Name: Best Western Historic Bayfront
Address: 16 Avenida Menendez, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, Florida, United States of America, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, US
Price range: $137–$334 per night
Rating: 8.55

What guests think

Best Western Historic Bayfront draws praise for its unbeatable historic-district location and bay views, clean updated rooms, and friendly staff, while recurring downsides include late-night noise from nearby bars, tight paid parking, small rooms, and limited breakfast.

Many describe recently renovated rooms with comfortable beds, though layouts are compact and bathroom barn doors offer limited privacy. A recurring theme is significant nightlife and street noise until 1–2 am, plus thin walls; earplugs are sometimes offered. Best for travelers who plan to be out enjoying the area and don’t need full-service amenities.

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Facilities

Onsite parking is tight and paid, managed by attendants; there’s an upper deck with bay views and a small outdoor pool that was closed during some stays. The trolley stops out front.

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Janet

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking a little expensive.

8

Kristie

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only 2 things i didn't like is you had to pay $20 a day to park even though you are paying to stay. There wasn't any water left in the room.

8

Jennifer

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You are paying for the location and convenience of this location. They have a Valet to park the cars because it is a tight squeeze but they make it work. The rooms are small and awkward but we really just needed a place to sleep so it was fine. The trade off of convenience over space was worth it for us. You can walk to all the restaurants and shops from here. One perk was the upper patio overlooking the water. BYOB with some cheese and crackers and it makes for a nice place for a mini happy hour and some pictures before heading out for the night.

8

sally

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All good but the pool was out of use health department closed it

8

Crissy

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was amazing! Parking was very tight. They had a parking attendant and he was a very friendly helpful young man.

8

Cori

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Parking does cost 20$ per night

8

Rodger Duke

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place in a great location. Check in was very pleasant and room was clean but small. I wasn't happy that I had to pay $18 a day for parking when I paid $225 a night for the room. I find this completly riduclous and basically a scam since every hotel should have at least 1 parking place for each room.

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Chris

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was perfect, the pool was closed for the first two days of our stay for maintenance and the staff couldn’t care when it would reopen. The two reasons I booked there was the location and pool. But otherwise I very positive experience

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rhonda

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property has a covered raised deck that is east facing towards the bay, bridge of lions and the lighthouse beyond. We enjoyed staying here.

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CARL

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was out of service for the whole time we stayed. And that was one of the things we picked the hotel. Breakfast are a grab bag! Banana muffin breakfast bar and a bottle of water. We where charged $25.00 each night for our car to stay there. The Location was great but not worth the money......

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently note clean, recently updated rooms, but a minority mention issues such as odors, pests, or drain smells.

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Shelly

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was small but decent and updated. The staff (what limited interaction we had) was helpful and friendly. The bed was comfortable but it took us some time to get the temperature in the room comfortable (it was freezing). There was a very unpleasant sewer smell coming up from the shower drain with each use. For the cost, we have stayed in much better Best Western rooms than this one. We are not likely to book in the future should we stay in St Augustine again.

10

Luis

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Clean rooms. Very well located

10

James

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel is in an excellent location adjacent to the St Augustine historical district. Everything is walking distance. The staff was friendly and professional and the room was well appointed and very clean.

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Kerry

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of options nearby. Clearly is a redone motel. Found bugs in bed alive and dead immediately left. But is a good walkable spot otherwise if that doesn’t matter to you

10

Tammy

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Parking was great!

10

Debra

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay! The room was very clean and updated. The staff was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

10

Amanda

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and modernized. Staff was super friendly and helpful; would definitely recommend staying here!

10

Jose

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Easy check-in and check -out. Room was very clean and modern.

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D Joan

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location. Clean rooms and great staff

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Brenda

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was in the perfect spot. Close to downtown. However our room had ants. They were all in the bathroom and apparently near the bed because both my husband and I had bites.I showed them to the front desk, she said because I made my reservation here, the only thing she could do was return my parking fee. I haven’t seen that yet. Waiting

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Rooms

Rooms are modern but compact, with some reports of thin walls, nightlife noise, limited blackout shades, and sliding bathroom doors that reduce privacy; a few mention AC or lighting quirks.

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Lee

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location location location gets a 5. I fixed the bathroom (barn style) door. Sink drained very slowly and trash came up from it (they were called to fix it). Beds were very comfortable, room was smaller but comfortable. Had to get in the shower to turn it on and wait for hot water. Staff was polite and attentive. The benches in front of te rooms and the open outdoor spaces were a nice touch. I will probably stay there again and not expect too much except Location location location.

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Jennifer

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You are paying for the location and convenience of this location. They have a Valet to park the cars because it is a tight squeeze but they make it work. The rooms are small and awkward but we really just needed a place to sleep so it was fine. The trade off of convenience over space was worth it for us. You can walk to all the restaurants and shops from here. One perk was the upper patio overlooking the water. BYOB with some cheese and crackers and it makes for a nice place for a mini happy hour and some pictures before heading out for the night.

