Name: Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
Address: 145 Fore Street, East Bayside, Portland, Maine, United States of America, Portland, Cumberland County, US
Price range: US$184–US$816 per night
Rating: 8.68

What guests think

At Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront, travelers consistently praise the friendly staff, walkable location near the Old Port, and roomy suites with kitchens, while also noting a solid complimentary breakfast and convenient, though paid, garage parking.

Families appreciate the indoor pool, though some found it cold or noticed strong chlorine, and there is no hot tub. Housekeeping and cleanliness feedback is mixed, with reports of odors, missed service, or dirty details alongside many clean-room reviews. Rooms are spacious but some feel dated, have maintenance issues, or lack the harbor views expected. Overall, expect a comfortable, well-located stay with friendly service and a few trade-offs.

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Facilities

Indoor pool is popular, though some found it cold or noted strong chlorine and there is no hot tub. Parking is in a nearby garage with an extra fee, and the on-site bar has limited hours and no food.

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Dawn

30 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

I was disappointed that the hot tub was gone and the place seemed to be run down a bit. I think the pandemic did a number on this hotel. The food was still good in the breakfast area but no restaurant or food at the bar. No room service either. We were hungry when we arrived and no food in the hotel. Hopefully they can get back to where they used to be before the pandemic. Great restaurant, hot tub, etc.

10

KEVIN

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, clean, pool was perfect for the kids, quiet rooms, and staff were very professional and helpful.

10

Lauren

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean rooms, great pool and friendly staff

8

leah

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Good location & service. The facility was a bit worn but we were glad to have a studio suite with full kitchen for our 8-night stay. There’s a bit of misleading info on this facility’s site & signage around the building. They state they have a hot tub (even listed on their internal TV info) & daily happy hour with complimentary beverages & snacks. There is no hot tub (but an indoor pool) or happy hour. The cocktail lounge is open limited hours & serves no food. We had nightcaps at another Marriott hotel a block away. Because the cruise ship dock is nearby, there’s lots of tour groups in & around the hotel. The staff do a great job serving lots of people with quick turnaround.

8

Gary

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Housekeeping was cut back to every other day, including towels and bed makeup, which was inconvenient. Desk staff and location great. Room was somewhat strangely laid out but plenty roomy for a longer stay. Nice view to the harbor. Breakfast handy but limited help-yourself selection. Parking next door with free in and out very useful in parking constrained area.

10

Michael

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was OK, would be nice if it was easier access.

10

Katelyn

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stay for The Polar Express! Friendly staff! Great breakfast! Parking garage says it’s $64 for the night but use your phone number to enter and then ask the front desk for a garage parking pass and you will only get charged $35. No food at restaurant on site.

10

kitty

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is about 10 min walk (with little ones) to the waterfront area and restaurants. Far enough to be quite but close to get around without driving. The daily breakfast was actually very good! Make your own waffle station was a hit. Also served scramble eggs, turkey and pork sausage, breads, yogurt, cereal. Pleanty to choice from. Pool is large enougn but no hot tub and does not looked to be cleaned daily as there was a knot of hair floating on day 2 of our stay. Sort of expected for a 3 star hotel. Parking is $30/day at hotel. We actually lucked out as stayed on Sunday and a Monday holiday so street parking was free both days. Pmm Room with very clean and new little kitchenette.

10

Karen

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was conveniently located near the Old Port but off by just a few blocks to be quiet. Parking in a garage, not an open lot, as much of the parking is downtown. Staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Julianne

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really appreciated the shuttle, and it's driver, who was friendly and had great restaurant recommendations. Front desk staff very helpful. Breakfast was quite good.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe clean rooms and public areas, but feedback is inconsistent. Recurring issues include musty or smoke odors and occasional lapses like dirty carpets or fixtures and trash left in hallways.

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Crystal

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really clean!

