Name: Waterside Inn
Address: 3761 Main Street, Downtown Chincoteague, Chincoteague, Virginia, United States of America, Chincoteague, Accomack County, US
Price range: $63–$184 per night
Rating: 8.53

What guests think

At Waterside Inn, travelers consistently praise the quiet waterfront setting with private balconies and sunset views, friendly staff, and popular amenities like the pool, hot tub, and pier, while noting the property’s age and some maintenance and humidity-related issues.

Rooms are comfortable with great water views but often described as dated, with occasional soft or uneven beds, noisy upstairs neighbors, and balky sliding doors or locks. Cleanliness is generally good, yet several reviews mention musty odors, damp carpets, pests, or mold in bathrooms, and housekeeping can be inconsistent. Breakfast is included and convenient but basic, with limited variety, a small service area, and a later 8 a.m. start that some found inconvenient. Expect a scenic, value-focused stay centered on the water.

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Facilities

Waterfront amenities include an outdoor pool (often open late), an indoor hot tub, and a long private pier; some guests also mention pickleball courts and easy parking. A few facilities feel dated or have limited hours (e.g., fitness room), with occasional maintenance issues.

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Patricia

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice and I love having a balcony. The hotel is waterfront, very pretty. We used the outdoor pool which was very nice, no lifeguard so watch your children! The free breakfast was nice, great offerings.

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Michael

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

First time we have stayed here and we enjoyed it. Pickleball courts were a big hit with us.

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Alice

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We came for an off season visit primarily to the National Seashore. This charming, vintage property is close to the tiny downtown. It is a tiny bit worn. The pier is lovely. The gym is a limited and the jacuzzi is located in the same sunroom as the equipment. The water view is worth the few extra dollars.

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Sally

Oct 3, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Waterside Inn is a clean, comfortable hotel. Hot breakfasts are available everyday as a grab and go. There is a heated pool and hot tub to enjoy. The Inn is also very quiet. Would highly recommend.

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Olivia

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We go to this hotel every year! It is VERY cost affordable compared to other hotels for the same quality. Room was clean, with bayside waterfront views. I love that they have a waterfront pool & hot tub and private dock to use! Staff is very friendly and seem genuinely passionate about their jobs. There is also a nice hot continental breakfast as well. We will be coming here next year again too!

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Christopher

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our first stay at Waterside Inn while on the island. We will for sure stay here again. The inn is very very clean. The beds are comfortable and the pillows are good too and there were 4 per bed which is always super nice. The trolley stop out front makes it super convenient to get around the island. Easy and scenic walking distance to great restaurants and bars. Every room has a water view. Heated pool. We swam Friday night in October which was very fun. The hot tub room is nice too. We enjoyed it both nights and had it to ourselves and it has a great view.

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Barry

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

good value. Nice people. Workout room doesn’t open until 10:00 and breakfast is awful.

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Carol

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel had both a pool and in-door hottub (yay!)....while breakfast got very routine, sunsets were exceptional, the TV was fab and we'd go, again!

10

Diane

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The pier was especially lovely!

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Davis

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Roomy and quiet. Pool was open til 1am! Easy wifi. EV charger just a short walk next door. Breakfast was convenient with to-go boxes and a lady making mini waffles fresh. Especially appreciated an extra sink being in with the toilet and shower-tub.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find the property clean, but recurring reports mention musty odors and damp carpets, along with occasional ants/flies, mold in showers, or missed housekeeping tasks.

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Teddy

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a pretty good experience. The room was very clean and it was modern beach themed with a very comfortable bed. It may be too soft for some, but it was good for me. There are excellent views of the waterfront from the balcony. The staff were friendly and helpful and they provide breakfast in the lobby. Guests will not be disappointed! I would definitely come back for another stay!

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Sandra

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was really ok. Breakfast was a joke area was so small for all those guests and limited food choice. Nice the pool was stilll open Micowave was dirty from previous guest and light in bathroom had something stuck on . enjoyed the view

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Michelle

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great bed! Smelled a little musty in the room but we opened both doors and it was fine! View was incredible!!

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Marsha

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were pleasant and attentive. Parking was easy and convenient. The beds were comfortable and clean. The carpet and sofa however appeared dirty and smelled very musty and moldy. We needed to wear shoes to walk on the carpet as it felt wet.

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Joanne

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Have stayed here previously. Went back as love the view , although a tree was blocking some of the view from our room this trip. Rooms for the most part are clean. Floor in room was sticky, coffee pot had not been cleaned, and a wash cloth was hanging up stained with coffee. Breakfast was good, and area is quiet. Would stay again

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Lisa

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was mildew in our shower and shower curtain. The room smelled of mildew.

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Margaret

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of the hotel was great and the pool overlooking the bay was fantastic. However, I ended up leaving my trip early due to the lack of cleanliness in my room. There were ants all over the bathroom that were seemingly coming from the cracks in the vanity’s sink. The bathroom also had a very strong unpleasant odor. There were also a lot of flies that made sleeping challenging. It was very humid and my feet were black after walking on the floors. There’s a lot of potential for this hotel but unfortunately

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Sarah

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was in need of upgrades and rooms were not as clean as they should be

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Kathy

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No toilet paper in the bathroom; had to go to office to get some. Mold in the corners of the bathroom. Jacuzzi was dirty. Kids running around upstairs at 7:30 in the morning. It is an older hotel but that is no excuse for it to not be taken care of. Beautiful view of the bay though.

