Name: Seabird Lodge Fort Bragg
Address: 191 South St, California, United States of America, Mendocino Coast, United States of America
Rating: 7.68

What guests think

At Seabird Lodge Fort Bragg, travelers frequently praise friendly staff, convenient coastal location, and access to an indoor pool and hot tub, while recurring drawbacks include dated rooms, no air conditioning, traffic and hallway noise, and inconsistent breakfast quality.

Rooms are generally spacious and some offer partial ocean views. Cleanliness feedback ranges from very clean spaces to reports of stained carpets, odors, and occasional pests. Overall, expect a straightforward coastal motel with welcoming staff and useful amenities, suited to unfussy travelers prioritizing location over polish.

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Facilities

The indoor pool and hot tub are popular and generally clean, though guests sometimes report lukewarm temperatures, nonworking jets, and midday closures. Parking is usually easy, but occasional complaints arise, and some buildings lack elevators.

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Theo

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is no place to park!

8

REBECCA

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hot morning breakfast was not gourmet but definitely adequate and above what other hotels in the area offer. Biscuits, gravy, potatoes, makd your own waffles, cereals and toast. Pool and hot tub area was clean and not crowded. Staff were all friendly with every interaction.

6

Deb

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were pleasant and helpful. No elevator so had to bring luggage up the stairs. No iron or ironing board.

6

Lori

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The reason i got this motel was the hot tub. Boy was i disappointed when the jets did not work. Dont think i will be back.

10

Sherrill

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and hot tub clean, well maintained, perfect temperatures.,

10

Alana

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older hotel, but everything is kept up. The pool is wonderful. Wish the mattresses were softer but that’s my preference. Breakfast was good. Parking was no problem. Staff was amazing.

10

Kathy

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff was very very helpful. The breakfast was nice. The only downside was that our stay coincided with football and so there were lots and lots of young boys in the pool late at night. But we still had a wonderful time. Their hot tub and pool were clean And relaxing after a nice day at the beach.

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Liz

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I’ve been to the Seabird many times over the years. The staff are friendly and responsive. It’s clean and quiet. I especially enjoy the indoor pool and hot tub. This last visit the pool and hot tub were closed daily from 10 to 3 for maintenance. If you looked through the window there was never any maintenance going on that I could see. I was disappointed. The pools should be made available; that’s the main reason we go there.

8

Daren

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value fo money. Staff very welcoming. Nice warm pool. Breakfast included was a bonus!

8

Amy

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel, hot tub could have been warmer

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Cleanliness

Reports are mixed: many note clean rooms, while others cite stained carpets, musty or chemical odors, and, in a few cases, pests or mold.

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Gabrielle

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk staff were very friendly, and the location was perfect for my needs. Besides that, the room itself was... questionable. The bedsheets, the blankets, and one towel had some sort of stain on them. The bathroom was clean except for the black mold on the ceiling. The walls are paper-thin, so we could hear the family next door and whenever someone was walking above us. I thought it was really helpful to be able to text the front desk, so when I realized we did not have a 'do not disturb sign,' I let them know we did not want room cleaning during our stay. Even though I did get a confirmation next, we had someone come in every day. It was a little odd because they wouldn't clean everything, but would do things that made it obvious someone had come in. That made me a little uncomfortable. I do hope they update some details of their rooms, because I did think the price, location, and workers were very nice.

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Santhi

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

horrible smell in the room. could not sleep at all

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Linda

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were given a room farthest from the office with a strong and unbearable chemical smell. It also appeared to be the only room where the door opened directly to the open street on the back of the building. One had to walk around the building to get to it from the parking lot. The place was nearly empty and we could not understand why they place us there. We complained and were given a room close to the office. The hotel was nearly empty. There was no reason to place us where they did initially. I am certain no one would like to stay in a room that appears unsafe, where any person walking down the sidewalk has direct and immediate access to your bedroom door. No fence or separation from the street traffic.

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Galen

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel should be condemned. My room was crawling with bed bugs — I woke up covered in bites. Management shrugged it off like it was nothing, offering no apology, no refund, not even a change of room. The sheets were stained, the furniture smelled, and the overall filth was staggering. To charge guests to sleep in an insect-infested room is beyond unacceptable — it’s negligent and dangerous. If your health and sanity matter to you, avoid this place like the plague.

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Carl

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room not clean

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Tracy

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are run down and not very clean. Although the bedding was clean. The front desk girl was very nice and helpful.

