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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Duval Street
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio (King)
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking available
    Parking available
The price is AU$667
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Explore the area

Map
811 Simonton Street, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Duval Street
    2 min walk
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    5 min walk
  • Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
    6 min walk
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (City)

Room, 1 King Bed (City)

Highlights

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio (King)

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio (King)

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 and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Patio)

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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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Merlin's)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Merlin's)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Patio)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Patio)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Key West

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns puts you in the heart of Key West, steps from Duval Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area, a garden and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Key West Historic District hotel, attractions include Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach.

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Southernmost Point - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mallory Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 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
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Key West hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary dressing gowns. 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 telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

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 41.63 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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

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 fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

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
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

What is the cancellation policy at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$603.44, 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 parking available at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

Yep, Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 33.75 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

Yep, Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns is a short 10-minute walk from Florida Keys Beaches. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

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

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns is a hit with families.

Does Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns serve breakfast?

Yep, our travelers give top marks to the free continental breakfast here! Available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

No, Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 225 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was super clean and the front desk was super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here and will definitely return. Although a short walk to everything, our cottage was very quiet. Great breakfast as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint cottages on a lively little island. We'll come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis-William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tropical Oasis!
Ella's its such a cute, little oasis within walking distance of all you need. We had such a great experience. The breakfast and tea time are such a great touch. Miss Dina is a delight and very attentive. We'll definitely be staying at Ella's again on our future Key West visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely going back. Perfect home away from home
I loved my stay at Ella's. I was solo and stayed in the City King. The room would be tight for two people, but for one, it's perfect. No dresser, no desk, but a chair and a bench and a hanging rack. Breakfast each day was lovely, enjoyed poolside, or in the dining room. Fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, lox. Tea time was also a nice touch. Pool area was great, plenty of shade. A/C and fans made the room comfortable. Robe was lightweight. Nice shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion--no need to back those. An easy one block walk off of Duval.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Oasis
Everything about our stay was fabulous! The property is charming and welcoming. Our room was spacious and stayed blessedly cool the whole time. The staff was so helpful and accommodating. The breakfast was lovely and the afternoon tea was a perfect midday break from the heat. The location was perfect-central to everything and just a block from Duval, but somehow still felt quiet and secluded. We hated to leave after 4 wonderful nights. We will absolutely stay here again when we return to Key West!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Great breakfast and afternoon tea. Only complaint was the pool was actually hot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Guilford

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay- our cottage was so beautiful and clean and the staff was so helpful. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George, Rocky River

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sausan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service!! Nice extras, like teatime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!!
My husband and I stayed here for an anniversary trip. We had a nice king room at the end of the building with a large patio. We enjoyed the breakfast and afternoon tea and the welcome drink was a nice surprise! The pool area was nice and we enjoyed relaxing by the pool when we weren't out exploring Key West. The hotel is only a block or so from Duval but the property is so quiet and relaxing you would never know it. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to visit Key West! We would definitely return!
Beautiful large shaded patio!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Getaway
We enjoyed our stay. Diana and Michael set the tone as you check in or out. Both of them are an asset to this establishment. Morning breakfast and tea was delicious. Morning wakup call with the roosters made this place charming. Great location!
Cottage
Morning Wake Call
Outdoor sitting area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Value with exceptionally great staff
Great location just a block off of Duval. Bus stop for the Duval Loop (free bus service that loops around Key West) is just outside the front door. Bed was quite comfy, and breakfast was excellent. Note that if you're a light sleeper, you don't want to be in the City Rooms. They're just a few feet off the street and you'll hear trucks and motorcycles go by. Book the rooms off the street with the patios. Great splash pool and access to Winslow Cottages pool (larger with a bar) just a few blocks away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really lovely property in the center of Old Town with a really great, friendly and attentive staff. The rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable. There are lots of nice little amenities and touches for the guests. Everyone from the reception staff to the cleaning people were just wonderful. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Comfortable stay. The really great thing was the location. Right off of Duval, and almost in the middle point of the island. Very peaceful and quiet. I will say that it was very hot at night. There is an AC but it only cooled the front room and not the sleeping area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the location. We were one block off Duval. It was easy to walk to everything throughout the town. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They offered breakfast, snacks and drinks. We enjoyed a dip in the pool to cool down after a busy day touring the town. The room and the property was clean. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Michael was amazing at check in! Pool area is nice. Breakfast and afternoon tea was a great addition. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, with a private patio in the back. Beautiful, tropical grounds. Ideal location. I hope to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I would like to start by saying that staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. I liked the vibe of the property overall. The room was much smaller and less equipped than I expected for the price. The road traffic was incredibly loud to the point that I almost switched to a different location after the first night. The room did not have a traditional dresser and overall it was fairly cramped. I did not see the other rooms on property, but I would not recommend the city room to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable! Staff was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So inviting and relaxing!
Ella’s is a tropical paradise In the middle of Key West. Their attention to detail is unmatched in these beautiful bungalows. We had a king size bed, and one room and a quaint living room and two patios. We absolutely absolutely loved the decor of old Florida and the vibe l was all we needed to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. These people work really hard to keep this adorable clean place up-to-date and modern. The “kitchen” is just what you need to start the day with beautiful, hard, boiled eggs, overnight, oats, fruit (And I mean, berries too!), Salmon, and breads. Also, the refreshing teatime was super inviting with sandwiches, macaroons, nuts, and the most delicious iced tea. We got there early and they stowed our bag so we can go to the nearest, relaxing bar, and have a cocktail or go to the beautiful butterfly garden! Absolutely will stay here again! 1st rate!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We checked in 07/10/2024 we arrived very late around midnight. The checked in was really smooth and the lady checked us in was really nice. The next day early morning we grabbed a breakfast at the hotel since they have breakfast included in our stay. That's around 8:00am, we were gone for 45 mins, when we come back from the room, the bed was made, the housekeeping was already cleaned our room. Before I left for breakfast, I took $400 from the bank envelope that I put in my LV purse, inside my LV big purse I have my small YSL purse. When we come back from our room, I notice my YSL purse was outside from my LV bag and the envelope money was gone. I have total of $3600 was stolen from us. We did not expected that the housekeeping will be there 8:15am morning. We called the police and reported. We are hoping that whoever took our money eventually return it. Be careful when you stay here make sure all your important belongings is safe and secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024