Name: Hotel Rapids
Address: 680 US Hwy 2 East, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States of America, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, US
Rating: 8.65

What guests think

At Hotel Rapids, travelers praise exceptionally friendly staff, a renovated retro-motel vibe, and a popular on-site bistro for crepes and coffee, while noting compact rooms, traffic and neighbor noise, and occasional maintenance or lighting quirks in some spaces.

Most guests find rooms very clean and comfortable, though some mention worn carpets or missed housekeeping. Distinctive extras like the cozy yurt, sauna, and outdoor fire pits stand out, and breakfast vouchers are appreciated. Expect a character-filled, convenient stop with boutique touches and some trade-offs typical of an older property.

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Facilities

Guests consistently praise the on-site bistro/bar, the cozy yurt, sauna, and outdoor fire pits/patio. A few mention tight or inconvenient parking and no elevator access to upper rooms; the property is pet friendly.

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10

Penelope

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really a unique place to stay. Very cool vibe. They have a sauna, a yurt where you can watch movies and a restaurant and bar on site. Breakfast voucher towards your meal. They serve fabulous crepes.

8

Dana

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Clean room. Soft bed. Unique yurt space for gathering. Sauna available

10

Katherine

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel was so cute!! So clean and new. It was great to walk out our door and be steps away from a bonfire pit, outdoor tables, the little bistro where you could grab a happy hour drink. Happy Hour until 10Pm!! Wow! Would highly recommend!

10

Kevin

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Staff! Friendly safe place with a Bistro for a bite and a beer...

10

Michael

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great, place was really cute, and who else has a yurt?

8

John

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The facility is older but remodeled. It is not very sound proof to noises from the outside or from the bar below the rooms. Unfortunately no elevator to access above ground level rooms. It was a bit unusual to have input all of our reservation information into one of the hotel's tablets, including the credit card information after this had been entered into the Expedia reservation portal online when booking the room.

10

Dave

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a pretty special hotel; retrofitted '50's motor inn done to excellence. The Bistro was a highlight!

8

Keith

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was told parking would be outside our door. Our door was behind a building. We had to park in an undesignated spot.

10

Stacy

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved staying at Hotel Rapids. It offers a lovely cocktail bar, delicious crepes, friendly staff, and a sauna. We will definitely be back again soon!

10

Danielle

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super cute and cozy! Staff was very friendly, room was nice, there is a bistro/bar on site-- with seating inside and outside--and was lovely for a night cap and breakfast. Had a happy hour even! We were given two $10 vouchers to use for breakfast at the bistro--food was delicious! Fire pits on site, both propane and a wood one, with comfy seating. It's an easy 10 min walk to Rapids brewery, which was super fun--great beer, food, and spacious indoor and outdoor seating area. Had a great mini getaway at Hotel Rapids-- thank you!! Would definitely stay here again!

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Cleanliness

Reviews largely report very clean rooms and refreshed spaces. Some cite stained carpets, dusty HVAC, or lapses in housekeeping.

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10

Darin

7 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I did not have high expectations due to the price, but I was totally wrong. The room was spotless, the bed and sheets are possibly the most comfortable I\'ve ever seen, and the shower was fantastic compared to most hotels. There is a yurt on tbe property which seemed pretty "yuppie" to me but it was a super relaxed area with a nice fireplace as well as a TV. There was also a sauna which we did not use, but it looked verg clean and neat as well. Drinks at the bar were delicious and the bartender/worker was incredibly friendly. I would absolutely stay here again if visiting Grand Rapids again.

10

John

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean nice place

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douglas

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a night earlier than I showed up and not only did they charge me for the night booked through hotel.com, but they then charged me for a second night at a rate more than I booked online. The service was good, but the condition of the place was terrible. Our room was beaten up and the door would not open or shut without slamming.

10

Stephen

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a very enjoyable one night stay. Staff was exceptional. Room was very comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend.

10

Sharon

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was sparkling clean, the bed and pillows were super comfortable, and it was easy to adjust the heat settings. The staff is stellar and the bistro where we ordered breakfast served delicious food. Everything perfect. Thank you!

10

rebecca

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful clean and safe

8

Donna

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First time staying here and the staff was very friendly. Easy checking in and out. Room could have been cleaner and bed nt that comfy.

8

Darrel

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only stayed one night. The carpet in the room was either stained or very dirty. Everything else was good.

6

Kimberlee

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great! The shower head leaked shooting upwards the ceiling and the mattresses were not the most comfortable.The lighting in the rooms could be better very dim. Dog friendly but not the best place to walk the dogs. Food was great! The room was clean

8

Rachael

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very, very nice and I had great interactions with all of them. The bistro is very cute and breakfast/coffee was delicious! The hotel was renovated, but my room wasn't cleaned particularly well. Some of the surfaces hadn't been wiped down and the carpeting had a lot of staining and it's probably time to replace it with something darker. Overall, the staff made it a really pleasant stay and it worked well for the one night I needed.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable with modern decor; many are compact, while suites offer more space. Recurring notes include thin walls and road noise, small bathrooms with tiny sinks, dim lighting, and occasional soft or aging mattresses.