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Just

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Do not stay at Seabird! The staff was rude and very disrespectful inconsiderate! I was laying in bed it was around 10pm when I noticed a bed bug crawling on the pillow case! Once I called front desk to let them know of the bug situation the employee was nice about it and wanted to give us another room, shift changed and I get a phone call they refunded me and told me I had 30 mins to leave. At this point my kids are sleeping. The guy wouldn’t give me his name and threatened to call the cops if I didn’t bring him keys and leave premises. Thankfully Expedia gave us a refund right away.

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Michael

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Appeared run down. Carpet had stains and was very noisy.

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Venita

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast. Clean room. No air condition but fan worked good.

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Diana

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love the place besides the cockroach I found on the table

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with some partial ocean views, but many mention firm or worn mattresses, thin walls or road noise, and no air conditioning (fans provided).

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Mary

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds were very uncomfortable!! Staff ver friendly and helpful

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Diane

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice comfortable bed. Good water pressure in the shower. Pool was larger than I expected. Spa tub was nice. Second floor room was a bit warm. We were facing 101, so it was loud when we opened the window, and there was no AC

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Nyana

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean. Staff was friendly! You could see the ocean from the balcony!

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Peggy

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall this lodging was average. The room was clean. The room we were in needs updated. The mattress was terrible and sagging. No AC, old heating unit. Room did get a tad stuffy at night and your by the main road.

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Cheyenne

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds were not very comfortable. The mattresses were not soft at all, breakfast was ok but the hours for breakfast was 6-8:30am a little early ending. It is pretty close to everything which is nice. The place is cozy and good for a short stay.

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Samantha

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a roadside motel in a cute area. The doors are a bit tatty and the walls are very thin, but it served its purpose. The main issue was that we booked a Queen bed and what we got was smaller. It was a full by US standards at most. When I flagged this with 2 different staff members I was told it was double, then it might not be a real Queen (not sure what that means). Apparently this wasnt passed on to anyone so when I contacted Expedia there was no luck in refunding the difference between the cost of a double and what we paid for.

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Frank

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room is nice. I thought the bed was OK. My wife did not like the bed. We also heard a lot of noise vibrating sounds that kept us awake at night and we were facing highway one so we heard all the road noise and trucks. In the front. We heard a chipper chipping wood on our last day from the back.

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Deanna

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are pretty big, the beds are comfy, lots of parking and I let the hotel know that we would be arriving late, she said no problem the office will be closed, but she notified the night person to expect us late. Check in was easy.

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Elena

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, no AC but fan was provided in room.

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Deanna

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, the bed was cheap and uncomfortable. The staff were amazing. The gal that checked us in was friendly, kind and polite. Beautiful view, sunsets viewed from the bed.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. A minority mention rude or inflexible interactions and a few lapses such as unannounced room entry or loose ID or key procedures.

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Stefanie

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly, the breakfast had good options, the room was very clean, and it had everything I needed: a microwave, refrigerator, even a fan! I liked the pillows and the slanted headboard. There’s nothing fancy about this place, but it had everything I needed and the staff was very friendly. I would stay here again.

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Hongyuan

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just stayed one night with excellent experience. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The facility was clean and well maintained. The breakfast was decent. Close to the garden and glass beach.

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Kathy

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel staff was amazing John at the front desk and the young man that greeted us when we first got there. John took care of the front desk and made sure everyone had what they needed for the breakfast 😋 very nice young man. Very animal friendly. Our smoke detector went off because it had a low battery. My daughter has Grand malseizures. I called The front desk at 5:30 in the morning. He was there by 5:35. We also have a marvelous view in the king size bed upstairs 221 corner room Also a very nice indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi. The people in fort Bragg are wonderful!!

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corina

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel recepționer lady from the afternoon when we arrived was very nice and same for the lady when we left in the morning. Additionally, the TV we were not sure how the remote works and maintenance gentleman was very helpful. Breakfast was absolutely delicious! Very nice pool indoor for a hotel relatively not expensive! Definitely we will stay here again!

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Isaias

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No AC. Rude customer service

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Joseph

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Are isbA staff member walked into our room announced our 2nd night.

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Elsa

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The good: friendly staff. Room was clean and quiet. Bed was pretty comfortable. Everything is old but ok. The bad. The TV came on several times throughout the night. The remote was left on the dresser so it wasn’t like someone turned it on accidentally. I was taking a shower and all of a sudden the wster stopped flowing. It took a few minutes before it came on again. The ugly: We locked ourselves out of our room at night. I walked over to the office and the very friendly night clerk asked me what room number I was in then proceeded to activate another key card. I wasn’t even asked for my name, let alone to show ID. I was very uncomfortable that anyone could have claimed to be in my room and would have been able to get access to it. I won’t be coming back.

