Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites
$73
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites
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$73
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites average $62 in February, the cheapest month, and $80 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $64 |
| February | $62 |
| March | $64 |
| April | $73 |
| May | $80 |
| June | $70 |
| July | $73 |
| August | $70 |
| September | $73 |
| October | $74 |
| November | $67 |
| December | $64 |
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Most expensive: May (~$80)
Cheapest: February (~$62)
About this property
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a health club and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Amenities
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a health club and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 61 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites in Ottumwa, you'll be 27.1 mi (43.7 km) from Southern Iowa Fair. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Iowa Heartland History Connection and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Cedar Creek Golf Course.
What's nearby
Iowa Heartland History Connection(1.4 miles)
Cedar Creek Golf Course(1.5 miles)
Memorial Park(2 miles)
Market on Main(3.4 miles)
Riverside Park(3.6 miles)
War Memorial Park(3.6 miles)
Bridge View Center(3.6 miles)
Wayside Park(3.7 miles)
Greater Ottumwa Park(4.1 miles)
Franklin Park(4.3 miles)
Quincy Place Mall(4.6 miles)
Foster Park(4.9 miles)
Gray Eagle Wildlife Reserve(5.1 miles)
Wildwood Park(5.1 miles)
Pickwick Park(5.2 miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
2813 N Court Rd, Ottumwa, Iowa, United States of America
Iowa Heartland History Connection (1.4 miles)
Cedar Creek Golf Course (1.5 miles)
Memorial Park (2 miles)
Market on Main (3.4 miles)
Riverside Park (3.6 miles)
War Memorial Park (3.6 miles)
Room options
4
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
5
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (With Sofabed)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
Guest reviews of Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites
7.2
Good
Based on 720 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
33%
Couple
19%
Family
32%
Group
9%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews of Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites, travelers frequently praise friendly staff and quiet stays, while recurring complaints cite inconsistent cleanliness, mixed breakfast quality, and facility disruptions from renovations, pool closures or temperature issues, plus occasionally spotty Wi‑Fi.
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What guests think
Across reviews of Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites, travelers frequently praise friendly staff and quiet stays, while recurring complaints cite inconsistent cleanliness, mixed breakfast quality, and facility disruptions from renovations, pool closures or temperature issues, plus occasionally spotty Wi‑Fi.
Several guests liked the easy access to dining and shopping, though entertainment within walking distance is limited. Room comfort is mixed, with many noting soft beds and quiet spaces, but others mentioning hard mattresses or noise near the elevator. Overall, it suits value-focused travelers comfortable with some trade‑offs.
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Facilities
Facilities are mixed: guests note renovation work and dusty or disrupted parking, variable pool availability/temperature, and occasionally spotty Wi‑Fi, though some found the pool well maintained and truck parking convenient.
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Mary
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The internet wasn’t the greatest. I couldn’t look certain things up until I got outside of hotel. For breakfast the sausage and gravy was on but the eggs were not good. There needs to be homemade not store bought frozen . Everything else was good
The internet wasn’t the greatest. I couldn’t look certain things up until I got outside of hotel. For breakfast the sausage and gravy was on but the eggs were not good. There needs to be homemade not store bought frozen . Everything else was good
6
Tanya
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Overall the stay was ok. We brought our dog and the grass was very long and with the rain there was standing water everywhere. The window in our room leaked and rain was dripping everywhere. Our bags got wet along with the chair and floor. The pool was freezing. We were unable to get in it.
Overall the stay was ok. We brought our dog and the grass was very long and with the rain there was standing water everywhere. The window in our room leaked and rain was dripping everywhere. Our bags got wet along with the chair and floor. The pool was freezing. We were unable to get in it.
4
Harris
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
3 nights no internet, run down, not very good breakfast, but the worst was 3 nights of killing ants all over the headboard end tables on both sides.
3 nights no internet, run down, not very good breakfast, but the worst was 3 nights of killing ants all over the headboard end tables on both sides.
8
Abigail
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a good stay. Pool was well maintained. Staff were friendly. Clean room. Would stay again.