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Dana

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked for weekend trip. Cute remodeled motel. Check-in was easy, but they do not take American Express. Had to separate reservations that they were able to combine. Room was good, however, reservation said queen size beds and they were full. Talked with front desk and was told this is the size of beds in all rooms, except the one that has a king. Bathroom was small, but worked. Carpeting in our room needed to be pulled. The Bistro/Bar is cute and service was great, just wished they were open a little earlier for breakfast. Sauna was a touch. Overall cute idea

10

Christine

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older roadside motel that was converted and updated to a nicer facility. Although the price was steep ($260) for just an overnight lodging, and the bathroom was very small, the shower was hot and strong with a seat. The room was spacious for a double, the beds were very comfortable, and the cosmetic features have all been updated, but it’s still old.

8

Joe

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicely updated property and rooms. Room was a little small but well furnished and clean.

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Diana

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lighting was very poor and no lighting in shower. Hole or soft spot in floor by desk. Blow dryer tripping circuit in bathroom so had to use it in bed area so no mirror.Parking limited and not ideal.

10

Jamie

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Rapids was a wonderful hotel to stay in! The staff was all super friendly and when we had to switch rooms because of a security issue they offered to help us out with moving our stuff to the new room. I love that they were so approachable about things and made sure the stay was as comfortable as it could be. The only complaints we really had were that we wished the showerheads were adjustable and that the mattress in our room probably needs be replaced as we sank into the middle area of the mattress and the outside edges were still nice and firm.

8

Willie

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was cool they had parking on site as well as a bar. The walls are very thin as i heard my neighbors having sex for an hour last night.

8

Robert

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and welcoming staff. Clean. Comfortable beds. Lighting inadequate. The area is not walkable and fronts onto a major highway intersection. A small restaurant with limited menu. Try out the yurt.

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Kimberlee

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great! The shower head leaked shooting upwards the ceiling and the mattresses were not the most comfortable.The lighting in the rooms could be better very dim. Dog friendly but not the best place to walk the dogs. Food was great! The room was clean

8

Cindy

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice enough but the bathroom had issues. The sink was so narrow that when you used it, water went on the floor. The shower head was stationary and designed for a bathtub shower. It was a shower stall, so the water hit the wall too high to rinse off properly. It needs to be replaced with a shower head on a ball swivel.

10

sang un

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. A few guests report slow or difficult after-hours check-in and concerns with the tablet-based process and privacy.

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10

Joel

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is always so helpful and kind.

10

SCOT

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chloe at the front desk was FANTASTIC!! I booked the wrong night and she took care of it and made it right at the property!!! Nice clean, quiet room!!

6

Bradly

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked with AMEX. I got to property and they didnt accept it. The walls are paper thin. At check in they handed me an ipad to fill out my info. Never asked to see card or ID. as im filling out my info other peoples info was popping up. Very unsafe. I have never in probably a thousand stays encountered not showing ID or presenting the credit card. Staff was friendly. But the security of someone elses personal info is not good

10

Stephen

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a very enjoyable one night stay. Staff was exceptional. Room was very comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend.

10

Michelle

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely loved this little boutique hotel! The room was clean and newly updated with really cool fixtures for small spaces! The staff (Eva et al) were so amazing! They made the best crepes and specialty coffees. The information binder in the room was made by the Grand Rapids High School woodworking department---nice touch!! I HIGHLY recommend staying here while in Grand Rapids!

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Adam

14 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived at the hotel a little after midnight and no one was there working, but they did leave a note to call a number for after hours arrivals. I called the number repeatedly, which no one answered, and left a message and never received a call back. I ended up driving down the street and staying at the Best Western.

10

Jamie

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Rapids was a wonderful hotel to stay in! The staff was all super friendly and when we had to switch rooms because of a security issue they offered to help us out with moving our stuff to the new room. I love that they were so approachable about things and made sure the stay was as comfortable as it could be. The only complaints we really had were that we wished the showerheads were adjustable and that the mattress in our room probably needs be replaced as we sank into the middle area of the mattress and the outside edges were still nice and firm.

10

Steve

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, beautiful place.

10

Ingrid

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I come to Grand Rapids every week for work and this is the only place I’ll stay! It has become my home away from home. They have the best food in town, an excellent wine selection, and wonderful crafted cocktails. The staff is also top notch. They get to know their regulars and truly care about their guests.

4

Frank

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very nice for its age. However I waited 25 minutes to check in as the receptionist was taking phone calls and booking rooms right infront of me. Paying me zero attention. When she finely addressed me she was very abrupt. Once she found that I booked on Hotels.com I was placed in room 27 at the back end of the hotel next to the kitchen exhaust hoods, sinking floor, carpet that was been water logged and a bit noisy until the kitchen closed at 10pm. I wouldn’t complain if the hotel was full but it wasn’t. I was purposefully placed in their worst room for sure, asked to fill out a personal bio, and told no parties. I’m 65 years old with no more time on my hands for large hotel parties :)

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Location

Convenient off major roads and close to local spots like breweries and trails, with some walkable options. The busy intersection brings traffic noise, and a few found the immediate area less walkable.

