Name: Fairfield Inn & Suites South Bend Mishawaka
Address: 425 West University Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana, United States of America, Mishawaka, Indiana, US
Price range: $125–$514 per night
Rating: 8.05

What guests think

At Fairfield Inn & Suites South Bend Mishawaka, travelers highlight friendly, helpful staff and a convenient location, while recurring critiques focus on dated spaces, uneven upkeep, and inconsistent cleanliness across rooms and common areas.

Facilities are hit or miss: the hot tub is repeatedly reported out of order, the pool ranges from warm and enjoyable to closed or crowded, and guests cite issues with the elevator and laundry. Room experiences vary, with reports of weak air conditioning, malfunctioning fridges, thin noise insulation, and uncomfortable sofa beds alongside mentions of comfortable beds and some spacious layouts. Breakfast feedback spans typical and good to limited or slow to restock, and some disliked strict eat-in-only rules. It suits short, practical stays if you prioritize value over modern finishes.

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Facilities

Facilities feel dated, with repeated reports of the hot tub being out of order, occasional pool closures or crowding, an old elevator, and laundry issues. Some guests appreciated the warm pool and ample parking.

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Ana

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The worst hotel I have ever been to. I will never go back. Terrible. It doesn't have a laundry room like it says. I had to wait more than 15 minutes for breakfast because the egg was gone and they didn't put it back... and in the coffee maker in the room there were animal nests. Also, the service when you arrive from the woman in front of the hotel is terrible. I will never go back, don't rent it.

8

matt

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Never judge a book by its cover, the outside was kind of old and scary, the lobby was updated and newer and so weren't the rooms but the hallways and pool area were very dingy, and what turned us to this property was the jacuzzi because we are driving from New Hampshire to Colorado was out of service. Not happy at all.

10

Lynne

Apr 23, 2025

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Clean and lots of parking

2

Allison

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Widows fogged up as drove up. Reception area small and over crowded. Was put in the middle of families with children competing in a sport near by. The families allowed to over run the Inn all in the hallways up and down looking at things on doors hanging out in small hallway and outside our room. Also over crowding in small pool. Hot tub not functioning. Odor in our room.

10

Deandre

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed very comfortable and great pool they have and breakfast was good

8

Philip

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pool not working or available..laundry not working.. Did get in a small workout in..no gym towels available.. Great check in staff with good humor and food and casino recommendations.

4

kim

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

When you book for 3 nights, there should be 3 washcloths and 3 coffee packets. There were 2 and I had to find someone to get more, and the desk seemed to only be staffed until late afternoon. They were nice enough when they looked up from their phones. Ants in the room, trash in the parking lot, un-trimmed tree branches scraped my car, toilet had gross stain inside the bowl. It was quiet enough, decent mattress, good fridge. Will not stay here again.

6

Susan

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff VERY friendly and attentive. The elevator is super old - inspection expired earlier this month and seems “sketchy”. Hallways are dark and outdated. The room was fine, but creaky floors.

10

David

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pool water temp was very nice, warmer than most hotels. Hot tub was out of order but pool temp made up for that. Bathroom light needed to be replaced but I’m sure that will be taken care of

6

Deanna

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were terrific! Excellent customer service. The linens & such were clean. The breakfast area was well kept, though we ended up eating out after looking over the 'buffet'. The hotel itself needs a lot of work. Peeling wallpaper everywhere! The elevator is quite dirty. Mold in our room's bathroom on the wall & ceiling. Toilet seat was wobbly. The sidewalk entry into the building, as well as the exterior are cracked & crumbling. After seeing all that we were not even going to try the pool. Overall, it was an ok stay for the price. But, I wouldn't likely stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: several reviews mention mold, odors, stained linens, ants, and missed housekeeping, while others found rooms very clean. One review reports bed bug bites.

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Ross

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Brutal. Rude manager Leslie not willing to even attempt to accommodate guests in any way. No house keeping for 4 days after a number of requests. “Breakfast” was a joke even non existent…biscuits and bacon one morning. Eggs when they tried were discusting. Don’t bother going here. Overpriced one star hotel. I can’t believe this is a Marriott property. So poorly ran by rude staff.

10

JOSEPH

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cle

10

Mary

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean clean room. Great price

4

osama

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Mold on the bathroom ceiling. water damage in bathroom walls. 2 ladies sat at the entrance of the breakfast area to harass people who took food out (good luck if you like to eat breakfast in your bedroom) "All food has to be consumed in the breakfast area" signs all over the place.

4

kim

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

When you book for 3 nights, there should be 3 washcloths and 3 coffee packets. There were 2 and I had to find someone to get more, and the desk seemed to only be staffed until late afternoon. They were nice enough when they looked up from their phones. Ants in the room, trash in the parking lot, un-trimmed tree branches scraped my car, toilet had gross stain inside the bowl. It was quiet enough, decent mattress, good fridge. Will not stay here again.

