Name: Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
Address: 1301 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, California, United States of America, San Clemente, California, US
Price range: $67–$460 per night
Rating: 7.9

What guests think

At Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach, travellers describe a budget, no-frills stay with friendly, accommodating staff, generally clean, spacious rooms, walkable location near the beach and restaurants, but dated interiors, traffic noise, smoke odors, and inconsistent housekeeping.

Guests note limited surface parking but an under-building garage with an elevator, which helps with access. Several reviews say there is no breakfast or on-site dining, so plan to use nearby cafes. A few also mention the property signs read Rodeway Inn despite listings for Hotel Avenida. Overall, expect a simple, budget stay suited to travelers prioritizing price over extras.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: several note limited surface parking but an under-building garage with an elevator. Vending and ice machines can be noisy or unavailable at times.

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Carl

May 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There was very little parking on the main level. When I returned in the evening, it was full and I thought I'd have to park on the street. I was surprised, though, that there was another parking lot under the building! It would have been nice to notified of that fact in advance.

10

Russell K

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This property was excellent for the price. A little difficult to park and back out larger vehicles, so be extra cautious. Otherwise, no issues at all. We had a great stay.

8

Darrick

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a good value for a 2-Star Hotel at $99 plus taxes & fees. It is not fancy, just basic, but had all the amenities needed for a easy, comfortable night stay except a broken ice machine. It is in a safe area as it next to a school & park and the hotel has free garage parking.

8

Paul V

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We decided to return to this hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, and had also stayed two weekends prior. We originally had a third floor room with an ocean view, which made our stay extra nice. Prior to our return for the fourth, I called and requested the same room with a view. We were so happy that they set this room aside for us! We've stayed at just about every price range on hotels and resorts and this hotel fit our wants and needs on a budget. The location to downtown San Clemente and the pier is just minutes away by car, or I suggest using Uber due to the parking issues by the pier. The hotel has a parking garage with an elevator which was very convenient. The only thing missing that would be nice is an outside sitting area. That would have kept us from using our camping chairs. We will definitely return😁

8

david

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Vending machines were very noisy

10

Cynthia

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

Parking was minimal But everything else was great

8

Jose

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wey good hotel price is good and always clean easy check in and parking very convenient

10

DEBRA LYNN

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice owners, they let us check in early, they were awesome! Comfy beds and shower was amazing! Lots of room! Had an outside elevator so we could move our stuff up easy

8

Amy

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was quite sufficient for what we needed. Convenient location close to the main shopping and dining area of San Clemente. Plenty of parking, room was basic but clean, bed comfy. The only bummer was that Expedia said free breakfast and there wasn't any and no water available in the vending machine. But it was a reasonable price and I would stay again.

10

Elizabeth

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a very pleasant stay. The room was clean and smelled nice. The staff was friendly. The only minor conveniences were the bathroom barn door; very hard to open and close, and parking is small, but they have an over lot underneath in the garage. I would stay again.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, but there are recurring complaints about smoke odors, stains or hair, and occasional run-down fixtures. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent across stays.

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Martin

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Expensive for what it was, hair in the shower leftovers from the person before, smelled like cigarette smoke in our “non smoking” room, overall felt dirty

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Omar

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

1 bed in the room had pee in the bed. It was moist and when I smelled my hand it smelled like urine

8

Jonathan

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable except the toilet clearly hadn't been cleaned. Parking garage a plus.

10

Ana

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to everything. Room was clean. Fooor wasn’t carpet. Would go again.

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Susan

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Dirty, smelly and uncomfortable

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DAVID

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Friendly spacious. Centrallynlocated

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Mike

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smells like smoke !!!

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Jeremy

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, cigarette burns in the comforter, smelled horrible, bathroom was run down and shower was terrible. Tobacco stains in the curtains. Safe didn’t work. Ceiling above the shower peeling/falling off. Plus many more.

8

Gian

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

San Clemente is beautiful, really worth many visits! My stay at the Rodeway Inn was good. I am a male, solo traveller and was only looking for a place to shower and sleep - and that's what I got. The place is very simple, but very clean, everything worked: shower, hot water, toiletries, hair dryer, coffee maker in the room... The linens and towels were clean, the parking lot was plentiful. The bed was a little hard for me, but that is probably personal preference. The staff was efficient. I just wish they let me use the restroom after my checkout, didn't seem like an odd request, but nope!