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robert

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Best Western in St. Augustine had excellent reviews on the Hotel.com app, but I hadn’t stayed at BW for a long time. I was wrong to worry - the place was fantastic. It’s more of a motel than hotel. Meaning you park outside your room and there isn’t a “lobby” or main hotel - just an office to check-in. The parking is unique but makes perfect sense for the location. When you check in they guide you to your parking space and as you come and go they fit you in by moving barriers and stanchions. It sounds complicated but it works very well. Our room was small but worked for our stay without issue. The room was clean and up-to-date. Bathroom was nicely done. The location is excellent - the historic fort is across the street and the historic streets are 1 minute away walking. We spent most of our time exploring the town. Many great places to eat, drink and people watch. The town is very friendly and we felt safe throughout the historic area. The only negative was the hotel wifi really didn’t work for us. Might have been our room location - we were ground level and not far from main office.

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james

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location super clean modern rooms. Parking was awesome, lot has attendant that helps you park. My one and only beef, music and crowd noise from bars next door do make it into your room. No issues falling asleep but you do hear the area noise.

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Nancy

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was nice except the bed was too firm for us. We did not sleep well. Also, it was "damp" in the room, esp after showering. It was a pretty small room. But, the tv worked well, it was very clean, shower was nice, everything worked. Julie, front desk, was very friendly. All went well.

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Jessica

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel room was clean and updated. The air conditioner worked VERY in our room. I will give you heads up though, because the hotel is very near to the historic section. There are restaurants, bars, cafés that do have bands in the night hours. We happen to be on the side of the hotel that had some type of band playing right next-door. You could very easily hear the band and the singer through the wall. When you check in, you are given a paper that states that there is music close to the area and that earbuds are given out courtesy to the hotel guest if you need them. Just be worn that if you have trouble sleeping when there’s noise nearby this may not be the place for you. If you’re not bothered by it it’s a great place to stay. I happen to sleep with earbuds in my ears every night with white noise so I was OK. Just giving you a heads up. Place is great though the location is fantastic.

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Ines Calderon

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs LED lighting. Too dark specially in the bathroom. Sink area too small to put down your stuff.

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james

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was small and the bathroom extremely small. Walls were thin with noise and an alleyway behind the room with bars and traffic. No elevators and stairs narrow. The hotel was in a good location.

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Lisa

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Shades privacy not room darkening. Can hear talking and music from outside. Room clean but could use some maintenance/updating. Check-in staff not informative

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Rachel

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for one night for my girlfriend's birthday. The air conditioning was phenomenal probably the best air conditioning I've ever had in any hotel room I've ever stayed in. The room was nice but not the best.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly and helpful, especially the parking attendants and some front desk agents, though occasional experiences include slow or curt check-in and rare service missteps.

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RHONDA E.

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always very clean and all staff is very efficient and friendly. Sherri (front desk) is such an assest to this establishment. She's been there for years and it shows that she loves her job. We love seeing her there to greet us when we come for our annusl visit. We plan to continue our stay at this Best Western on future trips.

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Alvin

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and professional staff. Room nice and clean.

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Barry

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk checked someone else into our room. They entered our room when we were already in bed. Scared my wife half to death. By issuing them a key to our room, our keys became useless.

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Elton

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Even though check-in had been completed online, Check in had to be completed again with Sheri who was not friendly, but was efficient. Room was not yet ready so we returned later and met Latoya who was downright rude, unfriendly and unprofessional. Even though all information and credit card had been previously provided to Sheri, Latoya demanded the information and credit card again without explaining why this was necessary. She even raised her voice to demand the credit card again when we asked why. Parking attendant was efficient and friendly. Room was clean. AC unit was a bit loud.

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Denise

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sherry did a great job making our stay great.

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Devan

Mar 24, 2024

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This place was a gem and we were so lucky to find it. I hate to give this place a good review because I don’t want everyone to know about it. However this property deserves the praise. The staff was wonderful, kind and accommodating (Shoutout to my lady Sheri!). Our room was clean and perfect for our quick trip. The location was superb and made it easy to walk to everything. 10/10 will stay here again!

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Lynn

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice. Staff is polite and helpful . Would stay here again.

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Carol

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at this hotel were wonderful. We were treated as valued guests from the moment we checked in. Our room wasn’t large but recently renovated and well laid out so it didn’t feel crowded. Everything was spotless clean and in good working condition. The location is perfect! Everything is within walking distance. About a 2 minute walk to Castillo de San Marcos fort. The trolley stops right in front of the hotel. We had our choice of multiple great restaurants within a 2 block radius. We’ll definitely be back again!

