Name: Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Address: 6501 Colony Street, Bakersfield, California, United States of America, Bakersfield, California, US
Price range: US$50–US$59 per night
Rating: 6.75

What guests think

Reviews of Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South describe a budget motel in a convenient spot near stores and the freeway, with significant cleanliness problems, dated rooms, and frequent noise and safety concerns around the property.

Several guests reported a dirty or closed pool and a very limited continental breakfast of waffles and cereal that sometimes ran out. Common problems include malfunctioning AC or plumbing, inconsistent hot water, gaps around doors, and strong smoke smells in nonsmoking rooms. Service feedback is mixed, ranging from quick, courteous check-ins to reports of rude interactions and poor handling of issues or refunds. Best for travelers prioritizing low cost and convenience over comfort.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic. Multiple reviews mention a dirty or closed pool, decent parking and lighting, pet-friendly areas, occasional on-site security, and a coin-operated ice machine.

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Sandy

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool not available, no wash cloths, sketchy-didnt feel safe, help was rude, room flooded. Worse hotel we've ever stayed in.

4

Richard

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You had to pay 25 cents for ice. Ive never had to do that

4

Ash P.

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was very friendly and accommodating! Loved that they don’t take an incidental fee as well! Only downside was that the room smelled like cigarette, the continental breakfast only consisted of Tampico oj, coffee, and waffles. Also, the pool looked like a clogged toilet. The pool water was brown and filthy! Most likely will not be returning again. 3/10

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Jessica

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that their were plenty of markets and shops in the area. Overall the room when we checked it looked like it hasn't been cleaned there were towels all over the floor and the bed had blood under the pillows unfortunately we didn't notice til the next morning. Microwave do not work properly and fridge did not keep anything cold. Also the pool was dirty and green we were unable to enjoy that.

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Christopher

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's not the Hilton but if you're looking for somewhere to lay your head at a reasonable price this motel will do. They allow pets as well which is always a huge staying point for me. Realize that you're not going to get a five-star room for $60 to $70 a night. It is just like the motel 6, you always know what you're going to get so you shouldn't be very surprised that the quality of your room isn't working as posh as you might like. Staff is always very friendly and willing to help you. Lots of areas to walk your dogs

10

Michelle

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like the big parking lot but there was some ppl hanging out late at night but it wasn't bad. I liked that it had a lot of lighting.

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stacy

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We got this room for the pool. Pool was so dirty you couldn’t see your hand in water. Then was shut down. Sink water smelled like sewer water.

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KEVIN

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, easy access to freeway. Pool was not clean at all, even a teenager we met at the motel said he would not swim in it…

10

Linder

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, good parking

8

Robert

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They have tons of cameras and security on property

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with many reports of cockroaches, bed bugs, stained linens, and strong odors (smoke or urine). Some guests did find their rooms clean, but housekeeping and upkeep vary widely.

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Katsiaryna

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately we had cockroaches in our room and very worn out towels with staining that did not wash out.

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Jenifer

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Dirty, gross, homeless everywhere, roaches in the room. I couldn’t get out of there fast enough.

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Luis

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is crawling with roaches on the walls floor and beds disgusting I walked in to the room and left instantly I need a refund

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Bryant

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It smelled like urine and roaches were everywhere

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ernesto

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed bugs, roaches, a running toilet (all night), doors not correctly installed, and no insulation, so noise and insects crawl under the doors, and the staff are unfriendly.

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Kristin

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They have bed bugs

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Phillip

12 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super neglected. cockroaches. Disgusting

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Jorge

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were nasty with roaches and bugs and very dirty. The pictures they have of the rooms aint nothing like the rooms.

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Nicholle

7 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cockroaches!

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Roberto

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room had roaches and a weird smell

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Rooms

Rooms are older with noticeable wear and recurring maintenance issues (AC not working or very loud, plumbing and hot-water problems, gaps around doors). Traffic and neighbor noise are common; some travelers said beds were acceptable for the price.

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Dennis

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioning unit didn’t work and was replaced the next day. I had to go buy a fan. It was very hot in the room.

8

Jim

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Adequate parking. Lots of eating options. Friendly staff. Decent breakfast.good value. The bad: crazy traffic noise. Loud pipes!