6

Sheila

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a first floor suite. When we walked it the musty smell was overwhelming. There was a dehumidifier but it was full. We went to desk and they switched our room immediately. The room they moved us too was better but not great. There was milder musty odor and another full dehumidifier. We moved it to the hallway. The staff picked it up but did not replace it. Not a hotel for anyone with allergies or asthma. Will not stay here again

10

jason

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Clean Rooms, excellent staff!! Mckenzie and Tony were especially great.

4

Patrick

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our first room they had cleaned the carpets. They were still wet and smelled of dog pee. They didn’t have another room until the next day so they took $100 off our room.

4

Richard

13 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel overall was good, but had a very noticeable moldy shower curtain liner. Not what you'd expect from a Marriott.

4

Wendy

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I was very disappointed in this stay. Be prepared to take care of yourself and to find a dirty room. When we checked in there were cookie crumbs all over the chairs and floor and the bathroom. There were also bottle caps and peoples hair in the bathroom. The bedding had stains of unknown origins. And then you learn that you will be paying $30 per in and out for parking on top of the price for your stay. The breakfast was terrible. Not even worth the walk down. This is not close to much as far as activities so be prepared to pay that parking fee and it continues to climb up. And if you need ice, be prepared to go down to the front desk for it and to relieve it in a plastic trash bag!

10

Cathy

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and safe hotel conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Portland. There is a parking garage next to the hotel with in and out privileges. The hotel provides a pass that brings the cost down significantly. Excellent breakfast

10

Jane

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly staff. Very clean property .

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Pathricia

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I usually do not complain, but i am incredibly disappointed about the service me and boyfriend experienced at the residence inn. We were staying for 3 nights and on day 2 we asked if we could get our room cleaned. The front desk was dismissive and told us they could only clean our room after we had checked out. On our final day, I found dried up dog poop in the bedroom, and when I informed the front desk they said they couldn’t do anything for us, but had to file a complaint with expedia. We did not get any apology or any kind of explanation, but the front desk was immediately super dismissive and clearly just wanted to get rid of us. This kind of behaviour is unacceptable especially for a hotel of this ranking. I had booked a stay in portland at the residence inn to celebrate my boyfriends birthday, not to stay in a dog feces infested room that clearly doesn't get cleaned regularly. I want a refund and an apology.

10

Emma

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, well appointed and clean rooms. Perfect for traveling as a family or solo/couple.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and well equipped with kitchens, and many find them comfortable. Some report dated decor, maintenance problems such as AC or fixtures, and disappointment with paid harbor view rooms that face other buildings; a few found beds or pillows uncomfortable.

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michael

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room is sold as a harbor view but you have to look around the building to see the water it’s down the street a few blocks not what I would consider a harbor view

6

Katelyn

25 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The AC is the room did not work…. The cabinet doors where loose and about to fall off. This was booked several months in advance… went to check in at 3:45 and the room was not ready, check in is at 4. We had to wait by the front desk with all luggage and keep asking front desk for status. Room was not ready until 4:30 and we had 5:15 dinner reservations which we where almost late for. Not impressed for the price paid

10

Brenda

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was excellent. Walking distance to so many bars, shops, and restaurants. The front desk staff was so helpful. Advised us a parking option that was super close and free! The hotel itself is very nice with a bar and great free breakfast! The room was large, comfortable and well appointed. Would definitely stay there again.

8

Joseph E

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

bed and couch were uncomfortable

10

Susan

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have been staying here for 10 years. Time for an update. But still love having a kitchen it is very convenient.

8

Sharon

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place- difficulty controlling ac temp

10

Heidi

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were amazingly kind and helpful. The room was spacious and clean. The location was perfect for walking along the waterfront.

10

Julie

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious room with kitchen

10

PATRICIA

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Very nicely kept hotel. The rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. The free breakfast is very tasty.

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Nelli

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I paid $30/night extra for the room with Harbor view, and the room we got had a view of a building with the Harbor view. This hotel does not really have any Harbor view as it is located two blocks from the harbor with buildings between the hotel and the harbor. When I brought up this issue to the receptionist, she refused to adjust the rate. If you care about the view, stay in a different hotel. If you do not care about the view, do not overpay for the rooms advertised as having the Harbor View. This is a misleading advertisement.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff resolving issues and offering local tips. However, there are notable complaints about overbooking or room-type changes, billing or fee disputes, slow housekeeping responses, and occasional rudeness.

