Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for an additional fee, subject to availability.

Where is the property located in relation to key attractions?

The property is located within a 15-minute drive of Mammoth Cave National Park and Kentucky Repertory Theatre, 0.5 miles from Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum, and 2.7 miles from Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

Horse Cave Motel

What guests think

Across reviews, Horse Cave Motel is described as an older, no-frills stop with very clean rooms, good value, basic in-room amenities, and convenient access to Mammoth Cave, I‑65, and nearby attractions.

Rooms are dated and often compact, with simple layouts; several praised quiet nights and comfortable beds, while others mentioned tight bathrooms, creaky frames, or noise from adjacent rooms or upstairs. Amenities are minimal—typically a microwave and fridge with parking at the door—and some guests noted missing items like a coffee maker, cups, ice, or vending, plus occasional weak or loud air conditioners. Service feedback ranges from very accommodating check‑ins, upgrades, and helpful owners to a few reports of rude interactions, unexpected fees, or room‑type and booking mix‑ups. Overall, expect a budget, retro stay with limited frills and solid value.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with in-room microwave/fridge and park-at-your-door access; some noted missing extras like ice, vending, or coffee makers, and a few AC units were loud or underperforming. Upstairs access is by exterior stairs, which one guest found narrow in rain.

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John

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and had a decent bed, that was the extent of the good. The motel had no ice machine and the AC was louder than it was cold. Hotels.com never sent me a confirmation so I rebooked. I ended up with 2 rooms. The owner did not charge me for the second room other than a $25 cash fee. It could have been worse.

10

Darcel

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needed coffee pot in room

6

Marian

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The refridgerater didn't work. They told me the next morning that it was turned off to defrost. The laminate was peeling from the bathroom vanity doors.

6

damola

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of the only motel during my trip that had a physical key instead of a door card. This is not a complaint, just an observation. My room was on the first floor and I was able to park right in front. My room was comfortable. Nothing to complain about.

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Pamela

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean & beds good. Our room was on the 2nd level along with 3 other rooms. Mostly it was quiet but a room either beside us or just beneath on the 1st level kept their TV on all night. The concrete steps from the ground to the 2nd level were too narrow in depth. When we checked out, it was raining and going down those steps was a bit risky. The motel needs to address that. It is an older motel but very clean. Just make sure you get a ground level room.

10

Lorraine

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is old,but clean. Amenities listed coffeemaker but room didn't have one. There is a mini fridge and microwave

10

Richard

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had the new room (#34). Hot shower, cold A/C, very comfortable bed with a firm AND soft pillow, and better lighting than I’ve had at the fancier hotels. Also parked at my door. Heard some trains, but no biggie.

8

Debra

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonable price, clean, quiet, safe, comfortable bed, microwave, refrigerator. Ideal for a good night’s sleep while traveling

10

gary

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is well maintained while still having the charm of a classic motel. Room was clean and the bed comfortable. Shower had good water pressure and hot water. Parking lot in front well maintained. Would recommend in a second.

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Staci

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is good for a night or two, but that’s it. The advertising is very misleading. The room on the advertising isn’t the room you get. There is no play ground, no room service, not even a vending machine. Our room didn’t even have a phone and you had to kick the door to get it shut all the way. The bed wasn’t comfortable, but like i said good for a night or two.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point in many reviews, with rooms frequently described as very clean and well kept. A minority reported issues such as dirty or moldy showers and smoke or other odors.

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Luann

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great place to stay. Room was clean and staff is very friendly. The rate was fantastic!

10

Bridget

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet little motel

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Janice

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly staff

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Jeffrey

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed was too close to the air conditioning unit. The air conditioning unit was very noisy. There was a unit above ours where the floor was apparently hollow because the sound from the residents thumping around was very loud. There were no cups in the room for water. There were no tissues. There was an odor in the room which was probably old cigarette smoke. The bath linens also had a very nasty smell like they were not cleaned properly. Needless to say we only stayed one night of our extended stay and left early the next day to find another place to stay!

