Name: Red Roof Inn San Marcos
Address: 817 Interstate Highway 35 North, Rio Vista, San Marcos, Texas, United States of America, San Marcos, Hays County, US
Price range: US$55–US$129 per night
Rating: 7.3

What guests think

At Red Roof Inn San Marcos, travelers describe an older budget property with a convenient I-35 location, generally friendly staff, and simple rooms, but with inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance and notable highway noise in front-facing rooms.

Some guests appreciated spacious three-bed rooms and a clean pool, finding it workable for a simple overnight. Drawbacks recur around the lack of an elevator, very limited breakfast, and occasional outages such as ice or laundry machines. A few reviews also mention area and parking-lot concerns. Expect a basic, pet-friendly stop with trade-offs between price and comfort.

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Facilities

Pet-friendly property with a simple pool that several found clean, though some said it was dirty. Repeated reports of no elevator and occasional outages like the ice and laundry machines.

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8

Dellmeka

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets had stains. The shower was making noise. The pool was dirty. It was hard to get into. The construction was horrible. They need to do some upgrades to the hotel.

10

Devonna

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Requested 1st floor and they made it happen. Ice machine did not work.only 2 dolly for luggage.

6

Jennifer

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fine and we were told there would be a cold breakfast...there wasn't anything. The bathroom in the room was dirty. Tried to get ice twice and said the machine needs to be reset....never got ice.

6

Michael

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It has no elevator. You lugg everything up and down stairs. The “breakfast” consisted of a waffle, toast/bagel, Raisin Bran or fruit loops. That’s it.

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Michelle

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our first room had an over all chemical smell that smelt like it was covering up a cigarette smell. First room had no smoke detector. They did accommodate and move us. However we went to the 2nd floor and this would normally not be a problem but this hotel has NO elevator. So check in and check out was a nightmare. Also the towels are thin and useless with NO wash rags.

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Diana

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shady area. No elevator

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Christian

14 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

1. Property has no elevator and no first floor rooms available. 2. A personal item was accidentally left behind, and we reached out to the hotel immediately on the same date of our check out. Was told that the item was found and held in their office, and I could pick up at my convenience within 30 days. We live out of town, hence the hotel stay. I asked for the item to be returned via shipping at my expense. Multiple phone calls and messages were left with the front desk staff for management; no return call.

8

William

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was clean and room was good.

10

Carmen

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My dog got to stay for free. It is a pet friend facility, and you don't see that in a lot of hotels.

4

Joanne

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

Granted this is budget accommodation, however would describe this as tired and shabby. Bathroom tile floor was in pieces , black mould around fittings, blackout on curtains holy, breakfast very poor, coffee only in lobby in pump pot, styrofoam cups, plates and plastic cutlery. Laundry not available, broken. No elevator. Highlight good parking and easy to find. Could be so much more.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: some rooms were described as very clean, but many reviews cite stained bedding, dirty bathrooms, odors or mildew, and roaches.

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Aubriana

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean and employees are very helpful enjoy staying here

6

Jennifer

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fine and we were told there would be a cold breakfast...there wasn't anything. The bathroom in the room was dirty. Tried to get ice twice and said the machine needs to be reset....never got ice.

4

Whitney

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was not clean. Our bedding had multiple stains on multiple beds. The continental breakfast was poor.

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Jessica

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we first walked into the room it had an overpowering smell of strong Fabulosa or some type of cleaning product. Even the kids thought it was too much. The room had roaches in the bathroom and along the walls in the room. We saw at least 10 during the one night stay. We made sure to shake out all our items and left our bags in the garage when we got home so we didn’t bring them in our house. It was overpriced and not any better than a cheap motel.

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Lucas

24 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were stained and gross, and the whole room had a pungent odor. But it got the job done for a cheap, last minute room I guess. Next time probably going to spend a little more for the best western next door.

4

Angela

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property could use some upgrades. The floors in the restroom looked very dirty. Beds and pillows were not comfortable.

10

Gerardo

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good experience, the room very clean, beds comfortable and the blankets looked and smelled clean, not dirty or stained, as well as clean bath towels. The staff very friendly, the people who do the cleaning when I met them in the hallway said good morning, always with good attitude. Experience overall!!!!!!

10

Jorge

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fast check in. Clean and quiet rooms.

