Name: Viking Arms Inn - Ludington
Address: 930 East Ludington Avenue, Ludington, Michigan, United States of America, Ludington, Michigan, US
Price range: $59–$103 per night
Rating: 8.17

What guests think

Travellers describe Viking Arms Inn - Ludington as an older, budget-friendly motor inn with friendly staff, generally clean rooms, and a simple grab-and-go breakfast, offset by dated features, occasional road noise, and variability in comfort and upkeep across rooms.

Guests frequently praise the outdoor pool and hot tub and the well-kept grounds with a gazebo. Recurring negatives include stained or musty carpets, small showers, some very firm beds, and noisy or aging air-conditioning, plus a minimal breakfast and intermittent maintenance issues. The location is convenient to the SS Badger ferry, beaches, and downtown, though front-facing rooms can pick up traffic. Expect a straightforward, no-frills stay.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool and hot tub are popular, and the grounds and gazebo are well kept; many like the drive-up parking. Breakfast is very minimal, and there are occasional issues like a lukewarm hot tub, late pool opening, or vending/ice hassles.

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Scott

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's nice to park outside your room and not carry the luggage far.

10

Deborah L

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was convenient, clean, and enjoyed the pool and hot tub

10

Marlene

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed easy access to jumping in the car to go places as our parking place was just outside our door! The pool and hot tub was clean and easy to access, as well.

10

Patricia

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice comfortable, quiet and clean place for a weekend away with a pool and hot tub too!

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Daniel

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property shows what can be done with an old road side motel and excellent taste. Property was beautifully redone. A friendly atmosphere with gracious host. The rooms are small, but spotless. Breakfast was not much, but the coffee was good. A simple layover while waiting for the ferry. I will be back.

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Jeff

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very good place to stay for the price. Clean and up dated. The breakfast was small but ok. The only problem we had was the pool didn't open until 11 am. It needs to open at 9 am so you can use it before you check out.

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Amanda

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I knew it was going to be a budget motel but the AC in our room didn't work. The outdoor pool is a nice feature but there was an bad ant infestation right next to the stairs to get into the pool and the hot tub was barely warm. Check in was speedy, the room was clean.

10

Rose

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful staff. One thing that I did not like is the pool opens at checkout time. The snack machine is older than me and it works sometimes. Sometimes it just takes your money.

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Patricia

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hot tub wasn’t hot (it was only 98 degrees). Door to the room needs some weather stripping or something to cover the substantial gaps.

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Nelson

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was great. Assigned space for each room.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: many report very clean rooms and tidy grounds, while others note stained or dirty carpets, musty or moldy odors, ants, and occasional housekeeping lapses.

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Thomas

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mold in bathroom. Floor in bathroom dirty. Whole room was damp, musty. AC unit/fan did not run continuous. Breakfast was coffee, bananas which are fine and there was toast plus muffins. Sunny D and yogurt, too. So, in other words it was ok.

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Tamara

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room upon entering looked clean & for the most part was; however the bathroom was not. There was hair & dust where it looked like they had wiped the tub but left the dirt on the top of it. The bottom of tub looked dirty. Could’ve been stained. There was also a rather large black spider in there; luckily my husband found him not me! He may have come from the mounding pulled away from the wall. The bed was very hard & towels were dirty looking.

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Deborah

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After checking in, the room we were given was very small and the carpet was filthy. We were given another one which was quite spacious, bed was comfortable but carpet still dirty and the air conditioning was quite noisy, even on low setting, actually there was only one setting. Rates were very low so you get what you pay for. Brand new Comfort inn next door so would definitely look into staying there next time we visit the area.

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Angela

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room. Very clean and pretty!

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Carol

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They are under new management. Not as friendly as the original owners. The light switch didn't work in one area of the room. The light switch was hard to find in the dark bathroom. The fan didn't work in the bathroom making it very steamy after a shower. The continental breakfast was so minimal. Tubs are stained & old. The grounds were nice. Spacious rooms. Things need to be fixed & updated.

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Linda

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy. The rooms clean. The bed were soft, but not bad

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Aleisha

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room had an infestation of Bedbugs (full grown to larvae). We contacted the front desk at 10:30pm to let them know. They kept telling us they were no bugs. We showed them pictures then brought them to the room to show them in person. They finally offered us another room, but upon inspection found the mattress to be stained and gross and questionable whether there were larvae. We said we'd rather leave and find another hotel. They finally agreed to refund our money. I would not stay here again.

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Tony

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and friendly staff.