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Brian

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An older no-frills motel but well keep and clean. Would stay there again.

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Molly

May 16, 2023

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A pleasant place to stay, the only complaint we have is that the shower wasn’t lit and seemed a bit moldy.

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Lorraine

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower and shower curtain was dirty. Air conditioner didn't work well. The man who checked us in was rude because we booked room on my Expedia account but my friend used his credit card to pay for the room.

10

David

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable and clean, a good value.

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Sharon

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet. Reasonable price for a good night’s sleep. The proprietors were very friendly and accommodating. We would stay here again.

10

Schere

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Don’t let the price fool you, it was nice, clean and quiet. There are no fancy amenities but for the price you can go out for breakfast and still save money. I’d 100% stay here again if I ever come back to the area.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and simple, often compact, with some tight bathroom layouts. Comfort varies from very comfortable beds to creaky or firm mattresses, and while many nights are quiet, some guests noted noise from neighbors or upstairs.

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James

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. I got everything I paid for. the room was small and didn't have any place to set me laptop. Yeah, it's a laptop, and I put it on my lap, but I do like a desk and chair in a room.

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Taishen

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Below average hotel. It could be noisy in the middle of the night caused by certain tenants.

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david

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room & also good space, but the bed makes noise every time you move on it and the shower/ tub is small and wierd.

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Margo

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It's an older property, but in very good shape. The bed was very comfortable and huge one of the largest king beds I have ever slept in, not lumpy or breaking down. Not the Ritz but way better than most chains, great mom and pop joint.

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Connie

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very dated. However, it is very clean and well maintained. So considering the cost of the room, it was a great deal as it was very clean! We didn't like that there was only one outlet and one plug on the lamp that worked. It was a good thing that we brought a power strip so we were able to charge all of our devices.

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Pamela

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean & beds good. Our room was on the 2nd level along with 3 other rooms. Mostly it was quiet but a room either beside us or just beneath on the 1st level kept their TV on all night. The concrete steps from the ground to the 2nd level were too narrow in depth. When we checked out, it was raining and going down those steps was a bit risky. The motel needs to address that. It is an older motel but very clean. Just make sure you get a ground level room.

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Heming

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Management is awesome. Room is basic, I get it. I paid for the motel and it is what I expecting. But the lighting, it just feels like living in the ghost room. With the same basic level setup the room can at least look a bit nicer. Bathroom smells, and when you shower you do it in a real darkness. I stayed in some real budget motels, but this one isn’t that exceptional for a mid-8 of 10 rating.

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Glenda

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good value for the price, nice water pressure and plenty of hot water, window ac vent and filter hadnt been cleaned in a while, memory foam bed is uncomfortable

8

Gary

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very small. You only get in the bed from one side or at the end. The oversize bathroom door caused the queen bed to be too close to the wall.

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Jeffrey

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old motel that is showing its age. With that said, it was very clean and worth the price paid.

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Service

Most guests describe staff as friendly and accommodating, with easy or late check‑ins and occasional upgrades. A smaller number reported rude interactions, payment or policy disputes, and room‑type or booking issues.

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David

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were made to feel very welcome and any assistance needed was provided without question.

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Dauri

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked on Hotels.com . Got to the hotel owner wanted us to pay again. He was rude yelling I had to pay him even though I had a paid confirmation. We left.

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Lorraine

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower and shower curtain was dirty. Air conditioner didn't work well. The man who checked us in was rude because we booked room on my Expedia account but my friend used his credit card to pay for the room.

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Sharon

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. We ran late and got a polite call to be sure we were in coming. Clean room. Reasonable rate. Convenient to Mamouth Cave.

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Carrie

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owner allowed us to check in past lobby hours and made sure we were happy with our stay upon checkout. Spacious room and very clean.

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Gus

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owner/managers were helpful, curious and went out of their way to make sure I was happy with my stay.