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Lisa

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first thing we noticed upon entering the room was that the air conditioning was half falling off the wall and it wouldn't turn on. We were too tired to call and do anything about it. The next thing is there were clanking pipes all night long and noise from all other rooms . The door was not sealed properly and so light from the outside came in you couldn't shut the front window shutters all the way so light came in from outside also sound. None of us slept it was a horrible stay.

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Daryll

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Paper thin walls, you hear everything next door and all the traffic outside!

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Jennifer

5 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Peep hole on the door was cracked or dirty. Tried to clean it but couldn't and could not see thru at all. No safety latch thing at the top of the door. Not the best best area in terms of homeless people about in the area but they just stay because the fwy exit and Walmart is right there. Seemed pretty safe. No bugs in my room, checked very well.

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Richard

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The wifi didn't exist. They give a password, but the wifi doesn't reach the room. The TV was messed up. The room smelled worse than a middle school locker room. The bathtub was cracked up and there were pieces coming off the faucet. Very much a "we don't care, f-u" vibe. Don't stay here...it is a mistake.

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Joseph

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled like urine more when AC was turned on

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John

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room door had about an inch gap around the door letting excise light and sound in. no drain stop in the tub. No curtains on the windows. No coffee pot. No hair dryer. Never able tp get on the internet. The breakfast was very good and the front desk staff was very friendly.

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Cristobal

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spring beds felt like pull out sofa beds. Water kept cutting in and out, cold, hot, low flow.

6

Anna

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The AC wasn’t working

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Service

Service is mixed. Many praise friendly, fast check-in and helpful staff, while others report rude interactions, early housekeeping knocks, overbooking or refund problems, and poor resolution of complaints.

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Carmen

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Worst experience ive had, they overbooked the hotel and left me without a room, idk and most likely they gave my reserved room to somebody else and the front desk lady was the worst thing, couldn’t even offer a resolution. Now im waiting for a refund for something I didn’t receive

10

Jessica

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff!

10

Susan

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was excellent

10

Oscar

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

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John

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely awful. Can\'t believe Expedia has it rated as a "7 or better." After being sent to an occupied room followed by one that smelled bad and had water damage, on top of illicit activity in the parking lot, i had seen enough and returned my key - which didnt work at first anyway. Come on Expedia, do better!

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vivienne

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff went in my room while i was gone and they left the room door opened and personal belongings came up missing. Complete invasion of privacy. And when i told the manager they did nothing about it.

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Candace

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was very comfortable. Great service! My only issue is housekeeping knocks on doors as early as 9am. That really bothered me. I was sleeping so well and housekeeping woke me up at 9:05 am. I had to look at my clock because it startled me. I thought I had overslept pass checkout time.. This isnt the first time they've done this. Every stay I've had they start knocking on doors early. I assume it's so that they could get a head start on getting the rooms cleaned for the next guest. Im not sure if I would come back if this continues...

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Phaid

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The guy that works at night when I had my reservation he told me he was out of room and didn’t want to help me so I ask for his name he didn’t want to give it to me and gave me attitude it was on a Tuesday night so I end up canceling my reservation going to another hotel

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Ruperto

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is amazing. Quick check in

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Frank

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Maid kept walking in the room without knocking and staff was very rude

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Location

Convenient for road trips and errands, with freeway access and Walmart, gas, and dining nearby. However, multiple reviews cite loitering, homeless activity, and a general lack of safety around the property.

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Guy

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nearby dining. Easy to get to from freeway. Felt safe.

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Andres

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of homeless people. It felt unsafe

10

Liliana

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's located in a good area with a gas station Walmart and aldi across the street and dennys near by and jack in the box

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Andrew

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Next to Walmart, Aldi, Starbucks etc

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Stacy

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were taking a road trip from Portland to Phoenix and only needed a place to lay our heads for about 8 hours. We booked this hotel when we were about an hour out. When we got there, there were police cars and a police helicopter swarming the hotel. Apparently, there was a manhunt going on. As I walked into the office (the hotel clerk is hidden behind glass), I asked if there was an issue here. She assured me all was good. Since I already paid online (non-refundable) and we were just crashing for a few hours, I proceeded to check in. She gave me my room key card and told me my room was on the back side of the next building over. I got in my car and drove around the building only to find a homeless encampment in the sidewalk and stairs to my room. This was about 10 pm and there were about 5 people camped out under my room and blocking the stairs to my room. Hell no. I turned around, walked through all the police, went to the front desk, and handed back my key card and said, "Do what you feel is right, but I am not staying here." I didn't even mention that the entire area smells like cow manure.

