Name: Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores
Address: 3049 W 1st Street, Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States of America, Gulf Shores, Alabama, US
Price range: $55–$105 per night
Rating: 7.98

What guests think

Reviews of Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores describe a budget stay with convenient location and a small pool, but heavily mixed experiences, especially around cleanliness, basic rooms, and inconsistent service that range from welcoming to unhelpful.

Frequent negatives include very dirty floors, stained or insufficient linens, musty or smoky odors, occasional roaches, maintenance problems (drains, AC noise, water pressure), unreliable Wi-Fi/TV, and periodic hot-water or check-in issues. Positives mentioned by several guests are affordable rates, large basic rooms, and pet friendliness. Expect a no-frills stay with variable standards.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with a small outdoor pool often noted as clean or pleasant, and generally easy parking. Pet friendly is mentioned, but amenities are limited and there is no elevator.

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Michael

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was in the middle of everything we needed. Pool was smaller than we thought but ok.

8

Shawn

Apr 4, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The area was set back and secluded. Loved the natural setting and that it was away from the busy road. The pool was not busy and the staff was very friendly and kind. Our room floor was dirty and the area outside had garbage cans that were overflowing and they were not changed ever so a lot of overflow on the grounds. But the bed and linen were clean and we had a lot of fun!

10

Aimee

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We travel extensively and have stayed at many hotels. We grabbed this room last minute on a holiday weekend. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much, but this place was great. It’s super clean, roomy, not transient and a little tucked away. The owners take a lot of pride in their property and the price can’t be beat. The pool was clean, the room was one of the largest I’ve stayed in and housekeeping came every day to freshen room and change towels.

10

Kaley

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay with your pet! Easy access to and from the main highway. No breakfast or elevator, but the rooms are very clean and comfortable to be in while you’re visiting!

6

Laurel

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had places to put luggage off the floor. Bed was comfortable but sheets keep coming loose. Internet was spotty. Television frequently lost signal. Water remained hot in shower but pressure was weak. Soap was in dispensers. Had to use a lot to feel clean. Parking in front of room and traffic light at entrance allowed good accessibility to hotel. Occupants of room above were loud until 2-3 am.

10

Margie

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked everything about the property. It was clean, and the pool was excellent. Will stay again.

6

bonnie

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pool hours were nice. Staff was incredibly nice. Room was moldy. And I hate mold.

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Denton

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Scary, unlit parking, unable to read room numbers on 2nd floor, back of building. Difficult for wife to access. Large room, no carpeting so acoustics negated understanding audio on TV. Request for alternate room rejected…”Sorry, can’t. This is the last and only room I can give you because of who you booked through”

10

Stephanie

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are always very nice the pool is well kept. The rooms are decent for the price, could use some upgrades but everything was clean. Quiet location convenient to restaurants and attractions and a short drive to the beach. Not the first time staying here and definitely won’t be the last.

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Rebecca

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Easy to find, big rooms with all facilities required, lots of parking

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring issue, with many reports of filthy floors, stained bedding or towels, mold/mildew odors, and occasional bugs. Some guests did find rooms clean, but consistency is poor.

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Teddy Dayton

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I would say the floors hadn’t been cleaned in 8 months or more. My son spilt something so I wiped it up and my wipe was solid black. The whole places smelled like mold and mildew. They have had bedbugs at some point in time because the stains on the pillow cases and sheets showed that. They didn’t even have the decency to throw those away. The Wi-Fi didn’t work the entire time we were there. The staff at the front desk wasn’t friendly either. She gave me an attitude because I had to come back twice because my key stopped working. 0/10 do not recommend.

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Deante

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hair on towels. Fridge didn’t work, sheets was dirty. Also pee stains on toilet, definitely was not clean at all. We cleaned the room and bought sheets and pillowcases from Walmart. Don’t recommend staying

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Eric

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The floors of the room were mopped with dirty mop water. Our feet and socks were black from the dirt. There were no towels.

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Misti

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They room as soon as you opened the door smelled like mold & must. I spilt water on the and towel i used was black. Obviously the floors where not cleaned at all. The blind on the window side frame fell off when we pulled the blind down.

