Name: Red Star Palm Beach
Address: 1026 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Gold Coast, Queensland, AU
Price range: US$113–US$218 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

At Red Star Palm Beach, travellers highlight clean, comfortable, recently updated rooms and welcoming staff in a convenient spot near the beach, shops, and the airport, offering good value for short stays despite its older motel-style exterior.

Road and guest noise are frequent complaints due to limited soundproofing. Some guests mention steep stairs and no lift, and a few report issues with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, or housekeeping. Expect a simple, renovated motel stay prioritising location and value.

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Facilities

Onsite parking is available, though spaces can be tight for larger vehicles. There is no lift and some rooms require stairs; the pool exists but feedback and opening hours are mixed.

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Madeleine

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, easy check in, comfortable bed and stay. Facilities were minimal, pool closed too early.

10

Debbie

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff member when we arrived and very helpful with parking our car. Directions to where we could get dinner down the road were excellent. Would stay again without hesitation.

8

Darren

5 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,362 nights

Beds were very comfortable,parking was a little tight for bigger cars.

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Ai

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

was good value for money, staff were great and location was awesome , kids loved the pool!! I liked Comfy bed.

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Michael

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older building but very well maintained. Excellent location. 10 minute walk to the beach, restaurants, market and liquor stores. Free covered parking and ample unrestricted street parking. Large room with strong wifi. If someone wants a clean functional beach motel close to everything but not is the center of the action with a low rate, this is your spot. Highly recommended.

6

Colin

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No lift to 3rd floor unit - however it was as advised.

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Sader

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Das Zimmer war sehr sehr laut, laut die Rezeption ist das Hotel voll( es waren bestimmt 50% leere Zimmer) Die Matratzen sind sehr alt Parkplatz sehr eng

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Tony

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic for the price. Way too many steep steps to our room. A bit noisy, but it is on the Gold Coast hwy. Staff very friendly and helpful particularly the cleaners.

10

Robyn

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Free, onsite parking. I could see my vehicle from my room & there were security camera's in the car park. The room was clean & spacious. Staff were friendly & helpful.

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Dara

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An old hotel. No elevator! I had to haul my two heavy pieces of luggage up and down the stairs. Rooms were decent but the bed was an uncomfortable mattress and very cold in winter. The old building also didn’t seem secure. Anyone could walk off street and access balcony doors.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently described as very clean and tidy. A few guests reported issues such as mould, stained glassware, smoke smells, or pests.

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Tyler

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had to find a last minute hotel for one night, at first look I didn't like it, but once we were inside the apartment it was great. Super clean and comfortable. You can hear the upstairs occupants walking around very easily but that doesn't bother me so it wasn't an issue. I could have stayed here for a week without any problem.

10

Denise

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very welcoming and room very clean

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Sharyn

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The aircon was not cold even stuck on 18 degrees. The shower was full of mould. Looked like it hadn’t been scrubbed for a very long time. Also lots of black mould on the bathroom ceiling.

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Pauline

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Absoluely spotless room with great shower very friendly staff and close to shops and buses.

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Vincent

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room smelt like cigarettes, there were cigarette buts under the bed and toilet was dirty. Bed was uncomfortable and had insects in the room, sofa was grubby.

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Zoe

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely clean room. Road outside is very busy. Amazing location. Didn’t realise we would be so close to the beach! The kids loved it. Beach was easy to access. Pubs, restaurants, shopping centre easy walking distance

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Andrew

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very impressed on arrival for a ‘regular’ looking Aussie motel. 2 bedroom apartment was lovely and modern. Come evening time and unfortunately the place was infested with German cockroaches. The walls, floor, cupboards were covered with roaches. My bosses suitcase (which was unfortunately left on the floor) had tens of them scatter when he grabbed clothes. When I contacted the property about the infestation (as we’d checked out early to catch a flight) I heard crickets. Complete silence. Which wa disappointing, and speaks volumes unfortunately.

