Name: The Garden Hotel & Resort
Address: 3711 North Ocean Boulevard, Galt Mile, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Price range: $8–$237 per night
Rating: 7.73

What guests think

Across recent reviews of The Garden Hotel & Resort, guests highlight ongoing renovations that leave exterior areas rough and several amenities closed, while many rooms are newly updated and clean, creating a mixed experience that depends heavily on expectations.

Positives include friendly, helpful staff, a convenient location within a 10–15 minute walk of the beach and near shops and restaurants, and reasonable prices for refreshed, sometimes spacious rooms. Common drawbacks are construction noise, thin walls and street-facing rooms, inconsistent housekeeping, paid and limited parking, and closed or worn facilities like the pool, bar, and restaurant. Expect a budget-friendly stay with updated rooms but limited amenities during renovation.

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Facilities

Major renovations limit amenities: the pool area is street-facing and sometimes closed or in poor condition, lounge chairs are often broken, and the bar/restaurant are frequently shut. Parking is paid and can be tight.

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Jamie

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Kids had a great time in the pool.. lots of lizards… overall hotel is clean and is under a renovation..

6

Stephen

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Construction taking years. Needs to be finished

6

ivania

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

My fiancé and I stayed for 14 days. Some things made me sad. First, after 4 days, I asked for the room to be cleaned, and then they turned the sheets inside out. After another 4 days, I asked again for clean sheets, but they didn't put them back in. I didn't ask, but I asked for clean towels myself and found them very dirty. The pool was dirty, the chairs were broken. The people who work there were very polite.

6

Linda

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

Would be nice if pool was heated was very cold. Great helpful friendly staff!

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Theresa

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The renovated inside of the motel is decent, but the outside still needs a lot of work in the fact that they charge you to park at a motel that’s being renovated is ridiculous. It’s not close to the events. You have to walk four blocks down the street just to cross over to the beach. The chairs at the pool are disgusting. Bad low hanging wires in the under garage part in electrical cords running from the building next-door over to this building. The outside tiki bar was not open. The inside bar was not open. Most of the staff does not speak English. Also, the water pressure is terrible and they should’ve redone the bathrooms.

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Stephen

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is being renovated and the rooms are very clean but not sure how long it will hold-up. The pool area is right on the street and not very comfortable. A reasonable priced hotel if you are looking for a convenient place to stay with no frills. Beach access is 1/2 mile away. Parking is pricey for a hotel away from downtown Fort Lauderdale.

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Tonya L

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Under renovation, pool was closed, bar and restaurant closed

8

Sylvie

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Renovations are looking good in rooms, lounge chairs need to be replaced and need more, restuarant closed due to renovations.

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Robert

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Advertising a pool and the pool was closed. If I knew that I would not have booked this property

8

Emma

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No restaurant - was closed for renovations. Renovations on parts of hotel. Waterfall in pool wasn’t working/on, pool looked dirty and grimy. No fan or opening window in bathroom.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many rooms are described as very clean or spotless, but others note dirty floors, musty odors, bugs, and missed or limited housekeeping during multi-night stays.

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deb

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Our room was spacious, however the floor was dirty. The lounge chairs at the pool were cracked and broken. The patio and waterfall around the pool were also in disrepair. We had to ask several times for a bucket of ice and to have our room cleaned. The phone in the room was not plugged into the wall. When checking in we were NOT met with a smile or even eye contact. Many of the front desk people were less than friendly. It was not completely clear from the website that the hotel was undergoing renovations and that there was a fairly long walk to the public beach access.

8

Jennifer

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay for the price, rooms are decent but could be cleaner. The floor was very dirty. Would stay again!

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Russell

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The floor was swept but when you walked on the floor before and after bathing your feet would be black with dirt just after walking a few times back and forth. When I went down to ask them to clean, I noticed that the cleaning cart only a few doors down had a vacuum cleaner and no mop, Therefore, these rooms, including the bathroom are never mopped. Beware of dried urine from previous guest around the toilet and shower entry. Sorry but if you have tile and in this case simulated tile, you have to mop with disinfectant.

10

Emanuelle

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The rooms are beautiful and very clean. Friendly staff. I will definitely come back

10

Frederic

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Spotless clean.

8

Rick

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room cleanliness 10/10 Exterior 5/10 Renovation ongoing

10

Julie

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room. Excellent check-in service - Julia was so kind to change our room type to a ground level so we could avoid hauling our luggage upstairs.

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Lisa

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel looked nothing like the pictures. The tiki bar was closed down as well as the restaurant. Construction going on. Room was super dusty and dirty

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Meaghan

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is nowhere near the beach. They say they have airport shuttle service, but you have to call and arrange it beforehand and pay for it. The property is appears to be under construction, based on the fact that when I opened the blinds in our room, a sea can was blocking any view there might’ve been. The office building is dank and dated, and I hesitated to sit and wait for our room to be ready The gate was broken on the entrance to our room. There was not a single chair to sit outside on the gated area. There was no seal around the air conditioner, and I could put my hand between the wall in the unit, which would explain why there were bugs in the room. There was a second exterior door in the room that was locked from the outside, and for some reason had a peep hole to look into our room. I covered it right away, but it was concerning to me that it could be opened from the outside at any given time because there’s nothing on the interior side to prevent it from opening.

