Name: Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
Address: 23131 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, United States of America, Lake Forest, California, US
Price range: $135–$228 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest highlight very clean, modern rooms and friendly, accommodating staff, with many appreciating quiet rooms despite the nearby freeway and the convenience of the on-site restaurant, bar, pool, and gym.

Many guests also praise the breakfast buffet and on-site meals, as well as pet-friendly policies. Common drawbacks include paid and occasionally limited parking, breakfast not included in standard rates, and sporadic service lapses such as slow or uneven bar staffing and housekeeping follow-through. A few reported comfort issues with beds or wall AC units and isolated interruptions like a late-night fire alarm. Overall, expect a modern, convenient stay with strong cleanliness and service, tempered by parking fees and occasional hiccups.

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Facilities

Facilities include a pool and hot tub, a gym, a lobby bar/restaurant, and a small market, which many guests found convenient. Recurring drawbacks are paid and sometimes scarce parking, plus a few maintenance hiccups such as fitness equipment screens and hot tub temperature.

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SUSANNA

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, good breakfast, nice pool and jacuzzi.

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Mathew

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lot of the trash cans were overflowing. Housekeeping looked scared to be there. None of the monitors worked in the fitness room.

10

Douglas

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Modern amenities, clean room, nice pool and jacuzzi. Nice bar in the lobby and friendly staff

10

Denise

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This Hilton Garden Inn feels new and fresh. The location is great near the freeway but still very quiet. Service was excellent in every respect. The employees really showed they care for each guest. It has all of the important amenities including a pool and gym. The room was well appointed and comfortable. Great pillows! Gets a highly recommend. Great value!

10

Ted

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Do Not Like ! ………. Having To Pay $15 To Park Your Car ! …….. When There’s No Alternative Parking Available !! …….. Come On Now !!!!

10

SheRon

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Came for a one night stay on Sunday & loved it. Happy Hour at their bar is ALL DAY on Sunday’s starting at 4:30pm, good food & drinks. The pool/jacuzzi is open from 6am-10pm and that was nice as well. Check in was a breeze & the room was clean w/amenities. I will be back

10

Sally

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well maintained, very clean property and room. Mini store in the lobby as well as bar and restaurant were much appreciated as I came late and left early. Would definitely stay at again.

10

Candice

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Having the restaurant and bar onsite was wonderful. The cook-to-order breakfasts were better than most other hotels. The staff was very friendly and courteous and the facility was very clean. We enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest.

10

Maria

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

PARKING LOT IS NOT ENOUGH! WE PARKED IN AN AREA FAR FROM THE HOTEL I was not sure if this was safe for my car

10

Andrea

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our stay here! It was very clean the staff was amazing and helpful very friendly. The staff that runs the kitchen/ breakfast is efficient and very friendly. Everything was smooth. The only thing was that the spa water wasn't hot it was barely warm

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across reviews, with many describing rooms and common areas as very clean or spotless. A few mentioned odors, missed details like hair, or isolated pest reports.

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Brent

Oct 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Property looks brand new! Room and whole hotel were in fantastic shape. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful.

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MEI

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I dislike the property because I found hair in the bed, and I don't like the design of the bathroom door, the faucet position, and the toilet paper placement. Also soundproofing is very poor.

10

Suzette

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean when we arrived. They cleaned and did beds each day and switched out towels each day which I appreciated. Very pretty lobby!

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Mike

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room smelled like dog piss! I complained, but they didn’t try to make the room smell better. They were all booked up and couldn’t move me, but said they would talk to the manager and see if they could do something for me. That never happened.

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ANGELIQUE

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had multiple phenomenal stays 3 weeks in a row. The staff was extremely accommodating, and the rooms were immaculately clean. Very cozy, quaint, and comfortable. Highly recommend.

10

Jaime

Nov 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Immaculately clean! Refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave, surfaces, bathroom, floor and switches. Great friendly service and follow up to ensure we were comfortable. Renee and Gabriela were great! Restaurant burgers were of great quality meat and prepared how we liked them. Great place to stay!

10

Gary

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Been staying here regularly for the past 4 years because we love the place! Clean, modern rooms with very friendly staff!

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Candice

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Having the restaurant and bar onsite was wonderful. The cook-to-order breakfasts were better than most other hotels. The staff was very friendly and courteous and the facility was very clean. We enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest.

10

Tammara

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean looked new

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Thomas

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

One of the cleanest small hotels we have stayed in. Staff was exceptionally friendly and professional. Little upset about the fact we were not aware of the parking charge. Other than that we were very pleased with our overall stay

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, generally comfortable, and well insulated from freeway noise. Some guests noted firm or squeaky beds and pillows, compact showers, dark décor, and wall AC units that blow directly onto the bed or run noisily.

