Name: Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
Address: 5322 North Diana Avenue, North Fresno, Fresno, California, United States of America, Fresno, Fresno County, US
Price range: $87–$171 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

At Sonesta ES Suites Fresno, guests consistently praise friendly staff, spacious apartment‑style suites with kitchens, and a generous breakfast; however, reviews also note occasional cleanliness lapses, minor maintenance issues, and safety concerns around the property.

On-site perks include a gym, pool, BBQ and outdoor areas, though the hot tub or pool is occasionally closed and some fixtures or elevators need attention. The location is quiet and convenient to shops and highways, but several reviews flag nearby homeless activity and a few vehicle break‑ins despite on‑site security. Guests also report intermittent Wi‑Fi problems, inconsistent housekeeping schedules, and a sizable refundable deposit and fees for early or late check‑in. Good fit for travelers seeking convenience and value, with some trade‑offs to consider.

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Facilities

Amenities include a pool, hot tub, gym, laundry, BBQs and free parking, with card‑access security noted. Some reviews report the spa or pool out of service at times and older laundry machines.

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Tim

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel stay was generally fine. The room was nice, quiet and spacious. The beds were as expected and comfortable. We used the laundry and found that it cost $6 for a load to wash and dry plus $1 for detergent. The washers and dryers were small and older, so very few options. The pool was small and the water was very warm. (it was >104F outside) There was a homeless encampment next to the property, which provided some concerns about our vehicle safety, but we had no issues.

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Amber

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place to stop on our road trip. Our room was great so spacious with two bedrooms and bathrooms and a Kitchenette. The pool and grilling area was great and the gum was nice too. The staff at the front desk was super helpful and friendly.

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Anissa

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and comfortable rooms. Beds were cozy and room temperature reached my ideal sleeping climate. Cold! Water pressure was hot and perfect after a long day hiking at Yosemite. Breakfast in the morning was helpful to get each day started. (7am-10am/mondays 6am) Coffee, eggs, cereal, pancakes and breakfast taco bar. Area was well stocked every morning throughout the bfast hours. Staff was very friendly and the grounds were well maintained. Security checked cars nightly in lots to make sure they were supposed to be there. Pool and half basketball court on property.

8

Cindy

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mostly good… but jacuzzi was not working. Bc when i choose hotel thats most important for us

8

Heidi

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very nice- spa not working

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Michelle

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The refullable soaps and shampoo smelled funny and or tampered with. Nice room, great pool, but very disappointed that hot tub was out of order despite calling ahead and double checking. Also late check in 3pm earlier is available for a fee- unless you book directly through their website.

10

Gregory

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value and attention to safety! Doors only open with a card key.

10

Amanda

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the staff has been very friendly and accommodating. the room is spacious and clean. the pool and hot tub is nice. there’s a basketball half-court and a little bbq/grilling area. I would definitely recommend this place. i’ll be booking again in the future.

10

Colleen

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice to have free parking! Had to go to lobby to get towels for pool and ice. No water bottles in room. Room nice and shower/bathroom was very nice.

10

Gregory

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent service, staff was kind, helpful and accommodating. Rooms are always in tip top shape. Clean gym, tasty and filling breakfast, highly recommended booking here

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and grounds very clean, but reports of hair, stains, odors, and occasional pests (cockroaches or bedbugs) indicate inconsistent standards. Carpets and some bathrooms sometimes need deeper cleaning.

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Ken Are

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean. Up to date. Great value!

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Arlene

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice room, loved the open concept atmosphere...main issue, it was not the cleanest. There was hair under the covers, hair/pubes on the bathroom floor, looked like boogers on the wall. Breakfast was really good, nice variety. Would stay again.

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Blong

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Bed bugs, on the last day woke up with bed bug bites all over my back n chest. I have photos of the bed bugs in the hotel. Sad we had paid a lot money to stay here

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YVONNE

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms. Friendly staff.

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BRYAN

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Shower would'nt drain and no towels upon check in. Room seemed dirty and kitchen sink drain smelled horrible. Property has gone down hill.

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Balaji

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were couple of red stains on the carpet, presumably blood stains. The rooms were very dated, only the bathrooms were renovated, but the bathroom walls were very dirty. Not a good experience. AC was making a strange noise. I don't understand how this place got a 9.0 rating. It should be 7 at most.

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Sue

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's always clean so it's great. Keep up the good work with the upkeeps!

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Valerie

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There were roaches in the restroom and kitchen. The reason for booking a suite was to have a kitchen and I didn’t use it because of roach infestation. I wasn’t comfortable with food in the fridge because there was a dead roach in there as well. Will not be staying there again!

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Steve

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything in the room was clean and well-kept. Towels were thick and soft. Breakfast was great. Well worth the money.

