Name: Courtyard by Marriott Ocala
Address: 3712 South West 38th Avenue, Ocala, Florida, United States of America, Ocala, Florida, US
Price range: $85–$470 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

At Courtyard by Marriott Ocala, recent reviews describe a mixed stay, with friendly, helpful staff and convenient I-75 location offset by ongoing renovations that bring noise, out of order elevators and amenities, and a generally dated feel in some areas.

Cleanliness feedback is inconsistent, ranging from very clean rooms to reports of musty odors, stained or worn carpets, and occasional pests. Rooms are often described as spacious and comfortable, but others cite old furnishings, uncomfortable beds, maintenance issues, and noise from thin walls, doors, or nearby traffic. Many appreciate the on site bistro and bar and nearby dining, though breakfast and coffee are not complimentary and some find prices high. Expect a convenient stop, but check renovation status and room condition.

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Facilities

Facilities are mixed: guests like the pool, fitness center, bar/bistro, and generally easy parking, but ongoing renovations lead to out of order elevators and ice machines, and some features like the fire pit or washers were not working. Exterior and pool areas need upkeep.

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10

Madonna

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need to freshen up the landscape Finishing touch

10

Brian

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is SW of downtown Ocala, in the cluster of hotels just off I75. It is very convenient to the World Equestrian Center, about a 15 minutes drive North. The room was attractive, clean and everything worked (lights, TV, microwave, refrigerator). TV channel selection was better than usual (CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, ESPN, etc) Ample hot water and towels. The lobby area was large with seating options for ~ 40 people with a low noise level to enjoy breakfast. In the evening the same area served drinks. The highway noise did not enter the room. The pool looked good but the weather (60*F) did not encourage it's use.

8

Archie

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The outside of the property(paint) needs to be updated. the inside looks beautiful but the outside and pool area is not very inviting

10

Len

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevator 2 needs service

4

David

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Too many renovations going on that nobody informed us of. No elevator to go down only up, stairs cut off, no ice machines. Doors slam when someone goes into or out of their rooms, walls are paper thin.

8

Timothy

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I enjoyed my stay, particularly the restaurant, fitness center, and pool area

8

Benton

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Deluxe Room with pool view was nice, especially for the price point. What we didn’t like was we were told to drive around to entrance A and entrance A was out of order. So we went to the next entrance which worked but the elevator was out of order. Then the ice machine was out of order. All of those items were out of order for all three days we were there. Our impression is the hotel needs some upkeep.

10

Rita

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. The room was nice, clean and the mattress was comfortable. The pool was clean but we noticed the outside areas were not very well maintained around the entrances and sidewalks.

10

Karen

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So friendly and helpful at front desk. Drinks at the bar was fun and relaxing way to end day.

6

Tina

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was disappointing to see that the fire pit was not working and the washers were out of service. We had to fix the shower curtain rod in our room, and the drainage was terrible. The tub filled while trying to get a shower This was a 3 day stop to house hunt in the area, some of the amenities were the reason we picked here. The staff was wonderful, but maintenance could have been better.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests found rooms very clean, but others reported musty or moldy odors, stained or worn carpets and linens, hair in bathrooms, and occasional pests.

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Brittany

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was fine except for finding ants in the toilet/shower area the second night. Not a huge amount but enough to be bothersome.

10

jennifer

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was immaculate. Very clean. Comfortable beds.

10

Stephen

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice helpful staff at the front desk and the room was super clean.

6

Maryam

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was surprised to see the condition of the rooms considering the price of the hotel. I had to change rooms because my original room was so musty and smelly. It felt like being in a cheap motel room. The carpet was old and looked dirty.

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April

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comforter and lined sheets stained. Stains on bathroom walls

2

Ryan

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty. Towels not cleaned properly. Musty and moldy

6

Jonathan

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

I like that it's in a convenient area to get to and from Orlando/Tampa Airport, dining and shops. I have been going for quite a few years now to get my medical checks and actually recovered here after surgery and the cleanliness of the rooms has definitely declined. Our room was cleaned once over a 5 day period and this has happened the last 3 times. There is an amazing chef at this location and his cooked breakfast is the best. I was given a cold soup one night and it was removed from my bill and they gave me my grilled cheese sandwich complimentary because of it. My only real issue is the cleanliness of the rooms. Our smelled like urine and I think it was because the a/c was dirty. The cupboard doors were also dirty to the laundry cupboard and there was a yellow stain on the pull out couch. I know that carpet is probably used for sound proofing but I think all rooms could be cleaned a lot better without it. It definitely looks like it's been a while since it's been professionally cleaned.

