I'm not sure what the people who gave this place a bad review are used to but I had an excellent experience! We had a group of 7 staying in 3 different rooms. The king rooms were a bit small but was plenty of space for 2 people. You're in Key West, you aren't really in your rooms that much... more

The descriptions and photos from their website of the property and rooms simply don't do the place justice. Seriously-the photos lie. We stayed for a week in April 2008. From the descriptions, I thought we were lucky to find such a nice place, so convenient but not on Duval, on short notice, at such a low price ($200/nite). On arrival... more

My boyfriend and I stayed at this guesthouse for my 21st birthday the first weekend of April. One of the reasons we chose it was because it was located within a block of Duval Street and it was priced decently for a guesthouse. We arrived about an hour after check in and our room was ready. I had to send... more

One block off the craziness of Duval St. is this oasis of quiet!Private small pool vs large jacuzzi with hardly anyone ever there. Mediocre selection for continental, but very good coffee! Very clean room, but not fancy. Good size tv. Private Entrance. Great landscaping. more

My wife and I made a quick trip to Key West. The Merlin Guesthouse was picked for the price ($200/night). When we booked, we were told parking is a problem. It is. There are two spaces in the back of the hotel that are reserved for hotel guests. Otherwise you are on the street(s) looking for a parking space (which... more

We loved this place. Stayed in a one bedroom bungalow and it was very nice, clean, roomy, quaint and charming. Just what you would expect in Key West. Parking is limited but we didnt drive much so it wasnt a big deal. It is located on the far end of the strip so one suggestion, rent bikes one day.. We... more

The room was too small to even hold our luggage, the "new" bed was incredibly hard and uncomfortable, and the shower was disgustingly dirty and dripped non-stop. The paint color of the walls was oppressive and we had trouble closing the door. The staff who checked us in (a male) was unfriendly and did not offer to help with our... more

We just stayed in the Merlin Guesthouse last week. We stayed in a standard room and I have to admit I thought it was on the small side. But, we got a great price, the room was clean and had everything we needed. We thought the location was excellent, just a block from Duval and close enough to all the... more

My fiance and I rang in 2008 at the Merlin Guesthouse. This romantic property is wonderfully located in the heart of Old Town, 1 block from Duval Street. Even though we stayed in a room directly on Simonton Street, we were never bothered by noise. The room was quite small, but beautiful and clean. The exposed beam ceilings and high,... more