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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
Free daily continental breakfast
Two Bedroom Suite | Living area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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, South Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪14 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
(23 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
(13 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

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 breakfast and the location
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
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
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. 371 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 475 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelbey

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Cute property, walkable to everything. King rooms are on front of property and the street is busy, therefore a bit noisy. Breakfast was AWESOME and all staff were helpful and friendly. The floors could be mopped more often as feet and/or socks got very dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judith A

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kamela

Travelled with partner
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

Robert

Travelled with group
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

Tully

Travelled with family
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

Kay

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

8/10 Good

Brooke

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Kathy, Fairfield

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fabulous. Room & bathroom small. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Haley

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

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

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food, location, friendly staff and pool was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is wonderful and the breakfast baskets are cute, but the housekeeping services were not great. We got skipped a few times and had to hunt down coffee for our room every morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Audra Eileen

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Fort myers

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Dorothea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast basket was not as advertised, one bagel, one tiny croissant, 2 tablespoons trail mix, 2 orange juice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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