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Kathie

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The Team were great, very friendly, esp the Gal making breakfast! We were expecting a continental breakfast and were pleasantly surprised at the selection and quality! Would definitely stay here again!

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Jesse

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The girl working the front desk when I checked in was wonderful. She had great service and was able to tell me some places to eat nearby. Room was clean and comfortable.

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Kenneth

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When I asked about an early check in, the Hispanic female was very short and bordered on rude when she said to “come back at 3 but I make no promise since check in is at 4”. There was not more than 3 cars in the parking lot and this was at 1 pm. When we returned, there was a new lady at the front counter, a white woman who was incredibly pleasant and friendly. She has a couple of children currently playing baseball. Anyway, she was awesome. Full of information and helpful and just friendly all around. The area is a little rough. Shady people all around. The neighbors to our room were up all night smoking weed with their small children in the room but other than those things, it was a good stay

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Location

Convenient for the harbor, beaches, and restaurants, with some walkable options and partial ocean views from certain rooms. Some guests note road noise and a slightly run down feel nearby.

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John

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent and reasonably priced hotel for us while we travel with our dog. The pet specific room was comfortable and roomy. We liked the breakfast. Great location, easy to get to the harbor and not far from the town center.

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Hao

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location.

10

James

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in Fort brag

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Judi

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice staff. Room was fine. Toilets should be in a child’s bathroom. VERY LOW. Area a little run down.

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Marisela

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room with comfortable beds. Near beach and wharf.

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Vickie

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to ocean and ocean view.

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samuel

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ocean view not much to not like great location

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Russell

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good proximity to surrounding attractions. There were many large trucks reversing (and beeping) near the rooms for some reason early in the morning starting around 6:00 am, that disturbed our rest.

8

Melanie

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to explore Fort Bragg with friendly staff

10

Felipe

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay and central to stuff we like!

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Dining

Many appreciate the free hot breakfast with waffles, eggs, and sausage. Others report cold or missing items, limited variety, and early or inconsistently communicated closing times.

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Christopher

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at Seabirds Lodge was comfortable. The place’s clean and the staff were friendly. Although the room is adequate, it could use some updating. I would definitely consider staying here again when I’m in the area. I actually chose this place because of their pet friendly policy. I wish they have more area for dogs. Their free continental breakfast is from 630am to 830am. Only 2 hour window and very early at that. The food though was decent.

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Georgi

Dec 1, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean, comfortable bed, Just one down , hotel advertised continental breakfast 6.30-830 am, wheat I came 7.50 everything was gone even coffee, other guests are surprised too and not happy, we asked the concierge and answer was we out it eggs( c’mon out off eggs an cooked sausages that need to warm up, coffee to. If advertised please deliver. (People choosing hotel with breakfast for convenience)

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Rick

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff! Check-in was fast and easy. Check-out was even easier. Good hot breakfast with waffles! We'll stay there again. Other family members intend to stay there on future visits instead of the last hotel they used.

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Wookuen

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is quite pricey, and the apple juice they served at breakfast was watered down. There was no waffle dough available either. They asked us to check in online by uploading our passports, selfies, and credit card numbers, which I don’t understand. I’ve never seen a hotel do this, and it could easily be done when we actually check in. If possible, I would suggest skipping Fort Bragg.

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Lara

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast could easily be improved. The sausage was fine, and they had some small homemade muffins which were good, but eggs and coffee were flavorless and cold. Would be nice to have one or two stands to store luggage.

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Christina

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

At checkin they said breakfast was until 10:30am, was only to 8:30 so we missed it, which was one reason we stayed there

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Kathie

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The Team were great, very friendly, esp the Gal making breakfast! We were expecting a continental breakfast and were pleasantly surprised at the selection and quality! Would definitely stay here again!

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Georgia

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy, quiet transition and good amenities. The only issue I had was the cold potatoes and eggs in the warmer. The lady said we start shuting things down, or wouldn't get new food or warm it back up. It wasn't closing time for breakfast. Management needs some improvement for that. Other than that, it was a great stay!

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Venita

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast. Clean room. No air condition but fan worked good.

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Nancy

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and courteous staff. Breakfast was standard fare, but good.

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