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Oleksandr

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The floor is dirty when you walk on it and you get stuck. Bed linen with stains. The bathroom is very small, no exhaust fan, toilet paper holder was broken. The room is very humid. I don't recommend staying there!!!!

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Rooms

Many rooms are newly renovated, modern and spacious, with effective AC and some balconies or kitchenettes. However, thin walls and street or AC noise, occasional uncomfortable beds, and varying layouts between buildings create a mixed room experience.

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Cayce

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were expecting a room with a balcony which was advertised and when we arrived we were informed the only rooms with double beds are in the older motel 2-story building. Seems a bit deceiving.

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Shelley

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The AC unit in our room sounded like a big diesel pusher starting every 20min. You are on a main road with bad traffic noise. The beds are like hammocks and some people do like that but we prefer a bed with some support. We were suppose to have a king bed but they moved us to a room with 2 doubles. Lots of recent upgrades but the place does need a lot more upgrades.

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Raymond

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

the rooms were newly renovated and it was very big . thr towels were super soft too . i highly recommend this hotel

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Stephen

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Construction taking years. Needs to be finished

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Jessica

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was convenient and safe, room was clean and nicely renovated however the walls are paper thin. I could hear everything going on in the rooms next to me and above me as well as street noise, so I’d recommend a noise machine or ear plugs if you plan to stay here. Also not sure if it was just a problem with my room but the water in my shower didn’t get warmer than lukewarm and the handle didn’t even turn all the way to hot

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Shelley

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrival was confusing as the hotel has been renamed and is undergoing major renovations. Our room was completely updated and very comfortable. As would be expected due to location close to the road, noise from traffic did wake us each morning.

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Theresa

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The renovated inside of the motel is decent, but the outside still needs a lot of work in the fact that they charge you to park at a motel that’s being renovated is ridiculous. It’s not close to the events. You have to walk four blocks down the street just to cross over to the beach. The chairs at the pool are disgusting. Bad low hanging wires in the under garage part in electrical cords running from the building next-door over to this building. The outside tiki bar was not open. The inside bar was not open. Most of the staff does not speak English. Also, the water pressure is terrible and they should’ve redone the bathrooms.

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Jessica

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Street noise.

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Amber

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The outside of the building is in less than fair condition. The rooms have had renovations - but the walls are so thin you can hear everything in the next room. We had the unfortunate experience of having the room next to us loudly spending “quality time” in bed with eachother.

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BrendaLee

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The building is VERY OLD! However, once you got inside the renovated rooms, they were nice. Right on a main busy street, so it was noisy. The pool is right next to the street, so we didn’t use it. Not a relaxing environment. At least a 15 min walk to the beach. Longer than advertised.

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Service

Staff are often friendly and helpful with smooth check-ins, but some guests report unresponsive or unfriendly service and difficulties getting issues resolved or housekeeping provided.

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Edward

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice and clean. But the outside area is not especially the parking area. I just don’t understand why I have to pay parking fee. Usually Florida has a lot of spaces that we don’t need to pay. Just saying. The receptionist on duty was not considerate at all. Even if I have my ID and the credit card that I used to purchase handy, he’s still wants my husband to come.

10

Aaron

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were excellent. Rooms were clean in great condition, spacious.

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Foued

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very good customer service and good price for location

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Delia

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff was totally uncooperative. The rooms communicate with each other through doors, which was very disturbing. Our neighbors, a group of girls, room 407, had a party all night. Loud music, many visitors, screaming and a strong smell of drugs! The receptionists acted as if it was normal and did not intervene. I recommend you think twice when booking at this Hotel!

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Paul

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was decent, however I had an issue with the bed. It was extremely uncomfortable and sunk in. I woke up all night long with a neck and shoulder pain. I let the staff know and they offered me another room for the next night. That bed was no better than the first. I was offered a discount but never received it. I spoke with two acting managers both agreed and said would receive a discount for my experience. However, later come to find out they would not offer me a discount I was never contacted my an actual manager. I requested to speak with the manager several times and still have not heard anything from anyone who’s in charge of that hotel. Very disappointed. I’m not a picky person and dont usually write reviews but I can’t help to feel like I would want others to know about this as they can avoid a terrible nights sleep on uncomfortable beds.

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laura

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly

10

Clyde

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and very helpful staff

10

Julie

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room. Excellent check-in service - Julia was so kind to change our room type to a ground level so we could avoid hauling our luggage upstairs.

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Krishon

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The house keeping never refreshed my room and the people at the front desk have terrible customer service. They put a parking violation on my car after I paid for my parking this place is trash seriously will never stay here again. Plus they take such a high deposit 200 dollars and tell you 7 buisness days before u can even get your money back just a terrible hotel. Will never recommend to anyone I know.

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Gary

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, courteous staff.