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Christopher

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Don't let the area or the price scare you away from this hotel. There's a Walmart across the street, a Denny's that shares the parking lot, a food truck in the adjoining Chevron parking lot that is a little expensive but has excellent food. There's a lot of shops within walking distance. I have stayed in much more expensive motels that had much worse service and half the amenities that the vagabond has. Management does try to make your stay the best they can with what they have. The property is dog friendly and they have several grass areas. if you bring your dog there please pick up after it, the grass areas even have little stations with doggy poop bags, so use them! Lol. In summary, you definitely get your money's worth which for $55 anywhere else isn't going to be much so be happy that they choose to give you more

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Jean Jacques

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is really good value for money. The property is good and everything is fine with it. The area feels extremely unsafe.

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Patricia

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the freeway and a lot of shopping stores

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Roxanne

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible area, unsafe, young males walking around the property.

10

Maria

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Easy freeway access.

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Dining

Breakfast is basic: usually waffles, cereal, coffee and juice, with limited variety and occasional shortages. Several guests found it acceptable for the price, while others were disappointed.

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Jinghua

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

room condition is good, but very noisy because of nearing to High way. Breakfast is too simple, even without milk..

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Andrew

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable room, good value for the price. They don't raise the rates on the weekends. Picked it for the breakfast. The picture showed two waffle irons. It was just as pictured, good waffles with syrup, and they had orange juice, coffee, frosted flakes and raisin bran. They were out of milk, someone asked the front desk, but none came before I was done with my breakfast. Oh and that was it. Just was I listed. There was a special coffee machine that also had hot chocolate and vanilla coffee but it wasn't working.

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Daniel

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean room. Hot water. Great water pressure. Hot/Cold water lines are reversed in the shower room 208. Breakfast is cereal or waffles. Several coffee options. I wish they had some bananas. Denny's, Starbucks and In-N-Out less than a block away.

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Eric

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent value but too close to junkies, homeless, etc..... Noisy due to it's proximity to the street and people racing their cars between stoplights. The breakfast is ok, a waffle iron and like 2 cereal options.

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Jessie

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was so friendly and nice. The property is older and needs a little love. The only breakfast choices was cereal and waffles, it would be nice to have 1 or 2 more choices like maybe yogurt or oatmeal.

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Gordon

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although the room was clean, it was run down and poor condition. Rusty, stained sink, loud bathroom fan, rusty metal fixtures. No towel rack or anywhere to hang wet towels. Outside pool was disgusting. Many transient people around property; Breakfast was bad coffee, dry cereal (with milk from a juice machine so not sure what it was) and waffles. NOTHING ELSE.

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Jesse

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the most accurately-named hotels I've stayed at. Rooms are average sized, beds were comfy enough, bathrooms kinda poorly lit, TV worked. Breakfast in the morning was missing coffee and the orange juice was orange drink. Can be a little loud from traffic noise during the evening, so bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper.

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David

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is really nice except that the floors look like they needed to be changed a little bit but besides that everything is really good I can't say anything really bad it's been a great experience and running well running out of battery for the breakfast was a little messed up because there was something that didn't get a chance to eat that had rented there and it was only 7:00 you guys have you guys have your breakfast until 9:00 so I think that you guys might want to pick that up a little bit on having more because I mean it's not really the person's fault that you guys ran out

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Jeff

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in process was very friendly, simple, and quick, which was good. But there was a lot of noise all night long, and they have virtually no breakfast, in spite of advertising a full breakfast. There are just waffles, a bit of cereal, milk, and orange juice. No protein.

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Ruby

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for price and breakfast was good had mini waffles.

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Month	Average price
January	US$50
February	US$48
March	US$49
April	US$48
May	US$49
June	US$49
July	US$50
August	US$49
September	US$51
October	US$48
November	US$50
December	US$50

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13	14	15	16 $53	17 $53	18 $57	19 $56
20 $53	21 $53	22 $53	23 $53	24 $53	25 $57	26 $57
27 $53	28 $53	29 $54	30 $55

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $56	2 $57	3 $58
4 $56	5 $56	6 $57	7 $56	8 $57	9 $59	10 $57
11 $57	12 $55	13 $57	14 $59	15 $56	16 $59	17 $57
18 $50	19 $55	20 $55	21 $57	22 $55	23 $56	24 $57
25 $55	26 $56	27 $54	28 $55	29 $54	30 $57	31 $58

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