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Robyn

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Free, onsite parking. I could see my vehicle from my room & there were security camera's in the car park. The room was clean & spacious. Staff were friendly & helpful.

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Deborah

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly helpful staff. Clean tidy room

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Deb

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Glassware in room had stains in bottom of glasses where they hadn’t been rinsed out or washed prior to other people using cups had stains in them. That was very offputting beds comfortable bathroom quite tight due to configuration of doors getting in and out of shower and doorway great variety of dining options several minute walk up the road.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious, modern and comfortable with very comfy beds, and several have been recently renovated. Traffic and guest noise are common due to limited soundproofing, and Wi-Fi reliability varies by room.

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Suzanne

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds were amazing.

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Erik

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to shops. Clean but loud. You can hear everyone outside as if no sound proofing

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Fulton

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When we arrived at the hotel we were a bit concerned at its age and what the rooms and amenities would be like. Its an old hotel ... however the suite we had we recently renovated. Its was spacious, well decorated, fully air-conditioned and very relaxing. Wed definitely stay again.

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Julie

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly and very helpful. The windows didn't shut out the traffic noise and it wasn't great it started around 5am!

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Alan

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable updated rooms. Located in a central location. Good shopping and beach close by.

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Nina Jo

7 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place for a one night stay. The only issue was that the wifi was really terrible, difficult if you need to work. Otherwise all good!

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Michael

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older building but very well maintained. Excellent location. 10 minute walk to the beach, restaurants, market and liquor stores. Free covered parking and ample unrestricted street parking. Large room with strong wifi. If someone wants a clean functional beach motel close to everything but not is the center of the action with a low rate, this is your spot. Highly recommended.

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jacqueline

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location tidy and updated interior

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Jolene

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay in a recently renovated room. 10/10

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SHUMPEI

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So comfortable

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, welcoming and accommodating, with easy check-in and helpful support for late arrivals and special requests. A small number of guests reported slow communication or unclear after-hours directions.

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Denise

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very welcoming and room very clean

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Debbie

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff member when we arrived and very helpful with parking our car. Directions to where we could get dinner down the road were excellent. Would stay again without hesitation.

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Beth

30 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Wasn’t aware reception closed early, our key was left out but no information around location of room. Turns out there was two rooms with the same number, and naturally we went to the wrong one first. When we did find our room the air conditioner was not on and room was about 35! Not very comfortable when getting in late at night.

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Shaun

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good for a 3 star motel. Lacked simple things like hand towels and a bath mat (only came with bath towels) and clearly someone had been smoking in the room before me (slight smokey smell and a shower cap over the smoke detector). The lady in reception was very friendly and helpful and went out of her way to find a park for my car and trailer.

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Karen

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Jason was exceptionally helpful, even assisting me with my bags up the stairs. There is work being done on some rooms, but noise and disruptions were minimal. My room had recently been updated and was really lovely.

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Yvonne

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to check in after hours , staff very helpful

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Andrew

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very impressed on arrival for a ‘regular’ looking Aussie motel. 2 bedroom apartment was lovely and modern. Come evening time and unfortunately the place was infested with German cockroaches. The walls, floor, cupboards were covered with roaches. My bosses suitcase (which was unfortunately left on the floor) had tens of them scatter when he grabbed clothes. When I contacted the property about the infestation (as we’d checked out early to catch a flight) I heard crickets. Complete silence. Which wa disappointing, and speaks volumes unfortunately.

10

Robyn

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Free, onsite parking. I could see my vehicle from my room & there were security camera's in the car park. The room was clean & spacious. Staff were friendly & helpful.

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Deborah

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly helpful staff. Clean tidy room

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stephen

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Jade at the front desk was very helpful. Rooms had been renovated recently, and very good value for the money.

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Location

The motel is close to the beach, cafes, shops and transport, and is handy to Gold Coast Airport. It sits on the busy Gold Coast Highway, so crossing the road may be needed.