10

Anica Caitlin

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient place to stay, clean and walkable places nearby.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally large and simple, with some offering ocean views. Decor and amenities can feel dated, TVs can be small, and some guests mention squeaky beds and noise from the road or vending machines.

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Michelle

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room but bed spring worse noisy .

8

Miguel

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice clean, a little outdated. TV was too small

8

Cheryl

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a good place to stay for the night. Large room with table & 2 chairs, comfortable king bed, extra space, large bathroom. It would accommodate a family of 4 easily. The decoration was lacking but a solid place to stay.

8

Abigail Lopez

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and huge room, clean and comfortable

10

CAROLYN

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised at how gigantic my room was. The air-conditioning was fabulous and the amenities in general were wonderful. I even had a mini fridge and a microwave. If I ever come back to San Clemente, I will stay here again!

8

Rowena

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Basic accommodation, clean, friendly staff and 10-min walk to North Beach. Our room didn’t have a closet and iron.

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Paul V

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We decided to return to this hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, and had also stayed two weekends prior. We originally had a third floor room with an ocean view, which made our stay extra nice. Prior to our return for the fourth, I called and requested the same room with a view. We were so happy that they set this room aside for us! We've stayed at just about every price range on hotels and resorts and this hotel fit our wants and needs on a budget. The location to downtown San Clemente and the pier is just minutes away by car, or I suggest using Uber due to the parking issues by the pier. The hotel has a parking garage with an elevator which was very convenient. The only thing missing that would be nice is an outside sitting area. That would have kept us from using our camping chairs. We will definitely return😁

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Brendan

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very loud road noise! On PCH .. Harley’s and emergency services late at night. Parking is fine, rooms are older and bare minimum. Free WiFi, vending machines on site and free in room coffee. Needs a pretty substantial update.

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Joan

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were neat and clean. The road noise wasn’t great though. There is a great coffee place just down the street. It was so pretty inside. The owner is an artist and the things she has designed in there are really special. The food and coffee were very good. Huge portions!

10

Andrew

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We came into town for a wedding. The hotel was within walking distance from the wedding venue. It was a nice bonus that we could see the ocean from our room. The staff was helpful. The hotel was quiet and we had a great stay.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and accommodating, with helpful front-desk staff noted often. However, there are recurring reports of rude interactions, check-in or billing issues, and strict late checkout handling.

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Darla

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front office was extremely nice and helpful.

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Brandon

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff is amazing and I’ve always had great experiences every time I’ve been here.

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Ilisa

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel billed itself as Hotel Avenida, but the outside is marked as a Rodeway Inn. The room was good, with the exception of no floor mat, so we couldn't wipe our feet coming in from the rain. Our problem was with the staff - we made our reservation through a third party, but when we checked in, they said we owed more money, and they tried to give us a smoking room - our reservation was specifically for a non-smoking room. When we tried to argue about the bill, they said we could call the third party. It was late and we were tired, so I figured we could deal with it later. When we checked out, the front desk said we weren't charged anything extra, so he had no receipt to give me. Guess what? We were charged the extra amount, and when I called the hotel they said there WAS an extra amount not paid, but no charge was showing on their end. Neither of the staff we interacted with was helpful or courteous, and basically told us they weren't going to do anything, so now I have to dispute it through my bank - what a hassle! It's too bad, because otherwise we liked the hotel.

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Elrid Marco

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Fantastic stay and warm wonderful service! They were very accommodating to my elderly parents, made sure they had the right room and were friendly and helpful all around. Excellent location, right on El Camino with fast access to the beach, Del Mar and the outlets

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Cavin

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were outdated. But we were moved to another room eventually that was in better condition. The lady at the front desk was extremely rude and made accusations against me that were inaccurate.

10

Donald

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very nice and accommodating.

8

Linda

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in awful

10

Donna

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our stay. Staff is so friendly!

10

James

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room. Very welcoming staff

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Marcos

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They were super rude about a late check out. We got out of the room 30 mins after check out. And they were so upset with us and pushy.

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Location

Convenient location near the beach, downtown, and restaurants, with many finds within walking distance. Some guests report notable traffic noise from the PCH.