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Eugene

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Refurbished hotel, nicely updated. Convenient at corner of 169 and 2. Room was small but had everything we needed. Staff super friendly. Didnt have a chance to take in their breakfast, but the menu looked delicious!

8

Theresa

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Some noise from busy street

8

Denise

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They’ve done a really nice job with this property. It has a few limitations inherent in what they started with. The walls are a bit thin and it’s in a very busy street. But it’s otherwise quite nice and we would stay there again.

10

Marie

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place with great staff. A good breakfast offering as well for a reasonable price. Located by liquor store and great brew pub within walking distance. Also close to the Mississippi trail

8

Sue

11 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property seems either new or updated. We were on the lower level, with access to the parking lot and our car right from our room (Motel style). It is very close to an intersection, so easy to find, however it does have traffic noise,(ear plugs are provided on the night stand next to the bed). There are blackout blinds on the windows. Room seemed small. Walls seem a little thin as could hear the neighbors. It did have a nice area with counter and lighted cabinets. Microwave and coffee maker were found in the cabinet. Nice corner work area. Shower included shampoo, conditioner and body wash in pumps on the wall. The Bistro, which is where you check in, offers salads, crepes and yogurt for breakfast. We did get a $10 breakfast voucher for each of us each day of our stay. Our opinon, a little too modern for our taste. Did like the breakfast vouchers and ease of location, easy in easy out, (at least in the of season)

8

Robert

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and welcoming staff. Clean. Comfortable beds. Lighting inadequate. The area is not walkable and fronts onto a major highway intersection. A small restaurant with limited menu. Try out the yurt.

8

Robert

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was very convenient.

8

Craig

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little place. Very well updated. A bit noisy due to highway traffic. Would definitely stay here again.

10

danielle

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First time we stayed here. Very Clean and already cooled room, nice relief since it was so hot out and some small, thoughtful items left out for us...nice touch! Staff very friendly and helpful. This hotel is rt in middle of town, close to everything. Highly recommend.

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Danielle

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super cute and cozy! Staff was very friendly, room was nice, there is a bistro/bar on site-- with seating inside and outside--and was lovely for a night cap and breakfast. Had a happy hour even! We were given two $10 vouchers to use for breakfast at the bistro--food was delicious! Fire pits on site, both propane and a wood one, with comfy seating. It's an easy 10 min walk to Rapids brewery, which was super fun--great beer, food, and spacious indoor and outdoor seating area. Had a great mini getaway at Hotel Rapids-- thank you!! Would definitely stay here again!

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Dining

The cafe/bar is a highlight, with delicious crepes, good coffee, cocktails, and appreciated breakfast vouchers. The menu is limited and breakfast service can be slow at times.

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Earl

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, modern, great amenities, helpful staff, awesome bistro downstairs

10

Sharon

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was sparkling clean, the bed and pillows were super comfortable, and it was easy to adjust the heat settings. The staff is stellar and the bistro where we ordered breakfast served delicious food. Everything perfect. Thank you!

8

Michael

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bistro/Bar is phenomenal along with the waitstaff there. Noise outside was a little much at bedtime, but all in all a good experience. Try the CREPES!

10

Sara

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, great customer service. Yummy breakfast of crepes, not your typical breakfast options. $10 voucher per person paid for our whole breakfast! It was amazing!

8

Donavon

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel Rapids is a very nice boutique hotel. The staff is very friendly. They have a great little bar and dining menu. The only thing you might want to consider is it is a remodeled old hotel. Everything is nicely done, rooms are smaller and quaint. Only set back are they close together and sound can travel.

10

Doug

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Recently remodeled, clean and nicely decorated. Nice outdoor seating and lounge area. Great little bistro, great service and delicious breakfast! Definitely recommend!

10

Peter

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I always stay here. Staff is always friendly and great. Crepes are perfect and the cappucino rivals any great coffee shop.

8

Virginia

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast with sweet and savory crepes and coffee from North Shore are amazing ❤️staff is very friendly. There is traffic noise.

10

Ingrid

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I come to Grand Rapids every week for work and this is the only place I’ll stay! It has become my home away from home. They have the best food in town, an excellent wine selection, and wonderful crafted cocktails. The staff is also top notch. They get to know their regulars and truly care about their guests.

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Paul

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice renovation but a lot of lip stick. Loud environment. Music could be heard through the floor in the morning. Heavy traffic outside made for a long night. They offered ear plugs but they don’t work for me. Late November and my window was unlocked also adding to outside noise. Didn’t care for the breakfast menu so went elsewhere.

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Month	Average price
January	US$103
February	US$109
March	US$103
September	US$130
October	US$135
November	US$111
December	US$105

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Bedrooms

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, Multiple Beds

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