Name: Americas Best Value Inn Scarborough Portland
Address: 321 US Route 1, Scarborough, Maine, United States of America, Scarborough, Maine, US
Price range: $75–$282 per night
Rating: 7.65

What guests think

At Americas Best Value Inn Scarborough Portland, travelers consistently highlight clean, spacious, no-frills rooms, comfortable beds, strong showers, friendly management, and a convenient Route 1 location near Portland and beaches, with rates many consider fair for a simple stay.

However, recurring drawbacks include a very minimal or inconsistent breakfast, no in-room coffee makers, an office that can be hard to access after hours, thin walls or road noise, and stairs only (no elevator). A minority of reviews report odors (smoke or heavy deodorizer), dampness, or dated/maintenance issues such as dirty blinds or mildew. Expect a basic, budget-friendly motel geared to practical stays.

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Facilities

Parking is easy on site, but there is no elevator and shared spaces are limited; the modest grounds have some outdoor seating, though a few picnic tables were reported worn. No pool or fitness room.

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Pennie

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes parking great

8

Jason

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great. The center staircase was fine, but the staircases on the side seem a little wobbly. It's just a little off the main road which was nice for keeping traffic noise down.

10

Sharon

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. Very helpful staff, Good parking.

10

Brittni

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This inexpensive rental option is right off route 1 in Scarborough. The rooms are huge and offer plenty of space for you and your family. Everything was clean, orderly and comfortable in the room. Outside, the lawn is well maintained and the grounds are free from trash. Despite being off route 1 its quiet throughout the night so you can get a good nights rest. My only complaints are that the breakfast is just fruit and cereal, and the picnic tables outside are falling apart. If you sit at these tables, be careful not to lean or you may pinch your skin in the cracked and broken table top.

8

Susanne

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Convenient for getting around the town. Parking was good. Older furniture, but clean. My TV quit working and was replaced promptly the next day. Windows with screens could be opened for fresh air, there was outdoor seating on first floor, but not on second. There was no elevator, so hard for me to get luggage up to the second floor. Had to go to office to get coffee- none in room. This was very inconvenient for me in the morning.

8

Victor

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No ice. Bring your own shampoo and conditioner. None available.

10

Margaret

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This motel was perfect. Large room, very clean, refrigerator microwave. Quiet. Very convenient for me visiting local family. No extras like pool or fitness room - but I didn't need that. I will stay here again.

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Sally Floyd

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were spacious with 2 comfy chairs with ottoman’s. Clean rooms but thin walls and could hear guests next door. Had to carry luggage upstairs. No elevator. Breakfast was bare minimum in a very small office. 4 seats for eating. No coffee maker in room.

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Abigail

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet town, parking just outside the door, rooms were clean, comfortable and the water pressure was excellent! Lots of tv channel options for the kids. Fridge and microwave in the room. No elevator for rooms on the second floor but we didn’t have much luggage so that wasn’t an issue for us.

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Cindy

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed two night- one day. Hotel was modest and clean. Lots of parking area. Hotel is located outside of Portland in a quiet area. It’s a bit dated but has been freshened up. Nice long counter in the bathroom. Minimal breakfast.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and property very clean, but recurring reports cite smoke or deodorizer odors, damp carpets, dirty blinds or mildew, and occasional stained linens.

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Candia

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was dirty and had an odor. The bedspread had large stains. The minute my friend entered the room she began to cough. Strong odor. Rugs were dirty. Office had crumbs from breakfast on the counter. We did not stay on this property. We are waiting to settle with them to get our money back.

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Angelina

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed 2 nights. Very clean. Beds are comfortable. Staff is friendly. It's a very basic no frills motel. Does have a microwave and fridge in room but no coffee maker and no hot cups to use for the microwave. Only plastic cups for water. We stay there a lot so now I bring cups from home for the microwave. They have cereal for breakfast but it's very basic. They provide coffee in the lobby but if you come in late you can't get in as it's in a separate building from the rooms. Overall it's a great place for the price. Will stay there again.

10

Angelina

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and they have wonderful new chairs with ottoman's with a nice end table and lamp between. Great for reading in the evening.

10

Neil

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean well kept motel at a good rate. My second time there.

10

Leslie

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and spacious room. The property was well kept. The AC worked well. Convenient location. I’d suggest replacing the shower head…

4

Haidee

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Room smells strong. Linens has hairs. Looks like it was not changed.