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Laura

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a family owned property and every family member we met went above & beyond to make sure our stay was fabulous!!

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Katelyn

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great experience! Checked in for an overnight stay. Arrived after 11pm and the staff were very friendly and quick to getbus checked in!

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Nathan

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property itself wasn’t bad at all but the owners are very rude and disrespectful. I was coming down from 4 hours away to visit my sister and her 4 month old daughter and he told me and my wife we couldn’t have guests over to our room. Then he proceeded to argue with me over hotel policy in which it does not say anything about having guests in our room. Will not be staying here again and will be leaving reviews on other sites

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Norman

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The attendant told me they had an elevator because the room we wanted (a king bed) was on the second floor but when I got there there was no elevator. The attendant said he didn’t tell me that like I was stupid. So it was late and no refund so we took a down stairs 2 bed room. The room was ok clean but very dated and beds were not comfy at all. The next morning the same attendant knocked in the door at 10:05 and told me I had 20 mins. To leave that check out was 10. He never told me a check out time but again he said he did. Who makes a check out time for 10? It’s usually 11. It made our stay for a family funeral very uncomfortabke

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Location

Location is convenient for Mammoth Cave and access to I‑65, with essentials nearby and several guests feeling safe. A couple noted it is somewhat off the beaten path.

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Robert

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was an overall positive experience. A nice area and not too far from I-65. No complications. A comfortable bed. Couch was a bit hard, but other than that, I would still recommend Horse Cave Motel.

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Steve

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manager and family were very friendly. Room was clean and neat. Lots of storage if one needs it. Full fridge appreciated from people like us who still travel with a full cooler that needs ice refrozen and food refrigerated. Very reasonable price. Felt safe in the area. Would stay here again.

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Rhonda

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and quiet. Owners are very friendly. If you are just wanting a place to sleep, it is perfect. Its an old hotel but was perfect for us. Very close to Mammoth Cave and hidden river cave.

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ashlee

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chose to stay here on our trip to visit Mammoth National Park. Was an eaay and close location. Love motels and this one was very clean and they even upgraded our room to a king for free and already couldn't beat the price.

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Michael

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place is pretty well off the beaten path. Relatively clean but could use some tlc and a little upgrading. For the price, was worth the chance.

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Sharon

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. We ran late and got a polite call to be sure we were in coming. Clean room. Reasonable rate. Convenient to Mamouth Cave.

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Russell

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horse Cave Motel is for many reasons the place I wish my parents had taken me when I was a child, and where I wish I'd taken my children when they were young. Ideally located in the center of one of the most unique geographical locations in the world, multiple opportunities for sightseeing and learning unlike anywhere else in the world. Horse Cave motel would have been perfect for my 1970s youth, and it has retained that charming motif.

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Janine

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff. Good bed. Hot shower. good AC. 15 minutes drive to Mammoth cave.

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Louise

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Patricia

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nestled in the foothills of Horse Cave city, This hotel is convenient to get to most hiking trails in Mammoth Cave within minutes. Gas and convenience stores are nearby The rooms were very clean, and there were plenty of amenities. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful I felt totally safe here and it was very quiet

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Dining

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Darcel

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needed coffee pot in room

10

Lorraine

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is old,but clean. Amenities listed coffeemaker but room didn't have one. There is a mini fridge and microwave

8

Jerry

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. No water glasses in the room

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Staci

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is good for a night or two, but that’s it. The advertising is very misleading. The room on the advertising isn’t the room you get. There is no play ground, no room service, not even a vending machine. Our room didn’t even have a phone and you had to kick the door to get it shut all the way. The bed wasn’t comfortable, but like i said good for a night or two.

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Schere

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Don’t let the price fool you, it was nice, clean and quiet. There are no fancy amenities but for the price you can go out for breakfast and still save money. I’d 100% stay here again if I ever come back to the area.

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Horse Cave Motel

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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What guests think

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