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Dora

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Garden Inn, Irvine. We got in pretty early, but they were very accommodating and had a room ready and available for us. The staff was kind. The room was very nice and clean. The hotel was close to shopping, Laguna Beach, and some great restaurants. We will definitely stay here again.

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Rui

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable bed

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Sara

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel, close to the Irvine Spectrum, freeways & Great Park. The room was clean, staff was friendly & very quiet.

10

Denise

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This Hilton Garden Inn feels new and fresh. The location is great near the freeway but still very quiet. Service was excellent in every respect. The employees really showed they care for each guest. It has all of the important amenities including a pool and gym. The room was well appointed and comfortable. Great pillows! Gets a highly recommend. Great value!

8

Kathleen

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is nice and clean but the mattress was uncomfortable and pillows were flat rocks.

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Vanessa

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was absolutely horrendous, any time rolled over the bed would be extremely loud.

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LESTER

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the stay. The AC is in a weird place over the bed.

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Chong

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioner in the room is actually hanging on the wall, facing the bed, without the air conditioner there is no fresh air, open the air conditioner is very cold.

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Louie

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Professional. Con: shower was narrow (small).

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Annice

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean and modern, however, room was too dark (colors) and rather depressing.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with smooth check-in and attentive restaurant/bar service mentioned often. However, reviews also cite inconsistent housekeeping requests, uneven bar service, and poor communication during a late-night fire alarm.

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Denise

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This Hilton Garden Inn feels new and fresh. The location is great near the freeway but still very quiet. Service was excellent in every respect. The employees really showed they care for each guest. It has all of the important amenities including a pool and gym. The room was well appointed and comfortable. Great pillows! Gets a highly recommend. Great value!

10

Anne

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Joseph was very helpful. Check in was a breeze. The room was clean. Great amenities - loved the shampoo/conditioner & body soap. I also loved that a large bottle of lotion was available.

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Viviana

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at this hotel were exceptional, everyone was friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. The breakfast buffet had a great variety of options. We will definitely be staying here again.

10

Farid

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel in many ways. I had a very enjoyable stay. Very clean rooms. Very comfortable bed. I cannot complain about the hotel other than perhaps I wish they made the rooms a bit more spacious. I do want to make one remark however about the customer service I received. The gentleman named Cesar who checked me in was very unpleasant. From the moment I arrived to check in he had a demeanor about him as though I am arriving in his home and my presence was an inconvenience. I paid extra on the hotels.com for the breakfast buffet and when I mentioned it to him, he demanded I show him proof. I did show him the email that clearly states “breakfast buffet” under amenities included. It does not get more cut and dry than that yet he was still not convinced and responded in a very unrefined way “I don’t think you have it but I’ll give it to you anyway”. I was annoyed so I showed him the email again that states the proof. He denied it and got really animated with me saying “I am giving you the buffet so I’m not sure what the problem is”. I explained he was being rude and I walked away. Basically he made me feel like he was doing me a favor for something I actually paid for. This is horrible customer service. I really hope both he and the hotel management read this and take it upon themselves to not treat customers of the hotel that way. It is unnecessary and unwelcoming. I give the overall hotel a high rating it deserves but I hope Cesar works on his customer service skills.

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Norma

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service. Friendly staff.

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James

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed at this Hilton a lot while repairs are being done on my house. Whenever a client travels to see me, I always suggest it to them. But now I'm rethinking it. They now gouge you for everything. From parking to renting you a bottle opener or corkscrew. After checking in we went to their bar. We each ordered a drink and they were good but when we ordered the second round, he REUSED the "half-melted ice" from the previous round and the same glasses. When my client said Are you really using the old ice" his reply was, "I have to go down the hall for more ice and I am too busy to do that for just two drinks" My client lifted the glass to see if anything was floating. The bartender walked away without a word and about ten minutes later he returned. With an angry voice, he said he was closing early due to a lack of customers. (every barstool was occupied) This was 730pm on a Saturday night, and it says on the bar closing for food and drink at 10 pm. When one of the customers asked to finish his beer, the bartender said, "NO, I have to clean where you are sitting." He literally tossed everyone their bills. When I looked at the bill I was surprised by the price but I kept quiet. Then he looked at me and sarcastically said "If you have a problem with your bill, then go find a Hilton to complain to, I don't make the prices." I paid for the overpriced drinks even though he prevented us from completing the second one there. Then we left.

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Gary

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Been staying here regularly for the past 4 years because we love the place! Clean, modern rooms with very friendly staff!

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Doris

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Housekeeping forgot to replenish Keurig coffee pods, as well as the disposable cups. I had to text front desk early in the morning as I needed to have a cup of coffee before leaving for the day.Front desk said, "a team member will be there shortly." After waiting for 30 mins, no one delivered the disposable cups, nor the coffee pods.I texted front desk again, they said, "sorry for the confusion. That housekeeping is not there yet. Will be in later"

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Venus

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service and Bartender was informative, patient

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Tracy

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very nice. The biggest disappointment was how the staff handled the 3am fire alarm. There was minimal communication during the hour we were outside, and not a word said at checkout concerning the fairly significant inconvenience.

