Name: Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
Address: 777 Walkers Bluff Way, Carterville, Illinois, United States of America, Carterville, Illinois, US
Price range: US$177–US$272 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort draws praise for its spotless, new-feeling spaces and standout indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub, while its rural setting offers quiet scenery but can feel hard to reach with few nearby options.

Rooms are modern and generally comfortable, though repeated comments note low shower water pressure, mixed bed and pillow comfort, and a lack of microwaves in most rooms. On-site dining ranges from highly rated steakhouse meals to average sports-bar fare, with limited hours on some days and late-night or family access constraints. Staff are often warm and helpful, though some report rudeness or slow responses; the casino hosts concerts and there’s a winery and spa, but table games and uptime can be limited and slots feel tight to some. Expect an amenity-rich stay with modern comforts, best suited to travelers who value on-site entertainment over nearby conveniences.

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Facilities

Indoor and outdoor pools plus a large hot tub are a highlight; guests also appreciate the casino and event center, with a winery and spa on site. Some note limited table games and occasional casino downtime.

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10

Sheryl

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice indoor and outdoor pool area.

10

Helen

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved staying at Walkers Bluff! You have everything you need: the casino, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, multiple dining option's, and the rooms are super comfortable and clean.

10

Sheri

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a smaller casino, than what i'm used to. We stayed in the hotel. Our room was very clean and it had a great view of the pool. They have the greatest swimming pool. They have a big lake on the grounds . I enjoyed walking around it.. The place is just awesome. It is definitely off the beaten path but i surely enjoyed the drive. This staff was very friendly inattentive... I would definitely stay there again

10

Wanda

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very helpful and friendly. The vineyard was a special place to visit.

8

Wendi

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, spacious property that is very clean. Table games had limited availability which doesn’t follow the 24 hour casino. Ruthie’s steakhouse was amazing! Excellent service, food, and atmosphere! Disappointed that the winery wasn’t open, but we enjoyed the close proximity to the Shawnee Wine trail

10

Jeff

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great two night stay here. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. The outdoor pool and hot tub were really nice. We ate at two of the three restaurants and both were really good. Didn't try the spa but we won some money at the casino. There's also a very nice winery with a tasting room next to the hotel. We had a lot of fun.

10

Laurel

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

New, clean, and fresh air in the casino!!! There is a smoking patio but the casino has no odor of cigarette smoke at all! The room was nice. Live band playing on the stage in the casino and a Terri Clark concert in the Event Center Friday night allowed us to have great music all day and night! There are big names coming to the Event Center in upcoming months, including Jake Owen and Craig Morgan! We'll definitely be coming more often! The 22 & Vine Cafe had great food at good prices midday, and the sports bar in the back of the casino had wonderful late night food, especially the Shareable Nachos! There is a high end steakhouse if you prefer that, too! The indoor swimming pool and hot tub looked great (didn’t bring our suits, but will next trip!) and there's a small exercise room if you overeat and feel guilty!! They've got everything you need, just bring your Good Luck!! Great stay!

10

Joshua

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

New and clean hotel rooms. Food from on-site restaurant was very good. Great outdoor pool!

8

Erik

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Didnt use it, but like the extended hours for pool and hot tub. We were traveling and wanted to do some gambling on our way home. Got in late so went to bed figuring we could gamble when we woke up before checkout. Woke up at 8am, came downstairs and the 24 hour casino was completely closed. Security advised they were running a software update and the entire casino was closed. We turned around and figured we'd have breakfast and maybe the update would be over when we finished. Not only is their only restaurant that serves actual full breakfast not open on Mondays and Tuesdays, the member of security laughed at us and said "your out of luck there too, and we dont know how long the update will take." His tone completely rubbed us the wrong way, and we checked out and hit the road. It was 20 minutes from the interstate with a dozen other closer options, but we wanted to gamble and didnt get to which is a shame. Next road trip through there, we'll likely stop at a different casino resort nearbye.

10

Rebecca

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The outdoor jacuzzi was amazing. All the employees were very friendly and very helpful.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the property and rooms as very clean or spotless with a new feel. A few guests reported missed bathroom cleaning or minor trash left behind.

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10

Julie

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great new property! It was spotless with a welcoming environment.

10

Tricia

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Casino, room, and surrounding area is very clean. Room seamed brand new and even smelled new when entering the room. Bathroom and huge walk in shower was very nice. Staff was very nice and welcoming. I definitely recommend this casino/hotel to anyone.

6

Kristina

16 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Would have enjoyed it more if the casino didn't close and not open till late the next morning and the shower had been cleaned properly instead of us cleaning it ourselves.

10

teresa

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean and everyone was very friendly and helpful.

10

MARC

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely perfect hotel casino. Very clean and new feeling. Impressive...

10

Marc

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Since it’s a new facility everything was nice and clean.

10

Jeffrey

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean facility.

