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Key West · Old Town · checked October 2026

Alexander's Guesthouse

An adults-only, LGBTQ+-friendly guesthouse in Old Town for guests 21 and over, rated 4.9 from almost 1,500 reviews. Its own site does not describe a clothing policy.

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Researched by the Hotel Terracotta editorial desk · Edited by · Official policies and amenities checked October 29, 2026 · guest reviews read October 2026 · How we work

Alexander’s suits LGBTQ+ couples of any gender, and mixed groups of friends, who want a quiet, sociable guesthouse in walking distance of Old Town. It is not a nude resort; men who want one should look at Island House on the same street.

What sets it apart

The welcome is broad. The guesthouse describes itself as LGBTQ+ friendly, says “All humans are welcome!” and requires every guest to be at least 21. That makes it the Key West option for groups that Island House’s men-only side would split up.

An expanded continental breakfast and a happy hour with complimentary cocktails are included. The pool is the social center, with a jacuzzi alongside, and both are open 24 hours. Three levels of sun decks give room for what the guesthouse calls semi-private sunbathing. Room types include guest rooms, an accessible guest room, a suite and an apartment.

About the clothing policy

Alexander’s website does not mention nudity or a clothing-optional area. Guest reviews describe the sundecks as clothing-optional, and we report that as a review theme rather than a policy. If it matters to your stay, ask before booking.

Where it is

1118 Fleming Street in Old Town, per independent hotel listings, a few doors from Island House.

Costs

Tripadvisor showed typical nightly rates of $161–623 in October 2026. The site links to day passes but gives no details, and its rate and policy pages could not be retrieved when we checked.

What recent guests say

Tripadvisor showed 1,475 reviews averaging 4.9 in October 2026. These themes came up repeatedly:

Guests like

  • Staff who learn your name
  • Breakfast and evening cocktails included
  • Quiet, walkable Old Town location

Watch for

  • Clothing-optional areas are limited to the sundecks
  • Street parking is tight

Paraphrased from Tripadvisor reviews, October 2026.

How it compares

Choose Island House if you are a man who wants a full clothing-optional resort with a health club and 24-hour bar. On the mainland there is no close equivalent among the Fort Lauderdale guesthouses we profile, because all three admit men only.

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Quick answers

Is Alexander’s Guesthouse clothing optional?

Its website does not say. Guest reviews describe clothing as optional on the sundecks only, so confirm the current policy when you book.

Who can stay at Alexander’s Guesthouse?

Adults 21 and over. The guesthouse describes itself as LGBTQ+ friendly and says all guests are welcome, so couples and mixed groups of any gender can stay.

What is included at Alexander’s?

An expanded continental breakfast and a happy hour with complimentary cocktails. The pool and jacuzzi are open 24 hours.

Sources

This is a research-based profile, not a first-hand stay. Policies change; confirm anything important with the resort. Spotted an error? Tell us.