Name: Crossroads Hotel & Event Center
Address: 1518 3rd Ave NW, Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States of America, Fort Dodge, Iowa, US
Price range: $61–$89 per night
Rating: 7.45

What guests think

At Crossroads Hotel & Event Center, guests frequently praise friendly, accommodating staff, generally clean, comfortable rooms, and the hot breakfast, while many also appreciate the on-site Mexican restaurant and the large indoor pool area for families.

Critiques focus on an aging property with needed updates and recurring maintenance issues, such as unreliable outlets and air conditioning, dated fixtures, occasional leaks, and variable room conditions. Pool experiences vary, with closures, unheated water, and a dark or worn pool area noted, and there is no hot tub. Some guests also reported cabin reservation mix-ups, communication problems, and a few security lapses such as incorrect room access. Overall, expect a straightforward, value stay with variable upkeep and amenities.

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Facilities

A large indoor pool and central atrium are a draw, but experiences are mixed: the pool is sometimes closed or unheated, the area can feel dark or dated, and there is no hot tub.

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John

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms around a central pool, all under roof. What a wonderful plan. Breakfast was hot, not continental.

10

marion

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, nice room and clean, pool is big but most importantly it was warm! We'll be staying here again

10

Gerald

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice facility. Clean rooms. Huge pool!

2

Valerie s

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We weren’t told the pool had no heat, it’s below freezing out.

6

Lila PM

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fine, but as soon as I got to the room, I found visible dirt and hairs on the top of the toilet tank. The rest of the room was clean, but it took FOUR outlets before I found one that would hold up the plug to charge any of my devices! That was the biggest problem. Bed was comfortable. No hot tub, the clerk said it was "covered up years ago."

8

Melanie

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

staff was friendly, the room was clean and pool area was roomy. However; we didn't get the king suite that I reserved and the room we had the plugins weren't working, the air conditioner wouldn't stay running and the room had broken/missing tiles.

8

Karla

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the staff, they were great. Breakfast was excellent. I have been familiar with this hotel for 30 years. It was amazing in its heyday. They have updated the entry part of the property, but the rest needs it too. I come here every year because my son's team wants to stay here. It has a nice open space where 30 of us can gather near the pool area. It's cold, but the kids must like the pool ok because they spend a lot of time there. It's nice and shallow for the littles. If they had a large hot tub, that would bring it to my good graces. It's in a decent area on the edge of town.

6

Deborah

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

whole place needs an updated . pool area so dark and dingy. need to update outlets in rooms. bathroom outlets didnt work. had limited options to charge phones. layout of hotel is odd and confusing. great breakfast but lets replace those toasters already. and no dogs should be allowed in the breakfast room. the attached mexican restaurant is a plus and good food. rates on our room a bit high. overall it was just ok for one night.

6

Shanda

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was closed which tge pool is why is booked there very disappointed akso bed sheets stained bathroom door didnt close tv had lines in it bed was squeaky and uncomfortable

10

Nathan

Jan 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A perfectly friendly and clean little hotel with an indoor pool and meeting rooms. Located slightly out of town, but quiet and tranquil because of this.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, but others reported missed cleaning, odors or mold, wet carpets, and items left behind.

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Rebecca

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Much better than we expected for the price but the room smelt moldy and musty and bathroom could have been cleaner.

8

Richard

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were a group of 4 rooms. One had not been cleaned. A different room had mold

6

Lila PM

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fine, but as soon as I got to the room, I found visible dirt and hairs on the top of the toilet tank. The rest of the room was clean, but it took FOUR outlets before I found one that would hold up the plug to charge any of my devices! That was the biggest problem. Bed was comfortable. No hot tub, the clerk said it was "covered up years ago."

10

Katie

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Check in was so easy! The front desk staff was awesome letting us know what to expect during our stay. The room was VERY clean and while it could use some updating the only thing I ever care about is if I can walk around barefoot in the room and if my kids can crawl on the floor. Yes to both is always a win. Breakfast was great. The pool has the potential to be something really special and had a 2 ft area where my toddler was able to stand. 10/10 for this place and the wonderful staff.

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LeAnn

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very dirty, dust all over in the vents and on the headboards, there was a hole in the wall. The TV had vertical lines going through it and needed replaced. The bed was very noisy just sitting on it. There was water damage on the ceiling in the shower. There was a hole in the wall wall, and the room smelled horrible.

8

kelly

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The breakfast could have had a little bit more variety but the food was good.

2

Katrina

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My carpeted floor was wet the entire stay. I had to walk with shoes on the whole time. My toilet seat was loose, it barely flushed. There were water stains in the ceiling in the bathroom. And my mini fridge was DIRTY. There was a brown spillage that was stuck all over the botto of the fridge.