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Michelle

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was disgusting. The poor receptionist showed us multiple rooms- each was just gross. Every room had a dirty carpet. Some smelled of weed and/or cigarette smoke, one had a dirty bathroom. Another smelled so heavily of mildew and mold. We ended up leaving and paying for a room at the Comfort Inn. I will never recommend Viking Arms Inn to anyone, and am frankly shocked that Expedia allows this place to advertise through them.

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Teresa

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The bathroom was dirty the floor has not been mopped in a while. Walls were dirty in there and vents clogged with dust. I had to wash off the table where we ate at. You could see dried up rings where maybe a can had sat.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and basic with some updates; showers are often small, and comfort varies, with some beds very firm and AC units occasionally noisy or weak. Road-facing rooms can be noisy, and Wi-Fi has been unreliable for some.

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michael

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean, but the mattress was the firmest I've encountered, and I used to be a bedding manager for AV.

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Sally

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is neat, clean and updated. The only negative we encountered was the size of the shower. It is compact, but the water pressure was fine.

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Christine

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower is tiny! Water pressure is great but for a large bathroom space i dont know why the shower is so small. Nice, clean, quiet place thats great for an overnight or weekend. Not modern but not rundown, just nice mid priced stay.

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Thomas

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little noisy because of a motorcycle event. Room is a bit old and the AC wasn’t that strong.

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Deborah

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After checking in, the room we were given was very small and the carpet was filthy. We were given another one which was quite spacious, bed was comfortable but carpet still dirty and the air conditioning was quite noisy, even on low setting, actually there was only one setting. Rates were very low so you get what you pay for. Brand new Comfort inn next door so would definitely look into staying there next time we visit the area.

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Jamie

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location, landscaping, amenities, and pool are awesome. The staff is very kind. The rooms are decent sized and have, microwaves, refrigerators & coffee makers. The only reason they aren't getting a 5 start review is because the beds are the worst we have ever slept on. It's like a cheap matress sitting on plywood. We both struggled for 3 nights straight this trip and 3 nights 4 weeks ago in the jaccuzi room. We gave them a second chance in case it was just one room with a bad mattress. Unfortunately, until they upgrade the mattresses, we won't be back.

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Penelope

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property, especially our room, was by the major road, so it is pretty noisy with traffic sound.

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Mike

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Wi-Fi was terribly slow and most of the time didn’t work

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AIMEE

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property and room was great. Staff was friendly and the room was great. Only issue was the bed was super hard.

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Lawrence

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was right in front along the road, lots of traffic noise

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with some flexible handling of travel disruptions. A few guests reported inconsistent pricing, late-night calls or limited after-hours staffing, and less personable service under newer management.

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Martine

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place for the price. New owners I believe. Not as friendly or accomodating.

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Patti

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When I checked in on Thursday the clerk was waiting on another family and she did the most amazing job getting their room/reservation straightened out. She was patient and friendly and was great at problem solving. Then it was my turn, she did a fantastic job checking us in, no problems or issues. We’ll definitely stay there again.

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Trina

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We got there around 9:30 It was clean. They only give you towels,no washcloths. There is only a standing shower, It is outdated. They have some things so you can connect your cellphones. The breakfast was yogurt,banana,toast,a very small muffin & coffee that you took back to your room. After I left about a hour & a half later they call stating they have a photo of me smoking in the room.Which I went back to the motel & I ask to see the photo which she reply the housekeeper hasn't sent it. Then she states the room smelt bad. How do you take a picture of a bad smelling room. I told her we went to the bathroom. But I didn't smoke in there. She says we'll I not going to change you. It ruin the rest of our trip.I feel like I was being scammed. For what I paid for the room ,I don't think it was worth it. Th property was clean

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George

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would stay again. Lack of night time staff and lack of full cleaning on multiple night stays and not so much as a soft drink machine makes it a close deal breaker.

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Megan

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk called my room twice at 10:50 pm waking up my family only to ask us if we had a white car (we don't). Apparently there was a white car parked in the wrong spot and instead of just improvising they decided to call rooms on the loud room phone late at night and ask if they were parked in the wrong spot. It was beyond inconsiderate and unprofessional, i will never stay here again and would recommend others not to stay here as well.

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Christopher

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We really liked this motel. The owners were a kind family who allowed us to use their personal water hose to rinse off our kayak. These owners have really made a nice motel business here.

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Stephanie

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We actually didn’t stay at the hotel. However, I was very impressed with the hotel. The ferry broke down and we had to delay our trip by a day. They allowed us to reschedule our non refundable no changes reservation. Then they allowed us to do it again the next night as the Ferry was delayed twice.