We had a good stay. Pool was well maintained. Staff were friendly. Clean room. Would stay again.
4
Kelly
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Didn't end up staying, we were there MAYBE 30 minutes and went somewhere else. I just felt very uneasy there. I didn't like the location. Our toilet didn't flush. The pool was too cold, even for my 7 year old. Overall, just not a comfortable environment. (Did not request a refund, just accepted my loss and left!)
Didn't end up staying, we were there MAYBE 30 minutes and went somewhere else. I just felt very uneasy there. I didn't like the location. Our toilet didn't flush. The pool was too cold, even for my 7 year old. Overall, just not a comfortable environment. (Did not request a refund, just accepted my loss and left!)
2
Kristine
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel pool shut down but wasn't told untill check in. Lost 50 dollar deposit, staff said a sheet had a small blue and red dot on it. I feel that was completely made up. I think I should have at least my deposit refunded, because it was a bad experience from the check in
Hotel pool shut down but wasn't told untill check in. Lost 50 dollar deposit, staff said a sheet had a small blue and red dot on it. I feel that was completely made up. I think I should have at least my deposit refunded, because it was a bad experience from the check in
10
Vicki
Sep 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is being renovated. We were in s room that has been uphfr
The hotel is being renovated. We were in s room that has been uphfr
8
Steve
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place Even park truck on side. Very good if a truck driver want to stay
Nice place Even park truck on side. Very good if a truck driver want to stay
4
Jaime
Aug 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel's front parking lot is under construction or reparation. it is big enough to have been repaired in two phases. one side first, and leave the other for guests. It was a terrible experience to have to park on the dusty terrain and have to go around the parking walking on the dusty grass carrying your luggage. The lobby was messy, but it is understandable due to the construction work right is front of the entrance
This hotel's front parking lot is under construction or reparation. it is big enough to have been repaired in two phases. one side first, and leave the other for guests. It was a terrible experience to have to park on the dusty terrain and have to go around the parking walking on the dusty grass carrying your luggage. The lobby was messy, but it is understandable due to the construction work right is front of the entrance
8
Richard
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is undergoing renovation and there was construction debris being dealt with….. The morning breakfast was very nice. The room and bed were excellent in spite of the construction…. Cars were covered with dust in the parking lot…
The hotel is undergoing renovation and there was construction debris being dealt with….. The morning breakfast was very nice. The room and bed were excellent in spite of the construction…. Cars were covered with dust in the parking lot…
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness feedback is inconsistent, with repeated reports of dirty bathrooms, lingering odors, pests, or rooms not properly prepared. Many others, however, described clean rooms.
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Donna
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Front manager was great. Upset customer in front of me checking in. She kept her calm and tried her best to make things better (not right, better) for the customer who had used a 3rd party booking site to book. Super friendly with the customer and me. Very professional. Room was ok. Smelled like popcorn. Not bad, just not what I want to smell. Bathtub was dirty. Shower curtain had stains on it. Tub corners had dirt. And hair above the shower rod. Bed was comfy.
Front manager was great. Upset customer in front of me checking in. She kept her calm and tried her best to make things better (not right, better) for the customer who had used a 3rd party booking site to book. Super friendly with the customer and me. Very professional. Room was ok. Smelled like popcorn. Not bad, just not what I want to smell. Bathtub was dirty. Shower curtain had stains on it. Tub corners had dirt. And hair above the shower rod. Bed was comfy.
6
Carolyn
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Although I love lady bugs, I just don't want to sleep with them per se. Now don't get me wrong management offered to move us to a different room I was just too tired. It was an average hotel and the breakfast was gross. Potatoes they had were cold and the weird egg concoction was not to our liking. The management team were very nice people though. Would I stay again? No
Although I love lady bugs, I just don't want to sleep with them per se. Now don't get me wrong management offered to move us to a different room I was just too tired. It was an average hotel and the breakfast was gross. Potatoes they had were cold and the weird egg concoction was not to our liking. The management team were very nice people though. Would I stay again? No
6
Melinda
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bed uncomfortable, horrible blanket. Toilet not clean, trash left on chair, counter not wiped off. Heating unit loud!
