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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

3.5 star property
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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Restaurant
Suite (Merlin's) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Free daily continental breakfast
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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811 Simonton Street, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Sweet)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Ella's Sweet) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Ella's Sweet)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Patio (Sweet)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Mobility Accessible (Sweet)

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

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Suite (Merlin's) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Merlin's)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Duval Street
An outdoor pool, self parking and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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.

The free breakfast at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Duval Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and concierge services.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Duval Street and 5 minutes on foot from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Key West hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This hotel requires written authorization in advance for any payment using a credit card whose name differs from the registered guest.

We should mention

  • 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
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Merlin Guesthouse Hotel Key West
Merlin Guesthouse Key West Hotel
Merlin Guesthouse Hotel
Merlin Guest House Key West Hotel
Merlin Guest House Hotel
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Merlin Guest House

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 423 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Effie

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Effie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was well-kept and clean, the delivered breakfast baskets were wonderful (and a LOT of food!), and the staff were all friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I was travelling alone but always felt perfectly safe, and even stayed an extra night! The hotel is also very conveniently located, right next to a stop on the Duval Loop bus stop.
"Sweet Suite"
Patio
Breakfast Basket: thermos of coffee, 2 bottles of orange juice, 2 turmeric shots, 2 croissants with jam and butter, overnight oats, yogurt+2 packets of granola, 2 chocolate orange biscotti, 2 egg bites, Sargento "balanced break," and string cheese.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Ella’s Cottages. It is a short walk to Duvall Street with lots of dining options close by. The suites were tucked into a beautifully landscaped property. I truly felt transported to a tropical island sanctuary. There were beach/pool towels on the lounge chairs by the pool. The pool itself is small but very clean and refreshing after a hot day. There were also tables in the pool area to dine or gather. We upgraded our room to a larger room with a patio. The bathroom was nicely updated and very clean. Our bedroom area also was nicely updated and clean. The window AC unit worked hard to cool our room on the lowest setting. The ceiling fan helped. The staff was very friendly and helped us find good suggestions of places to eat. The continental breakfast was: essentially it’s a basket of croissants or bagels, bottled orange juice, yogurt cups, coffee, cheese packets, detox shots and two egg bites. I would highly recommend Ella’s Cottages and would stay here again.
Exterior
Room interior
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Kaitlin

Travelled with partner
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

SCOTT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience. It was everything we could ask for her rest and relaxation. We were celebrating our 25th and wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Tami

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too pricey for off season and what you receive

For the amount of money, I paid and off-season for four nights, I expected the room to be bigger with some sort of an area to lounge in. The room was a little beat up and could use some updating for $1800 for four nights. I spoke to other friends that stayed at other resorts in the area and paid about half of what I paid for larger rooms, better breakfast, and better amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.Great location.Dwight was super friendly and made us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived.We will definitely be returning for a more extended stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is absolutely adorable! Room was clean and spacious. Front desk person was very nice and personable. The breakfast baskets that are delivered to your room are top notch! Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John-Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quaint, lovely, and enjoyable place to stay

This place is adorable! The location is good (walking distance to Duval Street). Surrounded by trees making it very private. I especially liked the ice/water machine being central to all the cottages. The cottages are older but very well maintained. No central air, but window units that kept the room cool. The only real downfall is there is no storage in the bathroom. Shelves should be placed above the toilet to keep your toiletries off the floor. A continental breakfast was delivered to you room each morning. If you want a "hearty" breakfast you will need to walk about 6 blocks to Blue Heaven which had the best fried potatoes I have ever had. All in all our stay at Ella's Cottages was a wonderful experience. Would stay there again if we get back to Key West.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

The best place in Key West

Ellas cottage does not disappoint. It’s such a cute and beautiful place. The room was perfect and super clean, the bed was so comfortable. I wanted to steal their pillows but I didn’t, so don’t worry. Every morning they bring you a breakfast basket to your room at your desired time. It has bagels, cheese and other lovely breakfast items in there. It’s such a cute and great way to wake up. Last but not least, Dwight in the reception is the highlight at Ella’s cottage and it wouldn’t be the same without him, may they protect him at all cost. Thank you for making our stay unforgettable from start to finish.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

4/10 Poor

Margarita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent two night stay overall experience was disappointing …Room and bathroom was smaller than expected. A/c in room was not cool enough. First day stay morning received breakfast for one person instead of two. Not enough towels even when requested. Very walkable location was a big plus and quiet property. But, Don’t think I will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deni

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

Enjoyed it!

Very comfortable, really enjoyed the breakfast basket each morning.. would like better lighting in the room. Very dark, but a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASHIA

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful. Clean, excellent staff. We walked everywhere from our room. Best vacation in years.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra D

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

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Staff was amazing. We will definitely stay here again. A little paradise off of Duval!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience at Ella’s Cottages. Dwight, the innkeeper, and the staff made our stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband & I really liked this property. The staff was friendly & very accommodating. The location was perfect for us as we enjoy walking. We were delivered breakfast baskets to our room in the morning with lots of goodies. We were also offered iced tea & cookie treats the night before. Such a pleasant place to stay. I do wish we picked a bigger room. It was very small. I thought we wouldn’t mind the smaller room. Something to think about when booking your room. The room was clean & we had plenty of towels. There was a good size shower, with soaps provided. The property itself is well taken care of. The pool was very clean with a nice relaxing atmosphere.
Outdoor area
Outdoor lounge area
Lounge chairs with towels ready
Pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025