4

Harlin

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lets see, well there was a car on fire in the parking lot when I arrived which i assisted in putting out with pool water, the check-in clerk was literally coughing up a lung the entire time, the room was decent for the price but the in the wall AC unit sounded like a plane taking off all night and there were 4 very large roaches - dead - on the floor in the morning that were not there when I went to bed. Other than that it was a lovely stay.

8

Aimee

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Room was nice and very clean. Breakfast was good. I was excited they had waffles! I only gave 4 stars because bathroom needed some updating. 5 star stay otherwise!

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic, with many noting hard beds and thin pillows; highway-facing rooms can be very noisy, though some larger three-bed rooms offer ample space. Maintenance issues like loose fixtures and weak AC appear in some rooms.

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Mike

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Choose this hotel for price. Graduation weekend Texas State Uni. All hotels basically double normal rates. Hotel doesn’t have an elevator. Had second story room. Had heavy luggage and a dog. Common areas very worn. Room was clean. Struggled every time to close room door when leaving. Lock needed to be repaired. Saw staff on the floor and asked for help with door but they didn’t speak English. Room was on the front side of hotel and close to the freeway. Road noise was bad. Bathroom floor was tiled but had a lot of grout missing between tiles. Front desk employees were friendly enough. Parking was adequate. If ever back in San Marcos, TX would try to stay elsewhere.

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Stephany

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was able to stay in a room with 3 queen beds and it was very spacious. The room was clean. It could use some cosmetic work in the bathroom but overall I was impressed. They were very friendly, clean pool, limited breakfast, but close to everything.

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Robert

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What ever you do don’t get a room facing the highway. The noise is very loud all night long

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Chance

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pictures looked great, first thing i noticed was the flooring was coming up. Secondly thw shower rod was lose and almost falling down. The ac was not the greatest. Then i had a crack head approach me outside asking if i was from therebintold him to keep walking.

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Fred

31 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a good hotel, clean room, easy parking. The room was very noisy as it is oriented to freeway. If you don’t sleep well this will be a serious problem

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Cody

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is an older property with some wear and tear. Breakfast was a bit disappointing.

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John

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outdated

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Stephanie

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ive not woke up in so much pain, the bed and "pillows" were so hard I couldnt even move to get out of the bed. Had to take 2 extra strength Tylenol before I could move. The breakfast was sad. This isnt worth more the $50 a night even as a pass through 1 nighter. It definitely looked questionable pulling in to, the pictures make it look better than reality. There were 2 lights out and the shower curtain rod was bent and you couldn't close the shower curtain as it just slid back to the middle. All around not a great experience other than the staff.

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Christy

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean but get a room at the back of the property. The freeway traffice was too loud for me at the front.

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Tammy

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was just okay. Beds are hard and need pillows! Older place could use better curtains so you can actually open for sunlight.

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Service

Staff are often friendly, helpful, and accommodate requests or quick check-ins. However, several guests reported rudeness, slow check-in, reservation/charge issues, and poor follow-up.

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Maryanna

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property manager and front desk employee were fantastic! So kind, helpful and genuinely interested in making our stay a good one. The room was very clean. Fresh beds and linens. The bathroom needs a serious overhaul. Rusty fixtures, holes in the walls- small, but there, just dingy. The towels though clean, were thin and rough. However, we needed a room for a night that was affordable. This was perfect for our needs. I would stay there again.

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Sanet

15 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasantly surprised during graduation weekend. Jay was amazing, catered to all our requests. Can highly recommend.

10

Alias

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk person was very understanding and helpful. 😉👍

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Christian

14 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

1. Property has no elevator and no first floor rooms available. 2. A personal item was accidentally left behind, and we reached out to the hotel immediately on the same date of our check out. Was told that the item was found and held in their office, and I could pick up at my convenience within 30 days. We live out of town, hence the hotel stay. I asked for the item to be returned via shipping at my expense. Multiple phone calls and messages were left with the front desk staff for management; no return call.

10

Jody

3 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When I go to San Marcos Texas this is my go to hotel. It is always clean, convenient, and has a super nice and helpful staff.

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charles

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Took forever for front desk to check me in.