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Peter

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

stayed here last year en route to Baja and did so again,this year. Great spot,good value, will stay here in the future. Walking distance to food and drink and Coffee…

8

Rowena

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Basic accommodation, clean, friendly staff and 10-min walk to North Beach. Our room didn’t have a closet and iron.

10

Austin

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Dereck

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access to the beach.

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Chellsi

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for the price and it’s on the Main Street. So everything is close by. Highly recommend!!!

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Leslie

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and price was right

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Michael

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location

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Brendan

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very loud road noise! On PCH .. Harley’s and emergency services late at night. Parking is fine, rooms are older and bare minimum. Free WiFi, vending machines on site and free in room coffee. Needs a pretty substantial update.

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Andrew

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We came into town for a wedding. The hotel was within walking distance from the wedding venue. It was a nice bonus that we could see the ocean from our room. The staff was helpful. The hotel was quiet and we had a great stay.

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Anica Caitlin

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient place to stay, clean and walkable places nearby.

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Dining

Multiple reviews note no breakfast or on-site dining, so guests use nearby cafes and restaurants. Some mention in-room or lobby coffee, but options are limited.

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Michelle

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Its a price budget hotel, so you get for what you pay for. The front desk lady was very kind. The rooms are basic. It's central to everything. Walkable to restaurants. The beach is about 10mins away driving. Good experience overall

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William

Jun 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean place. Bed was very comfortable. Little dated on the interior, the TV was the size of a computer monitor and the parking is VERY limited. Would be nice if they had a coffee station in the lobby. But overall it was great for the price.

10

Peter

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

stayed here last year en route to Baja and did so again,this year. Great spot,good value, will stay here in the future. Walking distance to food and drink and Coffee…

10

Ryan

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hi internet friends. I've been staying here quite a bit in recent months, so here's a review. Property: The property is clean, quiet and well maintained. Some of the rooms have an ocean view. Staff: The front office staff has always been welcoming and professional. The housekeeping staff has always been helpful and friendly. Location: This property is in a quiet neighborhood and across the street from a park. The area looks and feels safe, like it's a nice place to raise a family. It's a 10 to 15 minute walk to the beach from here and there are restaurants within walking distance. I recommend trying Super Bowl Express for teriyaki bowls, Cafe Rae for their breakfast/ lunch menu and El Jefe Cafe for Mexican food, all nearby. I find Hotel Avenida to be a clean, safe and budget friendly option. I look forward to future visits. Best Regards.

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Christopher

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need some breakfast. Coffee & tea, pastries, a little fruit. Had nothing at all. Well below standard in this aspect

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Aubrey

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Roadway Inn not value for money. Basic accommodation and no service we had to tend to the room our self. Found the staff not at all friendly, the only staff we saw was at reception. No breakfast available and rather a long drive to get some. Would not stay there again.

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Donald

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This stay was to attend a church, the Body of Christ, service in nearby San Juan Capistrano on Sunday morning. The room was clean and spacious. I did enjoy having coffee in the mornings. The lobby staff provided extra coffee on the day I was to leave.

10

Jeanette

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a basic hotel that met our needs for a one-night stay. It was walking distance to a food and music venue.

10

Edward

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean , beds are firm, coffee maker. Microwave, and fridge. They could use bigger tv

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Amy

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was quite sufficient for what we needed. Convenient location close to the main shopping and dining area of San Clemente. Plenty of parking, room was basic but clean, bed comfy. The only bummer was that Expedia said free breakfast and there wasn't any and no water available in the vending machine. But it was a reasonable price and I would stay again.

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Month	Average price
January	$70
February	$78
March	$86
April	$92
May	$121
June	$198
July	$160
August	$110
September	$109
October	$79
November	$75
December	$68

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $79	16 $80	17 $74	18 $125	19 $188
20 $69	21 $67	22 $69	23 $73	24 $95	25 $460	26 $453
27	28 $69	29 $69	30 $70

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $70	2 $168	3 $137
4 $69	5 $69	6 $69	7 $69	8 $69	9 $130	10 $153
11 $69	12 $69	13 $69	14 $69	15 $69	16 $97	17 $97
18 $69	19 $69	20 $69	21 $69	22 $69	23 $112	24 $97
25 $69	26 $69	27 $69	28 $69	29 $69	30 $97	31 $97

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

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