Name: Colonial Motel
Address: 889 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America, Brattleboro, Vermont, US
Price range: US$55–US$88 per night
Rating: 6.65

What guests think

Across mixed reviews of Colonial Motel And Spa, travelers highlight large rooms and budget pricing, offset by an aging property with inconsistent upkeep, while pools and a spa attract guests but sometimes have strict rules, limited hours, or maintenance issues.

Many found the location convenient to the highway, grocery stores, and restaurants, and several praised friendly staff. Common concerns include smoke or musty odors, dated interiors, broken fixtures, poor hot water, and desk coverage delays; some guests also reported an uneasy atmosphere or long-term residents on site. Expect basic, budget lodging with standout water facilities but variable cleanliness and service.

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Facilities

Guests value the two indoor pools, hot tub, sauna, and access to a fitness area. However, facilities feel dated and sometimes in disrepair, with separate check-in, strict rules or early closing, and occasional closures or limited availability.

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6

Victoria

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool and spa is great. Building is ran down but rooms are clean and tidy. Would book again just for the fact you get access to their pools and spa.

2

SHAWN

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No Pool

6

Diana

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable pretty cllean bed was comfortable.The 2 pools were very nice under roof heated lap pool also hot tub was wonderful the place is unique !

8

Frederick

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic for this regular swimmer to have these lap pools on the property. The place is a bit long in the tooth (worn) but for the price it was a great deal.

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Edward

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We didn’t even make it through the night. Going in the door was jammed and hard to open. Once we got it open the smell of cigarette smoke was overpowering. The rooms were not kept clean and the room was in need of repair, cracks and holes in the plaster, unfinished paint, the smell in the stairways reminded us of a barn. We tried going to the pool and were limited to one pool with 3 lanes due to having a child with us. There was no splashing or playing in the pool allowed and the staff wouldn’t let us remain near the edge of the pool because the ‘deck’ had many chips and breaks in the brick that were a safety hazard.

8

Patricia Ping

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facility included the swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi is a plus for us!

8

Enci

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

My kids and I come to this motel several times a year and stay usually between 2-5 nights. We love to stay on the grassy area side because in the morning the kids go outside and ride their scooters around or play on the lawn. The pool, that is free for guests to use, is an added benefit for us all. I also love the large rooms with two large tables. We can eat our meals together and we can spread out our food that we bring and the kids’ books and all our stuff. The negatives are: the pillows are flat and hard. The dining table has a rippled top in all the rooms that we stayed in. The dispensers in the bathroom are not wiped clean. And in one of the room that we stayed in, the curtain rod was broken and hanging down. The carpets are old and even burned by iron in room 114. They have done lots of remodeling but the inside of the rooms could be better maintained. All in all, we love coming here. It’s quick to the freeway, grocery store is across the street, it’s quick to get to Brattleboro center, and all in all just a spacious place to spend a few days in.

8

michael

2 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very rare to find a hotel in this price range with 2 pool complex that has a steam room. Worth staying just for that. Breakfast needs work very poor selections

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Jennifer

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

If you’re planning a trip to Brattleboro, review what you’re getting for the cost. The pool isn’t owned by the motel and has unusual hours with a check in process that is very uncomfortable. The carpet in our room wasn’t vacuumed, the hair products were cheap hand soaps (in a brand-name- refillable containers) there wasn’t a “spa”, and the mattresses were very uncomfortable. For the price, we could have stayed up the street at a much better place. Also, there isn’t any taxi or Uber service in the area so plan accordingly.

8

daniel

27 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pools and fitness center included with a stay

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: some rooms are described as spotless, but many mention musty or smoke odors, stained carpets, and occasional bugs or grime in common areas. Housekeeping consistency varies between stays.

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Maureen

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

location good, staff {didn't understand English], room was very uncomfortable, mattress, and v. dirty. dead spiders, dust galore and chairs were horribly stained with God knows what........

6

Eileen

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs a thorough cleaning, spiders, and spiderwebs on the second floor, everywhere. It needs to be swept and cleaned

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Barbara

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

YES, the room was SPOTLESS!!! An indoor Pool, Sauna & Continental Breakfast made this stay a PLUS!!! (Waffles, Toast, Coffee, Bagels, Cereal & Fresh Fruit). A definite choice for another visit!!!

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Zelinette

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled like 10 packs of cigeretts were smoked in there at once even though said non smoking and the sink was clogged with disgusting water. Had to brush teeth in the shower.

4

soka

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet is dirty and dusty

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Jennifer

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was filthy. Dead bugs on the windowsill, live bugs flying around. The sheets were like paper towels. The air conditioner made noise like a motorcycle. And the breakfast that was included was pathetic. Toaster that didn't work, an entre platter that was basically empty and was never refilled. Find somewhere else to stay.

4

Tanya

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property looked like they used a filter when they took a picture. I drove right past it. I almost booked another motel after I got there. I did not look or feel clean at all. Musty smell.

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Bradley

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Common areas smelled badly. Tv malfunctioned and wouldn’t work for more than a minute. Hair dryer was broken. Walls were dinged and damaged. Toilet barely flushed. Everything was generally unkept. Wires hanging down. Even the price seems expensive for what I got.