8

Misty

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoy staying here occasionally to see a concert or gamble for fun. It’s convenient having entertainment and then being able to just go upstairs to bed. Out bathroom this stay wasn’t fully clean. There was long black hair all over the shower walls, the toilet lid was dirty, and the washcloths did not smell clean. We have stayed here before without issue so it was likely a fluke. We will stay again.

10

Lisa

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms!

10

Eric

21 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

New property not all open yet. Found trash on floor near wastebasket. Cleaning could be better. Very nice and quiet early week stay.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and often comfortable or quiet. Common drawbacks include low shower water pressure, mixed bed and pillow comfort, no microwaves in most rooms, and spotty Wi‑Fi or cell reception.

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10

Michael

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room, nice scenery not an interstate running thru it

4

Kim

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Request a handicap room the tub was so high from the floor I couldn't take a shower,the water pressure was awful what makes it so bad the hotel supposed to brand new!

8

Carol

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly, the room was subpar. When a property is described as a resort I expected it to be better. The bed was poor, at best, and the rest of the room wasn't much better.

8

Vicki

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wish they would have microwaves in the rooms

10

Craig

23 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is very impressive…everyone seems to have a smile and, helpful intentions. Good, clean rooms. Not sure why only “suites” have microwaves in the rooms, but no big deal. Thanks!

10

Ashley

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful casino resort! Our room was spacious and so comfortable!

10

Kathy

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nota secure Wi-Fi and cell service was awful in rooms

6

David

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The facility is new and nice. There are some things that weren’t well thought out in the rooms though. There is no literature at all in the room talking about the property. There’s no art in the rooms so it feels a little bare. There is no Ethernet port in the room and the wifi signal was very poor. The casino was nice but the prices are crazy high. This isn’t Las Vegas, so $2.50 for a candy bar in the vending machine is a little nuts. There was free soft drinks on the casino floor so that was nice. The table minimum for roulette was $10 which is also a little high for a non vegas property. Overall I’m not sure the value is there yet

8

Gloria

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool area was very nice. Water pressure wasn’t great and the powered window coverings were not “charged” so we were awakened by the early morning sun even after being told it would be addressed. The casino was clean and the staff in that area were kind and polite.

8

Natalie

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the blinds in the room and the pools. The water pressure was pretty low though.

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Service

Many guests highlight friendly, helpful staff and smooth check-in. However, several report rude or slow service from certain staff or security and inconsistent responsiveness.

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10

Denise

27 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Service was a little slow but overall very nice place to stay

2

Brittany

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whether it is the hotel, restaurants, or bars, the service is absolutely horrible. This is the second time we’ve stayed there with the same experience. It felt like we were simply putting the staff out anytime we ordered, etc, constantly rolling their eyes. We are great tippers, so we certainly paid for their “inconvenience.” This is not the resort style atmosphere they were going for and it’s a shame the staff is so extremely rude and unaccommodating. The amenities were fine, but not worth the money when you factor in being treated poorly throughout the entire property. We will not be going back and it will only be a matter of time before others decide it’s simply not worth the trip to Southern Illinois.

10

Dana

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is always pleasant and helpful!

10

Kristina

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, friendly, and prompt.

10

Wanda

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very helpful and friendly. The vineyard was a special place to visit.

10

Amy

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Would definitely recommend this hotel! Very clean, with professional, kind staff. We will stay here again.

10

teresa

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean and everyone was very friendly and helpful.

8

Lisa

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms need a micro Wave, the water pressure in the shower was very low, the staff in the restaurant and bar within the casino did not give good service. The bartender by the main stage was awesome. He ran the whole bar by himself and was very attentive to everyone.

10

Brenda

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great except Deli Cashier. She could have been friendlier

8

Erik

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Didnt use it, but like the extended hours for pool and hot tub. We were traveling and wanted to do some gambling on our way home. Got in late so went to bed figuring we could gamble when we woke up before checkout. Woke up at 8am, came downstairs and the 24 hour casino was completely closed. Security advised they were running a software update and the entire casino was closed. We turned around and figured we'd have breakfast and maybe the update would be over when we finished. Not only is their only restaurant that serves actual full breakfast not open on Mondays and Tuesdays, the member of security laughed at us and said "your out of luck there too, and we dont know how long the update will take." His tone completely rubbed us the wrong way, and we checked out and hit the road. It was 20 minutes from the interstate with a dozen other closer options, but we wanted to gamble and didnt get to which is a shame. Next road trip through there, we'll likely stop at a different casino resort nearbye.

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Location

Quiet, scenic rural setting that many enjoy, but it’s remote with little nearby and can be hard to reach from the interstate. Handy for on-site events and SIU visits for some travelers.

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10

bryan

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place when down visiting SIU, had no idea it was here and I was super excited to see!