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James

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed at this location a year ago and thought we'd give it another try. It feels more run-down than previously. The room smelled of cleaning products and mildew. There was mold on the wall above the shower, and the window blind was broken. The room drapes and shades smelled of cigarette smoke. Overall feeling of uncleanliness and being run-down. Not worth the over $300 per night price during the peak summer season. You can spend a little bit more in the area and get a lot better. Will not stay again.

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Matthew

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and comfortable. Recently remodeled with all new bathrooms and bedroom fixtures and furniture. Water pressure was amazing. I don't think it should be listed as breakfast included, but had a nice stay and will book it again next year.

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Alex

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very very dirty

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Debra

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basically clean motel, the blinds in the bathroom needed to be cleaned. however I would have dump them in the garbage. They were filthy. The room it’s was ok. Wish I would it taken a pic of them.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and straightforward with large bathrooms, comfortable beds, strong water pressure, and often chairs plus a microwave and fridge. Noise from thin walls or upper floors and occasional dated elements or dampness are noted.

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Peter

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall it was a good value. The bathroom is unusually large for a hotel. The TV selections include multiple HBO anbd Cinemax channels. But there are no tissues or coffee in the room. But there is coffee in their (small) office. The exterior has a few bench-swings but nothing else. The road the motel faces is pretty noisy.

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Marcia

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was a good size and immaculate, beds comfortable, large bathroom, reception very pleasant. Unfortunately because we registered only a couple of days ahead, there were no more rooms downstairs and carrying luggage upstairs with mobility issues was difficult. ( our issue and certainly not there’s…….an offer to help was very thoughtful) Delightful stay!

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melissa

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can’t say enough good things! The bed and pillows were so comfy, I asked the owners what they were because I want to buy them! The motel was SPOTLESS. Microwave, fridge, huge bathroom. All renovated. Property was spotless. Owners were so warm and inviting. Check in check out was a breeze. I’ll stay here every time.

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Rebecca

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleased with the room. Style was up to date, two comfy chairs with ottomans, very large bathroom with great lighting and a good shower head with excellent water pressure. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Jackie

Jun 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and presentable. Only issue was WiFi, very intermittent.

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Leslie

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and spacious room. The property was well kept. The AC worked well. Convenient location. I’d suggest replacing the shower head…

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Matthew

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and comfortable. Recently remodeled with all new bathrooms and bedroom fixtures and furniture. Water pressure was amazing. I don't think it should be listed as breakfast included, but had a nice stay and will book it again next year.

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Linda

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy. Room was very clean. Great water pressure for shower. Large flat screen with a ton of channels. Everything worked as it should. The reason for my average rating: The mattress was not comfortable and I could hear every step from the upstairs guests, like there was zero insulation. And unfortunately, they were up late. Between those two things, I didn't get a great nights sleep.

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Mike

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, clean and comfortable, though road noise was noticeable in the morning. Not much for amenities, but a nice room at a reasonable rate.

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Kelly

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent for 1 night. Would not want to stay long. On main road, thin walls so very noisy.

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Service

Numerous reviews praise friendly, accommodating owners and quick, easy check-in. Others reported rude interactions, difficulty reaching staff or an unstaffed office after hours, and an isolated privacy concern.

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Carol

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I did not like that I had to call the office attendant for check in after hours .

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Siobhan

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Innkeeper was incredibly rude.

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William

May 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Agent/owner was pleasant at check in but upon entering the room I was overcome with food smell, likely curry. Had a hard time falling asleep. The next morning, prior to leaving, the same agent/owner entered my room without any knock. Just minutes before I was naked on the bed. Absolutely unacceptable. No remedy was offered by the property other than an apology. Unless you’re in a real pinch I would avoid this place and just pay the extra $15-20 to stay somewhere more reputable.

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Jean

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Helpful staff, quiet room, easy parking, clean, easy checkout.

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Rachel

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly. Room was very clean and comfortable. We will be returning next year.

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Angela

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and spacious room. Easy check-in. They were very accommodating changing our first assigned room in the 2nd floor to a ground level one.

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Cindy

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our host Jack was so incredibly friendly and kind. He communicated clearly all we needed to know and extended the offer of availability should we have any questions or concerns. The simple room itself was spacious, clean and welcoming. The bed was comfortable with plenty of fluffy pillows. My favorite was having plenty of hot water from a shower head that projected plenty of water . Sooo nice and relaxing. The grounds were well maintained and attractive. And the continental breakfast, though simple, had fresh fruit, breads, cereal, juices and good tasting coffee. I would definitely return next time I’m in this area.

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Siobhan

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rude, dismissive staff/innkeeper.

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nowell

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An absolute find. Great property. Excellent room, clean and comfortable. The manager (owner?) changed my room to the first floor and fixed the tv wire almost before I hung up the phone. Highly recommend it.