Bed uncomfortable, horrible blanket. Toilet not clean, trash left on chair, counter not wiped off. Heating unit loud!
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Harris
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
3 nights no internet, run down, not very good breakfast, but the worst was 3 nights of killing ants all over the headboard end tables on both sides.
3 nights no internet, run down, not very good breakfast, but the worst was 3 nights of killing ants all over the headboard end tables on both sides.
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galen
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room we were given had never been cleaned. The bed wasn't made and there was trash in the room
The room we were given had never been cleaned. The bed wasn't made and there was trash in the room
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Michael
Sep 6, 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
The room had a musty/rotten smell. There was a hole in the wall by the bathtub with mold. Leaving the room the final time i teipped over the carpet at the door threshold...that was held down with a paper clamp
The room had a musty/rotten smell. There was a hole in the wall by the bathtub with mold. Leaving the room the final time i teipped over the carpet at the door threshold...that was held down with a paper clamp
10
Bradley
Dec 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff. Nice, clean, simple room.
Very helpful staff. Nice, clean, simple room.
10
Sarah
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. Staff was friendly and welcoming.
Room was clean. Staff was friendly and welcoming.
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Dora
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
When we arrived the Lady at the front desk was really nice. She did complain to us about the Hotel and how horrible the pay was and how limited they are with staff. They only have one lady that does the cleaning and pretty much 3 other workers running this place. Breakfast was extremely limited. Pretty much you had your choice of cereal, orange juice, bagels and coffee. Once we went to the room, there was a weird smell in the hallway and in the room. Cleanliness is definitely not a thing for them. There was hair in the bathroom, socks hanging in the closet, urine in the toilet, bathtub looked like it had not been scrubbed ever it was just horrible. We had to go buy flip flops just to shower. Parking was okay.
When we arrived the Lady at the front desk was really nice. She did complain to us about the Hotel and how horrible the pay was and how limited they are with staff. They only have one lady that does the cleaning and pretty much 3 other workers running this place. Breakfast was extremely limited. Pretty much you had your choice of cereal, orange juice, bagels and coffee. Once we went to the room, there was a weird smell in the hallway and in the room. Cleanliness is definitely not a thing for them. There was hair in the bathroom, socks hanging in the closet, urine in the toilet, bathtub looked like it had not been scrubbed ever it was just horrible. We had to go buy flip flops just to shower. Parking was okay.
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Joel
Apr 29, 2024
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I arrived at 7PM and my room was checked in. I went to my room and the door was opened. I hollered out to see if someone was in the room. I did not get response so I went in and my room was not ready. The hotel set me up with another room and when I went into the bathroom it was filthy. The toilet seat had urine all over it and on the floor by the toilet. When I say all over the toilet seat, I mean it looked like a man went to use the bathroom and sprayed urine all over the toilet seat. The room had stains on the desk chair, the ceiling looked like it had water damage, and the front desk floor area had dirt all over it. The breakfast was nothing to write home about especially the overly raw bacon that was served and the breakfast area was a mess with no staff around to clean up. As were checking out, they tried over charging for my room saying that a handicap accessible room should be more. My son-in-law showed them the booking information and they still were trying to say their price was right. They ended up refunding the difference but not without trying to overcharge me. Not impressed with this place and will not stay their again.
I arrived at 7PM and my room was checked in. I went to my room and the door was opened. I hollered out to see if someone was in the room. I did not get response so I went in and my room was not ready. The hotel set me up with another room and when I went into the bathroom it was filthy. The toilet seat had urine all over it and on the floor by the toilet. When I say all over the toilet seat, I mean it looked like a man went to use the bathroom and sprayed urine all over the toilet seat. The room had stains on the desk chair, the ceiling looked like it had water damage, and the front desk floor area had dirt all over it. The breakfast was nothing to write home about especially the overly raw bacon that was served and the breakfast area was a mess with no staff around to clean up. As were checking out, they tried over charging for my room saying that a handicap accessible room should be more. My son-in-law showed them the booking information and they still were trying to say their price was right. They ended up refunding the difference but not without trying to overcharge me. Not impressed with this place and will not stay their again.
