Name: Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Kalispell - Glacier National Park Gateway
Address: 1680 Highway 93 South, Kalispell, Montana, United States of America, Kalispell, Montana, US
Price range: US$51–US$167 per night
Rating: 6.65

What guests think

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Kalispell - Glacier National Park Gateway draws mixed reviews as a budget, older motel with friendly staff, basic breakfast, and convenient access to Glacier and dining, but recurring cleanliness issues, dated rooms, and noise concerns.

Guests note easy parking and an on-site laundry, but no elevator and intermittent construction. Rooms are dated, with thin walls and squeaky or worn mattresses, and several reports of loud or finicky A/C or temperature controls; a few guests found beds comfortable and some rooms spacious. Expect a simple, no frills stay focused on price and location.

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Facilities

Parking is easy and on-site laundry is available. However, the property is older, undergoing periodic renovations, and there is no elevator to upper floors.

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10

Michael

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Look, let's be up-front right away...this is a Motel, and as such doesn't have all the conveniences of a Hotel. However, the staff is very friendly and helpful, they do have lots of amenities on the property such as a washer and dryer for those of us needing that, there's an included (but really limited) breakfast, and they gave me some rags to wipe off my motorcycle when I was done with my ride. The drain in the bathtub didn't drain, and the floors squeak (don't ALL Motel floors squeak?), and the "no smoking" room smelled like smoke that they attempted to cover up with that truly weird smelling substance (you know what I'm talking about). Overall, however, a good value, and I'd stay here again if I ever get back to the area...they do the best they can with what they have. Conveniently located on one of the main streets through town.

8

Jerrod

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall it was a good stay. The property is currently being renovated, so there’s a section that’s cordoned off and a big construction dumpster in the parking lot. They don’t have permanent signs up, which makes finding the place after dark a little harder. But the room was clean and well stocked. The complimentary breakfast was good and we had no major issues while lodging. Hopefully the renovation work will wrap up soon and they can be fully operational.

10

kapil dev

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of parking, quiet place

6

Diane

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No elevators, very noisy, and smokers outside our room made our room smell of cigarettes.

8

David

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I checked in late, used the guest laundry (which was adequate). Breakfast was ok, mostly since I only eat coffee and cereal. Good deal for the money, only passing thru.

8

William

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old hotel that appears to be remodeling slowly. The bathroom was nicely remodeled; however, no amount of remodeling can adjust for the lack of insulation. The lady in the office was friendly and the breakfast was good.

8

Marty

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a carpeted luggage shelf on the side of the bathroom sink that was great for placing our suitcases. Good shower. Easy parking.

8

PERE

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was under a face lift, but other then that, nice place

8

Ellen

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

On second floor. And no elevator to carry possessions upstairs.

10

Melissa

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We love staying at the econo where the staff is personable, it's close to the convenience stores and restaurants, the laundry on site is not expensive, and everyone is respectfully. Also the rates are great along with the 24 hr juice and coffee and continental breakfast. We always come here for a hotel getaway.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: repeated reports of dirty floors, lingering odors or smoke, stained linens, and missed housekeeping contrast with several mentions of clean rooms.

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Aaron

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms filthy

10

Danielle

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was good for the price. Good location for travelers. No issues with cleanliness.

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Kathryn

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sorry, but the floors were dirty. The top cover on one of the beds was stained. One of the “sealed” water glasses had a bug inside the plastic. For 160.00 I don’t expect a lot, but clean is paramount.

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Philip

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room floor was dirty. Sheets not clean TV didnt have SBN, Hallmark

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Sudheej

22 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great. Nearby shopping and dining areas. Easily accessible. The rooms were terrible. Not clean and damaged interior. Not maintained well. The sheets were not cleaned. I could see dog paws on the bedsheet. it is pretty sure that they haven't changed the sheets prior to check-in. Informed the front desk and the person didn't even offer to come over and look, instead asked me to go down to the front desk to get a new sheet for me to change it myself. So arrogant to guests. Never ever again....

6

Sidonna

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel had the least amenities, was very noisy, you could easily hear other guests talking and walking around their rooms. It could have been cleaner over all room was dingy and unclean. This was our most expensive hotel on our trip and in the worst condition.

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Wes

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location waa good. Room was dirty, boogers on bathroom wall, cheese from previous guest was left in fridge.