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Erik

Jun 22, 2023

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ABSOLUTELY FILTHY!!! Mold on lamps, floors, mattress. Bugs!!! I wish I could upload pics to show how gross this room was.

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Samantha

Aug 18, 2023

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As soon as you open the door to the room you were hit with smells like mold/mildew. It was so bad there was a dehumidifier in our room that we had to empty 4 times and we were only in the room maybe a total of 6 hours (and the majority of that was spent sleeping). There were roaches everywhere. But it was like 1 in the morning and we just figured we would tough it out for the night because we wouldn't be able to find another hotel. Then, when we go to leave we were checking the room over making sure we weren't leaving anything and we happened to move the bed covers back and there was mold on the sheets. MOLD on the sheets we JUST SLEPT ON. And not just mold, there was dirt or something else at the bottom of the bed. Like super dirty at the bottom of the bed. I'm just praying and trying to convince myself that noone else slept in that bed before we did. I knew this hotel wasn't going to be great but this was awful.

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Sandra

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I knew going into this that I shouldn’t have high expectations, however I thought that I should at least be able to walk on the floor without my feet getting nasty. Not to mention all the unknown stains on this chair. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more money and get a nice hotel.

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Denise

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in room 115 there was roaches and ants. The tv would not shut off. The shower had no safety rubber it was very slick. If it was not 11pm and we drove 11 hours we would have left. We will never stay there again!

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Suzanna

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Disgusting. Bodily, bloody fluids on both bedspreads in the room as we entered. Management did not offer to move us in spite of plenty of rooms available. We slept in our clothes on to of the comforter. Coffee in the lobby late to be made on both morning we were there. Way overpriced for what it is. Do not stay here.

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Gwen

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at Red Roof Inn was very unpleasant. The grounds were dirty. The sidewalks had what appeared to be spills (soda, beer, liquids) that were very dirty and sticky. Upon entering the room we noticed a smell. The floors were very dirty and sticky. The sink would not drain. At that point we attempted to find a different hotel with no luck. We were traveling with a little dog and it was late. We had traveled over 500 miles already and were tired. I reported the floor and sink issues to the desk with no response. We did stay for several hours to sleep enough to drive again. This hotel needs a lot of attention. Thank you Gwen Martin

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and often spacious for the price, with some comfortable beds. Common issues include noisy or faulty AC, weak water pressure or drains, smoke smells in non-smoking rooms, and spotty Wi-Fi/TV and other maintenance quirks.

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dauane

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was a bit run down, the bathroom door had a hole in it the size of someone's fist. I would say that I did sleep comfortably, there was no loud noise..

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Chera

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable bed.

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Melinda

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Service was great but upon arrival my room smelled of cigarette smoke. Attendant promptly sprayed air freshener. Cigarette ashes were on furniture and this was a non-smoking room. Guests beside me and above me were extremely loud.

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GM

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

For a Red Roof, the property wasn't too bad. Many are run down but this one is in reasonable condition on the outside and in the immediate area around it. Although it's near a major highway, it's surprisingly quiet, a plus. My room, however, was a more typical RRI. It was kind of shabby and the floor was disgusting. The towels and bedding were well worn, wifi was spotty and the frig lacked a freezer. I found someone''s used Q-tip on the floor in some greasy mess. The housekeep came by later and snagged it, a good thing, but left the mess.

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Trinity

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 19,356 nights

We have stayed at several Red Roofs before, and usually we have a very good experience. This one, not so much. We have children, and chose a non smoking room, but as soon as we walked in, it was clear the room had been smoked in heavily. It smelled awful. We didn\'t realize until the next morning housekeeping had not even noticed the previous guests had tied a plastic bag over the smoke detector. We had arrived very late and we were tired, and were only staying one night, so we just went to bed anyway. My oldest woke up with a nosebleed, I\'m guessing from sleeping in a room full of stale cigarette smoke. Also, had a badly stained towel, which normally i wouldn\'t let bother me, but everything kind of had a grungy feel in our room. Told staff about the smell, my son\'s nosebleed, the towel, and the bag over the smoke detector the next morning when we checked out. I showed her pictures i took of the towel and the smoke detector, and she used her phone to take pictures of my phone, and i got a half hearted "sorry that happened" and she literally shrugged at me. Also, be aware there is no elevator at this property, so if you cannot do stairs, make sure to request a ground floor room. The woman who checked us in was very sweet, however. I also liked that the room had a mini fridge and hair dryer.