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rahul

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Some rooms have mold/fungus smell

6

Daniel

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were aged. Clean but old

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Rooms

Rooms are notably large and functional, but decor is dated and maintenance issues such as broken fixtures, doors, AC/TV problems, and noise from stairs or neighbors are recurring. Bed comfort varies.

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Krystal

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and pool are outdated. One bed was little broken. The AC/ heat unit cover fell off. For four nightly rate, it was fine to meet our needs. The staff were friendly and helpful.

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Alan

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not well maintained but the room was large

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Alan

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Toilet seat was broke so it made it difficult to do your business without some difficulty, asked front desk about laundry facility and was told we had to go into town( miles away) and come to find out a day later there is a laundry facilities on premises 50 yrds from our room!

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Brian

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was huge

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Robert

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All ok everything worked well just older decor

6

Joanna

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place had a lot of room and the soap in the shower and bathtub was nice. It's just that the TV kept going out. I think the HDMI box got too hot maybe. Couldn't watch the baseball game.

6

Kathleen

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Every time somebody went up the stairwell, the bed side lamps would shake, and it kept me awake

8

Christina

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel staff was very nice. Check in was a breeze. The motel needs some updating. The rooms were clean and spacious but very outdated. Curtains were blackout curtains. Need additional sheer curtains on windows to provide privacy but let in light to brighten rooms. Pools were nice

6

AnnMarie

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was cordial and moved our room upon request, as I had an older guest. The room was clean. The pics you see on the site are places you won't normally access at the hotel. The restaurant is different and we didn't eat there. Folks we met on site did not review it well. Our room was musty, the beds were hard and our toilet repeatedly wouldn't flush. The TV was difficult to work without instruction and the toiletries in the shower were very high to reach. I hasn't stayed in a motel in a while, so this may be normal but you could hear every car and motorcycle that drove in. Overall, you could hear the upstairs guests as well. It is located in a handy location halfway between 91 and downtown and across the street from Hannafords.

6

Daniel

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were aged. Clean but old

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Service

Staff friendliness is frequently noted, yet responsiveness and availability are inconsistent, with reports of absent front desk, slow check-in, poor follow-up, and occasional rude interactions or billing hassles. Some issues were resolved with quick room moves or upgrades.

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Dean

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I informed the morning desk staff of not being able to shower. I had no hot water. I left my name and phone number 3 separate time, with three difference staff members. NO ONE HAS CALLED ME BACK . WHAT KIND OF A BUSINESS DOESN’T RESPOND TO A REQUEST TO PROVIDE a call to resolve the problem. UNACCEPTABLE customer service! No mattef what the issue, I should not be charged full price when I could not take a shower. Absolutely a poorly managed property

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edwin

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in took forever,there was two other people who had been waiting for someone to show up at the desk to check in also close to 20minutes standing there.The room was ok getting ready to check out did a check to make sure we had everything and found a spoon under the edge of bed which was burnt on the bottom took it to show the front desk didn’t seem to bother them

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Heidi

8 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived after 8pm on a Monday night, I attempted to check out at shortly after 6 am, 10 hours later but despite sharing that I was a traveler, I was charged $124 for that brief time. This is a bit much for a meh of a place, where attempting to check in as well as out, I was told that I had to wait.

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Paul

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My room was almost driving distance from the front desk. When my door card didn't work and I drove to the office lol no one was there - for a long time!! When I finally connected with the front desk they informed my card didn't work because I supposed to check-out!! They made a mistake and had me checking out a day early!!! Just a, sorry and that was that!!! The room was dated but large.

10

Gina

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Setup is different. Pool, dining and Spa not connected to hotel. Its like a neighborhood instead. Rooms clean. Women in front office are all extremely nice. Would definitely go back.

8

Barbara L

23 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly front desk. Spacious room. Breakfast to start your day.

6

anthony

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay one room had problems, but they upgraded quickly

10

Aaron

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thank you. Man behind counter was very professional.

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Charles

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had called more than a day in advance to say that we were having a late check-in. When we got to the Colonial at 12 midnight the place was all locked up, nobody in the front office area--all lights off. We called from in front of the facility, but could only leave a message. Had no recourse but to drive another four hours directly at home. We hope we get some form of reimbursement. It caused us to have a very late night and early morning.

10

Sara

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk and spa staff were very friendly and accommodating. Room was spacious and clean. Excellent location.

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Location

Convenient roadside location near the highway, grocery stores, and casual dining; many appreciate easy access and quiet set-back rooms. A few guests felt the surrounding area or on-site atmosphere seemed sketchy.

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Judith

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was good.

8

Jillian

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are huge, all was clean. Area feels a bit shady… but I think all of Brattleboro probably feels this way.

10

Dorothy

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was perfect for our family of 4. The beds are ok, BUT room was very large! Our units AC worked well! The grocery store was right across the street. Breakfast was good. This does fall in the Motel status and NOT high class yes could use updating but it was perfect for our needs! Madam Sherri's Forest is just a few mins away!