6

Cory

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Floors were very dirty. Room had a musty smell

10

Todd

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place, clean and friendly

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Jim

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed had ants in it. The shower had all sorts of black hair in it. Dried toothpaste spit or something was all on the counter around sink! I will say this the AC worked great. The rooms cleanliness was unacceptable!

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated, with thin walls and squeaky or worn mattresses; many cite loud or restricted A/C and temperature controls, and some cramped layouts. A few note comfortable beds or larger bathrooms in certain rooms.

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Deborah

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great and friendly. Room was clean. Mattress was TOO hard as were pillows. Door into bathroom could not open all the way because it hit the toilet. Could hardly turn around in bathroom.

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Carie Jo

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The air conditioner was noisy.

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FREDERICK

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly. However, there was no AC in the room. An old AC unit was affixed to the floor under the bathroom sink. It did not work. The wall thermostat said not to adjust the AC. Couldnt if I wanted to since it was broke. Bed very uncomfortable. Loud squeaky bed springs. I should have read the reviews before booking.

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Mary

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Air conditioner and the heater were on at the same time. Very strange. Couldn’t get the room temperature right. The air conditioner was loud and kept waking up to it.

4

Douglas

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was noisy, could hear people above and adjacent to the room. Bed not very comfortable. Not worth the money.

4

Dillon

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it was ok but a few complaints. Bed was stiff, ac kept shutting off, shower was cold and the bathroom smelled even though it was relatively clean.

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Catherine

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lodge is kinda old,the fridge is not working.The bath tub had stain and mark that someone just finish using it.We hate that the aircondition has timer.My baby can't sleep and crying at night because it's warm there's a note there that don't touch the aircondition because there is a setting..I know setting should be done durng winter season.In short we did'nt sleep well.

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Laura

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is rather old, like from the 50s, some parts of the room clearly showed wear, the beds were old fashioned springs that squeaked when you turned over. The photos make the motel look better than is actually is. The room was cramped and small, but the hotel is pet friendly, the room was clean, with a mini-fridge, microwave, and TV. Overall the room was acceptable for this resort town because of the great price. The motel was full on the night we stayed, so clearly others were happy to stay there, too.

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Kelly

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walls are SUPER THIN. Woke up to the guy upstairs groaning. Our phone rang three times - once every hour to no one there. Finally had to disconnect it. Will never stay again

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brittney

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk lady was very nice and informative. The room has an electric fireplace which is nice. Spacious bathroom

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: many guests praise friendly, helpful staff, with some going above and beyond, while others report rude interactions, booking or check-in problems, and unprofessional behavior.

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Susan

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were driving through and stayed 1 night. We felt safe to walk to the restaurant a mile away at night. The staff at the hotel are very friendly and super helpful

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Kerrie

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manager of this establishment was happy to see my 18 daughter (who is a legal adult in Canada where we live and is a nursing student in university) sleep on the street rather than helping her out and providing her the room that we paid for an arranged ahead of time. She was of no help and was not interested in offering any solutions.

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Kevin

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was extremely rude

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Deorah

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Visited my daughter and needed to work while I was there. One of the guys working went out of his way to find me a super long power strip because my laptop cord wouldn’t reach the plug in nearest to the table and I was going to have to work from a bed. They were very friendly, place was very clean. Definitely would recommend

10

Norma

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend the Econo Lodge in Kalispell. The staff goes above and beyond in being helpful. The breakfast is great! The beds are comfortable (that's #1 priority when staying away from home, right?). Love the proximity to the airport w/o being at the airport. Be sure to have dinner at Casa Mexico next door. Best Mexican food I've had since leaving NM. The renovation next door is 'tidy' and not intrusive.

6

Ivan

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed here for a a couple of days. Did not get room service the first day. The staff was unprofessional. While having breakfast in the lobby the staff would be cursing in front of my two young children. Although the rooms are non-smoking. They have ash trays hanging right outside the rooms for people to smoke and you can smell the smoke. Beds are old and squeak and mattress can be a bit wobbly.

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Laurie

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our prepaid room as cancelled without our knowledge. The “manager” informed us that that’s what happens when you book with a third party company like hotels,com and you should never assume you have a room until you call the hotel directly. They didn’t offer any assistance in finding a room and were extremely rude

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Peter

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very helpful and friendly.