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Location

Convenient location near the Irvine Spectrum, restaurants, and freeways, with many finding it quiet despite the proximity to I-5. Easy access by car for local attractions.

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Dora

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Garden Inn, Irvine. We got in pretty early, but they were very accommodating and had a room ready and available for us. The staff was kind. The room was very nice and clean. The hotel was close to shopping, Laguna Beach, and some great restaurants. We will definitely stay here again.

10

Tim

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location

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Sara

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel, close to the Irvine Spectrum, freeways & Great Park. The room was clean, staff was friendly & very quiet.

10

Denise

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This Hilton Garden Inn feels new and fresh. The location is great near the freeway but still very quiet. Service was excellent in every respect. The employees really showed they care for each guest. It has all of the important amenities including a pool and gym. The room was well appointed and comfortable. Great pillows! Gets a highly recommend. Great value!

10

Raul

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to transportation, very clean, nice staff.

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Franklin

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the proximity to Irvine Spectrum.

10

Joaquin

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice property a small McDonald’s is close by restaurants are close by the spectrum is close Irvine spectrum

10

Debra

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, safe, quiet, close to shopping, restaurants and the beach

10

Marcos

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend. Great property and super clean. Bed is really comfortable and walk in shower is awesome. Right off the freeway and surrounded by great restaurants that are in walking distance along with restaurant in the lobby.

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Colleen

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a beautiful facility located in the heart of the OC. It's close to everything!

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Dining

The breakfast buffet and on-site restaurant are frequently praised for quality and value, and several guests compliment bar staff. Negatives include breakfast not being included for most rates, occasional understaffing, and some finding prices high.

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Elizabeth

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our son just moved to college so we chose this hotel to stay the night for unpacking, etc. We are actually looking for a hotel to stay regularly when we are up visiting. Overall we liked the hotel. Very quiet (except the Clydesdale horse that was in the room above us, but not the hotel’s fault) Given that the hotel is right on the freeway, it is remarkably quiet. The bed was very comfortable and the lobby is lovely. Lots of snack options. The downside was the breakfast, not great, and the fact that they are trying to cram everyone into a small area for breakfast when there’s a rather large eating area, was irritating. I’m sure other items were good but we didn’t enjoy our breakfast at all. So we left. Mainly because one of the bussers/server insisted on mopping while we were eating. Such a turn off. When I politely asked the gentleman if he could wait a few minutes, he said “no, I have to mop before lunch.” Meanwhile there was hardly anyone even eating except the people crammed in the breakfast area. I’m mad I didn’t hold my ground, but my husband did speak with the fellow at the front desk and he comped our breakfast (not what I was after, but it was a nice gesture). I thought the guy mopping was rude and no one should have to smell bleach while trying to gag down over cooked eggs. Other than the breakfast fiasco, we might come back because it is a nice hotel, but hopefully this can be remedied in the future.

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Nicholas

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfasf buffet was really well put together.

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Roxanne

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect!! Had breakfast and dinner at hotel food was good friendly staff plenty of towels clean and comfortable would def stay there again

10

James

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A very comfortable hotel - front desk obliging, breakfasts good, a nice small bar.

10

Brian

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really clean hotel with excellent food!

10

Mark

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, and had a very smooth check in. No parking issues. Rooms very clean and spacious. Good amenities - microwave fridge kurig safe. Bartender was the best and knowledgeable about local eats. Restaurant had great tasting food and inexpensive, especially happy hour. Would stay here again.

10

Todd

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pet friendly. Great breakfast buffet.

10

Tom

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. Friendly staff. Great breakfast.

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Alan

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great food menu but no staff. 1 bartender and no other staff to take orders, serve, cleanup, etc. marginal food quality.

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Brian

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food in the restaurant is excellent! I had the panko crusted mahi mahi and mud pie for dessert and it was delicious! This hotel is very clean and the beds are comfortable!

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Month	Average price
January	$141
February	$142
March	$164
April	$147
May	$143
June	$175
July	$193
August	$171
September	$147
October	$146
November	$136
December	$128

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $181	15	16 $228	17 $160	18 $183	19 $196
20 $137	21 $145	22 $155	23 $156	24 $160	25 $203	26 $160
27 $139	28 $166	29 $159	30 $162

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $135	2 $146	3 $155
4 $135	5 $138	6 $158	7 $155	8 $138	9 $138	10 $146
11 $138	12 $138	13 $155	14 $154	15 $135	16 $138	17 $144
18 $135	19 $138	20 $158	21 $154	22 $138	23 $138	24 $146
25 $138	26 $138	27 $154	28 $155	29 $138	30 $136	31 $135

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

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