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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

3.5 star property
Discover a tropical haven where relaxation meets adventure. Enjoy effortless mornings by the pool or spend lazy afternoons exploring historic Key West.

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At Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns, indulge in the island life with a continental breakfast, and relax by the outdoor pool or on the sun-kissed terrace. Explore nearby Duval Street or unwind in the garden with WiFi at your fingertips; previous guests rave about the helpful staff and perfect location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

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Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Room Patio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

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Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Suite Mobility

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Loft Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Key West, a neighborhood in Key West, Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Florida Keys Beaches. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and MLK Community Pool & Community Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and ecotours. Visit our Key West travel guide
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811 Simonton Street, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

  • Duval Street featuring signage
    Duval Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum featuring heritage elements and a house
    Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Key West Lighthouse and Keeper\'s Quarters Museum which includes a lighthouse as well as a small group of people
    Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
    South Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Southernmost Point showing signage
    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
  • Bourbon Street Pub
    3 min walk
  • Mangoes Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Old Town Tavern
    3 min walk
  • Kaya Island Eats
    4 min walk

About this property

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

Hotel near Duval Street
Close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point, Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • A water dispenser, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
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
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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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 33.75 per day.

What time is check-in at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 428 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and good amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute little place! Perfect vibes for Key West. Definitely recommended. The daily breakfast was a definite perk!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly, helpful staff. Breakfast delivery. Ambiance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! Beautiful rooms. No complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything about our stay at Ellas, and the front desk gentleman was the best. Breakfast was a special treat. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast on the porch every morning was a great start to our days
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ishta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Beautiful property
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some poolside seating was more comfy than others, but it's a great area for groups or individuals. Breakfast was a wonderful basket delivered to our front porch every morning with delightful pastries, yogurt, granola, juice, hard boiled eggs, and other yummy accompaniments. Staff was SO friendly and efficient. Bed was comfy. Very walkable to Duval and other areas for shopping, dining and sight-seeing. I'd stay there again.
Our mornings on the patio.
Relaxing afternoon by the pool.
Evening gathering place for pie and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good but very small. It wasn’t a major thing because we were not in it most of the day. Everything was clean and cleaning services were provided daily. The breakfast wasn’t what I was expecting, but it was a true continental breakfast I guess. Front desk help was great. We didn’t use the pool because it was cold weather when we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was served in a charming basket and included premium yogurt, OJ, cheese and nuts, bagels or croissants, coffee and small immunity elixirs. I spent some time around the pool and loved the music that was playing over the speakers. The staff was very friendly and the neighborhood was quiet despite being only a block away from Duval St.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The check in staff was not hospitable. The pool was not heated, and the couch in our suite was very dirty/dinghy. Location is great and property is beautiful. We had amazing staff at check out. I recommend staying at Winslows Bungalows their sister property. More pool options, bar, and impeccable customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tully

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ella’s Cottages is a perfect oasis right in the heart of old town Key West. The location is 10/10, you couldn’t be any closer to the action! The rooms are all in separate buildings, and they are designed beautifully to fit in with the local design and architecture. The rooms are in need of quite a bit of TLC in places and were clearly decorated in a rush, judging by the amount of plaint splattered on the floor in our room. The complimentary breakfast is a real treat and there’s plenty of delicious healthy food options as well as pastries and juices. There’s also a daily happy hour with complimentary canned cocktails in the small bar area. The lady at reception was really helpful throughout our entire stay, she went above and beyond to make our stay flawless. Parking around the back of the property is easily accessible and, although expensive, fairly well priced considering the very central location in the city. We will absolutely be staying again, thank you for a perfect few days in Key West!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest place we’ve stayed at in Key West! The room was clean and very comfortable. It was quiet and relaxing, and the pool area was perfect. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Effie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was well-kept and clean, the delivered breakfast baskets were wonderful (and a LOT of food!), and the staff were all friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I was travelling alone but always felt perfectly safe, and even stayed an extra night! The hotel is also very conveniently located, right next to a stop on the Duval Loop bus stop.
"Sweet Suite"
Patio
Breakfast Basket: thermos of coffee, 2 bottles of orange juice, 2 turmeric shots, 2 croissants with jam and butter, overnight oats, yogurt+2 packets of granola, 2 chocolate orange biscotti, 2 egg bites, Sargento "balanced break," and string cheese.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.Great location.Dwight was super friendly and made us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived.We will definitely be returning for a more extended stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was literally perfect! We couldn’t imagine better experience. Wonderful, welcoming staff. Great ambience, peaceful energy. Comfortable rooms with pretty decor. Delicious breakfast with lots of options. Everything delivered in a cute basket, what a nice touch. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is absolutely adorable! Room was clean and spacious. Front desk person was very nice and personable. The breakfast baskets that are delivered to your room are top notch! Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience. It was everything we could ask for her rest and relaxation. We were celebrating our 25th and wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The charming cottage room with covered porch was lovely and the room was very clean. The staff, specifically Nura was so welcoming and gave us personal attention with any of our needs. The breakfast basket delivered daily at your requested time between 8&10 was perfect! Offerings included overnight oats, yogurt with berries, bagels, croissants, hard boiled eggs and a variety of teas, coffee and oj. We’ve never received anything like this while traveling and it was a welcome start to our day. We enjoyed relaxing by the pool and enjoyed relaxing under the covered chaises.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was vey quiet and the breakfast basket was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ella's was wonferful! A beautiful place to stay, very close to everything we wanted to do. Incredibly sweet staff ans breakfast brought to our room each morning was magical. We loved every minute of staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was charming and comfortable. Hubby and I enjoyed our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025