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Allison

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk woman was absolutely a joy! Very welcoming and professional! The beds were clean. It was in a convenient area but it was really hot in the hallways, our room smelled like mold, there was some hair and toothpaste splatters on the sink and tissue holder. No tissues in box just the one they pull up to make it look fancy. They also started knocking on doors at 9am to clean when we weren’t checked out and checkout isn’t even until noon. There were also some sketch characters camping out in the parking lot where our balcony overlooked.

2

Juan Pablo

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room with cockroaches and horrible damp smell. Asked for room change twice and both rooms had cockroaches and damp smell

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BERNARDO

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathtub had a lot of hair nobody cleaned it

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Rooms

Room quality varies: several guests liked the spacious layouts, quiet rooms, and comfortable beds, while others found beds uncomfortable, furnishings dated, TVs small or older, and experienced maintenance issues with HVAC, bathrooms, or promised amenities like balconies or appliances. Noise from walls, doors, planes, or traffic was also mentioned.

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Brian

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is SW of downtown Ocala, in the cluster of hotels just off I75. It is very convenient to the World Equestrian Center, about a 15 minutes drive North. The room was attractive, clean and everything worked (lights, TV, microwave, refrigerator). TV channel selection was better than usual (CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, ESPN, etc) Ample hot water and towels. The lobby area was large with seating options for ~ 40 people with a low noise level to enjoy breakfast. In the evening the same area served drinks. The highway noise did not enter the room. The pool looked good but the weather (60*F) did not encourage it's use.

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Dena

Sep 4, 2023

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Upgraded our room to have a balcony, seemed nice. It wasn’t! The room smelled of smoke, the balcony looked out to a parking lot and my reservation for a king bed became 3 doubles. Hotel was sold out so I was stuck!

8

Natasha

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room and bed. Did not like the noise from airplanes at night.

4

Inisha

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel charges what a Marriott cost but is like Howard Johnson hotel no upgrades to entertainment like smart tv very small tv. Old and rusty machine. Very old carpet. House keeping doesn’t even come during stay like they should I had to call for service. Check out time they are asking are you leaving early I would not stay here again.

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Dena

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When we checked in we were told we were upgraded, our room had a balcony that over looked a parking lot and smelled like smoke. I reserved a king bed and got 2 doubles and i was told they were sold out so couldn’t change rooms…. So much for the upgrade ☹️

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Michael

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very uncomfortable and I honestly expected more from this brand hotel. It was old looking and a little creepy.

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Wendy

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff and very spacious comfortable rooms

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Chelsea

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and beds were comfortable. The toilet didn't fluch too well, had to hold the handle down for a good 30 seconds to flush. Our room was advertised with a mini fridge and microwave, and it didn't have that. There was also supposed to be a continental breakfast and there was not one.

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Jan

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The HVAC system was not operating properly. We were too cold the first night and the system was so noisy we couldn’t hear the TV or talk on the phone. We asked for help and the front desk did not reply or file a work order for more than a hour. The next day, the maintenance crew replaced our unit. We didn’t have time to switch rooms because we had other commitments. We stayed in our room as long as we could then left for other activities we had planned in advance. Also, the room was not lit well, too dark and uncomfortable. The furniture was not at all comfortable, very and uncomfortable. Most of the side chairs, Devan and beds must have been a little too vintage. They were hard and uncomfortable. The artwork was very nice. The rest of the room needed an overhaul. Bathroom was too small. For the money we paid, the hotel was not up to any standard we are accustomed to. Overall, they should keep homeless folks there instead of top dollar customers. However, staff was very nice.