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Peter

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It started with our check in person and how hard she made it to just check in. It was as if she was doing us a favor and using all her "power" to make us wait. It was unprofessional and unnecessary treatment. I hope you are able to talk and retrain this person

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Mary

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When I came to check in their systems were down so I had to wat 30 mins. After a 17 hour drive. Then the next morning house keeping walked in on me. Unclothed. Didn’t knock, didn’t announce their selves. I feel completely violated.

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Location

Prime spot in the historic district with easy walking to the fort, shops, restaurants, and bay views, plus a trolley stop; late-night noise is common.

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Carolyn

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location, right down town, beautiful balcony overlooking the bay. Walking distance to everything.

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Tina

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Jamie

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location!

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James

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel is in an excellent location adjacent to the St Augustine historical district. Everything is walking distance. The staff was friendly and professional and the room was well appointed and very clean.

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Peter

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is located in a great spot and ideal for walking to all of the old center of St Augustine. Parking is a bit cramped but the attendant is great at getting everybody as close as possible to their room. No frills, but nice modern rooms and all you need for a stay in the area

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helen

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location.

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Frank T

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The perfect place to stay when you are visiting historic old St Augustine city. Park the car and walk to everything.

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Tadd

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel with a great staff. The location can't be beat for visiting and playing tourist.

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Frances

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is obviously an older hotel, however, our room was great. It had recently been updated and was clean, spacious and well appointed. The location of this hotel makes it a jewel. It is located downtown and easily walkable to all the Old Town establishments. Highly recommend this Best Western Historic Bayfront.

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Kelsey

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location to visiting the St Augustine area.

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Dining

No full breakfast; a simple grab-and-go bag is offered, and some guests use a discount at Mary’s next door.

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Carlos

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location with access to attractions and several excellent dining options

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Samantha

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect place to stay if you do not want to drive around the area. Walking distance to everything. The hotel is nice, staff is friendly. The only downside is the size of the parking lot and grab n go breakfast ( not like other Best Westerns)

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Marie

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I would have like a bigger bathroom. With 2 sinks. Also breakfast on property would of been nice too.

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Robert

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They offer discounted breakfast at Mary's Harborview Cafe next door. We always go to Mary's for breakfast. There is coffee in the lobby every morning. Seating area above the Porte-cochère. We live to have our morning coffee up there.

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Maria

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location is excellent. The service at reception unfriendly. I didn’t understand why they charged extra for 2 queen bed instead of a King bed. Very unusual!! I did the booking for 2 rooms breakfast included. There were no breakfast, at all. It was a coffee machine at the reception, and a bag with water and a muffin. I think they should not sell a room with breakfast included. We spoke with other guess and they said that the receptionist gave them a voucher to go for the next door restaurant where they got a full service with eggs, bacon etc etc. I asked and they say it was only for special guess! Ah but we got nothing!! It is false advertising.!

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Debbie

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is clean, and the staff are friendly . It’s a quick walk to historic town , and trolley is accessible beside the hotel , in front of Mary’s diner which is a great place to enjoy breakfast . Highly recommend!

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Megan

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay. The breakfast spot next door is amazing!

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Emilia

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is in a great location walking distance to everything in the historic district. Hotel was very clean, very nicely decorated for the holidays. Upon arrival they immediately helped us into our parking spot and check in process for late arrival was smooth. The room was clean beds were comfortable and everything worked, rooms are small but that was ok. No free breakfast which best westerns usually have and small lobby but they do offer coffee and a to go bag with water a muffin and a granola bar. The view of the bay is spectacular with walking distance to the fort and restaurants. Bar next door so a little bit noisy but we didn’t mind since it’s the holiday season. We would stay here again!

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CARL

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was out of service for the whole time we stayed. And that was one of the things we picked the hotel. Breakfast are a grab bag! Banana muffin breakfast bar and a bottle of water. We where charged $25.00 each night for our car to stay there. The Location was great but not worth the money......

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Ganesh

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Clean. Staff is friendly. No real breakfast, only a bagged breakfast with a small muffin, snack bar and bottle of water. Loud music and crowd noise in the room until 2 AM from restaurants around the hotel. If it continues after that, was told that we can call the cops.

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Month	Average price
January	$215
February	$210
March	$212
April	$256
May	$232
June	$161
July	$166
September	$175
October	$162
November	$228
December	$296

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $139	16 $137	17 $140	18 $279	19 $296
20 $137	21 $140	22 $139	23 $141	24 $141	25 $334	26 $334
27 $138	28 $141	29 $139	30 $141

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $182	2 $222	3 $182
4 $161	5 $182	6 $165	7 $161	8 $161	9 $161	10 $182
11 $182	12 $151	13 $151	14 $151	15 $161	16 $186	17 $186
18 $161	19 $166	20 $151	21 $151	22 $166	23 $202	24 $208
25 $174	26 $156	27 $151	28 $155	29 $151	30 $208	31 $202

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Bay View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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