10

Rodney

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only bad thing is this property is in the middle of nowhere and hard to get to. But well worth the trouble,

10

Cathy

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It's a nice place. Not too big. Plenty of parking. Very friendly staff. Clean and comfy room. Plenty of free and easy parking. Lots of dining options on the property. The downside is it is in the middle of nowhere. We came for a concert and the venue in the casino is small but really nice. Good sound system too. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend it!

10

Sheri

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a smaller casino, than what i'm used to. We stayed in the hotel. Our room was very clean and it had a great view of the pool. They have the greatest swimming pool. They have a big lake on the grounds . I enjoyed walking around it.. The place is just awesome. It is definitely off the beaten path but i surely enjoyed the drive. This staff was very friendly inattentive... I would definitely stay there again

10

Craig

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice facility. Quiet and tucked away from the business of the city, but close enough to restaurants and attractions. Clean and well kept with friendly service.

10

Steven

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Admittedly, Walker’s Bluff Casino is out in the middle of God’s country with little to offer in the immediately surrounding area. However! The casino/ hotel itself is immaculately clean and well staffed with competent friendly staff. Also the entertainment is great (we saw Josh Turner perform there). The restaurants are nice with good food. I would definitely go back again! Great value for money.

10

James

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great new casino and hotel. It’s a little isolated, middle of nowhere, but it was a great stay.

8

Jerry

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very new property but off the beaten path a ways.

10

Jeff

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Isolated and great scenery

10

roger

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great, very close to a Vegas style room... as much money as casinos make, they really should think about having their own exit, off the interstate, going straight to them..i know they can afford it... for someone who\'s never been in that area, like me, would get lost, even with gps... street signs are very hard to read at night... if no straight road to them, then they should consider "casino this way" signs, that light up at night..

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Dining

Multiple on-site options: the steakhouse earns strong reviews while casual spots are described as average to good. Hours can be limited on certain days, late-night options are scarce, and access to the sports bar can exclude families.

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10

Gary

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the stay. Great property and the rooms were nice. Dinner at Ruthie's Steak and Seafood was excellent.

6

tibessa

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at the property late, at approximately 8:30, with dinner options closing at 9. Only the sports bar opened later but we were denied access because we had our 2 children. We had to leave the property and drive 6 miles into town to find food at at almost 10 pm at night.

10

Jeff

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great two night stay here. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. The outdoor pool and hot tub were really nice. We ate at two of the three restaurants and both were really good. Didn't try the spa but we won some money at the casino. There's also a very nice winery with a tasting room next to the hotel. We had a lot of fun.

10

Megan

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My fiancé and I very much enjoyed our stay at Walkers Bluff. The room was a large king room on the first floor, it was fairly quiet even with a live band and the sound from the casino. The casino was spacious. We ate at the Sports Bar and the service was very nice, even though the menu was small. We will definitely return when we are in the area again.

10

Scott

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice casino & pool. Most restaurants closed during the week. A bit off the beaten path.

10

Donald K

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All food was excellent.

10

Debra

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was so much bigger than it looked. The food was good and affordable.

10

Kim

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay here was as expected. Very nice clean room. Comfy bed and pillows. We won a little but lost more at the casino but it was fun! We ate at the sports bar and the food was ok. The beer was expensive! $5.50 a bottle of bud light and busch light

8

Erik

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Didnt use it, but like the extended hours for pool and hot tub. We were traveling and wanted to do some gambling on our way home. Got in late so went to bed figuring we could gamble when we woke up before checkout. Woke up at 8am, came downstairs and the 24 hour casino was completely closed. Security advised they were running a software update and the entire casino was closed. We turned around and figured we'd have breakfast and maybe the update would be over when we finished. Not only is their only restaurant that serves actual full breakfast not open on Mondays and Tuesdays, the member of security laughed at us and said "your out of luck there too, and we dont know how long the update will take." His tone completely rubbed us the wrong way, and we checked out and hit the road. It was 20 minutes from the interstate with a dozen other closer options, but we wanted to gamble and didnt get to which is a shame. Next road trip through there, we'll likely stop at a different casino resort nearbye.

10

Gail

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a corner spacious room close to the pool. The pool was huge and beautiful with large jacuzzi! The nearby winery would have been wonderful but it was closed. We had a lovely dinner at The Flame.

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Month	Average price
January	US$146
February	US$174
March	US$173
April	US$165
May	US$144
June	US$170
July	US$161
August	US$168
September	US$202
October	US$211
November	US$198
December	US$184

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $189	2 $246	3
4 $181	5 $197	6 $181	7 $184	8 $190	9 $237	10 $246
11 $181	12 $180	13 $180	14 $181	15 $198	16 $251	17
18 $184	19 $191	20 $180	21 $179	22 $188	23 $272	24 $246
25 $187	26 $180	27 $184	28 $177	29	30 $243	31 $259

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Corner

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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20 $186	21 $180	22	23	24 $189	25 $239	26 $248
27 $180	28 $181	29 $180	30 $181