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Carol

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They are under new management. Not as friendly as the original owners. The light switch didn't work in one area of the room. The light switch was hard to find in the dark bathroom. The fan didn't work in the bathroom making it very steamy after a shower. The continental breakfast was so minimal. Tubs are stained & old. The grounds were nice. Spacious rooms. Things need to be fixed & updated.

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JURATE

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Inconsistent pricing: you get three different prices from three different staff at front desk. They all tell you " the other personmade a mistake

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Peter

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great motel. Very clean rooms, friendly and professional staff and fun pool for kids to play in.

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Location

Convenient for the SS Badger ferry and a short drive to beaches and downtown. Rooms near the main road may experience traffic noise.

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Essie

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A little far to walk to places but a short drive to everything.

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Penelope

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property, especially our room, was by the major road, so it is pretty noisy with traffic sound.

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barbara

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, a good place to stay for a couple of nights. Awesome little town, lots of cool places to visit

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John S

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient from car ferry

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TAMMY

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the Viking Inn. It was quaint, quiet, the beds were very comfortable, and in a great location. Will definitely stay here the next time we come.

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Christina

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get to places.

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Lawrence

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was right in front along the road, lots of traffic noise

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Jill

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient

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ANNE

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very nice. Great location. Would go there again.

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Janet

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the convenience of this property to the Ferry.

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Dining

Breakfast is limited grab-and-go (coffee, muffins, yogurt, fruit) and several guests found it underwhelming or inconsistent. No other on-site dining is mentioned.

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Stephanie

Sep 1, 2023

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Overall good. Quiet. Clean. But the air conditioner smelled like a barn when you first turned it on and front desk wasn’t very helpful. There also wasn’t a breakfast as advertised.

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Paula

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Viking Arms was a pleasant surprise. It appears to have been recently renovated and everything was clean and well maintained. Nice landscaping, complete with gazebo. Fresh, clean room with comfortable beds. Equipped with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Being able to park in front of the room was a treat. Breakfast was very basic and was designed to "dash and dine." Carry out items (yogurt, fruit, granola bars, coffee) were available; no seating. The front office was never attended and the owners were nowhere to be seen. The room was so nice and clean that I would definitely stay here again.

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Nate

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

a decent clean lower cost motel. breakfast is minimal. coffee was not good, much too weak. outdoor pool look nice but I did not use. would stay here again.

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Scott

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cost was reasonable when considering location and facility amenities. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was limited yet well stocked and refreshed. Room was basic and a little aged yet clean and comfortable.

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Charlene

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable. The morning breakfast was only a muffin and coffee, small little muffins.

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joan

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient but on the main road so noisy. Needs up-dating. The bed was comfortable. Bathroom needs a coat of paint-cabinet was old, peeling wood. Tub did not drain. Room's carpet was relatively new but needed a good cleaning. Light from the hall and room next door seeped under the doors. The "grab and go " breakfast was not good. We hit McDonalds' on the way out of town.

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Diane

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was updated and had more amenities than stated on the website. Microwave and fridge along with a grab and go breakfast. Clean room and comfy beds. We will definitely book this place again.

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Shavone

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My family and I enjoyed our stay here. We only needed a bed and shower. This place was perfect for just what we needed. There was a grab and go station in the morning. Just not great coffee, juice, yogurt and some muffins. But I wasn't there to have breakfast we went to Old Hamlin for that. Such great food! The bed was super comfortable the shower was hot the toilet flushed. The pool was there and open with spa. We didn't use it but it looked nice. Mia checked us in, she was super friendly and helpful. The will experience was an A .

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CHARLES

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and didn't have the typical "old smoker" smell. It very quiet. If they had a breakfast it would be better. Would stay here again.

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Lisa

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a newly remodeled inn, and it is very nice! It's very clean, beds are very comfortable and the pool is beautiful and clean! The owners take very good care of the property, including having beautiful flowers. Don't count on breakfast here, as it is meager. But overall, a very nice stay!

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Month	Average price
January	$75
February	$75
March	$75
April	$73
May	$81
June	$119
July	$156
August	$142
September	$97
October	$81
November	$78
December	$78

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13	14 $71	15 $70	16 $70	17 $71	18 $86	19 $87
20 $60	21 $60	22 $60	23 $59	24 $60	25 $86	26 $88
27 $60	28 $60	29 $61	30 $61

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $71	2 $100	3 $103
4 $60	5 $59	6 $60	7 $61	8 $60	9 $101	10 $100
11 $60	12 $59	13 $60	14 $60	15 $64	16 $92	17 $89
18 $64	19 $63	20 $67	21 $67	22 $66	23 $93	24 $93
25 $66	26 $66	27 $67	28 $65	29 $65	30 $95	31 $98

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