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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

3.5 star property
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Sweet Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Free daily continental breakfast
Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio (King) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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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
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Sweet Room, 1 King Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ella's Sweet Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Merlin's Sweet, Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Sweet Mobility Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast 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.

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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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)

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: 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 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

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

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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 291 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

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff! Loved the delicious breakfast baskets that were delivered each morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Ella’s cottages was beyond our expectations. The secluded garden pool area, the breakfast delivery every morning, the amazing friendly staff and a wonderful location. I am looking forward to going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ella’s was well-maintained, pretty and tranquil. Staff was friendly, especially innkeepers, Dwight and Michael. Both are tremendous assets to Ella’s, but we mainly interacted with Dwight. He went above and beyond, from his welcoming text the day before our arrival, to the cute welcoming/birthday treats, to ensuring Michael was aware of what we needed the day we were leaving. He responded immediately to our requests and always with a genuine smile and positive attitude. We felt so welcomed which made for an even more enjoyable and relaxing stay. We loved the breakfast basket delivery each morning filled with a tasty variety of healthy proteins, fruits, grains, OJ, etc., and a wellness shot of OJ mixed with turmeric, cayenne pepper, and other health-promoting spices. Not sure if it was psychosomatic, but I felt amazing after drinking the shot each morning! Afternoon tea was also a plus. The room was cozy with a very comfortable bed. My only complaints are noise-related. Rooms are not sound proof so when the AC was off, it sounded as if our neighbors were in our room. Also, AC is very loud, so we had to turn the TV up considerably, yet be mindful of our neighbors. I know mini slits are expensive to install and maintain, but the owners may want to consider them. I think it would be a worthwhile investment, not only for guests’ comfort, but they’re cost efficient. Overall, Ella’s was wonderful; we’d definitely rebook. I’ve already told friends and family and they’re considering.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

A pleasant surprise
Nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. The walls are a little thin and as others have said the pool is rather comical, but the breakfast baskets and friendliness of the staff more than make up!!!!! The pool -for adults- is actually perfect, a place to sit and cool off and also perfect for little wee ones, but may be disappointing for more active children. The room has a refrigerator, which is an added bonus for us, but really the breakfast basket with all its goodies will keep us coming back! What a marvelous way to start your day!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The hotel is walkable to Duval. There is also a free Duval loop bus service that is right out front of the hotel if you don’t feel like walking. We had a great experience and hope to come back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waianela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, walkable, and free breakfast basket
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin, Kewanee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property several other times when it was Kimpton. There were noticeable declines in the overall condition. The room smelled extremely heavily of carpet deodorizer upon entry to room 12. Condition and cleanliness were average. I must say that the gentleman at the desk was very polite and helpful. No complaints there. Overnight we had a very sizeable cockroach in the bathroom and another in the morning. We talked with the front desk. Long and short of it they comp’ed our parking/resort fee. But needless to say we won’t be returning to our once favored hotel. Period. Very disappointing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our spacious cottage with the patio. Our favorite part of our stay was the breakfast brought to us each morning. Dwight took care of us and he doted on our dog. Highly recommend! Very convenient to Duval Street. Easy walking to restaurants, shops and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, Delran

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ella’s Cottages in Key West was the perfect place to celebrate my 50th birthday! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and at home. Dwight and Mike, in particular, went above and beyond to ensure our stay was unforgettable—they even provided us with a complimentary upgrade to our room once they learned it was a milestone celebration! Dwight’s warm smile truly brightened our day every time we saw him, adding such a positive and personal touch to our experience. The accommodations were simply lovely, beautifully decorated, cozy, and comfortable, providing a true island feel that was both relaxing and charming. Each morning, we looked forward to the wonderful continental breakfast delivered right to our door in an adorable basket. The selection was delicious, with a variety of baked goods, egg bites, yogurt, and fresh fruit—perfect for starting the day. The atmosphere around the pool was laid-back and chill, making it an ideal spot for our group of friends to gather, unwind, and soak up the beautiful weather. Merlin’s Tea at 3pm each day was a nice treat, as well! I couldn’t imagine a better place to spend this special occasion. Ella’s Cottages truly made our trip to Key West memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and everyone who works there was super friendly and helpful. Great location as well. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Duvall St
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen Parr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! The staff was great. The best grab and go continental breakfast. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron, Delray Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love Ella’s Cottages. Micheal at the front desk was very helpful before we arrived with great directions and convenient parking arrangements. That made our check in a simple breeze. The accommodations were beautiful. The bathroom was wonderful as was the spacious bedroom, comfortable bed and the relaxing living room. The breakfast area was terrific and full of health options and exactly what we had hoped for. Late afternoon tea was a joy including the scrumptious biscotti! Dwight and cottage staff were cordial and friendly and we will be back next year and even hope to visit again mid season for a weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, easily walk to everything in Key West. Great Staff, very clean. We would definitely stay again! The room was big, beautiful and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was excellent. I received texts before, during & after my stay to help with parking , check in & check out. The front desk was helpful t with information. The breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024