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Steven

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room had trash in it still, had a waterbottle under the bed, had a jerkey stick under the couch. We were told the beds were queen size they were only full. O yeah did i mention they check someone else into our room at 3 am. Who then proceeded to come to the room and slam the door in an attempt to open it multiple times. Woke my entire family up. Positives were the mexican restruant was very good and their breakfast in the morning was pretty decent. Wont stay there again simply due to them basically allowing someone to nearly come into my room if it wernt for the extra lock on the door i would have been going to jail for beating up some intruder in the middle of the night.

10

Deborea

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was very happy with the cleanliness of the room! I smelled fresh fragrance of a hint of bleach and shiny tiles on the floor indicating a clean floor. The air conditioning was very good. My room had 4 pillows on each bed which I use to prop my head for relaxation & a little TV watching. The room was especially safe for my handicapped husband as I had requested. The towels were adequately stocked for our 3day & 2 night stay. We love the fact of having a restaurant at the motel for easy meals. Breakfast in the morning & Great Coffee keeps us coming back. We will always stay here when we take time to visit family. Familiar faces at the Crossroads in Fort Dodge make this a special place to stay. Thank you for a clean room & stocked supplies in the room.

10

Michael

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great greeted me with a smile and gave me the information i needed. Breakfast was very good, room was clean and inviting.

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Rooms

Rooms range from comfortable and spacious to dated, with maintenance issues like uneven floors, weak or noisy A/C, and unreliable outlets; some beds feel lumpy or bouncy, and Wi-Fi strength was reported weak at times.

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Gary

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Area was quite. Room was good except the bed which was a bit bouncy. Not much support and springy.

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Regina

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Floor in room was not leveled. And the front door had some of the wood trim was not fastened..

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Jacob

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

When I was checking in the staff was very friendly and helpful. It's a very nice set up they have & rooms were clean and look nice. My only complaint would be my wifi was not very strong and on a work trip that was a bit problematic but there were a lot of other guests so that might've contributed to it. Overall though an enjoyable stay!

8

Nicole

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Older building but well maintained. Built solid so couldn’t hear people above or around you.

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Robert

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a hidden gem. Beds were comfortable, rooms were nice. The pool area is enclosed in the center of the hotel & very nice. Mexican restaurant on-site was very good. Only issue was the a/c units didn’t seem to really circulate throughout the rooms & so we did have to buy a fan to get the room to a comfy temp.

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Kevin

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning worked great but was noisy when the compressor came on and woke up several times overnight

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LeAnn

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very dirty, dust all over in the vents and on the headboards, there was a hole in the wall. The TV had vertical lines going through it and needed replaced. The bed was very noisy just sitting on it. There was water damage on the ceiling in the shower. There was a hole in the wall wall, and the room smelled horrible.

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carolyn

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very run down. Stains in our chairs and furniture is very old. Bed has a big dip

8

Mary

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needs updated

8

Wesley

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were big , comfy beds and pillows.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with easy check-ins; however, several guests reported communication or operational lapses including cabin reservation changes, unannounced pool closures, and incorrect or intrusive room access.

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Deb

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I reserved a cabin through Expedia. This is the second time I have visited the property and was told the roof had caved in on some of the cabins and it was under construction. When I arrived, the cabins were not under construction. But, construction workers were staying there. I felt lied to. We won't go back.

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Amanda

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

When we checked in on Thursday, June 1st, we were provided wriat bands for the children. Nothing waa said about the pool being closed. My husband and 6 year old went to swim and all the gates were locked on Friday. It was then told to us the pool was closed THE ENTIRE weekend. We got a POOLSIDE room. We should have been informed about this when we checked in. We changes hotels and were only charged 1 night

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Stephanie

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is extremely accommodating especially for babies. I stay at the Crossroads hotel and event center every other month for the past several months now to spend time with grand baby and they are extremely helpful and accommodating. Im very greatful for their stuff they go above and beyond their duties.

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Kelley

Aug 24, 2025

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Mold on bathroom door, additional safety lock was broke, we reserved 2 months in advanced for 2 cabins. Got there, none available so got 2 regular rooms and still charged for same price as cabin suites!

10

Holly

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised by everything they had to offer here. Very friendly staff and very helpful! My room was very comfortable and very clean also.

10

Katie

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Check in was so easy! The front desk staff was awesome letting us know what to expect during our stay. The room was VERY clean and while it could use some updating the only thing I ever care about is if I can walk around barefoot in the room and if my kids can crawl on the floor. Yes to both is always a win. Breakfast was great. The pool has the potential to be something really special and had a 2 ft area where my toddler was able to stand. 10/10 for this place and the wonderful staff.

