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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $276
$245 nightly
$276 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11

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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

Room options

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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)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 10 minutes by foot from Florida Keys Beaches. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from South Beach.

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Southernmost Point - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪801 Bourbon Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mangoes Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Street Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaya Island Eats - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

  • 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 (30 inches high)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 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

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
  • Resort fee: USD 50.63 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

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
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)

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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 500 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

Nanci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great!! Very welcoming and helpful!! Cute cottages! Nice pool!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

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

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

Chris

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

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

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

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

Jeff

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

8/10 Good

Eileen

Carla was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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

Kay

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

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra D

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

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