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Lillie

5 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel refused and were very rude and incompetent when I asked to upgrade my room after booking through Expedia and receiving the wrong room. The manager was very rude and condescending about needing a room change because I booked through a third party.

10

Heidi

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were amazingly kind and helpful. The room was spacious and clean. The location was perfect for walking along the waterfront.

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Chrysten

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They overbooked the weekend and then forced me to another location across the street, separating me from my friends that I traveled with. I received a smaller room and they did not offer any reconciliation such as: free breakfast, etc….

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Harold

12 Dec 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was fine! The first person I encountered behind the front desk was not so fine. That person was indifferent and rude.

10

Travis

7 May 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Mackenzie at the front desk is awesome! She made suggestions remembered us and made us feel welcome. A true gem of service and hospitality. Breakfast was expansive with options sit in or take away to room. Excellent location to stay if you are visiting and don’t want a car or have a rental and want to travel. Travel as tourists often and will recommend if traveling to Maine or just Portland. Cheers

10

Paul Anthony

24 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

From the shuttle ride from the airport to checking in, the room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly and professional. Breakfast was good. The hotel was great and we appreciate the great service.

10

paul

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay, made even better by Bean at the front desk, who recommended restaurants, bars, and activities that were all fantastic!

10

Tara

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Parking pass did not work one of the days but Brandon fixed it right up for me. Staff here is one of the best I’ve experienced.

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Colleen

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this room three weeks in advance for my first girls trip in 10 years. We wanted to stay in downtown Portland so we could walk around and shop and go to restaurants. It took me three hours to drive to Portland when I got there they told me that they canceled my reservation due to limited inventory. I asked when they were going to notify me about this and they stated they sent me an email I showed up at the hotel at 3 PM. They sent me the email at 1:15 PM. I was already on the road and not able to check my email while driving. They stated not to have my phone number because I booked through Expedia. When I book this room, I was going to pay $350 for the night the day before I got there that same night was going for 600. My guess is they overbooked and since I booked through a third-party they decided I wasn’t worthy enough to stay in their hotel and then they could get more money from someone else. Again, my first trip away from my children and my husband and a decade and it is ruined. They put us up in a cheap hotel by the mall and the airport 15 minutes away in a completely different town they offered to pay for my Uber receipts and the room. But honestly, they ruined my vacation. I’m going to go out of my way not to stay at this hotel chain again, but I also think I might not book through Expedia any longer as it seems like when you go through a third-party the hotels care about less. Disappointed is an understatement.

10

Karen

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved this hotel. The staff was the friendliest I have ever encountered. The room was very nice and comfortable. The breakfast was outstanding. Easy walk to shows, breweries and lots of shops and restaurants. Safe area.

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Location

Walkable to the Old Port and waterfront with easy access to restaurants, shops, and attractions, while generally quiet. Many guests found it convenient for sightseeing and day trips.

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Brenda

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was excellent. Walking distance to so many bars, shops, and restaurants. The front desk staff was so helpful. Advised us a parking option that was super close and free! The hotel itself is very nice with a bar and great free breakfast! The room was large, comfortable and well appointed. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Jackie

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

If you're looking for lodging for more than one night then stay here. Our room had a full kitchen which was great for keeping some food items, making coffee etc. We were able to get free street parking overnight which was nice and we could walk to shops and restaurants in old port in less than 10 minutes. There's also a free breakfast buffet with a lot of good choices.

10

HEIDI

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to many of the spots I wanted to visit on my first trip to Portland. Would definitely book this hotel again!

10

Heidi

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were amazingly kind and helpful. The room was spacious and clean. The location was perfect for walking along the waterfront.

10

Kirsten

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel with a great location!

10

Maria

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location to downtown Portland was perfect.