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Capucine

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

So many challenges with the hotel. The management tried to remedy each problem so I tried to look past the issue. However, a day after we returned home my wife and I experienced bed bug bites!!!!!!! Holy smokes! Have been itching for days. Went make and took a deeper look at the reviews and learned that many other guests also mentioned getting bed bugs after their stay. With that, we won’t need to stay here again; so many other experiences are simply NOT the Marriott way, but hard stop at bed bugs. This hotel needs an ENTIRE overhaul and remodel if ever to succeed. Do NOT be lured by the convenience, great rate or the fact that this is a Marriott property—-if you book here you will be disappointed on so many levels.

10

Steven

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean and quiet hotel

4

Vanity

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room had a weird odor kind of a musty pet smell. The pull out couch surface was filthy. Blood and dirt stains. Bed sheets also had small blood stain. Hand towels had yellow staining. Shower and floor in front of tub could use a better cleaning. Room wasn’t terrible but a deep clean would absolutely help!

10

Victoria

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was exceptional! The room was very nice and clean! Loved this hotel!

6

Deanna

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were terrific! Excellent customer service. The linens & such were clean. The breakfast area was well kept, though we ended up eating out after looking over the 'buffet'. The hotel itself needs a lot of work. Peeling wallpaper everywhere! The elevator is quite dirty. Mold in our room's bathroom on the wall & ceiling. Toilet seat was wobbly. The sidewalk entry into the building, as well as the exterior are cracked & crumbling. After seeing all that we were not even going to try the pool. Overall, it was an ok stay for the price. But, I wouldn't likely stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious and comfortable to small or noisy, with reports of weak AC, malfunctioning fridges, thin noise insulation, creaky floors, and uncomfortable sofa beds. Decor often feels worn.

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Jennifer

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A little outdated and run down but clean and friendly employees.

6

Stephen

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I've stayed here multiple times, this was the worst by far. Noisy (hockey tournament for children), terrible room, and just not a fun experience. But only this once, so hopefully better next time.

6

Linda

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious, but unfortunately we didnt sleep well. Our refrigerator and AC unit were not functioning. When we arrived the AC was set to 60, but the room was very warm and humid, and stayed that way our whole stay. The hotel was fully booked, so we couldn't switch rooms. Our blackout curtains only covered half of the window, so all of the light from the parking lot came through, making our room very bright all night. Those issues combined with a lack of noise barrier made for a sleepless night. We could hear everything above and beside us. The staff was friendly, and the hotel was clean, but it wasn't the best night's sleep. We will not stay here again.

10

Emily

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick easy and convenient! Clean and spacious room with a no hassle stay

10

Deandre

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed very comfortable and great pool they have and breakfast was good

8

James

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man who checked us in was great and super friendly and helpful. Room was clean, a little dated but most places are after having hundreds of guests stay there. Breakfast was your typical free hotel breakfast. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable one I’ve had and the air conditioning wasn’t great in our room, but it worked well enough that we didn’t feel the need to request maintenance. Overall it was a good stay and good value for what we paid.

6

Susan

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff VERY friendly and attentive. The elevator is super old - inspection expired earlier this month and seems “sketchy”. Hallways are dark and outdated. The room was fine, but creaky floors.

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Tracy

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was small but it was clean

4

Margaret

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived and there were no towels in the room then we open up the sofa bed no linens we also had to ask for pillows and pillow cases. The sofa bed was very uncomfortable and needs to be replaced imo. It would really not be suited to adults sleeping in it. I expected better when paying for an executive suite.

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Deanna

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were terrific! Excellent customer service. The linens & such were clean. The breakfast area was well kept, though we ended up eating out after looking over the 'buffet'. The hotel itself needs a lot of work. Peeling wallpaper everywhere! The elevator is quite dirty. Mold in our room's bathroom on the wall & ceiling. Toilet seat was wobbly. The sidewalk entry into the building, as well as the exterior are cracked & crumbling. After seeing all that we were not even going to try the pool. Overall, it was an ok stay for the price. But, I wouldn't likely stay here again.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating at check-in and during stays. However, some guests reported rude interactions, billing mistakes, and unresponsiveness.

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Janet

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was exceptional ! Accommodating the various needs of 7 people !

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Katherine

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very helpful and friendly would stay there again

2

Ross

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Brutal. Rude manager Leslie not willing to even attempt to accommodate guests in any way. No house keeping for 4 days after a number of requests. “Breakfast” was a joke even non existent…biscuits and bacon one morning. Eggs when they tried were discusting. Don’t bother going here. Overpriced one star hotel. I can’t believe this is a Marriott property. So poorly ran by rude staff.