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Rooms
Rooms vary in comfort: many found beds comfy and rooms quiet or easy to darken, while others reported hard mattresses and noise near the elevator.
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Donna
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Front manager was great. Upset customer in front of me checking in. She kept her calm and tried her best to make things better (not right, better) for the customer who had used a 3rd party booking site to book. Super friendly with the customer and me. Very professional. Room was ok. Smelled like popcorn. Not bad, just not what I want to smell. Bathtub was dirty. Shower curtain had stains on it. Tub corners had dirt. And hair above the shower rod. Bed was comfy.
Front manager was great. Upset customer in front of me checking in. She kept her calm and tried her best to make things better (not right, better) for the customer who had used a 3rd party booking site to book. Super friendly with the customer and me. Very professional. Room was ok. Smelled like popcorn. Not bad, just not what I want to smell. Bathtub was dirty. Shower curtain had stains on it. Tub corners had dirt. And hair above the shower rod. Bed was comfy.
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Michael
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant stay. Room was quiet and can be darkened so you get the sleep you need. Serves hot breakfast, didn’t see the indoor pool being used by anyone. Service is friendly. Hotel is more business focused than family focused since not much within walking distance to do/see.
Pleasant stay. Room was quiet and can be darkened so you get the sleep you need. Serves hot breakfast, didn’t see the indoor pool being used by anyone. Service is friendly. Hotel is more business focused than family focused since not much within walking distance to do/see.
10
Debra
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The woman who checked us in was very nice and when we asked for a room on the back side of the hotel because my husband has trouble sleeping, she put us in a room that was on the 3rd floor, far from the elevator and on the back side of the hotel. Perfect sleeping there! Hotel is easy to get to, very clean and nice soft beds.
The woman who checked us in was very nice and when we asked for a room on the back side of the hotel because my husband has trouble sleeping, she put us in a room that was on the 3rd floor, far from the elevator and on the back side of the hotel. Perfect sleeping there! Hotel is easy to get to, very clean and nice soft beds.
10
Matthew
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It turned out to be very quiet even though there were two or three bus loads of teenagers on a sports related trip. It is just across the street from two very nice eating establishments.
It turned out to be very quiet even though there were two or three bus loads of teenagers on a sports related trip. It is just across the street from two very nice eating establishments.
6
Tim
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was no night light which caused a safety concern. The bathroom light would have been sufficient, except it shut off automatically after 10 or so minutes. Parking was good and breakfast was ok. Staff was not very friendly.
There was no night light which caused a safety concern. The bathroom light would have been sufficient, except it shut off automatically after 10 or so minutes. Parking was good and breakfast was ok. Staff was not very friendly.
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john
Jul 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Assigned handicapped room for some reason. Certainly clean and quiet. Shower control worked in reverse-should your check-in alerted me to this Staff accommodated cyclist with very early breakfast service Hotel Laundry not working
Assigned handicapped room for some reason. Certainly clean and quiet. Shower control worked in reverse-should your check-in alerted me to this Staff accommodated cyclist with very early breakfast service Hotel Laundry not working
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Jennifer
Feb 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was great! Only thing we was unsatisfied on was the beds are harder than we would of liked.
Our stay was great! Only thing we was unsatisfied on was the beds are harder than we would of liked.
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Millie
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff friendly but difficult to understand. Mirror was not clean at all. Grass needed mowed. We were in 208 right by the elevator. It opened and closed all night and was the noisiest elevator ever. I went into the hall because I thought someone was slamming their door over and over. We got very little sleep.
Staff friendly but difficult to understand. Mirror was not clean at all. Grass needed mowed. We were in 208 right by the elevator. It opened and closed all night and was the noisiest elevator ever. I went into the hall because I thought someone was slamming their door over and over. We got very little sleep.
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Chip
May 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, reasonable rates.
Comfortable, reasonable rates.