2

Steven

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room had trash in it still, had a waterbottle under the bed, had a jerkey stick under the couch. We were told the beds were queen size they were only full. O yeah did i mention they check someone else into our room at 3 am. Who then proceeded to come to the room and slam the door in an attempt to open it multiple times. Woke my entire family up. Positives were the mexican restruant was very good and their breakfast in the morning was pretty decent. Wont stay there again simply due to them basically allowing someone to nearly come into my room if it wernt for the extra lock on the door i would have been going to jail for beating up some intruder in the middle of the night.

2

Benjamin

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

AC smelled like urine when running in cabin suite. The desk clerk tried to enter our room at 10:30 pm for no reason without knocking and no idea why and scared us to death. The breakfast was quite good but didn’t make up for the smell and the weird wake up call barging into our room at almost 11:00 pm without knocking.

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jessica

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great

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Michael

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great greeted me with a smile and gave me the information i needed. Breakfast was very good, room was clean and inviting.

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Location

Set slightly out of town but generally quiet and accessible, with convenient parking and access. Some guests wanted better lighting on the frontage road.

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Gary

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Area was quite. Room was good except the bed which was a bit bouncy. Not much support and springy.

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John

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was a bit out of the way but other than that it was great. Very clean and the price was right. We got a good night's rest there and the Mexican restaurant attached to the place was a nice convenience.

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kil

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are very friendly and breakfast is good very quiet

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Moe

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is near everything

8

ANN

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Best bathroom lighting!!! I can see to put in my makeup…so many motels have lousy lighting. Great staff…a better lit frontage road coming in would help. I’d stay here again.

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Deborea

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is convenient to the location of my family & easy access to the room & entrance Parking is very important as my husband is physically challenged. I parked right by the entrance & it sure helped me transport my husband very quickly

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Karla

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the staff, they were great. Breakfast was excellent. I have been familiar with this hotel for 30 years. It was amazing in its heyday. They have updated the entry part of the property, but the rest needs it too. I come here every year because my son's team wants to stay here. It has a nice open space where 30 of us can gather near the pool area. It's cold, but the kids must like the pool ok because they spend a lot of time there. It's nice and shallow for the littles. If they had a large hot tub, that would bring it to my good graces. It's in a decent area on the edge of town.

8

Janet

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Driving across Iowa, we stopped at this property for the night. Affordable, clean, pleasant staff, and delicious, warm breakfast. Wonderful experience.

10

Nathan

Jan 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A perfectly friendly and clean little hotel with an indoor pool and meeting rooms. Located slightly out of town, but quiet and tranquil because of this.

8

Joel

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Needs a little spruce up.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised as hot and varied, and the on-site Mexican restaurant is a popular plus. A few guests felt the breakfast was average or unappealing.

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10

John

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms around a central pool, all under roof. What a wonderful plan. Breakfast was hot, not continental.

10

Sheryl

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and efficient. The Mexican Restaurant on site was very good and reasonable. The room was clean and comfortable.

6

David

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s an average motel/hotel. Nothing special. Breakfast looked awful. I couldn’t even get myself to try it. The bed was lumpy but for the cost it was what it was. I’ll pay more and stay elsewhere.

10

Linda

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room had been updated and was very nice. The bed was very comfortable! And breakfast was great! Lots of extra touches we haven’t seen since Covid, like bowls of raisins for your oatmeal. Omelette and sausage, pancakes, and cheesy hash browns. Blueberries and strawberries for your pancakes!! Would definitely stay here again!

10

erika

Sep 22, 2025

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Full breakfast with great service

8

Cynthia

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoy staying here. The Mexican restaurant and morning breakfast are very good options. The rooms and overall hotel need some upgrading, but it is always clean.

8

Randall

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast had good selection

8

Karla

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the staff, they were great. Breakfast was excellent. I have been familiar with this hotel for 30 years. It was amazing in its heyday. They have updated the entry part of the property, but the rest needs it too. I come here every year because my son's team wants to stay here. It has a nice open space where 30 of us can gather near the pool area. It's cold, but the kids must like the pool ok because they spend a lot of time there. It's nice and shallow for the littles. If they had a large hot tub, that would bring it to my good graces. It's in a decent area on the edge of town.

8

kelly

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The breakfast could have had a little bit more variety but the food was good.

10

Michael

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great greeted me with a smile and gave me the information i needed. Breakfast was very good, room was clean and inviting.

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Cabin, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible

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