Great place to stay. Clos to all of the fun, but yet far enough away you can't hear it. Very clean and courteous place. The staf were very helpful with getting directions to everywhere we wanted to go. Nice continental breakfast each morning was a plus as well.

We stayed at the Merlin Guesthouse for the boat races in November and would definitely stay there again! It was positioned perfectly to get to anywhere we wanted to go on the island by foot. We were only steps away from the fun on Duval, but were far enough away to have peace and quiet when we wanted it. The... More

My boyfriend's the type of guy who stays in high rise hotels when out of town, so when I mentioned 'guesthouse'/'bed and breakfast' type of accomodation, I don't think he was too pleased. All I asked was for him to open up to a different setting, and promised he won't be disappointed.Well....am glad to say our stay at the Merlin... More

The staff and the cat were the best! clean rooms with a touch of "old key west". I will visit in the future. The pool area was small but very nice. I really enjoyed the provided breakfast by the pool. and the cat! that is one big spoiled cat. He is a lucky boy! The location is just right...only one... More

The Merlin Guesthouse was chosen based upon location and other guest reviews. The location was within walking distance of a large variety of attractions, yet just far enough for a quiet night's sleep. The room was rather small, but the cleanliness and comfort of the bed made up for the room size. I usually don't sleep well in hotel beds,... More

The location was perfect. We were only one street up from Duval where we spent a lot of time.Room was small but clean. The breakfast offered was all we needed to start our day. After checking out they allowed us to leave our luggage until it was time to get the boat. Pricey but every place in Key West is... More

I had read the very positive reviews before booking and was shocked by the room we were given. Half painted, mold on the shower floor, dusty unfinished ceilings, exposed wiring, . Some of the rooms looked nicer and better furnished and we would possibly have considered paying even more for one of them, but there were none available . The... More

Merlin Guesthouse was exactly what I wanted for my first ever trip to Key West! It's a small property with just 20-something rooms/cottages and had what I would consider to be an "old Key West" feel. Even though I've never been to Key West before, it's what I imagine it would have been - not like at a big chain... More

When planning our first trip to Key West, my husband and I didn't want to stay at a chain hotel where once you shut the door, you could be anywhere. We were looking for a place to stay that would contribute to the overall "Key West" experience and boy did the MERLIN GUESTHOUSE deliver! From our unique and comfortable room... More