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Aimee

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We travel extensively and have stayed at many hotels. We grabbed this room last minute on a holiday weekend. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much, but this place was great. It’s super clean, roomy, not transient and a little tucked away. The owners take a lot of pride in their property and the price can’t be beat. The pool was clean, the room was one of the largest I’ve stayed in and housekeeping came every day to freshen room and change towels.

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Amber

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only issues i had was the tub was clogged a little and the remote to the tv didnt work. The tv would not go loud enough for us to hear it at all.

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Amy

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ac was loud and making noise even when off. Hard to sleep and no phone service at all, even with WiFi.

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Laurel

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had places to put luggage off the floor. Bed was comfortable but sheets keep coming loose. Internet was spotty. Television frequently lost signal. Water remained hot in shower but pressure was weak. Soap was in dispensers. Had to use a lot to feel clean. Parking in front of room and traffic light at entrance allowed good accessibility to hotel. Occupants of room above were loud until 2-3 am.

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Rebecca

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Easy to find, big rooms with all facilities required, lots of parking

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Service

Service is mixed: several guests praised friendly, helpful front desk and smooth check-in, while others reported rudeness, long waits, and disorganization getting towels or receipts.

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Pamelar

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the fact of having a full size refrigerator and the extra dishes. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I just loved it.

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April

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay. The room was good for the price. We had to wait around 15 minutes for someone to come in to check us in to our room. He snatched things out of my hands and tossed them back. I didn’t love that. Overall, the stay was fine, however we won’t stay at this particular location again.

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Amy

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in was at 3. We arrived at 4. Was told our room wouldn’t be ready until at least 5! THE YOUNG LADY WORKING THE DESK WAS HORRIBLY RUDE, I repeat, HORRIBLY RUDE! The floors in the room were NASTY. Could not walk around without shoes…the bottom of my feet were literally black after about 10 minutes. My husband and I would NOT recommend this motel to anyone!

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Brittny

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had general expectations for a Red Roof Inn but I was let down for what I walked into the room and saw. To begin, the office was close. I had to go to the Motel 6 to check in. That front desk clerk was very pleasant and efficient. I appreciated her. The room was filthy. There were stains on the walls and on the door. There was mold on the ceiling of the bathroom. There was one small towel and not two. I went to plug in the dresser and there was a hair ball clouding around the the plug--disgusting. The room can absolutely be cleaner. The ice machine was nasty was well; slimy mold/mildew on it. The office attendant that came to the room at 11:06am to remind me that I was supposed to be out of the room already could have extended some grace. I had no intentions on staying another hour later let alone another night. Overall, I was very disappointed in this stay.

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Klee

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Asked for days to clean our room and sweep the floor, they would not. Our door would not shut and they would not let us have a different room or fix that. The WiFi did not work at all the whole trip, the bed was dirty, & the entire staff was horribly rude.

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Julianna

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Front desk associate at night is the best!

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Domonic

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk ate an apple while I was checking in. She was also on a personal cell phone call during my arrival and was speaking and laughing to them in another language while I stood there. Returned the next day for fresh towels and she made me go back up to room to get my dirty ones first, then follow her to laundry and dump them myself. Unbelievable

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Delicia

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was for only one night but I was very satisfied with my room. Check-in was easy.

10

Debbie

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Very easy check in. Hopefully check out goes the same. Nice clean room. Plenty of lighting outside and quiet. Definitely would book here again.

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Lorrie

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was super friendly, especially the girl at the front desk. She was so nice and so helpful easy to talk to.

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Location

Location is convenient for Gulf Shores attractions and highway access, and many found it quiet or tucked away. Some noted sketchy areas at the back or limited parking at times.

