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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

Property class: 3.5
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A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a pergola.
A living room with a spiral staircase, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a view of an outdoor seating area.
A bright kitchen with white cabinetry, a white island, wicker pendant lights, and geometric patterned backsplash.
A wooden bench with a cushion and a small table, surrounded by bamboo plants and a wooden deck.
An open door leading to a pool area with a wicker chair and a sofa inside a room with a view of the pool.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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811 Simonton Street, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬
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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a telephone.

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a small side table.

One Bedroom Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a telephone.

King Room Patio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a telephone.

One Bedroom Suite Mobility

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

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A covered patio with a wooden bench, two wicker chairs, and a sofa with cushions.

Two Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Two Bedroom Loft Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

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 breakfast
  • Steps from Duval Street and 10 minutes on foot from Florida Keys Beaches
  • 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

  • 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
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • 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.

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
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).

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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 493 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, great staff, perfect location. 10/10 - we cant wait to come back for another visit and book there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole stay was great. Parking was great, room was great the breakfast was great. just a great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DJS Darren Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place. Great location to everything on Duval. Service was great and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amelita

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect location walking distance to everything. Best breakfast quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect location to downtown. Very clean. Staff was very helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food, location, friendly staff and pool was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Belfast. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the place! Everything about it and we would come back in a heartbeat! Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was really good. Not hot but with a great tasting stuff. All staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at ellas cottages was great, the room was very clean and cold all night. The location was central to everything and the pool was refreshing. I was greeted by Nora, she was so sweet and made me feel so welcomed throughout the trip. The breakfast setup was phenomenal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ella’s Cottages is the perfect place to stay in Key West. The property is charming, beautiful and centrally located. The neighborhood is safe & quiet. The rooms are clean & well appointed. Bed is very comfortable. The staff is great! They tend to your every need with kindness and warmth. The pool is small but cozy. Breakfast is available all day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

OLAN JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The suite was nice and had plenty of room for the two of us. The cottages are located in a quiet area was very peaceful. I especially enjoyed the pool late evenings, finding it quiet and relaxing. Location is convenient to Duval Street with Old Town trolley stops nearby. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Dwight was especially friendly and helpful. Staying at Ella’s Cottages is highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eileen

Carla was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast basket was fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was perfect, centrally located and a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caprice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn is older, but the location was perfect. Staff was amazing. Nice continental breakfast, parking on site. Would choose again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picked for it's excellent walkable location. Everything we needed for a single overnight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ella's is truly the Best! They take care of every detail in a totally relaxed atmosphere. 5 Stars all the way!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location <15 min from airport and then walkable to the main attractions, restaurants and bars of Key West. Comfortable room. Very small pool but good for a dunk. Decent breakfast included.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a great experience staying at Ella’s Cottages! The property was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The location is perfect, close to amazing restaurants, shopping, and everything you’d want to do in Key West, all within walking distance. A huge plus is that they offer onsite parking, which is rare and super convenient in Key West. It made our trip so much easier and stress-free. We truly had a wonderful time here, and I would definitely book again on my next trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Excellent property and location. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in with Dwight (who goes above and beyond!). Breakfast was wonderful, plenty of choices. Pool area is great, sunscreen and towels available. All staff friendly and kind. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026