Ella's Cottages - Key West Historic Inns

Hotels
8.4 (248 reviews)
811 Simonton Street , Key West , US

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly/welcoming staff (named staff praised)
Excellent downtown location
Quiet rooms reported by several guests
Cute pool and pleasant communal areas
Breakfast was good/varied
Parking included behind hotel
Cons:
Occasional unfriendly staff/check-in experience
Some rooms noisy with poor sound/temperature insulation
Door left ajar / maintenance concerns (reptile worry mentioned)
No soap provided by sink in at least one bathroom

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Generally clean but one report of a door left ajar and concerns about pests/maintenance; otherwise no major cleanliness complaints.
Service
9.2
Multiple mentions of warm, welcoming and friendly staff (Dwight called out by name); one negative check-in interaction reported.
Location
9
Consistently praised — central/downtown, 'couldn’t have been better' and convenient communal space.
Room Quality
7
Mixed: some guests found rooms very quiet and comfortable, while another reported noisy rooms, poor insulation (sound/temperature) and a gap in the door.
Amenities
8.8
Positive notes on a very cute pool, nice communal areas and included parking behind the hotel.
Value for Money
8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast described as good with a nice variety and a pleasant eating area; one small note requesting soap by the sink.
Overall Experience
8.7
Strongly positive overall — multiple guests 'highly recommend' and would stay again, despite isolated issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:41

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel in Old Town Key West

Heated Outdoor Pool: Enjoy a refreshing dip in our heated outdoor pool, perfect for relaxation and unwinding under the sun.

Charming Accommodations: Experience comfort and style in our rooms and suites featuring flat-screen TVs, hardwood floors, and mini fridges for your convenience.

Tropical Garden Access: Immerse yourself in nature with access to our lush tropical garden, a serene oasis within the property.

Experience the charm of Old Town Key West at Ella's Cottages. Book now for a memorable stay filled with relaxation and luxury amenities.

Important information:

Daily Guest Amenity Fee includes:
Continental Breakfast 8 AM – 10 AM
Welcome Beverages
Afternoon Refresher
Concierge services
Complimentary wifi
Complimentary local & toll free calls
Turkish robes
Yoga mats

Please note that the property is located in a building with no elevator.

Please note the deposit is charged by the property immediately at booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Please note that the property is located in a building with no elevator. Please note the deposit is charged by the property immediately at booking. Please note that there is a guest amenity fee that includes curated concierge services, seamless Wi-Fi, yoga mats, filtered water, and 24/7 coffee and tea. Take advantage of preferred pricing on bicycle rentals, golf carts, and scooters—and join us poolside each afternoon for complimentary tea service at 3pm.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EYW

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 248 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.7
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dario • solo_traveller • si
7
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • couple • us
10
Excellent facility with great staff!
Pros:

Received a warm welcome when we arrived p. The staff was friendly and warm. The rooms were very quiet.

Cons:

Not much to not like about this property and its location.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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benjamin • couple • us
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • couple • de
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • extended_group • de
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Listrom • family_with_children • us
10
Loved the place. Location couldn’t have been better. And Dwight at the front desk was awesome!!!
Pros:

Very good. Nice variety. Cute eating area.

Cons:

Only tiny complaint is there should be some kind of soap — bar soap or liquid— by the sink in the bathroom.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Kenth • extended_group • se
7
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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laure • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very cute pool, great room

Cons:

Staff not very friendly, not a great experience with check in

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Laure • couple • ch
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • us
9
Pros:

Great hospitality, lovely calming spot, great staff and a nice communal space downtown key west.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • au
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Roland • family_with_children • ch
6
Pros:

Frühstück war gut.
Parkplatz war inklusive hinter dem Hotel.

Cons:

Zimmer sind laut, keine Isolation (weder Schall, noch Temperatur).
Tür war auch ein Spalt offen, für all die Reptielien da ganz einfach...

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Kari • couple • us
10
Highly recommend, would stay here again.
Pros:

We loved everything about this property. Location, room, beds/pillows, facilities, and especially the welcoming staff. We didn’t want to leave.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • us
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel M. • couple • ar
6
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Celine • couple • gb
8
Overall a great stay. The staff were lovely and for a 3* property it exceeded our expectations. Main thing for us was th
Pros:

Lovely Inn in an amazing location, just a couple blocks from Duval Street. Great pool and lounging area. Very clean! Breakfast was a nice touch as well. Staff were super lovely.

Cons:

The Sweet Rooms were a little small. We travelled far to the Keys so had quite a bit of luggage with us. Would be perfect for a weekend especially if you were not needing to travel far.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee