Name: Trade Winds on the Bay
Address: 2 Park Drive, Rockland, Maine, United States of America, Rockland, Maine, US
Price range: US$82–US$261 per night
Rating: 8.55

What guests think

At Trade Winds on the Bay, travellers consistently praise the convenient, walkable waterfront location and beautiful harbor views, plus friendly, accommodating staff, making it a solid value compared with many pricier stays along this part of the Maine coast.

Many enjoy the pool and hot tub, but parts of the property are older or under renovation, some features are out of order, and parking can be crowded when shared. Rooms vary widely: some are spacious or have balconies, while others are dated or windowless, with thin walls, noisy A/C, and streaming-only TVs affected by slow Wi‑Fi. Cleanliness is often acceptable, yet recurring notes include musty odors, floors or balconies needing deeper attention, and inconsistent hot water. Overall, expect a straightforward, no-frills stay.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the pool and hot tub, but upkeep is inconsistent—some areas are dated, occasionally closed, or under renovation. On-site parking is convenient yet can feel crowded when shared; the sauna/fitness space also comes across as older.

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10

Shalise

29 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a panoramic suite and it was wonderful! Comfy bed, great water pressure and you can see the boats! Amenities are limited after 7 which was a shame but the pool, hot tub and sauna room made up for it! My husband says the work out room is thumbs up also! We would definitely stay again.

8

Izabelle

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Like that we can walk to everything we’ll just about, didnt like the construction that was going on at the hotel, no restaurant in hotel and bit small bathrooms but everything else was wonderful

6

Sarah

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was conveniently located for the ferry and some shops and restaurants. The internet was very bad which made the tv unwatchable. The pool and hot tub was nice. Front desk were pleasant It was quite noisy though from activity in the rooms above us. We ate lots of lobster and that made up for everything!!

10

Stephanie

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, right across the street from lobster festival. Parking was a plus! Room was great, but bathroom could be updated. Our air conditioner made odd sounds but still kept room fresh. Pool was yellow so we didn't use it, also workout area was dated and was very dusty. This was good for what we needed, a safe, clean, fresh room to sleep.

8

Joyce

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cons - The parking lot is shared with another hotel and it is very crowded. They only have one, maybe two handicapped spots. The room had a weird smell which literally is indescribable. Hoping the smell is not mold, but might be. The toilet is the size that elementary children would use. There is a “soft spot” in the floor in front of the bathroom sink. The television did not work. I am on a ten day road trip and this is my least favorite place to stay so far (day 5). This is my first review to write on this trip, but wanted to warn other potential guest about the cons especially the terrible smell as some people may be allergic to mold. Glad I am only staying one night. Pros - The scenery is nice. The room has a microwave and fridge. The water is really hot.

10

Susanne

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the sauna and the indoor pool. Old and funky but served it's purpose. The front desk people couldn't have been more fun or helpful.

6

Jana

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lobby area and general outside of the building is super cute. The view from our balcony was gorgeous and it was nice to have 2 beds plus the sleeper sofa. The staff that we encountered were all very friendly. I am not very picky about places but think the condition of the room and pool area could be improved. The shower curtain rod was rusted along with other cosmetic details that seemed half done in the room. The pool area was dimly lit and old as well as having a ton of tiny ants crawling on the floor. Overall, like I said I am not picky and would stay there again as the location was great and I don't spend alot of time in the room when travelling.

10

Marissa

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a wondering relaxing stay with a gorgeous view overlooking the bay. Was able to take advantage of the pool and hot tub. Will definitely stay there again.

8

Alison

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The view of the harbor was perfect. We were right near all the little shops and restaurants, but it was super quiet. The pool and hot tub were fabulous and we were the only ones in it. Great place for a little getaway!

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Justin

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is under construction. The pool is alright, the sauna is broke, the hot tub is broke. We stayed on the interior of the property and the curtains were too short allow anyone to look into our room event when the curtains were completely dawn. The staff was extremely nice. It is very close to everything in town but due to the condition of the property I could not recommend.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report clean rooms, but recurring issues include musty odors, floors and balconies needing deeper cleaning, and visible wear like rust, stains, or moss. Housekeeping consistency varies.

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Joanne

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not well cleaned and musty smelling. Many water stains on the ceiling , furniture in poor condition. It was a last minute unplanned booking so was grateful to have a place to stay for the night as I was too tired to continue last leg of my drive but would not stay there again.

4

Sandra

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

One of 2 ceiling lights not working. Bathtub faucet was barely functioning, signs of water damage, balcone covered with pigeon poop, very unhealthy and disgusting so as to render the desired space unusable. Not given refills of soap and shampoo. Size was insufficient for a proper wash. The rate for this space was exorbitant considering the furniture was stained and dirty and wouldn't be acceptable at a roadside motel 6. We were given unusable entry keys upon arrival and had to wait until 10pm to get working ones. Altogether an unpleasant experience. The issue were brought to the attention of mgmt but nothing was done. Upon checking out, I was handed an extra bill for $15. Due to booking on line. A really nasty surprise! I will never stay at this property and will warn others away from it. Great central location but not good enough for the price and conditions .

10

Suzanne

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful views. However, the hot water took forever to get hot and the WiFi was slow/spotty. And the bathroom floors/general floors needed a good mopping.

6

Jana

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lobby area and general outside of the building is super cute. The view from our balcony was gorgeous and it was nice to have 2 beds plus the sleeper sofa. The staff that we encountered were all very friendly. I am not very picky about places but think the condition of the room and pool area could be improved. The shower curtain rod was rusted along with other cosmetic details that seemed half done in the room. The pool area was dimly lit and old as well as having a ton of tiny ants crawling on the floor. Overall, like I said I am not picky and would stay there again as the location was great and I don't spend alot of time in the room when travelling.

4

Aisha

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Building was somewhat dilapidated. Missing lightbulb in bathroom. Fake fingernail in trashcan. Dirty floor upon arrival. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful!

4

Elizabeth

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was a whole bunch of work going on. There are fixing things and painting things. Half of our lights didn’t work in our room. They don’t have any cable. The cleaning people barely come. The four days we stayed there they didn’t come once. At night the lights were so bright in the hallway that the light Seoul’s one through the door.

6

Clare

9 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Dirty, things in bathroomin disrepair, very loud, and we were there during off season.

8

Lori

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although the floors may have been vacuumed in the main traffic path they actually need to be washed along with the mop boards. Maybe a once a month rotation of completing this would help.

6

Amanda

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property staff were friendly and kind. Property needs attention. Lots of rotten wood, rust. Mildew and moss on deck and furniture. Room had must stale odor.

10

Elizabeth

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed two nights during the Maine Lobster Fest which was right across the street. We had a great view of the bay. Only negative is the floor needed to be cleaned more regular due to being vinyl. Our socks were dirty just from walking around the room.

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely: some are spacious or have balconies, while others are dated or windowless, with thin walls and noisy A/C. Streaming-only TVs often buffer due to weak Wi‑Fi, and bed comfort is mixed.

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Barbara

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Streaming tv service wouldn’t work, kept buffering. I didn’t call office for help, so don’t know if the would have been able to fix it

6

Marvin

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small, no window. Not an ocean view as advertised. Floor was sticky. Mattress was worn out. Walls were so thin we hear everything next door. Staff was very nice. Good location.

6

Thomas

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They have rooms with beautiful views! $$$ And they have rooms with no windows at all. $$

10

catherine

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location. We had a sea view room for 2 nights overlooking the harbour and breakwater lighthouse. Really friendly staff. Fairly good price for our room as the Maine coast can be a little pricey. Just 2 small mentions ... The bed I had was quite creaky and the mattress seemed to be lower on one side. Wasn't too big a deal as I slept reasonably well. Other issue for me was hearing the next rooms A/C switching on and off all night. Being from the UK it's not a noise I am used to! Would stay again if I ever come this way again

8

janis

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff very nice. Everything was clean. Bed not very comfortable and it’s definitely not quiet even in the off season you can hear everyone’s everything.

10

Barbara

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very spacious and very, very clean. The bed was extremely comfortable. The hotel is older so a bit dated, but such a great value. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, and the view of the harbor was just beautiful! We highly recommend this property.

6

Shelley

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous view of the harbor. They seemed to be renovating or replacing some items in the hotel. The room was clean. Air conditioner was loud. Balcony was nice yet we had no screen door. Walls in the room needed touch up paint in several spots. Bathroom was clean except for the fan vent that was quite dirty. The Roku tv was annoying - would buffer every 20 minutes or so.

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Michael

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked the room itself. New vinyl floors and comfortable mattresses. Two areas of improvement would be 1) better WiFi. The tv is streaming only and the wifi is so weak the picture goes blurry often and it has to cycle.2) Before guests arrive, please turn AC on in room so it cools off. It was 80 in ours and took 4hrs to get down to 70.

10

Kathy

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great having a sitting room with a water view and a very large bedroom! Very comfortable

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Robert

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you like a room with no windows, paper thin walls, neighbors whose entire family if up at 6:00 on a Sunday morning and all talking at the top of their lungs plus the smell of particle board.....then this is the place for you! If not, don't go to this place!

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Service

Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with quick responses to requests and after-hours solutions like lockbox check-in. A few guests noted limited front-desk coverage or communication hiccups.

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Kaitlyn

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property has changed hands and had some interior changes since I stayed last, so this created some confusion. Front desk staff was wonderful -polite and helpful. Room was clean and we had a beautiful view of the sunrise.

10

MaryEllen

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Upon arrival, our room was very hot, but a call to the front desk had fans to our room in minutes to help circulate the air conditioning! The stay was pleasant and comfortable. The kids loved the pool! Walking distance to various eateries and shopping. Would definitely stay again if in the area.

10

Kelly

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We got in very late. They had a lock box for us to get our keys after hours (texted us the code) and then checked on us the next day to make sure we made it safely.

10

Michael

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, I had trouble with the TV and the desk clerk was extremely helpful. He even came to our room and then he asked us if it was okay for him to enter the room to check out the TV. Definitely will be back..

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Jan

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Lots of aging properties on the Eastern seaboard, so not a surprise as to the conditions here. Great location. A bit noisy as our room had two doors on main traffic routes. We were surprised when our front door came off its hinges on the 3rd day, so we had to be moved to a smaller room for our last 2 nights. Staff promised (twice) that the owner would reach out. It took a month, and messages we generated, to finally get an acknowledgement and a modest credit. The staff on-site were friendly and helpful. Would be great to power wash the outside decks for the summer. I'm sure they're trying their best! You'll get friendly staff and great location for a moderate cost; you won't get sparkly new accommodations. All good to know as you book here.

10

Samuel

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, nice and easy. Very uncomplicated check in. Close to everything in town! This is our second time staying here and we'll definitely be back!

10

Chris

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk folks were very helpful

10

Susan

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I really enjoyed my stay. The staff were great, helpful and kind. I would definitely choose this property again for a future visit as it was convenient to all the locations I visited & there were many. Also loved being close to the bay for sunrise & sunset.

10

Joanna

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The employees could not have been nicer or more welcoming.

10

John

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel clerk was excellent and very helpful. He was very attentive to our needs and a pleasure to talk to. Very good location close to downtown and marina's. We attended the Lobsterfeast which was right next to the hotel.

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Location

Consistently praised for a central, walkable setting near the harbor, restaurants, shops, ferry, and museums, with many rooms overlooking the water. Event or street noise can carry at times.

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Michael

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to town and Camden.

10

Greg

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the location, the staff are wonderful and the coffee shop amazing. Highly recommend. Within walking distance of so much Rockland has to offer.

6

Sarah

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was conveniently located for the ferry and some shops and restaurants. The internet was very bad which made the tv unwatchable. The pool and hot tub was nice. Front desk were pleasant It was quite noisy though from activity in the rooms above us. We ate lots of lobster and that made up for everything!!

10

Tamara

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly placed hotel in the heart of Rockland. Staff was amazing and very welcoming.

10

William

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were spacious and well situated. Seems like every room has a view of the Harbor. Lighthouse museum across the street. 'Project Puffin' center directly around the corner. Shopping and restaurants within very close walking distance. Friendly staff.

8

Roger

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

April

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was wonderful waking up to the sounds of the ocean, plenty of parking, wonderful location.

8

Helen

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is amazing.

8

Trudy

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that it was centrally located.

8

Carl

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Trade Winds is an awesome location for visiting the Maine Lobster Festival, as it’s literally across the street. Be aware that being that close does have a disadvantage if you go to sleep early since you can hear the live entertainment from the main stage of the festival. We enjoyed it though since we could open the balcony door and enjoy the music from the comfort of our room. The staff were very kind and helpful. Being able to park our car and walk everywhere was another benefit.

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Dining

On-site options are limited: a lobby coffee bar is available, but there is no traditional breakfast or restaurant. Many guests rely on nearby eateries within walking distance.

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Lawrence

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

2 restaurants in walking distance. Walgreen across the street for incidentals. Good communication for check in and friendly staff at desk and cafe

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Greg

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the location, the staff are wonderful and the coffee shop amazing. Highly recommend. Within walking distance of so much Rockland has to offer.

6

Brefney

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at this resort many times over the years and are very disappointed w what it has become . NO BREAKFAST ANYMORE, NO CABLE. building is a construction zone came back from site seeing to a giant man lift 6 inchs from my vehicle blocking it in. and the parking lot is in shambles . The new owners need to learn you must spend money to make money i will no longer be recommending Tradewinds to say the least.

8

Izabelle

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Like that we can walk to everything we’ll just about, didnt like the construction that was going on at the hotel, no restaurant in hotel and bit small bathrooms but everything else was wonderful

8

Larry

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly there we really enjoyed the view we had from our room in the balcony would like to have the older style coffee pots there's so much better to drink from than the one cup ones also we really miss the hot breakfast he used to have down in the lobby area that would be nice to have the continental breakfast with the eggs and the bacon and all that stuff like it used to have but we enjoyed our stay it was quiet peaceful even though we got snowed on it was still fun and enjoyable staff is very nice there what a huge Improvement, thank you, we will be back when it warms up 😊

10

Mary

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed at the Tradewinds many times and it is very conveniently located with a great view of the harbor. It also now has a nice little coffee bar right in the hotel.

8

Terry

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The ROKU TV for TV entertainment is unacceptable. The front desk clerk actually had to sign into his private Spectrum account so we could watch network TV. Also, having to pay a premium cost for coffee and tea is unacceptable. We probably won’t stay there again for our yearly visit to Rockland.

10

Harold

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

closeness to downtown, everything within walking distance. would be nice to have a full breakfast on the property,and maybe a relaxing pub.

8

Kathleen

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room close to downtown area. Only negative is that no one was there to check everyone out at 7 am. We had to wait until after 7:30 but breakfast was available.

8

Pamela

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was perfect for our needs. It was within walking distance of cafes and museums. The staff was friendly and helpful. The coffee bar in the lobby was excellent!!

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Month	Average price
January	US$94
February	US$94
March	US$105
April	US$101
May	US$113
June	US$152
July	US$223
August	US$237
September	US$208
October	US$153
November	US$95
December	US$94

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $185	2 $258	3 $261
4 $143	5 $145	6 $197	7 $141	8 $143	9 $261	10 $247
11 $195	12 $159	13 $138	14 $138	15 $138	16 $172	17 $161
18 $92	19 $94	20 $82	21 $86	22 $82	23 $129	24 $86
25 $91	26 $82	27 $92	28 $83	29 $82	30 $82	31 $83

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Room options

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Balcony, Harbor View

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room

Basic Double Room, No Windows

Standard Single Room

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

Basic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Premier Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Partial Ocean View

Deluxe Condo, Ocean View

Premier Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Harbor View

Premium Suite

Panoramic Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Harbor View

Family Suite

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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20 $177	21 $187	22 $168	23 $186	24 $141	25 $233	26 $233
27 $137	28 $138	29 $137	30 $137