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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

3.5 star property
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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
One Bedroom Suite
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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
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Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Room Patio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Suite Mobility

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Suite

Two Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two Bedroom Loft Suite

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

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 onsite.
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.

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
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Steps from Duval Street and 10 minutes by foot from Florida Keys Beaches
  • 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 free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 (76 centimetre high)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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

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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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).

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Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 485 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelita

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in with Dwight (who goes above and beyond!). Breakfast was wonderful, plenty of choices. Pool area is great, sunscreen and towels available. All staff friendly and kind. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dwight the front desk staff was awesome! So accommodating and friendly! The rooms were the perfect size and everything was walkable distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greta

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

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was nice. Dwight was very personable and had our room ready early for us. The comforter had some stains and they only had what seemed one employee cleaning rooms. The pool was relaxing but wish it was a little bigger. Overall it’s a cute key west boutique hotel I wouldn’t mind staying at again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelbey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay was wonderful. Within walking distance of most activities, restaurants, bars. Staff was amazing, thank you to Nura especially for being so kind and hospitable. Bed was very comfortable, room and bathroom were both very clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were clean, the staff was exceptional and very attentive. We were walking distance to all of the bars and restaurants and rented bikes to get to the beach. Overall excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was charming. The staff members were all very helpful and friendly. We loved our own private courtyard. There is a very zen feel to the Ella experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only negative I can think of is that the rooms are very small. No area to place a second suitcase, difficult to get around in small bathroom. If looking for the old key west feel, it’s great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ishta

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been here a few times...awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean but small with nowhere to access your suitcase except the floor and limited hanging.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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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