielle Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dong 8 Jun 2025 Nice and cozy ##### Dong Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the property, great breakfast and amenities. Rooms could really use tvs to keep up on weather or local events happening. I'm not a big TV person but do enjoy watching local news and world news and weather. Like to do it in privacy. ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent very clean great breakfast ##### Kathleen Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Graciela 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Been a repeat customer and it doesn’t disappoint. ##### Graciela Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine 9 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely charming, unique, great food and service a hidden gem! Loved the various shady spots to sit and read, nice warm plunge pool! Very helpful staff ##### Christine Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful House ##### Rachel Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Izabelle 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities I was honestly blown away by this place! The backyard is truly an oasis - I could’ve sat there all day and have been perfectly content. We were in the Sun Room, it was so cute we definitely want to book the same room again! It was really nice to be able to park at the residence, as another we stayed at required us to park at paid parking. Highly recommend! ##### Izabelle Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Avanti-Palms-Resort-And-Conference-Center.h3916.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Resort-Surfside-Inn-And-Suites.h27522522.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tampa-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Tampa-Downtown.h59632755.Hotel-Information) > > [Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Loews-Miami-Beach-Hotel-South-Beach.h81223.Hotel-Information) > > [UMA House by Yurbban South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-UMA-House-By-Yurbban-South-Beach.h74778624.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Cabana-Bay-Beach-Resort.h5963292.Hotel-Information) > > [Fontainebleau Sorrento Oceanview Junior Suite with free parking](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Fontainebleau-Sorrento-Oceanview-Junior-Suite-With-Free-Parking.h29618894.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-Hyatt-House-Naples5th-Avenue.h12805323.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Club-Vacations-At-Orange-Lake-Resort.h6315.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Dockside-Inn-Suites.h33770341.Hotel-Information) > > [Fontainebleau Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Fontainebleau-Miami-Beach.h1190549.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-At-The-Entrance-To-Universal-Orlando.h5398.Hotel-Information) > > [The Seagate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Delray-Beach-Hotels-The-Seagate-Hotel-Spa.h2803783.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Grand-Beach-Hotel.h2238836.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Aventura Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Aventura-Hotel.h18352896.Hotel-Information) > > [LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort - A Noble House Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-LaPlaya-Beach-Golf-Resort-A-Noble-House-Resort.h25199.Hotel-Information) > > [The Shire at West Haven 101](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-The-Shire-At-West-Haven-101.h35790310.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton EPIC Hotel by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Kimpton-EPIC-Hotel.h2237168.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Loews-Royal-Pacific-Resort.h856706.Hotel-Information) > > [Parrot Key Hotel & Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Hotels-Parrot-Key-Hotel-Villas.h24615.Hotel-Information) > > [Bentley Hotel South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Bentley-Hotel-South-Beach.h120299.Hotel-Information) > > [Esmé Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Esme-Miami-Beach.h58072094.Hotel-Information) > > [Havana Cabana at Key West](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Hotels-Havana-Cabana-At-Key-West.h21241090.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Loews-Portofino-Bay-Hotel.h201033.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Hard Rock Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Hard-Rock-Hotel.h485506.Hotel-Information) > > [1 Hotel South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-1-Hotel-South-Beach.h1790087.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Miami-Beach.h74574.Hotel-Information) > > [Magic Village Views Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Magic-Village-Views-Trademark-Collection-By-Wyndham.h36882728.Hotel-Information) > > [The Marker Key West Harbor Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Hotels-The-Marker-Key-West-Harbor-Resort.h9148379.Hotel-Information)