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Tyson

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I reserved my 1 room online paid. When get there. Manager proceeds to tell me i had 3 reservations. And would not remove any of the other 2 reservations that i did not make. So i pays for 3 rooms for 2 people. I will not use this again

4

Claudia

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The person who attended the reception was hostile

2

Martha

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man who works the front dress and breakfast area was very rude to me, just because their key card didn’t work for me though I slid it in the usual way twice. I’ll never go back there.

10

Jorge

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fast check in. Clean and quiet rooms.

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Location

Convenient right off I-35 and close to dining, the college, and the heritage district. Highway-facing rooms can be noisy, and a few guests felt the area or parking lot seemed unsafe.

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JS

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Within walking distance to San Marcos heritage district via very pretty and active Riverwalk. For the price Red Roof Inn was a pleasant stay.

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Robert

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What ever you do don’t get a room facing the highway. The noise is very loud all night long

6

Gloria

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location

8

Afton

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was convenient and perfect for a night's stay.

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VELMA G ELIZARDO

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for us. Close to good options.

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Diana

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shady area. No elevator

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Christi

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in process was simple and our room was ready when they stated. Even got early check in to accommodate my schedule. Even though we spent little time there the facility was clean and conveniently located on the freeway service road

10

Christina

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was close to the college and quiet. The staff was great!

8

Colt

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was approached by individuals attempting to sail stolen items in the parking lot... Keep your vehicles locked and nothing in view

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Christy

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean but get a room at the back of the property. The freeway traffice was too loud for me at the front.

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited or inconsistent, with items sometimes missing or unavailable; a few appreciated the waffle maker or simple pastries/coffee when stocked.

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luis

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was very poor ! Only cold eggs and waffles ! No juice and no other options ! Also tvs are so out dated takes about 5 min for tv to change channels

4

JAN-MARC

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Not particularly clean, bugs in bathroom. Continental breakfast was a complete joke - looked like just a few pieces of old, white bread. This is about a $50 a night hotel, not a $100 a night hotel. Would not recommend.

6

Jennifer

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fine and we were told there would be a cold breakfast...there wasn't anything. The bathroom in the room was dirty. Tried to get ice twice and said the machine needs to be reset....never got ice.

6

Michael

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It has no elevator. You lugg everything up and down stairs. The “breakfast” consisted of a waffle, toast/bagel, Raisin Bran or fruit loops. That’s it.

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Barbara

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They advertised breakfast, but if there was, it was cleaned up before the 9:00 ending time. We saw a waffle maker, but no signs of waffles or any other food. The curtains in our room needed to be fixed to hang correctly. The bathrooms are always in need of some repair. This one had a few rust spots I. The shower/tub area. The shower curtain was torn at the top. I’m not saying it was bad, just not 5*

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Cody

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is an older property with some wear and tear. Breakfast was a bit disappointing.

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olivero

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was good, shower area does not contain the run off from the shower. There was a surprise fro a small roach that popped out of the sink as I was brushing my teeth. The breakfast was less than desired, with hot cakes and coffee...no juices.

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Angela

5 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly at check in. I had called the day before to see if the pool would be open. I was told no, but it was open when we got there. One of our sheets didn’t look clean but the rest of the room and linens were okay. Don’t rely on their breakfast. There was only toast, a few muffins, and cereal (but the milk was empty). We ended up going to McDonalds. We won’t stay here again.

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Frank

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was very limited.

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Aimee

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Room was nice and very clean. Breakfast was good. I was excited they had waffles! I only gave 4 stars because bathroom needed some updating. 5 star stay otherwise!

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Month	Average price
January	US$55
February	US$53
March	US$61
April	US$65
May	US$67
June	US$58
July	US$63
August	US$69
September	US$67
October	US$67
November	US$67
December	US$59

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $66	17 $56	18 $68	19 $68
20 $56	21 $56	22 $56	23 $55	24 $56	25 $129	26
27 $56	28 $56	29 $56	30 $56

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $55	2 $70	3 $71
4 $59	5 $60	6 $55	7 $59	8 $59	9 $71	10 $71
11 $59	12 $59	13 $59	14 $64	15 $63	16 $92	17 $84
18 $61	19 $73	20 $73	21 $75	22 $73	23 $126	24 $126
25 $75	26 $60	27 $62	28 $59	29 $61	30 $92	31 $78

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

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