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Ambee

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room had a cockroach and dog food everywhere. They gave us a different room that was okay.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and apartment-like with full kitchens and functional layouts. Downsides include hard beds or uncomfortable sofa beds, intermittent in-room Wi‑Fi, and occasional noise from the freeway or aircraft.

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Vang

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved this suite!! I booked the 2 bedroom & it was very spacious!!! Will definitely book with Sonesta again!! Thank you for a wonderful stay! It was worth the price!

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Marlee

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was far better then expected. Property is well kept ,pool was clean. Staff was great. Sofa bed was very uncomfortable. It is a sofa be though.

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Samantha

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick overnight stay before an early morning flight. Comfortable, clean, friendly staff, convenient breakfast in the morning, the only slightly annoying thing was the ice maker in the fridge that kept going after it was filled (got up in the middle of the night to turn it off)

10

Fue

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Full studio space and room is amazingly clean and quiet. Full fridge, microwave, & sink. My first choice of stay every time.

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Jason

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great aside from the WiFi not working in the room. Being there for work made it difficult. So I had to set up the in room across from the lobby. Staff was super helpful and accommodating.

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mark

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This Sonesta is a great place to stay in Fresno. The staff is very friendly and the breakfast room is inviting. The rooms are large too.

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Cirila

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only issue I have is the noise coming from outside or adjacent room . I can hear their conversation loud . You cannot able to relax because of the sound from outside .All othet aspects am okay with it .Still recommend this property when in Fresno.

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Heidi

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only issue was that the WiFi was down, but they did give a small discount. Otherwise the hotel was great!

10

Jeri

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious, but the bed was hard and very uncomfortable

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Alyssa

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Close to the mall and Woodward Park where we had an event. Clean and safe. The free breakfast was very nice and had a great selection. The only issue was the 6 am flights coming in for landing. The hotel sits directly in the landing path.

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Service

Service is widely praised as welcoming and accommodating, with staff often recognized by name for helpful check-in and support. A few guests reported lapses (e.g., keying errors, lost items) and frustration with deposit and early/late check‑in policies.

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John

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Derek at the front desk is one of the most genuine people I have met. Always very helpful.

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Paula

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room layout was comfortable. Check-in receptionist was nice and professional. Check-out receptionist (black lady) was unprofessional and unqualified to be the face of Sonesta. We were given complimentary late check-out of 12. But the black lady said she didn’t see notes and will be charging us unless we "vacated" the premises immediately. She spoke accusingly to my husband as if we were trying to scam for an extra hour. We expected better of a decent hotel chain like Sonesta. Please do better to hire more qualified, honorable and

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Mildred

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable and easy to check in! Staff was awesome 👏! Thank you 😊

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Debbie

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We checked into the motel, was given our keys to our upgraded 2 bedroom suite and found the door to the suite super dirty. Since we were there for my daughter’s company, she had a meeting soon after our check-in. I went along to watch my grand baby. When I opened the door I found slippers on the floor and a big backpack on the table. They gave us keys to a room already in use! I was not happy about the $400 incidental deposit that was marked as a misc charge. I asked the manger to sign, date and note it’s an incidental deposit. We went back to the office and said we didn’t feel safe and I wanted a refund on all the charges. I got the refund for the incidentals, and had a credit for the room fees, but got recharged and had to call the motel back asking for my full refund since we didn’t stay and the issues we had.

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karanvir

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was excellent, especially Dean!

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ANDREA

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was told upon check in that “internet is broken, they are working on it” One bedroom suite: -basic TV was not working -Not enough blankets pillows for pull out sofa -staff “misplaced” a bag that had been left in room- we had rushed back asap at checkout to retrieve it but it was not where I left it in the kitchen, front desk made no real attempt to help find it, maid sent me to front desk, received a phone call after 7pm that it had been “found”, we had already driven the 4.5 hours home requested the item be mailed to us.

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Mark

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice and the suites are large and very comfortable . Breakfast was good. But I am writing this review for one reason ….Derek. The guy at the front desk who checked me in . He is the epitome of what someone running the front desk should be like . Moved my room to accommodate me , put up with a weary traveler , laughed at my bad jokes ….all with a smile . He represents them well.

10

Mackenzie

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our check in was very fast and all of the staff is very helpful! Dean has been amazing with our stay helping us with anything we need!

10

Linda

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is my Fresno stop. I have a couple of rooms that I like due to parking, ease of entry plus security. Breakfast and coffee always hot with variety of choices. Front desk staff welcoming and friendly.

10

Gregory

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent service, staff was kind, helpful and accommodating. Rooms are always in tip top shape. Clean gym, tasty and filling breakfast, highly recommended booking here

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Location

Set in a quiet cul-de-sac near highways, shopping, and dining. Several reviews note nearby homeless activity and a few vehicle break-ins, so perceptions of safety are mixed despite on-site security.