10

Edward

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to all activities and very quiet. Beautiful views of Cascoe bay. Easy walking distance to everything.

10

Samantha

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was wonderful. Easy parking, friendly staff, easy check in. Room was very clean and spacious. Courtyard was amazing to have as an outdoor space. Breakfast was excellent with good variety. Easy to walk to restaurants and the waterfront. Highly recommend this hotel!

10

Karen

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was conveniently located near the Old Port but off by just a few blocks to be quiet. Parking in a garage, not an open lot, as much of the parking is downtown. Staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Emma

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, well appointed and clean rooms. Perfect for traveling as a family or solo/couple.

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Dining

Breakfast is a strong point, often described as plentiful and well run. Some found the selection repetitive and note there is no full-service restaurant and the bar offers no food or has limited hours.

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Sheri

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location, housekeeping policy (every other day) was confusing. Breakfast was the very same thing everyday. Outdoor courtyard area on 2nd floor was not kept up. Staff was very accommodating. We did not have a car so don’t know about parking. Rooms seemed a little worn.

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Gunilla Christina

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice stay. Great staff. Great rooms. Breakfast could have had more fruit and non-dairy options. Parking very expensive.

8

Dawn

30 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

I was disappointed that the hot tub was gone and the place seemed to be run down a bit. I think the pandemic did a number on this hotel. The food was still good in the breakfast area but no restaurant or food at the bar. No room service either. We were hungry when we arrived and no food in the hotel. Hopefully they can get back to where they used to be before the pandemic. Great restaurant, hot tub, etc.

8

leah

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Good location & service. The facility was a bit worn but we were glad to have a studio suite with full kitchen for our 8-night stay. There’s a bit of misleading info on this facility’s site & signage around the building. They state they have a hot tub (even listed on their internal TV info) & daily happy hour with complimentary beverages & snacks. There is no hot tub (but an indoor pool) or happy hour. The cocktail lounge is open limited hours & serves no food. We had nightcaps at another Marriott hotel a block away. Because the cruise ship dock is nearby, there’s lots of tour groups in & around the hotel. The staff do a great job serving lots of people with quick turnaround.

10

Samantha

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was wonderful. Easy parking, friendly staff, easy check in. Room was very clean and spacious. Courtyard was amazing to have as an outdoor space. Breakfast was excellent with good variety. Easy to walk to restaurants and the waterfront. Highly recommend this hotel!

10

Cathy

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and safe hotel conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Portland. There is a parking garage next to the hotel with in and out privileges. The hotel provides a pass that brings the cost down significantly. Excellent breakfast

10

Katelyn

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stay for The Polar Express! Friendly staff! Great breakfast! Parking garage says it’s $64 for the night but use your phone number to enter and then ask the front desk for a garage parking pass and you will only get charged $35. No food at restaurant on site.

8

Raiyyan

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed for nights. It was a great experience and everyone at the hotel was friendly. The breakfast was also good.

10

Susan

15 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast items to choose from was plentiful. The staff member Troy who was responsible for overseeing this area was on top of everything. As a person in the food industry he did everything right including speaking with the guests to make sure they were happy.

10

Julianne

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really appreciated the shuttle, and it's driver, who was friendly and had great restaurant recommendations. Front desk staff very helpful. Breakfast was quite good.

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Month	Average price
January	US$102
February	US$108
March	US$118
April	US$137
May	US$230
June	US$362
July	US$459
August	US$452
September	US$391
October	US$354
November	US$151
December	US$122

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $584	16 $563	17 $407	18 $639	19 $816
20 $291	21 $373	22 $421	23 $458	24 $422	25	26
27 $354	28 $468	29 $469	30 $468

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $441	2 $468	3
4 $356	5 $413	6 $423	7 $460	8 $403	9 $675	10
11 $450	12 $403	13 $413	14 $422	15 $442	16 $553	17 $577
18 $309	19 $318	20 $357	21	22 $404	23 $469	24 $469
25 $184	26 $187	27 $184	28 $186	29 $189	30 $213	31 $209

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About this property

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Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Corner)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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