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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

3.5 star property

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Business centre
Restaurant
Suite (Ella's Sweet)
Suite (Merlin's) | Living area
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
811 Simonton Street, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Duval Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room (Sweet)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Merlin's)

Suite (Merlin's)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Mobility Accessible (Sweet)

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

Room, Mobility Accessible (Sweet)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Key West

With a stay at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns, you'll be centrally located in Key West, steps from Duval Street and 5 minutes by foot from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Florida Keys Beaches and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from South Beach.

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 Intl. Airport (EYW) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bourbon Street Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪801 Bourbon Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mangoes Restaurant & Island Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Tavern Key West - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pinchers - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Duval Street
Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, microwave in a common area, and a water dispenser. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Free 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 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 cribs 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

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 elevators
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

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 339 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there before we like it, starting to get a little pricey.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay in Key West
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great & very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Lame service

Supposedly coffee was delivered to the room each morning for three days. A double room with three people staying there. Each morning, the thermos contained roughly 1 cup of coffee, not even close to full. The Keurig machine in the communal kitchen was also unstocked with coffee, and had no water in it. I had to search for a faucet wher I could fill the Keurig reservoir myself. The desk clerk on duty for two of the three days was less than helpful (first day guy was good). All in all, very mediocre service for a $700 per night room. I would not go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Ella’s cottages

This was a great place to stay as it was close to Duval Street but not too close from a noise perspective. The property was well maintained and the rooms large. A great bathroom with both a bath and separate shower. The breakfast was a hamper supplied to your room and offered a variety of food. The only negative I can say about Ella’s would be the price as it was very expensive!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel. Great breakfast provided. Be aware the street is noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was easy and convenient and place was perfectly located near Duvall street shops. The rooms were a little small and bathroom could have been bigger
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

10/10 Excellent

Courteney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ella’s cottages exceeded our expectations in so many ways! From welcome drinks when we came in, the spacious rooms, and the beautiful property, to the friendly and responsive staff.. it was a great stay. Every morning breakfast is delivered to your room with a great selection of bites. Walkable to duval and all attractions of key west. We all left saying we can’t wait to come back and stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Dunn, Cantonment

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent at every encounter. Breakfast was very European and I loved the fact it came in a basket so we could enjoy on the porch. The bed was real comfortable. My only recommendation is at least one chair with a full back w arms for older people who need assistancein getting up & down.
Stayed 3 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

Alana

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

Thomas Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast baskets are spectacular! The rooms are comfy but a little tight for your clothing. There is plenty of outdoor space to sit and relax which makes up for the lack of space in the bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ella’s Cottages was amazing. We felt so pampered! Breakfast baskets, Turkish robes and the staff truly made our accommodations wonderful. Another “perk” was a free transit stop just right there! We will definitely be staying here again! Thank you, Dwight for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the breakfast baskets. The pool are was inviting and always just a moment away from a nice cup of coffee or tea. Staff was courteous, gracious and accommodating. Ella’s cottages were a delightful spot for our trip to Key West. We I’ll definitely book again. I
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no chance to use the VIP benefits at this place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025