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Marcia
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in staff not very friendly but the hotel and room were comfortable and clean.
Check in staff not very friendly but the hotel and room were comfortable and clean.
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Service
Many guests describe staff as friendly, helpful, and professional; however, others reported check-in issues, mischarges or deposit disputes, and uneven responsiveness.
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Debra
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The woman who checked us in was very nice and when we asked for a room on the back side of the hotel because my husband has trouble sleeping, she put us in a room that was on the 3rd floor, far from the elevator and on the back side of the hotel. Perfect sleeping there! Hotel is easy to get to, very clean and nice soft beds.
The woman who checked us in was very nice and when we asked for a room on the back side of the hotel because my husband has trouble sleeping, she put us in a room that was on the 3rd floor, far from the elevator and on the back side of the hotel. Perfect sleeping there! Hotel is easy to get to, very clean and nice soft beds.
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Angela
Dec 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk workers are exceptionally friendly and helpful (both morning worker and late night worker).
The front desk workers are exceptionally friendly and helpful (both morning worker and late night worker).
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Joel
Apr 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The check in was horrible. I reserved 4 rooms to pay at the property. I asked the lady at the front desk if we could pay separate and she said yes but only separated 1 room and charged my card for the other 3. We checked in at 7pm and 1 room was not ready, my room was dirty, the shower curtain was gross. The front check in was dirty with dirt all over the floor. The pool area seemed well kept at least. Breakfast was alright except for the bacon that was severely undercooked and no one around to keep things whipped up and clean. Went to check out and they tried over charging me for a room. Spent a half an hour trying to explaining to the front desk and even showed him my phone with the reservation and still tried to tell me the room should be more. They finally refunded me the money. Not a great experience and would not stay there again.
The check in was horrible. I reserved 4 rooms to pay at the property. I asked the lady at the front desk if we could pay separate and she said yes but only separated 1 room and charged my card for the other 3. We checked in at 7pm and 1 room was not ready, my room was dirty, the shower curtain was gross. The front check in was dirty with dirt all over the floor. The pool area seemed well kept at least. Breakfast was alright except for the bacon that was severely undercooked and no one around to keep things whipped up and clean. Went to check out and they tried over charging me for a room. Spent a half an hour trying to explaining to the front desk and even showed him my phone with the reservation and still tried to tell me the room should be more. They finally refunded me the money. Not a great experience and would not stay there again.
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Joni
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This has to be one of the friendliest hotel reception areas ever! Staff is so kind and helpful! Very clean and well maintained. This is definitely at the top of my list for Ottumwa Hotels.
This has to be one of the friendliest hotel reception areas ever! Staff is so kind and helpful! Very clean and well maintained. This is definitely at the top of my list for Ottumwa Hotels.
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Oviedo
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
They think I stole a dryer! In all my time renting hotels, I have never stolen anything. and you accuse me of having done it! awful
They think I stole a dryer! In all my time renting hotels, I have never stolen anything. and you accuse me of having done it! awful
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Chip
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mayra at the front desk was professional and welcoming. All the amenities were available.
Mayra at the front desk was professional and welcoming. All the amenities were available.
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Kristine
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel pool shut down but wasn't told untill check in. Lost 50 dollar deposit, staff said a sheet had a small blue and red dot on it. I feel that was completely made up. I think I should have at least my deposit refunded, because it was a bad experience from the check in
Hotel pool shut down but wasn't told untill check in. Lost 50 dollar deposit, staff said a sheet had a small blue and red dot on it. I feel that was completely made up. I think I should have at least my deposit refunded, because it was a bad experience from the check in
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Joel
Apr 29, 2024
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I arrived at 7PM and my room was checked in. I went to my room and the door was opened. I hollered out to see if someone was in the room. I did not get response so I went in and my room was not ready. The hotel set me up with another room and when I went into the bathroom it was filthy. The toilet seat had urine all over it and on the floor by the toilet. When I say all over the toilet seat, I mean it looked like a man went to use the bathroom and sprayed urine all over the toilet seat. The room had stains on the desk chair, the ceiling looked like it had water damage, and the front desk floor area had dirt all over it. The breakfast was nothing to write home about especially the overly raw bacon that was served and the breakfast area was a mess with no staff around to clean up. As were checking out, they tried over charging for my room saying that a handicap accessible room should be more. My son-in-law showed them the booking information and they still were trying to say their price was right. They ended up refunding the difference but not without trying to overcharge me. Not impressed with this place and will not stay their again.
