Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located near the beach, approximately 0.6 miles from Tar Pits Park and 2.1 miles from Carpinteria State Beach. It is also within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo.

Is there a swimming pool at the property?

Yes, the property has an outdoor heated pool, which is accessible from 7 AM to 10 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of cribs or extra beds. It is recommended to contact the property directly for any specific requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$155
February	$201
March	$197
April	$196
May	$202
June	$217
July	$252
August	$242
September	$233
October	$205
November	$159
December	$148

What guests think

Guests describe Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG as a clean, pet-friendly base near the beach with friendly staff, a popular free hot breakfast, and convenient access to the 101, though some find it dated, noisy, and pricey.

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, but recurring complaints mention freeway and appliance noise, loose outlets, and aging furnishings. Breakfast is widely praised for variety, yet occasional issues include broken machines, lukewarm items, and morning crowding. The pool and hot tub are appreciated when working; EV chargers and easy parking are a plus. Overall, expect a straightforward, convenient stay with mixed maintenance and noise trade-offs.

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Facilities

Pool, hot tub, and a small gym are appreciated; occasional outages or cleanliness issues are reported. Free EV chargers and easy parking stand out, and the property is notably pet friendly.

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Chiahwei

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was pleasant and heated. Spa was also nicely heated. It was very nice to be able to bring our dog as it was pet friendly. We saw many dogs there as well. They also provided doggie poop bags and there are grassy areas to take dogs to pottie outside. They also have EV charging which was free, but the employee said they were changing it to paid charging soon. The location was a bit noisy for us, as the freeway was behind the hotel. And the refrigerator was loud too. It goes on and off with the cooling causing a loud noise. For the loudness of this location, I’m not sure I would stay again.

6

Jorge

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I did not like the mattresses, very uncomfortable. The jacuzzi and pool area was wonderful.

10

Chris

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and great jacuzzi. This town is perfect for biking. We have brought our young kids and bikes and we just leave the car and ride bikes to do everything, the beach is so close as are all the restaurants. Small town vibe that is so sweet.

10

Monica

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has a really nice pool. The room is clean and well kept. The mattress feels confortable.I also like that they provide free breakfast

10

Allen

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property. Clean and plenty of parking. A big bonus is that they had two Tesla Chargers and two additional EV chargers. Down side is they need more chargers. But free to use on first come first plugged in.

10

Bill

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Swimming Pool bottom was dirty, needed cleaning.

10

Jesus

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good hotel & good pool

6

Abby

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

clean rooms. The hot tub didn’t work, and when we asked the front desk they said it should be working but didn’t actually check it out or try to fix it.

10

Andrew

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location on the way to Big Sur. Many many restaurants close by. Super clean hot tub. Very helpful front desk person. Nice bonus that it had laundry facilities.

10

mark

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient clean hotel, ideal for our one night stay. Good size room. Nice pool area. Decent breakfast

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Cleanliness

Many guests highlight very clean rooms and well-kept grounds, but several report musty odors, stains, or missed housekeeping details.

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Sarah

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately, the room smelled like urine. It was overwhelming by the bathroom area and we had to open the window and crank the AC to try to dissipate the smell. When I told the front desk during checkout, they didn't seem very concerned.

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Tracy

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, well maintained and friendly staff

4

Emily

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shower was full of hair and missed on the cleaning

6

Randy

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not clean, dirty furniture, broken air conditioner. Not a value at this price.

2

Oleg

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have yet to stay at such an old property! The smell of dust and old furniture when you just walk into the room threw me off immediately. Filthy bathrooms, furniture is in desperate need of being upgraded. An air freshener would help bring the place to life

10

Chris

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manager upgraded our room. It was clean and spacious. Staff was very friendly.

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Jeffrey S

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This room was horrible. The AC and refrigerator were loud, the hallways and elevator had a horrible smell it never went away. The bed linen was stained, the mattress had stains, their was mold in the bathroom, the couch had tears and holes, the curtains were messed up, There looked like maybe a leak above the bed because there was a big bubble. If you wanted dishes or appliances for the kitchen they had to be checked out at the front desk. I would never stay here again. Also the pillows are very small. No smart tv. This hotel needs to upgrade and remodel.

10

Elizabeth

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a great stay at this Holiday INN Express! The facility was exceptionally clean, everyone was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious! Plenty of delicious options to choose from.