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Amy

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We drove from out of state and arrived around 8pm. The check-in process was quick and easy and the staff at the front desk was helpful with recommendations for restaurants in the area when we asked. We had no issues at all and would stay again!

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Location

Convenient off Route 1 for Portland, beaches, restaurants, shopping, and the airport; many find it easy to access. Some mention road noise.

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todd

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

good for a quick stay close to the air port.

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Darlene

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and quiet. There were many TV channels. It was easy to find the motel. It is close to many places like the mall and Cabela's.

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Jennifer

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Quiet and close enough to restaurants. Very clean room and easy parking.

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Megan

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location between Kennebunkport and Portland

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John

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great location on US i. Everything we needed was. nearby.

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David

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A basic, no-frills, but well-managed, clean, and functional place to spend a few nights within easy reach of beaches and Portland proper. All manner of markets, pubs, and restaurants nearby.

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John

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

a quick, easy check-in. Room was clean and comfortable and location easy to find on Rt. 1 in Scarborough

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Sarah

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel, great price, fairly quiet, good parking, pretty close to the state theater! Would definitely book it again!

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Cindy

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed two night- one day. Hotel was modest and clean. Lots of parking area. Hotel is located outside of Portland in a quiet area. It’s a bit dated but has been freshened up. Nice long counter in the bathroom. Minimal breakfast.

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Robert

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was well kept, attractive, clean. Was not particularly quiet regarding noise, but to be expected situated on rte one. Room was spacious, and clean. Central to shopping, dining, close to walking trails and beach.

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited—typically cereal, coffee and sometimes fruit—with cramped space or inconsistent availability, and several guests felt it should not be advertised as included. Coffee is mainly in the office rather than in rooms.

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Angelina

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed 2 nights. Very clean. Beds are comfortable. Staff is friendly. It's a very basic no frills motel. Does have a microwave and fridge in room but no coffee maker and no hot cups to use for the microwave. Only plastic cups for water. We stay there a lot so now I bring cups from home for the microwave. They have cereal for breakfast but it's very basic. They provide coffee in the lobby but if you come in late you can't get in as it's in a separate building from the rooms. Overall it's a great place for the price. Will stay there again.

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Fred

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the room was well appointed and clean. Free breakfast was misleading and a joke. no hot foods, no bread, bagels, donuts etc. All they had was some ,3 large tubes with cereal, milk, no decafe coffee. Only 2 seats in tiny office to sit. Otherwise sit outside at a couple tables or in your room. Management wasn't in office often to ask questions or make a complaint. They were also doing housecleaning. Saying free breakfast is very misleading. They should refund some money to each guest!!!

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Richard

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was quite comfortable, but the breakfast was inadequate and disappointing: only cereal and sunny-d.

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Catherine

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Coffee was not good, the sound from the toilet and shower in the unit above was quite louder

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Mariely

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were super clean, the only thing that they should improve is to not promote they offer free breakfast included because they don't offer a breakfast. They have maybe a snack to take in the little office, to go.

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Maureen

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room size. Breakfast was disappointing. Coffee, cereal and banana or apple. That was it. No where to eat it. It should not be advertised as breakfast included.

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Herika

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast inexistant

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Dana

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, but the continental breakfast was a joke. Cereal, milk, coffed and Sunny D.

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Roger

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good value for a clean, convenient place to stay. Family owned. There are good and affordable places to eat within a short walk and of course lots of natural beauty in the area to explore. Breakfast was just okay, with little public space in which to eat it. I did not like their coffee and their OJ was orange punch with high fructose corn syrup, not real OJ. They should add a hook by the tub/shower so you can have your towel nearby after a shower.

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Steven

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds super uncomfortable breakfast was only cereal should of stayed at comfort next door for cheaper

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Month	Average price
January	$55
February	$60
March	$61
April	$63
May	$90
June	$124
July	$159
August	$159
September	$115
October	$119
November	$69
December	$58

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $89	16 $80	17 $94	18 $160	19 $160
20 $84	21 $103	22 $103	23 $112	24 $112	25 $188	26 $188
27 $103	28 $103	29 $103	30 $103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $127	2 $188	3 $188
4 $103	5 $103	6 $103	7 $103	8 $103	9 $169	10 $282
11 $150	12 $122	13 $94	14 $94	15 $94	16 $160	17 $160
18 $94	19 $94	20 $94	21 $94	22 $94	23 $174	24 $174
25 $75	26 $75	27 $75	28 $75	29 $75	30 $94	31 $94

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