I arrived at 7PM and my room was checked in. I went to my room and the door was opened. I hollered out to see if someone was in the room. I did not get response so I went in and my room was not ready. The hotel set me up with another room and when I went into the bathroom it was filthy. The toilet seat had urine all over it and on the floor by the toilet. When I say all over the toilet seat, I mean it looked like a man went to use the bathroom and sprayed urine all over the toilet seat. The room had stains on the desk chair, the ceiling looked like it had water damage, and the front desk floor area had dirt all over it. The breakfast was nothing to write home about especially the overly raw bacon that was served and the breakfast area was a mess with no staff around to clean up. As were checking out, they tried over charging for my room saying that a handicap accessible room should be more. My son-in-law showed them the booking information and they still were trying to say their price was right. They ended up refunding the difference but not without trying to overcharge me. Not impressed with this place and will not stay their again.
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Tamara
Oct 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast is delicious!
Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast is delicious!
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Magdelana
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The fire alarms went off multiple times later at night twice while my children and I were asleep. Due to someone cooking food and setting them off. The front desk helper was really worrying me from how he would follow me outside when I went to smoke a cigarette. Then get into the elevator Everytime I would use it to go to my room
The fire alarms went off multiple times later at night twice while my children and I were asleep. Due to someone cooking food and setting them off. The front desk helper was really worrying me from how he would follow me outside when I went to smoke a cigarette. Then get into the elevator Everytime I would use it to go to my room
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Location
Convenient to dining and shopping and easy to find; limited things to do within walking distance, and a few guests disliked the area.
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Michael
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant stay. Room was quiet and can be darkened so you get the sleep you need. Serves hot breakfast, didn’t see the indoor pool being used by anyone. Service is friendly. Hotel is more business focused than family focused since not much within walking distance to do/see.
Pleasant stay. Room was quiet and can be darkened so you get the sleep you need. Serves hot breakfast, didn’t see the indoor pool being used by anyone. Service is friendly. Hotel is more business focused than family focused since not much within walking distance to do/see.
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Debra
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The woman who checked us in was very nice and when we asked for a room on the back side of the hotel because my husband has trouble sleeping, she put us in a room that was on the 3rd floor, far from the elevator and on the back side of the hotel. Perfect sleeping there! Hotel is easy to get to, very clean and nice soft beds.
The woman who checked us in was very nice and when we asked for a room on the back side of the hotel because my husband has trouble sleeping, she put us in a room that was on the 3rd floor, far from the elevator and on the back side of the hotel. Perfect sleeping there! Hotel is easy to get to, very clean and nice soft beds.
10
Matthew
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It turned out to be very quiet even though there were two or three bus loads of teenagers on a sports related trip. It is just across the street from two very nice eating establishments.
It turned out to be very quiet even though there were two or three bus loads of teenagers on a sports related trip. It is just across the street from two very nice eating establishments.
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Tim
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good stay in a safe clean hotel.
Good stay in a safe clean hotel.
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Edward
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Close to dining and shopping. Staff was very helpful and friendly
Close to dining and shopping. Staff was very helpful and friendly
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Kelly
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Didn't end up staying, we were there MAYBE 30 minutes and went somewhere else. I just felt very uneasy there. I didn't like the location. Our toilet didn't flush. The pool was too cold, even for my 7 year old. Overall, just not a comfortable environment. (Did not request a refund, just accepted my loss and left!)
Didn't end up staying, we were there MAYBE 30 minutes and went somewhere else. I just felt very uneasy there. I didn't like the location. Our toilet didn't flush. The pool was too cold, even for my 7 year old. Overall, just not a comfortable environment. (Did not request a refund, just accepted my loss and left!)