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janice

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Waterside. Great location, beautiful sunset, nice clean pool, friendly staff, nice little breakfast. Rooms partially updated. Needs new furniture (furniture had "sticky" tops). Need better cleaning in the bathroom shower (moldy) and a longer shower curtain so water does not leak onto the floor. One BAD thing.... there was dried blood on the bedspread. Obviously housekeeping did not change that one !!

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Rooms

Rooms provide comfortable stays with private balconies and water views, though decor is dated; guests note occasional soft or uneven beds, noise from upstairs, and hard-to-operate or nonlocking sliding doors.

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denyle

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property, people in room above us were probably doing jumping jacks all night long. No sleep once they showed up.

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Chalonnes

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable and clean, but door was hard to lock. Breakfast was good. Location was not as walkable to shops and restaurants as other hotels. Good value for the price.

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Leslie

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had difficulty with our 2nd floor double room. The sliding glass door didn't work properly and we got locked out on our balcony with our phones inside. We had to shout for help. A kind neighbor came to our aid. Our room door was not locked so he came through and let us out. After speaking with staff, they upgraded us to a nicer room on the 3rd floor with a working balcony door. It was a scary experience. We were thankful for the upgrade, but hope they will replace the door so it doesn't happen to someone else. Otherwise, it is a nice, clean hotel with nice views an amenities. We have stayed there several times.

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Catherine

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, simple rooms. Loved that the pool was still open

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Brian

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the hot tub. Wish the pillows were more comfortable. Hand soaps need to be replaced - they break apart into little pieces when opened. Breakfast options could have more variety.

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Meade

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The view was outstanding, the location is great, the people are friendly, the place was clean and the shower was good. The beds were OK, a little squishy for my taste. It's a bit dated, but meets the requirements for a comfortable stay.

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Kaylene

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds are too soft and might mred replacsed as you roll to middle.

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Greti

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good place for a short stay. Clean, comfortable beds and nice view from the balcony. I did not give 5 stars because the choice of rooms is mis advertised; the only difference between the standard and de luxe is floor with the 3rd floor having a better view. No difference in room size, facilities or renovation.

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Kathy

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We left before breakfast. Loved our room, the balcony was awesome!!! Great view! The bed was soooo comfortable too.

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Morganne

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was a nice size and the views were nice, but the balcony door and especially the mesh on the outer door could use some work. Overall, really nice location for a fair price. Nothing fancy, but definitely gets the job done.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful with smooth check-ins. Some guests, however, report rude interactions (often at breakfast) and isolated management issues.

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Marilyn

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved the Waterside Inn. The rooms were comfortable, quiet and spacious. The staff was friendly and answered all our questions about the area. Pets are not allowed, but they were very accommodating to our service dog. We will definitely stay here again.

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Deb

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was nice. Property was "no smoking" however people were vaping at pool, and on balconies on both sides of us. Didn't receive bed making or fresh towels, had to ask on the 3rd day if they could help, and rec'd an attitude.

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Carl G

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Alice @ the front desk & Cleanliness. Keep up the good work. 👍❤️

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Irvin

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff at front desk was very helpful and friendly. Nice room. Plenty of parking. Breakfast to go each morning. Older Motel. Only thing that I saw that may need attention were the ice machines. I got a bag of ice instead of ice out of the machines. Looked older and not well maintained. Other than that, stay was a good one.

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Yolanda soledad romero

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I am uncomfortable with dogs swimming in the pool( even when the hotel do not allow pets in the premices) When we raised our concerns, we were retaliated against by the owner's daughter-in-law, who is also the dog's owner.

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Jose

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ownership has a very rude attitude, they don’t really know how to handle complains, after I complained to the hotel Staff about one of the owners having her dogs swimming at the pool she came to me in a fighting attitude Instead of listening and understand her paying guests, because her dogs where swimming a the hotel pool she complained about us eating at the pool just to justify her actions, by the way no signs where posted anywhere in the pool area. Too bad that she don’t understand how to run a business.

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Claudia

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk very friendly. Breakfast server very unfriendly.

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DT

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed at the Waterside Inn in the past. Being a family owned business, the check-in was warm and inviting. Every request for additional room items was quickly filled. And, a small problem with a bathroom fixture was quickly and conveniently repaired. The sunset view from our room was greatly appreciated from our balcony. The location allows for easy walking distance to eateries and Amarin Coffee House. We will return.

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Christina

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Melissa was great a check in! Got us checked in a little early and it was a breeze! Property was beautiful and very peaceful. We will definitely be back again!

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Sarah

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had the best time staying at The Waterside Inn. All the staff were super nice. The room was extremely clean.

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Location

Quiet, scenic waterfront setting near or on Main Street with easy walks to shops and restaurants and short drives to island attractions. Many highlight sunset views from balconies and the pier.