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Kayla

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location was close to many amenities in the area.

10

Steven

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean rooms. No bugs like other reviews stated, or mildew smell. Nice location not far from the beach.

10

Darrell

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was everything we needed; great location, easy access, friendly staff, clean, and affordable.

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Mitchell

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was good for the price. Clean and had a comfortable bed. Nothing fancy just a clean place to crash during my fishing trip. Lots of good food and fun things to do nearby

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Aimee

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We travel extensively and have stayed at many hotels. We grabbed this room last minute on a holiday weekend. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much, but this place was great. It’s super clean, roomy, not transient and a little tucked away. The owners take a lot of pride in their property and the price can’t be beat. The pool was clean, the room was one of the largest I’ve stayed in and housekeeping came every day to freshen room and change towels.

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Jamie

Jun 3, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Overall a nice stay. Quiet, clean rooms. Only issue was they ran out of towels one day.

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Claudette

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I would definitely stay here again. The property was nice & a bit off the main road, so it was quiet.

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Doug

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location

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Zelma

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location

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Wendy

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just wanted to stay close to the beach and it was the perfect place.

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Dining

Dining is very limited: multiple reviews say advertised breakfast wasn’t provided, or only coffee was available (sometimes late or without cups). No on-site restaurant is mentioned.

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Sarah

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No continental breakfast or restaurant as listed the floor was very dirty staff was friendly we had to ask for clean towels the 2nd day.

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James

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was good. Fishing was ok. NO continental breakfast was a bummer. I know it was spring break but the price was a bit high for a March trip.

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Amanda

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Coffee pot did not work in the room. And was told they was not going to make any in the lobby no continental breakfast when it shows online when I booked!!! no towels were in the room when we arrived and was told there was none available and every day we only got one towel for a total of four people in our room so thank goodness we had our own personal towels that we brought or we wouldn’t have anything to use the drawers on the dresser would not open and had to ask for help to get them to open and was told they were just jammed and I took out my own trash to the dumpster so the service was horrible

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Christopher

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean and looked nice. Did not offer breakfast, when the site said it did. Jusr coffee. Only towels for one person, had to get the rest. Over all the hotel was clean and ok, but not for the price during the week and specially the weekend. I could of pay for a really nice hotel. Still cheap place to stay and easy access in and out.

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Russell

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrived around 4:45pm and room was not ready. The lady behind the counter went out of her way to check and get our room. She was a most helpful desk clerk. You guys have an excellent employee in this beautiful person. Would definely stay again and would recommend it. Our stay was excellent except the buffet was not kept up.

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Kaley

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay with your pet! Easy access to and from the main highway. No breakfast or elevator, but the rooms are very clean and comfortable to be in while you’re visiting!

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Suzanna

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Disgusting. Bodily, bloody fluids on both bedspreads in the room as we entered. Management did not offer to move us in spite of plenty of rooms available. We slept in our clothes on to of the comforter. Coffee in the lobby late to be made on both morning we were there. Way overpriced for what it is. Do not stay here.

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Tressa S

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Advertised breakfast was not available.

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Jocelia A.

Feb 14, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

good size rooms but not very well clean and some roaches I had to kill before going to sleep. The continental breakfast is a disaster.

4

Danny

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff had no personality. They had coffee, no coffee cups.

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Month	Average price
January	$49
February	$51
March	$71
April	$76
May	$88
June	$111
July	$129
August	$67
September	$62
October	$58
November	$49
December	$50

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $57	18 $67	19 $71
20 $57	21 $57	22 $57	23 $57	24 $57	25 $86	26 $96
27 $57	28 $57	29 $57	30 $57

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $57	2 $65	3 $64
4 $55	5 $56	6 $55	7 $55	8 $67	9 $105	10 $104
11 $55	12 $56	13 $55	14 $55	15 $56	16 $60	17 $59
18 $56	19 $55	20 $55	21 $55	22 $55	23 $59	24 $61
25 $56	26 $57	27 $55	28 $56	29 $55	30 $60	31 $61

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Suite, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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