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Cort

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to beach at a good price

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Thomas

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location only one stop on the express bus from the airport. I found that the windows didn't do much to block out noise from the road. Bit odd to provide a microwave but no cutlery apart from mugs and a teaspoon

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Glenn

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a lovely stay at Red Star, however on arrival we had a leaking air conditioner in our room. Thankfully we were able to stay in a much nicer apartment for the night so that made up for it. A short walk to the beach, cafes and restaurants, so for the price it worked out well for us.

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Amanda

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A great half-way point between Currumbin and Palm Beach. Park the car and walk everywhere!

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Julie

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was across from the beach and close to shops and transport.

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james

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in. Comfortable room. Easy location. Close to the airport.

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Alan

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable updated rooms. Located in a central location. Good shopping and beach close by.

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Michael

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older building but very well maintained. Excellent location. 10 minute walk to the beach, restaurants, market and liquor stores. Free covered parking and ample unrestricted street parking. Large room with strong wifi. If someone wants a clean functional beach motel close to everything but not is the center of the action with a low rate, this is your spot. Highly recommended.

10

Angeliki

23 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location close to the beach and local cafes. Renovated and fresh rooms

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Zoe

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely clean room. Road outside is very busy. Amazing location. Didn’t realise we would be so close to the beach! The kids loved it. Beach was easy to access. Pubs, restaurants, shopping centre easy walking distance

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Dining

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Kyoko

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was perfect for my aim. The receptionist welcomed with lovely smile. The location was very convenient for dining and shopping. The main reason was to have a good rest between flights from Goldcoast AirPort and it was perfect. It is not 5 star hotel but it was a comfortable size of clean room with bathroom, verandah and carpark. I will definitely comeback for that price.

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Ian

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were really pleasantly surprised by the Red Star. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The lovely sitting chair and footrest was an unexpected touch of style. The location is great, with an easy walk to the restaurants and bars at Palm Beach and Currumbin.

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Glenn

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a lovely stay at Red Star, however on arrival we had a leaking air conditioner in our room. Thankfully we were able to stay in a much nicer apartment for the night so that made up for it. A short walk to the beach, cafes and restaurants, so for the price it worked out well for us.

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Helen

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Walking distance to many dining options. Room lacking towel rails and cutlery - nit even a teaspoon

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Debbie

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff member when we arrived and very helpful with parking our car. Directions to where we could get dinner down the road were excellent. Would stay again without hesitation.

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Gary

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and clean, good shower. No breakfast offered not even continental , that would be a good low cost extra.

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Michael

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older building but very well maintained. Excellent location. 10 minute walk to the beach, restaurants, market and liquor stores. Free covered parking and ample unrestricted street parking. Large room with strong wifi. If someone wants a clean functional beach motel close to everything but not is the center of the action with a low rate, this is your spot. Highly recommended.

10

Angeliki

23 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location close to the beach and local cafes. Renovated and fresh rooms

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Zoe

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely clean room. Road outside is very busy. Amazing location. Didn’t realise we would be so close to the beach! The kids loved it. Beach was easy to access. Pubs, restaurants, shopping centre easy walking distance

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Deb

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Glassware in room had stains in bottom of glasses where they hadn’t been rinsed out or washed prior to other people using cups had stains in them. That was very offputting beds comfortable bathroom quite tight due to configuration of doors getting in and out of shower and doorway great variety of dining options several minute walk up the road.

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Month	Average price
January	US$153
February	US$124
March	US$135
April	US$142
May	US$130
June	US$125
July	US$124
August	US$120
September	US$134
October	US$136
November	US$128
December	US$153

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $123	2	3 $143
4 $155	5 $190	6 $114	7 $146	8 $155	9 $150	10
11 $137	12 $120	13 $116	14 $121	15 $114	16 $152	17 $218
18 $136	19 $113	20 $121	21 $121	22 $122	23 $142	24 $163
25 $136	26 $117	27 $119	28 $120	29 $121	30 $143	31 $179

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27 $139	28 $152	29 $142	30 $143