10

Lloyd

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We are an older couple ,staff was vey kind & helpful and we have no complaints

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Jennifer

14 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Check in desk employee had his work cut out for him that night from the sounds of things. He assigned us our room and when we got to it we found it hadn't even been cleaned yet. Went to front desk and there were other guests at the desk who had the same issue. Was able to get a different room. Everything was from there was fine. Good, central location

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Location

Location is convenient for Glacier National Park and near restaurants, with easy highway access and some quiet stays. A few guests felt the area looked sketchy or reported traffic or street noise.

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10

Therese

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable rooms, close to downtown Kalispell

8

Mona

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Glacier National Park.

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Wendy

29 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, surrounded by a lot of restaurants, easy access to Bigfork. Rooms were spacious and clean. A mini breakfast at the office, fruit, toast, bagels, yogurt , juice & coffee. Only fault was the fan in the bathroom making an awful noise. Otherwise we had a pleasant time. Good price

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Michael

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean hotel and convenient to restaurants and Glacier National Park.

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Allison

14 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

That part of town seemed sketchy. It was clean enough for the price. Continental breakfast was good with cereal, Greek yogurt, pastries, bagels and coffee/juice.

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Ron

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient on us Hwy 93

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Michael

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Its a great little cheap motel if thats what youre looking for. Weve stayed here every time we come into town for work. Parking is good, the area has never felt unsafe, and theres an amazing mexican restaurant right next door!

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Khem

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for the price! Hotels in Kalispell or nearby are expensive because of the Glaciers national park visitors and I found this one reasonably priced and in good condition. Dinning areas within walkable areas.

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Stephanie

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Right off the highway, easy access

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Carol

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, quiet location with a great Mexican restaurant next door.

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Dining

Breakfast is simple to limited, though some found it decent; several note 24-hour coffee and juice. Guests also frequently mention a good Mexican restaurant next door.

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Karen

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was ok. Breakfast was limited and not very good. There is a nice Mexican restaurant right next door.

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Liliya

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean property and rooms. Decent breakfast. 24 hours tea/coffee access.

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Jacob

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place was alright. Nothing special. Just a fairly clean, somewhat quiet place to sleep. They had a very basic continental breakfast. The staff were all very nice and quite welcoming, though.

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Randi

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful friendly staff!!! The property is clean but just a bit run down. The 24 hour coffee and juice in the lobby is fantastic. Decent continental breakfast. Over all a good experience. Would definitely stay again!

8

Wendy

29 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, surrounded by a lot of restaurants, easy access to Bigfork. Rooms were spacious and clean. A mini breakfast at the office, fruit, toast, bagels, yogurt , juice & coffee. Only fault was the fan in the bathroom making an awful noise. Otherwise we had a pleasant time. Good price

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David

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I checked in late, used the guest laundry (which was adequate). Breakfast was ok, mostly since I only eat coffee and cereal. Good deal for the money, only passing thru.

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Allison

14 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

That part of town seemed sketchy. It was clean enough for the price. Continental breakfast was good with cereal, Greek yogurt, pastries, bagels and coffee/juice.

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Norma

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend the Econo Lodge in Kalispell. The staff goes above and beyond in being helpful. The breakfast is great! The beds are comfortable (that's #1 priority when staying away from home, right?). Love the proximity to the airport w/o being at the airport. Be sure to have dinner at Casa Mexico next door. Best Mexican food I've had since leaving NM. The renovation next door is 'tidy' and not intrusive.

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daniel

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place is outdated and in need of a MAJOR update. Towels were rough. Breakfast was marginal (toast,bagels,cereal) We will NOT be staying again

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Jolene

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room and very quite for as busy as they appeared to be. Wish they had a few more breakfast options but if I'm in the area again, I would surley look it up as a place to stay again!

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Month	Average price
January	US$52
February	US$55
March	US$56
April	US$57
May	US$74
June	US$124
July	US$192
August	US$167
September	US$117
October	US$80
November	US$55
December	US$52

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13	14	15	16 $150	17 $150	18 $167	19 $150
20 $111	21 $111	22 $111	23 $111	24 $150	25 $167	26 $150
27 $84	28 $104	29 $104	30 $104

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $77	2 $77	3 $77
4 $77	5 $77	6 $77	7 $77	8 $70	9 $65	10 $65
11 $63	12 $51	13 $51	14 $51	15 $51	16 $51	17 $61
18 $61	19 $61	20 $61	21 $61	22 $61	23 $61	24 $61
25 $61	26 $61	27 $61	28 $61	29 $61	30 $61	31 $61

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