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Ann

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The lobby was updated and nice. The rooms were old, bed uncomfortable, shower/bath old. Looked like Marriott bought an old hotel, renovated the lobby and put their name on it, then franchised the property. The bartender in the lobby was rude. Refused to sell us a drink at 9pm because she was done with her shift, there were 5 other guests waiting patiently and she just left. The front desk clerk ended up coming over and taking care of all of us. The night before check out, manager approved a late check out. My daughter was at a swim meet, we came back to the hotel at 11am and they locked us out of the hotel room. The front desk clerk told us we were checked out. We told her we have a late check out approved by the mgr. She said the room has already been cleaned. Asked her where is all our luggage? She said I don’t know and called hskpg. 25 minutes later the housekeeping supervisor comes to the front desk, speaks no English, disappears again. 15 min later my 15yo daughter goes up to the floor where our room was, our friends were staying next door. Maid walks by and lets my daughter in our room with out asking for ID. To discover NO THE ROOM WAS NEVER CLEANED, and the rest of us still in the lobby waiting now 45min for the front desk clerk and hskpg supervisor to get their stories straight. 1. We didn’t get the late check out as promised. 2. Front desk clerk lied to us about room being cleaned. 3. Housekeeping lets ppl in rooms with out asking for ID &verifying it’s their rm.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful at the front desk and maintenance, with several staff shout outs. However, some guests reported rude or unresponsive interactions and housekeeping or security lapses such as a late checkout mix up, room access issues, or DND not respected.

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Dan

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and friendly staff. Kevin was great!!

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Justine

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived, the hotel was full and there was no parking available. The sweet young lady at the front desk offered her parking spot to us, as she would be ending her shift shortly. She parked her car next door so we wouldn’t have to worry about being towed. She went above and beyond.

10

Lacey

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were able to upgrade to a suite for more room for our children. The desk clerk was so great!!!

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Susan

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is under renovation. In most instances this is a good situation because hotels do need innovation and improvement from time to time. However, in this instance I was not aware that renovations were ongoing. This was mentioned to another guest at check-in. I was in my room around 6:00 the evening I checked in a kept hearing a drill. It would start and stop quickly so I wasn't sure of what I was hearing. I soon realized it was someone working in the room above me. The following morning, around 8:00 the drilling started again only louder. I called the front desk to ask if they could interrupt the drilling for at least an hour or two so I could rest until my morning appointment. I think the person I spoke to was just placating me because the drilling did not stop. When I checked out of the hotel, I suggested they notify guests when construction work would begin and end. I don't get the sense I was taken seriously. I started my day, not well-rested and frazzled.

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Amy

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is the second time in just a couple months we have stayed at this hotel. The first time we had an issue with the fridge making this god awful high pitch buzzing sound. They were so quick to come and replace the whole mini fridge with another one. Issued solved quickly with no other issues. Super friendly and helpful. This weekend was just a quick stay. No issues, quiet, friendly staff. Everything is clean, room, facility indoor and outdoor. We will definitely stay here again.

2

Ryan

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Don't waste your time unless you're a Bonavoy member. They treat the rest of us like trash, especially if booked through a 3rd part. We checked out early after being treated poorly and not having a cle

10

Stephen

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice helpful staff at the front desk and the room was super clean.

10

Gerald

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome staff!

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Glyennzella

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff enter my room without my permission and stole my belongings. I had the DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door and all. Come to find out the door doesn't shut all the way so one of the housekeeping staff took my belongings. I had to also switch rooms because the air and sliding door didn't work.

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Ann

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The lobby was updated and nice. The rooms were old, bed uncomfortable, shower/bath old. Looked like Marriott bought an old hotel, renovated the lobby and put their name on it, then franchised the property. The bartender in the lobby was rude. Refused to sell us a drink at 9pm because she was done with her shift, there were 5 other guests waiting patiently and she just left. The front desk clerk ended up coming over and taking care of all of us. The night before check out, manager approved a late check out. My daughter was at a swim meet, we came back to the hotel at 11am and they locked us out of the hotel room. The front desk clerk told us we were checked out. We told her we have a late check out approved by the mgr. She said the room has already been cleaned. Asked her where is all our luggage? She said I don’t know and called hskpg. 25 minutes later the housekeeping supervisor comes to the front desk, speaks no English, disappears again. 15 min later my 15yo daughter goes up to the floor where our room was, our friends were staying next door. Maid walks by and lets my daughter in our room with out asking for ID. To discover NO THE ROOM WAS NEVER CLEANED, and the rest of us still in the lobby waiting now 45min for the front desk clerk and hskpg supervisor to get their stories straight. 1. We didn’t get the late check out as promised. 2. Front desk clerk lied to us about room being cleaned. 3. Housekeeping lets ppl in rooms with out asking for ID &verifying it’s their rm.