10

Ramesh

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent and clean room, service was great

10

ELENA

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Extremely clean all housekeeping staff do an excellent job of maintaining the rooms and surrounding areas Breakfast has alot of choices but I wish there was a waffle machine and maybe some potatoes of some sort for people who don't eat eggs or meat

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently spacious and comfortable with basic amenities, but several note dated decor, thin walls, and noisy fridges or AC; loose outlets and hard mattresses appear in multiple reviews.

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Alexander

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located, plenty parking, even with shade. Spacious room, clean and well maintained. Nothing to complain about. Holiday Inn is always a safe bet.

6

Krystiane

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A very average hotel that was way overpriced. Mattress was one of the hardest I have ever *attempted* to sleep on. Staff were really not helpful.

8

Chiahwei

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was pleasant and heated. Spa was also nicely heated. It was very nice to be able to bring our dog as it was pet friendly. We saw many dogs there as well. They also provided doggie poop bags and there are grassy areas to take dogs to pottie outside. They also have EV charging which was free, but the employee said they were changing it to paid charging soon. The location was a bit noisy for us, as the freeway was behind the hotel. And the refrigerator was loud too. It goes on and off with the cooling causing a loud noise. For the loudness of this location, I’m not sure I would stay again.

8

Dzhamilya

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was decent for the money I guess. A couple of things could’ve improved my rating. #1, the window curtains didn’t close, so it was impossible to have a fully blacked out window. Which is important to me. On that note, the rooms are not completely soundproof. The other thing is the outlets in our room were all very loose and didn’t work properly. And the last thing, the people on the reception desk were not very knowledgeable of the area which was a little bit frustrating. Other than that, lovely area, dinner options in walking distance, nice small gym that is equipped with good machines.

8

Dana

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mostly great here. But the power outlets are loose leaving electronics unable to charge.

10

RAVI

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

1 star I gave less because of bad internet service in corner rooms.

10

JoAnna

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were a good size, and clean. Ask for a room away from the freeway. Breakfast area was nice.

6

Monte

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Average all together. Need to tone down the noise from frig

8

Marsha

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfasts had plenty of variety for our 4 night stay - something for everyone. Our room was clean and cimfortable. It had 2 queen beds and a sofa sleeper. However, the outside edges of the beds were so close to the walls no one would be able to get out on those sides. Since it was just the 2 of us, we used both beds and slept on inside halves. Thought that was kinda strange. We may have had a handicap room - the bathroom was quite roomy. Housekeeping brought new towels on days 2, 3, 4, emtied the trash and made out beds even though we didn't ask them to. Nice staff, friendly.

8

susan

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only reason the hotel did not get all 5 stars is that the room had a very noisy refrigerator that ran all night, making it difficult to sleep, even with ear plugs.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and accommodating, though some guests encountered curt check-in experiences or uneven responses to issues and noise.

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Bryan

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

8

Maan

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, the reception wasn’t friendly, when we reach night ti check in

2

Mark

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a very bad experience at this Holiday Inn. We had nearly no hot water for either of the two mornings of our stay. When I brought this to the attention to the front desk they treated me as if I was a liar. Avoid if at all possible. The insult of no hot water was on top of double pricing for a busy graduation weekend

10

jan

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was very nice, including room and staff. Room was clean. Hot breakfast was appreciated. Enjoyed the extra blanket provided and pillow cases labelled Soft and Firm.

10

Chris

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manager upgraded our room. It was clean and spacious. Staff was very friendly.

10

Jose

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in was super easy and the staff was friendly. Room was cleaned every single day of my stay and they made sure to also take care of any trash that was in the room. Parking was free for my entire stay- just had to tell the front desk what my make and model my car was and it was good to go. Checkout was super easy. The hotel is about a 20 minute walk from the state beach, which does take you through a neighborhood, but it was a nice walk. The main street of Carpinteria was also a short 15 minute walk from the hotel, which is very nice. Breakfast was good, it was always stocked, and was decently tasty. Some cons: the TV was stuck on volume level 6 and could not be changed during my stay, even with the provided remote. My room did not have a safe in it, which considering the price point and the fact I have had rooms in the past at lower price points which provided them, was a miss in my book. I would book this hotel again, with my experience and taking into mind the pros and cons.