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Courtney

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quite area with several shopping and dining options near by.

4

Pa

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Homeless camping at the gate and gate was cut open on both opposite ends. Theres no camera on the permises and you are parking at your own risk. Our truck window and camp window was busted. $1000/ repair bill. Our trailer lovks were also saw right off another $500 repair. Will never be going back, very unsafe and as a victim there's no support. The police effort in the area is horrible. no one showed up. received a call from the police to file report 2 days later, useless

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SUZANNE

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My favorite place to stay in Fresno.... centrally located and I love the studio suite layout.

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Jordan

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful, and had everything we needed. We booked a 2 bedroom suite, which included 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, dining area, and living area (with a fireplace). The area was convenient with grocery stores nearby and easy access to main roads, but the gr strs around it had a lot of homeless and seemed pretty run down.

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Susan

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfast/area is also a big plus. The hotel is in a quiet/residential cul de sac, which is a bit remote from other dining options, etc. If you want to be able to go out the lobby door and walk to restaurants, etc. this is not the place for you.

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Kathryn

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

HIGH THEFT AREA. The hotel itself was quite lovely, renovated and comfortable. But we had things stolen from our car on our first night, and the cops said this is a weekly occurrence. No cameras - new management actually took them down. The cop also said all hotels in Fresno get hit pretty frequently, so recommend staying somewhere a little safer if you have the option. If not, the best western in the old downtown of Clovis looks like a much safer area. But please, take inside all valuables from your car!

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John

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not in the greatest area, but never felt unsafe or that my vehicle was in danger

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Kenneth Kahn

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

great value. Everything you want. Decent bedding, large room, free parking and breakfast. Good location

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Mary

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is nice.

8

Alyssa

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Close to the mall and Woodward Park where we had an event. Clean and safe. The free breakfast was very nice and had a great selection. The only issue was the 6 am flights coming in for landing. The hotel sits directly in the landing path.

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Dining

Breakfast earns frequent praise for variety and quality, with items like pancakes and a breakfast taco bar mentioned. Some found it average or noted small limits (e.g., one plate) or weak tea.

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Brenda

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We always enjoy staying at Sonesta Suites when in the area. They offer clean, updated, fully stocked and spacious multi-bedroom options in a great location. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The free breakfast has several filling choices to satisfy a variety of preferences. Thank you for another excellent experience!

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Celeste

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

great breakfast selection

10

Samuel

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, clean rooms, helpful staff and a breakfast with very nice variety made this one of the better hotel stays we've had in recent memory. Good location, considering it's Fresno. :)

10

Jessica

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really awesome place to stay! The whole place was kept up really well, the gentleman at check in was so wonderful, kitchenette was perfect, towels soft and bed comfy! They have a really great hotel breakfast complete with eggs, protein, potatoes, a breakfast taco bar, pancake maker, lots of bread and pastry choices, fresh fruit. Don’t forget to tip the kitchen staff in their jar by the toaster!

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Terrance

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good breakfast

10

eric

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was off the main road so pretty quiet. Room was nice and clean. The provided breakfast well done with a good selection of food.

10

David

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast bar is perfect. Neighborhood ia runned done.

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Stacey

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was fine. Room was clean and comfortable. As a tea drinker I am saddened by bad tea for breakfast. Though I must say, the breakfast tacos were a good change up. The provided body watch was the nastiest smelling stuff ever. Smelled like bad vape.

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Katelyn

May 10, 2024

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We stayed one night while exploring the national parks nearby. We chose this hotel for the location and price that included free parking and breakfast. Overall, it was a good value for the price. The building was a bit older but the room was decent overall with good air conditioning. They did supply toiletries but our body wash smelled like sewage. Breakfast was decent but they do limit you one plate. Housekeeping staff was also knocking on our door at 9 am which would have been annoying if we weren't already leaving at that time

10

Gregory

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent service, staff was kind, helpful and accommodating. Rooms are always in tip top shape. Clean gym, tasty and filling breakfast, highly recommended booking here

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Month	Average price
January	$106
February	$110
March	$110
April	$106
May	$110
June	$112
July	$110
August	$106
September	$105
October	$125
November	$112
December	$104

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9 $109	10 $101	11 $110	12 $171
13 $109	14 $109	15 $107	16 $108	17 $106	18 $110	19 $115
20 $110	21 $87	22 $97	23 $109	24 $109	25 $115	26 $115
27 $106	28 $110	29 $104	30 $106

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $107	2 $114	3 $110
4 $113	5 $108	6 $111	7 $109	8 $115	9	10 $115
11 $113	12 $114	13 $111	14 $112	15 $106	16 $111	17 $110
18 $113	19 $112	20 $110	21 $109	22 $111	23 $111	24 $106
25 $108	26 $111	27 $109	28 $109	29 $109	30 $109	31 $106

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