2

Ana

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The worst hotel I have ever been to. I will never go back. Terrible. It doesn't have a laundry room like it says. I had to wait more than 15 minutes for breakfast because the egg was gone and they didn't put it back... and in the coffee maker in the room there were animal nests. Also, the service when you arrive from the woman in front of the hotel is terrible. I will never go back, don't rent it.

10

Robert

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quite possibly one of the best hotel experiences I've had in years and I travel frequently. The place is amazing. It's in a great location, and the staff are overwhelmingly nice.

8

Haroldo

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was missing the "Do not disturb" sign. Also missed were the beds when the room was cleaned. Otherwise, excellent service and very nice staff!

8

James

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man who checked us in was great and super friendly and helpful. Room was clean, a little dated but most places are after having hundreds of guests stay there. Breakfast was your typical free hotel breakfast. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable one I’ve had and the air conditioning wasn’t great in our room, but it worked well enough that we didn’t feel the need to request maintenance. Overall it was a good stay and good value for what we paid.

2

Jennifer

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked our stay through expedia. The front desk clerk charged my credit card TWICE!! It led to an overdraft fee from my bank! I called the 800 number and they apologized and said that I would get the money back, however that does not recoop the over draft charge from my bank!! This is very upsetting.

4

kim

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

When you book for 3 nights, there should be 3 washcloths and 3 coffee packets. There were 2 and I had to find someone to get more, and the desk seemed to only be staffed until late afternoon. They were nice enough when they looked up from their phones. Ants in the room, trash in the parking lot, un-trimmed tree branches scraped my car, toilet had gross stain inside the bowl. It was quiet enough, decent mattress, good fridge. Will not stay here again.

10

Victoria

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was exceptional! The room was very nice and clean! Loved this hotel!

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Location

Convenient for road trips and errands, with easy highway access and proximity to shops and restaurants.

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Nancy

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is great, it is in a good shopping area, plenty of restaurants.

10

Therese

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is good. Have stayed here several times on Way to Wisconsin

10

Robert

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quite possibly one of the best hotel experiences I've had in years and I travel frequently. The place is amazing. It's in a great location, and the staff are overwhelmingly nice.

10

Emily

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick easy and convenient! Clean and spacious room with a no hassle stay

8

Susan

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a good place to stop on our way.

8

Warren

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Accessible from the highway

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: some call it typical or good, while others found selection limited and restocking slow. A strict eat-in-only policy bothered several guests.

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Ross

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Brutal. Rude manager Leslie not willing to even attempt to accommodate guests in any way. No house keeping for 4 days after a number of requests. “Breakfast” was a joke even non existent…biscuits and bacon one morning. Eggs when they tried were discusting. Don’t bother going here. Overpriced one star hotel. I can’t believe this is a Marriott property. So poorly ran by rude staff.

2

Ana

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The worst hotel I have ever been to. I will never go back. Terrible. It doesn't have a laundry room like it says. I had to wait more than 15 minutes for breakfast because the egg was gone and they didn't put it back... and in the coffee maker in the room there were animal nests. Also, the service when you arrive from the woman in front of the hotel is terrible. I will never go back, don't rent it.

10

Deandre

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed very comfortable and great pool they have and breakfast was good

4

osama

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Mold on the bathroom ceiling. water damage in bathroom walls. 2 ladies sat at the entrance of the breakfast area to harass people who took food out (good luck if you like to eat breakfast in your bedroom) "All food has to be consumed in the breakfast area" signs all over the place.

8

James

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man who checked us in was great and super friendly and helpful. Room was clean, a little dated but most places are after having hundreds of guests stay there. Breakfast was your typical free hotel breakfast. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable one I’ve had and the air conditioning wasn’t great in our room, but it worked well enough that we didn’t feel the need to request maintenance. Overall it was a good stay and good value for what we paid.

6

Deanna

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were terrific! Excellent customer service. The linens & such were clean. The breakfast area was well kept, though we ended up eating out after looking over the 'buffet'. The hotel itself needs a lot of work. Peeling wallpaper everywhere! The elevator is quite dirty. Mold in our room's bathroom on the wall & ceiling. Toilet seat was wobbly. The sidewalk entry into the building, as well as the exterior are cracked & crumbling. After seeing all that we were not even going to try the pool. Overall, it was an ok stay for the price. But, I wouldn't likely stay here again.

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Month	Average price
January	$126
February	$116
March	$136
April	$220
May	$191
June	$147
August	$116
September	$138
October	$151
November	$167
December	$109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $125	17 $155	18 $514	19
20 $125	21 $125	22 $125	23 $125	24 $125	25	26
27 $125	28 $125	29 $125	30 $140

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $135	2	3
4 $125	5 $125	6 $125	7 $125	8 $169	9	10
11 $125	12 $125	13 $125	14 $142	15 $149	16	17
18 $142	19 $125	20 $159	21 $125	22 $147	23	24
25 $166	26 $139	27 $125	28 $140	29 $140	30	31

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible Bathtub

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Very good

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