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Lisa

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Views are gorgeous. The property is well kept and easy walking distance to shops and restaurants.

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Allison

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the view from the balconies. Stayed previously for Oyster Festival and shuttle transport was super convenient. Walkable to shops and dining on main strip. Friendly staff.

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Chalonnes

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable and clean, but door was hard to lock. Breakfast was good. Location was not as walkable to shops and restaurants as other hotels. Good value for the price.

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Sarah

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property, convenient walking to town and water

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Nicole

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, easy to find. Great water views! We had an enjoyable stay.

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Pragyansmita

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly service and comfortable rooms. Every room has water view. Elevator available - we would walk down the stairs easily and use the convenience of the elevator to go up with luggage, etc. Private pier safe to use at all times. Walking distance to Ropewalk and Bill Prime restaurant and a bit longer but doable walk to all the other coffee/dessert/restaurants in Maddox Blvd.

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Wayne

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great location, away from the busyness of maddox blvd. Terrific sunsets at hotel's own marina.

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Philip

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay will go again

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Theresa

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room overlooking the water. Walking distance to downtown and restaurants. Property is clean and there is an elevator for upper floors access.

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Lynette

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was such a lovely place right on Main Street. Nice pool. Staff was so friendly. Breakfast was great. I would definitely stay here again! It was clean and neat — TV has all the channels you need. Beautiful view from balcony. Perfect spot & price reasonable.

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Dining

Breakfast is included and convenient with items like waffles, eggs, and sausage served to go, but variety is limited, the area is small, quality is inconsistent, and it starts at 8 a.m.

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Richard

May 14, 2024

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We stayed at the Waterside in for three nights (Tuesday-Friday) in late April. Check-in was easy, with friendly staff. Our room was spotless and comfortable, with a lovely view of the marsh and the harbor beyond. Our main complaint was their way of doing breakfast. There's no buffet; when you go to the lobby, you are offered two choices, usually waffles or a breakfast sandwich or eggs/sausage. They make it for you and serve it to you. But there's little else. My wife, who's diabetic and isn't fond of sausage could find little to eat, we actually got her an Egg McMuffin one morning. I assume this method is to control waste, but it did not suit us at all. When we were there, there were more restaurants open toward the end of the week; Tuesday night was pretty slim pickings in late April.

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Leonard

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No breakfast variety

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Victoria

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the quiet location away from the main center but close enough to go to shopping and restaurants. Bed was very comfortable. The rose garden is a pretty surprise. Enjoyed having to go meals on the dock outdoor tables, the pool was refreshing. Didn't think much of Breakfast, as it was not serve-yourself, someone stood and took your order and it was awkward standing around waiting with other customers for waffles, scrambled eggs and sausage while the tiny waiting area held only one medium table and only tiny table. Coffee was limited and ran out quickly.

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Brian

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the hot tub. Wish the pillows were more comfortable. Hand soaps need to be replaced - they break apart into little pieces when opened. Breakfast options could have more variety.

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Darlene

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was awesome. Spacious & clean room. Great breakfast. Our first time there & will definitely return. Peaceful & relaxing stay. Sunsets are amazing!

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Barry

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

good value. Nice people. Workout room doesn’t open until 10:00 and breakfast is awful.

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Lana

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Due to the change in the weather, it was great that the heat and air conditioning both worked well. The rooms were clean, as were the grounds. The breakfast was good and not overwhelming.

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June

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed in a Deluxe double queen room with a fantastic waterside view! The sheets and towels were soft and fluffy and there were plenty of warm blankets! We loved how quiet the area was which is part of the idea behind the deluxe rooms. Our least favorite thing is the breakfast area. First, it is too small. Second, the choices are quite limited. When we had eggs which was only two days out of 6, they were so salty they were almost inedible. We weren't allowed to serve ourselves and it was served to us in a Styrofoam box! Very eco unfriendly!

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Nicholas

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location/great price/breakfast a bit better than average though it started late at 8:00 o’clock and you were limited on choices and amount. Would definitely stay here again.

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Carol

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was satisfactory, however, photos a little deceiving online re: balcony and view. Thought we would have a total sea view as indicated in room description but were put on the first floor where there were a lot of shrubbery intruding on the view. Not really worth $400 to stay one night. Basically a motel. Breakfast not good - powder eggs.

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Month	Average price
January	$68
February	$61
March	$64
April	$84
May	$133
June	$172
July	$220
August	$202
September	$117
October	$86
November	$73
December	$68

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13	14 $146	15 $115	16 $114	17 $126	18 $155	19 $167
20 $109	21 $110	22 $110	23 $126	24 $126	25 $184	26 $169
27 $98	28 $98	29 $94	30 $98

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $98	2 $122	3 $122
4 $113	5 $113	6 $111	7 $115	8 $123	9 $114	10 $112
11 $74	12 $76	13 $76	14 $77	15 $70	16 $107	17 $107
18 $63	19 $66	20 $67	21 $63	22 $66	23 $90	24 $90
25 $68	26 $66	27 $63	28 $66	29 $67	30 $86	31 $94

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