4

Graciela

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk person with very poor customer service skills. A team with about 50 teenagers stayed the same night, the entire hotel was a race track for them after 11:00 pm when we called the front desk his excuse was that the guys were young and just arriving to the premises and eventually be quiet. The kids were running in the hallways and knocking doors and hotel personnel never reacted.

10

Liz

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Christina in hospitality is the best! We left my son’s favorite stuffed animal and when I called a couple of days later-Christina was amazing to talk to. We can’t thank you enough for returning Dino to us and in the sweetest way possible-my son was over the moon! We are already planning to come back for another stay. We loved it there!

10

Donald

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. We were able to check in early to get dressed for the wedding we attended.

10

Durbin

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk & cleaning staff professional, efficient, and friendly. Served a tasty breakfast and lots of good hot black coffee.

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Location

Convenient to the 101, beach, shops, and restaurants; many find it walkable for Carpinteria and a practical base for Santa Barbara. Some report freeway-side noise in certain rooms.

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Alexander

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located, plenty parking, even with shade. Spacious room, clean and well maintained. Nothing to complain about. Holiday Inn is always a safe bet.

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arturo

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Too close tobthe higheay with not enought isolation and not close to Santa Barbara

10

Anne

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet location with short walk to beach waterfront walk. Breakfast great and under cover parking.

10

Cindy

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a nice place! 15 minutes away from shopping center

10

Maja Pura Joan Reyes

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed the bacon for the Sunday breakfast ..the kids enjoyed the heated pool . Walking distance to restaurant and very close to the beach ..

10

Kathleen

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We come to the Holiday Inn Express in Carpinteria several times a year, for decades. We love the free breakfast, always a nice selection, the cinnamon rolls are amazing! Short walk to beach, quaint shops and dining. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Great vacation destination.

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John

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property and hotel was as advertised. Close to beach and other amenities and the town.

10

Ashley

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 19,352 nights

The property is clean and in a good location. Easy to access from the freeway and close to downtown Carpinteria

10

Jimmy

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to freeway but we did not hear any noise. Close to the downtown area where there’s plentiful of food choices. The beach was also no more than 5-10 minutes away.

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raffaele

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara, offering excellent value .

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for variety and hot options with helpful staff. Issues mentioned include broken machines, lukewarm items, limited fruit or coffee quality, and crowding or early closing.

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Kirby

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pancake maker broken. Food Luke warm. Got locked out of room due to defective dead bolt. Property looks very warn out.

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Lisa

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The lobby looked old. The breakfast was great. The prices were extremely high.

10

Nancy

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a nice hotel to stay at with a great breakfast included. The room was clean with good amenities, coffee, fridge, and microwave. It is a drive to Santa Barbara, but the cost was so much cheaper here. Carpinteria is a nice town with a beautiful vibe to itself. The biggest bonus was free EV hook-up. I was able to save a lot due to PHEV being charged nightly. I would definitely stay here again.

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Diana

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The refrigerator in rooms froze our vegetables. Very good breakfast choices except no almond or oat milk.

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Herbert

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was very busy(because it was great), get to the food area early to navigate the guests.

10

Cathy

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was very comfortable. The breakfast was very good - eggs, bacon, turkey bacon, sausage, hot cinnamon rolls and bread and bagels and cereals. It was quite and hotel location very convenient to everything.

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Laurie

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is well maintained though old. Backs up to the freeway, and my room was in the back so did hear freeway noise. Parking is not close to rooms. Rooms are outdated, but very clean. It's been a long time since I have been to a place where they put a lock on the shampoo and soap in the bathroom. Makes you feel like you are in an unsafe area. Breakfast was free, but no water, and juice machine was broken. Only option was cheese omlette's for eggs- so no non cheese egg option. Religious station was playing in the breakfast room which I found to be odd.

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Edgar

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast selection is good. The pancake maker was broken but aside from that, the food is good! The rooms & beads are nice & clean. Noise from outside & other rooms is minimal.

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Elizabeth

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a great stay at this Holiday INN Express! The facility was exceptionally clean, everyone was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious! Plenty of delicious options to choose from.

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ELENA

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Extremely clean all housekeeping staff do an excellent job of maintaining the rooms and surrounding areas Breakfast has alot of choices but I wish there was a waffle machine and maybe some potatoes of some sort for people who don't eat eggs or meat

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