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Location

Convenient for beach-goers, with public beach access roughly a 10–15 minute walk and many shops and restaurants nearby. Some mention the busy road location and found it farther from key areas than expected.

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Bethany

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good shower. Helpful staff. Very walkable to the beach, tons of restaurants.

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Troy

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If you know what you’re getting for the price, then this is a fair hotel… It’s been repainted and rebranded, but still shows areas of disrepair and age. Pool was very nice and clean. Good location very close to a CVS and Winn-Dixie as well as restaurants. Parking is very tight and limited, and they do charge an extra unannounced fee for that. Beds were comfortable and the room was clean. Very narrow hallways and balcony walkways. We paid for early check in between 11 and two and got in our room about 1230. Overall, 3/5 stars. If you’re looking for a more economical hotel, stay in comparison to nearby resorts and don’t set your expectations too high then this is the place for you. Lastly, beach access is about a 15 minute/half mile walk. Public transportation runs right in front of the hotel.

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Alan

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is amazing spot for the beach. And people are friendly here. They are improving this property every day. 4.8 out of a 5.0 Star rating

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Regina

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and proximity to beach

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Carli Noelle

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect 10 minute walk to the beach! Easy to get to restaurants, and convenient stores. Felt like a very safe area, our room was so comfortable! Would highly recommend! Also only 15-20 minutes to get to the airboats for the Everglades, and 15 minutes from the airport!

10

nina

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk was very friendly. Pool and room were clean. Location was great

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sydney

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This property was close to the beach with easy access. There were many dining and shopping options covering several blocks.

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Hannah

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was quiet and convenient to the beach, as well as dining options. The staff was polite and extremely helpful.

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Bhavik

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. 15 minute walkto the beach.

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BrendaLee

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The building is VERY OLD! However, once you got inside the renovated rooms, they were nice. Right on a main busy street, so it was noisy. The pool is right next to the street, so we didn’t use it. Not a relaxing environment. At least a 15 min walk to the beach. Longer than advertised.

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Dining

On-site dining and bars are frequently closed during renovations, so many guests ate elsewhere. A few reported good food when available, but hours and availability were inconsistent.

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Kimberley

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was not aware hotel restaurant under construction, although place across the street pretty decent. Pool not open 7 pm one evening, although they said it was open until 830 pm. Could not lock front or back windows to the unit which was on ground floor.

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Brooke

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We were not notified of the renovation, so we were surprised when we checked in. I have stayed at your hotel three other times and enjoyed the pool, bar, and restaurant on those trips. I was very much looking forward to that on this trip, so very disappointed those amenities were not available to me. Love the convenience of being able to eat, drink and swim all at the hotel. Had to go other places, so very inconvenient!

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Josephine

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Royal Beach Palace is no longer... it is now called "The Garden". Location is good regarding grocery stores, pharmacies and eating options. The room we had was decent, with a coffee maker, fridge and safe. The thing that was annoying is that we were not notified by Expedia or by the hotel that both the lobby and eating area were under construction.

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Theresa

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The renovated inside of the motel is decent, but the outside still needs a lot of work in the fact that they charge you to park at a motel that’s being renovated is ridiculous. It’s not close to the events. You have to walk four blocks down the street just to cross over to the beach. The chairs at the pool are disgusting. Bad low hanging wires in the under garage part in electrical cords running from the building next-door over to this building. The outside tiki bar was not open. The inside bar was not open. Most of the staff does not speak English. Also, the water pressure is terrible and they should’ve redone the bathrooms.

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Rick

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

over priced for the quality of the hotel.....should be called motel. Staff was very nice and helpful. advertised outside tiki bar, but it was never open. advertised inside bar, not open. I will not go back

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Patricia

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Restaurant and tiki bar were closed without any notice in web site when booking this property

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Sylvie

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Renovations are looking good in rooms, lounge chairs need to be replaced and need more, restuarant closed due to renovations.

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Amanda Katherine

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

We were not notified that the property is under construction. The restaurant and bar are also under construction, so they're closed! The junk piled up all around the back makes for a crappy view. Definitely not worth the money.

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Emma

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No restaurant - was closed for renovations. Renovations on parts of hotel. Waterfall in pool wasn’t working/on, pool looked dirty and grimy. No fan or opening window in bathroom.

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Molly

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Enjoyed this hotel, though it was not posted that the poolside bar & restaurant were under construction which was disappointing.

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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $83	16 $82	17 $8	18 $96	19 $97
20 $77	21 $77	22 $79	23 $85	24 $74	25 $108	26 $108
27 $78	28 $76	29 $75	30 $80

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				1 $114	2 $145	3 $148
4 $111	5 $98	6 $98	7 $104	8 $104	9 $143	10 $152
11 $119	12 $102	13 $98	14 $98	15 $99	16 $137	17 $137
18 $116	19 $105	20 $112	21 $105	22 $112	23 $148	24 $141
25 $121	26 $118	27 $121	28 $131	29 $133	30 $237	31 $219

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Superior Twitho Queen with Balcony

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