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Location

Location is convenient just off I 75, close to restaurants, shops, and area events like the World Equestrian Center. Some noted traffic or airplane noise and occasional concerns about the nearby area or parking lot.

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Brian

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is SW of downtown Ocala, in the cluster of hotels just off I75. It is very convenient to the World Equestrian Center, about a 15 minutes drive North. The room was attractive, clean and everything worked (lights, TV, microwave, refrigerator). TV channel selection was better than usual (CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, ESPN, etc) Ample hot water and towels. The lobby area was large with seating options for ~ 40 people with a low noise level to enjoy breakfast. In the evening the same area served drinks. The highway noise did not enter the room. The pool looked good but the weather (60*F) did not encourage it's use.

8

Alex

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Solid choice at reasonable rate across the street from Cracker Barrell

10

Madelaine

Apr 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is convenient and close to dinning options.

8

Natasha

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room and bed. Did not like the noise from airplanes at night.

10

Stephen

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good hotel with lots of restaurants close by.

8

Matteo

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable and convenient for all Ocala events nearby.

10

Shanetta

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was close to everything. The hotel was clean and the staff was very friendly. I would stay again!

8

Scott

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn't like the police cars and crime scene tape in the every park next door

10

Chris

Dec 6, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is located right in the heart of Ocala on 200. It was furnished nicely and had the location makes it super easy to get on and off I75. We have stayed here prior and have always been happy with our stay.

10

Tammy

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Dining

The on site bistro and bar are convenient and several guests enjoyed the food, but there is no complimentary breakfast or lobby coffee and some find prices high. Hours or availability were occasionally limited.

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Margaret

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at this clean, quiet and comfortable hotel, with nice amenities. All the staff were very friendly, always saw people working, and the area has plenty of restaurants and things to do. There was a restaurant on site, which is very convenient. We didn't eat there but the menu looked good.

8

Keith

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No breakfast very expensive bistro not good for the price of the hotel

8

Courtney

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and very comfortable, decent quality. Outside of the hotel could use some updating but overall decent quality for price. I loved that there was a bistro and that check out was at 12 instead of 11

8

Rita E

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little outdated but clean and comfortable. Breakfast is for a extra fee.

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cheryl

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cost of coffee ridiculous. Not open till 5 was not clear on website. Saw a rat (palm rat) on outside premises.

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Timothy

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I enjoyed my stay, particularly the restaurant, fitness center, and pool area

8

julie

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No free, coffee or breakfast had to pay for everything!

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Karen

Jan 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in and food at hotel was very good

8

Tonya

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I would stay again. The price was right for the room. It was a little musty but the AC worked great. The bar and restaurant we good. I would stay again. I felt safe. The man who checked us in was very nice. I do wish the restaurant had more healthy foods. I was not disappointed. I truly thought the price of the room was very fair.

10

Brian

Dec 18, 2022

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Stayed 19,343 nights

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Location was convenient and easily accessible. Restaurant not open was the only inconvenience

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Month	Average price
January	$198
February	$177
March	$159
April	$142
May	$130
June	$133
July	$155
August	$122
September	$95
October	$134
November	$132
December	$106

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $156	17 $101	18 $137	19 $135
20 $85	21 $102	22 $121	23 $122	24 $100	25 $470	26
27 $91	28 $103	29 $118	30 $122

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $122	2 $159	3 $159
4 $112	5 $112	6 $112	7 $112	8 $112	9 $178	10 $178
11 $122	12 $121	13 $122	14 $122	15 $121	16 $178	17 $168
18 $122	19 $122	20 $122	21 $122	22 $122	23 $168	24 $168
25 $178	26 $122	27 $120	28 $122	29 $122	30 $150	31 $148

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Poolside)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Poolside)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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