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Jose
Nov 13, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location and prices
Great location and prices
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Dustin
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was easy to find. Didn't really have anything that we didnt like.
It was easy to find. Didn't really have anything that we didnt like.
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Steve
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place Even park truck on side. Very good if a truck driver want to stay
Nice place Even park truck on side. Very good if a truck driver want to stay
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Carla
Nov 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was nice for a small town
It was nice for a small town
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Dining
Breakfast feedback is inconsistent: several guests enjoyed it or found it good, while others called it limited or poorly prepared, especially eggs and bacon.
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Carolyn
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Although I love lady bugs, I just don't want to sleep with them per se. Now don't get me wrong management offered to move us to a different room I was just too tired. It was an average hotel and the breakfast was gross. Potatoes they had were cold and the weird egg concoction was not to our liking. The management team were very nice people though. Would I stay again? No
Although I love lady bugs, I just don't want to sleep with them per se. Now don't get me wrong management offered to move us to a different room I was just too tired. It was an average hotel and the breakfast was gross. Potatoes they had were cold and the weird egg concoction was not to our liking. The management team were very nice people though. Would I stay again? No
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Mary
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The internet wasn’t the greatest. I couldn’t look certain things up until I got outside of hotel. For breakfast the sausage and gravy was on but the eggs were not good. There needs to be homemade not store bought frozen . Everything else was good
The internet wasn’t the greatest. I couldn’t look certain things up until I got outside of hotel. For breakfast the sausage and gravy was on but the eggs were not good. There needs to be homemade not store bought frozen . Everything else was good
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Jill
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice staff, room and breakfast
Nice staff, room and breakfast
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Joel
Apr 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The check in was horrible. I reserved 4 rooms to pay at the property. I asked the lady at the front desk if we could pay separate and she said yes but only separated 1 room and charged my card for the other 3. We checked in at 7pm and 1 room was not ready, my room was dirty, the shower curtain was gross. The front check in was dirty with dirt all over the floor. The pool area seemed well kept at least. Breakfast was alright except for the bacon that was severely undercooked and no one around to keep things whipped up and clean. Went to check out and they tried over charging me for a room. Spent a half an hour trying to explaining to the front desk and even showed him my phone with the reservation and still tried to tell me the room should be more. They finally refunded me the money. Not a great experience and would not stay there again.
The check in was horrible. I reserved 4 rooms to pay at the property. I asked the lady at the front desk if we could pay separate and she said yes but only separated 1 room and charged my card for the other 3. We checked in at 7pm and 1 room was not ready, my room was dirty, the shower curtain was gross. The front check in was dirty with dirt all over the floor. The pool area seemed well kept at least. Breakfast was alright except for the bacon that was severely undercooked and no one around to keep things whipped up and clean. Went to check out and they tried over charging me for a room. Spent a half an hour trying to explaining to the front desk and even showed him my phone with the reservation and still tried to tell me the room should be more. They finally refunded me the money. Not a great experience and would not stay there again.
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Daniel
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was very good.
Breakfast was very good.
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Robert
Feb 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The bed was the most uncomfortable bed I've ever slept on. I had a 2 day reservation and the clerk deactivated the key cards after 1 night. Not a big deal but very inconvenient. The breakfast food was absolutely horrible. Sugar free syrup for the waffle was gross and the uncooked or microwave bacon could absolutely get someone sick. I could go on and on. Would NOT recommend this hole to anyone.
The bed was the most uncomfortable bed I've ever slept on. I had a 2 day reservation and the clerk deactivated the key cards after 1 night. Not a big deal but very inconvenient. The breakfast food was absolutely horrible. Sugar free syrup for the waffle was gross and the uncooked or microwave bacon could absolutely get someone sick. I could go on and on. Would NOT recommend this hole to anyone.
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Misty
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We booked a room for the night because we had just got married. The hotel was nice and the rooms were clean. We didn’t eat breakfast but noticed they had fresh fruit which is always a plus. The woman at check in was pleasant. The only d negative thins we encountered was that the elevator smelled, but I believe someone has snuck a smoke in there. I would stay here again, in fact we plan to soon. Great price, for a great stay.