8

Pamela

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Lots of close amenities and close to highway

8

Justin

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little place clean good location to supermarket, gas, McDonald’s, Wendy’s & Dunkin … id def stay again for the $ no complaints !

6

Laurie

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Couldn't understand the staff. The refrigerator and hair dryer didn't work. The room had a weird odor. The wall unit for air conditioning and heat made a weird noise. The people next to us were slamming doors. The outside of the place looked old and run down. The location was sketchy. Homeless people standing on the street begging for money. We would never stay there again.Mostly fast food places to eat by the Motel. I uninstalled your app. We were very disappointed.

10

Debbie

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located and clean. The staff was friendly. Parking was abundant. We stayed with our dog, and the grounds were well-lit, clean, and grassy for walks. The bed and pillows were comfortable.

10

Jonathan

6 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right in the middle of everything...

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Robert

23 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean quiet huge room,,,would prefer 1st floor w/pet Friendly front desk. Continental "breakfast" was minimal, but coffee was good. Didn't use the indoor pool (!) or restaurant lounge, but both looked inviting ..maybe next time. Shopping and some other restaurants just a quick walk away

10

Mary Ellen

2 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

An older traditional motel but taken care of well. The rooms are extra large and decor is pleasant. the motel appears to be on a busy route but the rooms are well off the road and it is quiet. Lots of grassy safe areas for children and pets. The absolute best thing is the spa and gym access. 2 heated indoor salt water pools, a very good jetted hot tub, sauna in locker rooms, and a small gym with all the basics.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is basic and can run out or start late, though weekend hot items appear sometimes. The on-site Indian restaurant and bar earn positive comments, while overall food value and variety are uneven.

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Chelsea

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice stay, good value. Room was large and clean. Comfortable bed and furniture, nice big TV. The pool and spa were FANTASTIC and the staff was wonderful. Breakfast was very lacking, but the location is good you can go get something else. Don't choose for the free breakfast! But the motel was well maintained and check in and out was easy. Great location!

8

William

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was big & clean; furnishings were modest. Refrigerator, coffee maker, & microwave were useful. Pool & spa were excellent. Hot coffee in office was nice. Hot weekend breakfast was very modest, and much of it cold by 9:30am. Office frequently unstaffed, with a phone number to contact them; response was sometimes slow.

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Richard

21 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Ice machines were broken. Breakfast was not ready by 6:30am. This is way too late. Only cerial, packaged muffins, and yogurt. No hot food, bread or bagels as promised .

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Scott

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was dated but very clean. Customer Service was 5 stars checking in and out. Breakfast was gone in 30 minutes of opening.😐

6

DEBORAH

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The restaurant and bar are nice, but priced on the high side

10

Sameer

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room, bed was comfortable to sleep with appliances like microwave and refrigerator. Enough parking spaces and best part that it was quiet and had an Indian restaurant in their facility. The food at Masala House was delicious and will highly recommend.

6

Denise

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I have been staying there over the years since teenager with my family. I do love that area, however it has changed quit a bit, random garbage outside and overall it is old and in need of updating. Use of pool is nice but also needs updating as well. The bed was comfortable and shower hot, internet access fine. Breakfast is basic fruit, cereal and coffee, toast. We were told they have bacon and sausage on weekends only. There is overall a different vibe there now.

10

Thomas

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I use this motel and spa a few times each year, usually as a stop driving north to ski from CT. I have brought my sons, my wife, and often a friend. The Indian restaurant, with homemade dishes, is lovely -- and has terrific local beers to go with dinner. While the motel seems to be recovering from the economic toll of the pandemic, there is a great deal to commend it, and the price is extremely fair.

8

LJ

1 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms with double queens are quite spacious. We were 2 couples and had sufficient room to play cards and visit. I've stayed here before and like the room size. There were not enough towels and we ran out of toilet paper; no soap, no shampoo. Breakfast was underwhelming, we went early, but they'd already run out of eggs, sausage & coffee.

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Ann

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really good value for money. Clean room, very comfortable bed. Parking right outside the room. Check in quick and pleasant. The bonus was the excellent Indian restaurant attached to the hotel - a bar and restaurant combined with no pressure to have a meal if you just wanted a drink. I did eat there and the food was fabulous - not the largest menu but I would rather have the quality than a huge number of choices. It was quality that I got - not the cheapest but, again, you pay for good stuff. I would definitely return.

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Month	Average price
January	US$124
February	US$98
March	US$90
April	US$89
May	US$102
June	US$97
July	US$78
August	US$74
September	US$119
October	US$125
November	US$116
December	US$109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $87	17 $77	18 $74	19 $67
20 $55	21 $58	22 $58	23 $58	24 $58	25 $70	26 $75
27 $55	28 $58	29 $58	30 $68

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $77	2 $85	3 $85
4 $77	5 $76	6 $77	7 $76	8 $77	9 $88	10 $88
11 $76	12 $77	13 $76	14 $77	15 $77	16 $83	17 $88
18 $77	19 $77	20 $77	21 $77	22 $77	23 $88	24 $88
25 $77	26 $77	27 $77	28 $77	29 $77	30 $88	31 $88

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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