We booked a room for the night because we had just got married. The hotel was nice and the rooms were clean. We didn’t eat breakfast but noticed they had fresh fruit which is always a plus. The woman at check in was pleasant. The only d negative thins we encountered was that the elevator smelled, but I believe someone has snuck a smoke in there. I would stay here again, in fact we plan to soon. Great price, for a great stay.
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Joel
Apr 29, 2024
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I arrived at 7PM and my room was checked in. I went to my room and the door was opened. I hollered out to see if someone was in the room. I did not get response so I went in and my room was not ready. The hotel set me up with another room and when I went into the bathroom it was filthy. The toilet seat had urine all over it and on the floor by the toilet. When I say all over the toilet seat, I mean it looked like a man went to use the bathroom and sprayed urine all over the toilet seat. The room had stains on the desk chair, the ceiling looked like it had water damage, and the front desk floor area had dirt all over it. The breakfast was nothing to write home about especially the overly raw bacon that was served and the breakfast area was a mess with no staff around to clean up. As were checking out, they tried over charging for my room saying that a handicap accessible room should be more. My son-in-law showed them the booking information and they still were trying to say their price was right. They ended up refunding the difference but not without trying to overcharge me. Not impressed with this place and will not stay their again.
I arrived at 7PM and my room was checked in. I went to my room and the door was opened. I hollered out to see if someone was in the room. I did not get response so I went in and my room was not ready. The hotel set me up with another room and when I went into the bathroom it was filthy. The toilet seat had urine all over it and on the floor by the toilet. When I say all over the toilet seat, I mean it looked like a man went to use the bathroom and sprayed urine all over the toilet seat. The room had stains on the desk chair, the ceiling looked like it had water damage, and the front desk floor area had dirt all over it. The breakfast was nothing to write home about especially the overly raw bacon that was served and the breakfast area was a mess with no staff around to clean up. As were checking out, they tried over charging for my room saying that a handicap accessible room should be more. My son-in-law showed them the booking information and they still were trying to say their price was right. They ended up refunding the difference but not without trying to overcharge me. Not impressed with this place and will not stay their again.
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Tamara
Oct 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast is delicious!
Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast is delicious!
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Ericka
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place is nice a clean and good service with a wonderful breakfast
Place is nice a clean and good service with a wonderful breakfast
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Wesley
6 days ago
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. Motel staff were friendly and helpful.
Room was clean. Motel staff were friendly and helpful.
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Trena
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very friendly.
The staff were very friendly.
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Trena
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Manager was helpful and friendly. The breakfast was good and we rested well.
Manager was helpful and friendly. The breakfast was good and we rested well.
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Gary
Aug 3, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent staff and very nice for the price.
Excellent staff and very nice for the price.
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Stephanie
Jul 25, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was terrific. The beds were so comfortable. I slept so well!!
The staff was terrific. The beds were so comfortable. I slept so well!!
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 00:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed directly with the property.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located 1.4 miles from Iowa Heartland History Connection and 1.5 miles from Cedar Creek Golf Course. It is approximately 27.1 miles from Southern Iowa Fair.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available, with access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?
Children are welcome at the property. There is no specific minimum age mentioned for children to stay for free.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
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- 2026-10-27: 82.07999957580566USD
- 2026-10-28: 83.16000049209595USD
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- 2026-10-31: 83.16000049209595USD
- 2026-11-01: 76.86338294906615USD
- 2026-11-02: 74.52000191955565USD
- 2026-11-03: 73.09459846076965USD
- 2026-11-04: 76.68000375213623USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit https://www.bestwestern.com/privacy.
- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Services
Business Center
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
Parking
Free Parking
Parking (Limited)
Parking Onsite
General
Non-Smoking Rooms
Vending Machines
Beach Sun Loungers
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Activities
Swimming pool
Pool Indoor
Pool (Indoor)
Pool (Rooftop)
Fitness Center (nearby)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi