Name: Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Address: 5225 Market Street, North College, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America, Wilmington, New Hanover County, US
Price range: US$69–US$189 per night
Rating: 7.67

What guests think

At Sleep Inn Wilmington near University, travelers describe a budget-friendly, convenient base with consistently friendly staff, but reviews are mixed on cleanliness and upkeep, and breakfast is simple, with recurring reports of odors, dated rooms, and occasional maintenance issues.

Many guests like the proximity to restaurants, UNCW, downtown, and beaches, plus easy parking and a usable pool. Common complaints include smoke or musty smells, stained carpets or moldy showers, elevator outages, broken fixtures or TVs, and occasional noise. Expect a simple, no-frills stay focused on value and location.

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Facilities

Pool access is a plus and parking is generally easy, but elevator outages and some building maintenance issues are noted.

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8

Martha

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Decent hotel, not bad for the price, would go again. Location is 10/10, everything is nearby. Beach isnt too far from the hotel, (15-20 minutes). Pool was pretty clean and not bad. Staff 10/10. I realize they share the pool with Mainstay Suites right next to them. I did see some trash behind the microwave and fridge, but thats all, room was clean, bed was comfortable. Not bad, its pretty decent.

8

Wilfredo

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Hotel was great. Unfortunately the lock was kind of weird and we had to jam the door just in case. Elevator was broken as well.

6

Stanley

16 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tv didn’t work , I told them the first day . 3 days later still no tv . The maintenance guy just stands around in hallways staring at ppl. When checking out a guy fell down the stairs because the hand rail fell off the wall.

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Carrie

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Pool was ok

10

Teresa

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and available early. Air conditioning worked great, room was clean. Pool was pleasant at night. Neighbors were very loud late at night, but this was no downfall of the hotel. Breakfast was very nice and the dining area was very clean! Staff were all very pleasant and helpful.

8

Diane R

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Overall, it was a nice place. I really have no serious complaints. While there the elevator broke down but was repaired the same day. The continental breakfast was ok. There weren’t a lot of options. But the coffee was good!

8

Michelle

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trucks in parking lots ran their rigs all night. It was LOUD!!

10

Julia

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great pool and staff. The parking was easy and the room was clean with everything needed. It had a fridge with a seperate freezer, which is nice and a microwave.

10

Amanda

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was EXCELLENT. It was a very quiet hotel. The rooms were clean. The pool was nice. Breakfast was awesome. Shopping was within a walkable distance.

10

Donna

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Multiple light bulbs burned out. Multiple outlets didn't work. Musty smelling and very moist although there were several commercial dehumidifiers in the hallway.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: some guests found rooms very clean, while others reported smoke or musty odors, stained carpets, mold in showers, and pests in some rooms.

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Jarvonna

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was very clean, there wasn't any loitering or panhandling. The staff was very helpful and not that in your face kind of way. Although this stay was a last minute thing they had rooms available and perfect for us. Definitely going back to that hotel our next visit to wilmington

4

Alvina

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely not worth the money. For $200 I am not sure what I really paid for. The halls and the rooms have a weird smell to them. The pillows were small square old pillows that were not comfortable at all, and took four of them just to Cover the top part of the bed. The carpet was gross with stains and when you stepped on it barefooted it almost felt sticky. I kept my shoes on the entire time. The shower had obvious hair on the wall, the bathroom outlets were so stripped you could not put in your hairdryer or flat iron. The hotel, breakfast consisted of bagels, waffles, or frozen sausage corndogs, or fruit. Overall, this hotel needs a complete makeover in order to charge the prices that they do.

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Christopher

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We ended up not staying. Room was filthy and smelled of cigarette smoke. Then we discovered bed bugs, stains and hair on the bedding. Place is in desperate need of an update. Hope we get our money back!!!

4

Tammy

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dirty including the walls. The bathroom had minimal lighting. The shower stall didn’t close all the way causing water to get all over the floor and there was some sort of putty in the bottom of the shower. Do not recommend staying here.

10

Mary Ann

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

friendly staff, clean and budget friendly

4

Amy

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lobby smelled like weed, room smelled like smoke, dirty shower, dirty carpet, dirty scuffed walls, stained linen

10

Maria

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Sabrina

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There was mold in the ice machine, which ended up in my container and cooler. Slamming of doors all night, made it hard to sleep. The AC was out for a night. Carpet and bathroom were smelly and bathroom fan was full of dust/dirt. Wifi quality was poor. If you are looking for a cheap hotel, choose another option if you want to rest and pay a little more.

10

Melissa

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a great price for a clean room. Nice beds. Friendly staff. Would stay here again

4

Melody

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a few roaches In our room

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Rooms

Rooms are small and often dated, with recurring maintenance issues such as nonworking TVs, balky sliding bathroom doors, weak water pressure or AC, and thin walls; beds are sometimes comfortable, but pillows and bed sizes feel undersized.

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Omar

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The process, the staff and the breakfast were all great. The bathroom however, was subpar and the humidity within the room was not bearable; had to check out early due to the humidity. The beds were moist, left out clothing was moist as well due to it.

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Jess

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Adequate room. The bed size is not a queen, though advertised as one. The breakfast is mediocre. Cleanliness could be better or worse. Low rate is the best selling point.

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Edward

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled, comforter had stains on it, bathroom door was broken

10

Emma

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms are a little small, but clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Good location with good access to Wilmington and Wrightsville.

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Elizabeth

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ocean view was not viewable from the room but there was A/C. However, we could not watch TV the entire weekend we were there. Instead transferring us to a room where the service worked, we were apologized to and told we just have to deal with it. That made me wanna leave

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Melanie

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very nice. The room was old, I found the bathroom to be dirty and very old. The shower and sink faucet leaked, the bathroom door was filthy with dirt and handprints and the shower floor was disgusting. The room seemed old and the remote for the tv didn’t work. I didn’t complain about anything, but would not stay at this hotel again.

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Timothy

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We needed a cheap (but nice) place to stay for the weekend with our kids for a event we were coming to from out of town. The check in was super easy. Staff was very friendly. The rooms were small, the double beds were very small but comfortable enough. I do wish they had full size pillows instead of the small square pillows. The building is dated, but was sufficient for a place to come back to and shower and sleep.

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Gaurav

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: they have given some good amount of thought on what their most probable customers need and made arrangements. You have ice dispenser, soda vending machines, ice container at room, glasses at room, small fridge at room. Basically things you need to make a drink. They also have coffee machine, coffee is not bad. And breakfast. Parking is good. Cons: Cleanliness. Carpet is of dark brown colour and smells of old socks. Not sure if they shampoo wash it even once a year. Infra: no handwash inside washroom, you have one in the room itself. However tap on that was placed too far back and it was very inconvenient to wash hands. No handles on the bathroom doors. Service and staff: i found my initial room smelly so they changed it, that part was good. However, around 9 the Air conditioner stopped working. I called front desk and they said they can help only in the morning. It was suffocating my kids and they refused to provide any sort of help. They said controls on the AC don't work, but you can control it via thermostat. It was other way around. After spending some time I was able to start the AC using controls on AC. Otherwise I would have to find another hotel at late night

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Eddie

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Yes it did. And 3 out of the 10 days that i stayed there the tv didn't work. I went to the front desk to let them know and all they kept saying is that they will get it fix. It wasn't until Tuesday the woman at the front desk she made maintenance go fix it right then. So I thank her because she was the only one that got it done when I talked to her about the problem

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Mary

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower door did not close completely. Floor of shower old/ worn/ dirty? No tv guide..... One lamp wirhout bulb...... Attention to detail appears to be greatly lacking. Pics avail if needed......

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful with smooth check-in, though a few guests experienced unhelpful or absent overnight staff and conflicts with breakfast service.

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TyBrea

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had some strange women start yelling on my hall around 3:30a this morning, she then proceeded to start banging on my room door and other room doors creating a disturbance. After she had exited the hallway I went downstairs to contact hotel staff and no one was at the desk. I waited for about 10 mins and no one showed up.

10

Jason

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

K, who checked us in, was great! So helpful and knowledgeable! Room is clean, nice bathroom, and close to many things!

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Diane Michelle

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here on the last night of a road trip through TN, SC, and NC. We were flying home from Wilmington, and wanted an affordable hotel close to the airport, as we had to leave at 3am for the flight. This hotel was clean and felt safe. They had a pool, which seemed to have a bit of an issue (it wasn’t all the way full), but we still were able to swim and they were refilling it as we were there. We had to leave too early for breakfast, but the breakfast room looked nice, and it was free. No restaurant on site, but it was super easy to Door Dash some dinner, and there were vending machines available for snacks. The bathroom was strange, with the toilet and shower in a separate room, but the sink out in the same room as the beds. This was unfortunate at night, as it was difficult to wash hands without waking up my travel partner. I would have preferred to have a fully contained bathroom that was separate from the sleeping space. It was easy to Uber to downtown to see the sites. Overall, I would stay here again if I needed a close to the airport, budget-friendly hotel.

10

Christina

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff and a smooth check in and check out processes. Free breakfast was small but pretty good for something quick. Spacious rooms

10

Sean

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The whole staff was exceptional.

10

Claudia

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is on a busy street, but convenient to the airport,so it was a trade-off. Very nice though.

10

Mary Ann

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

friendly staff, clean and budget friendly

10

Joyce

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check-in, staff personable and willing to please requests, clean room and well stocked with advertised amenities, adquate free breakfast, ample parking, easyy access to "things to do". We stay for 2 nights every 6 months and plan to continue to do so.

10

jon nicholas

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly. Latricia was especially friendly and talked with us both mornings were were at breakfast.

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Jamie

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay for a great price...Misty checked me in and she was the best! Extremely kind and helpful.

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Location

Convenient base near restaurants, UNCW, downtown, the airport, and beaches, with easy car access. Some reviews note traffic noise or a busy setting.

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Martha

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Decent hotel, not bad for the price, would go again. Location is 10/10, everything is nearby. Beach isnt too far from the hotel, (15-20 minutes). Pool was pretty clean and not bad. Staff 10/10. I realize they share the pool with Mainstay Suites right next to them. I did see some trash behind the microwave and fridge, but thats all, room was clean, bed was comfortable. Not bad, its pretty decent.

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Diane Michelle

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here on the last night of a road trip through TN, SC, and NC. We were flying home from Wilmington, and wanted an affordable hotel close to the airport, as we had to leave at 3am for the flight. This hotel was clean and felt safe. They had a pool, which seemed to have a bit of an issue (it wasn’t all the way full), but we still were able to swim and they were refilling it as we were there. We had to leave too early for breakfast, but the breakfast room looked nice, and it was free. No restaurant on site, but it was super easy to Door Dash some dinner, and there were vending machines available for snacks. The bathroom was strange, with the toilet and shower in a separate room, but the sink out in the same room as the beds. This was unfortunate at night, as it was difficult to wash hands without waking up my travel partner. I would have preferred to have a fully contained bathroom that was separate from the sleeping space. It was easy to Uber to downtown to see the sites. Overall, I would stay here again if I needed a close to the airport, budget-friendly hotel.

8

Jennifer

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location to tour UNC Wilmington. At check out the front desk staff informed me they offer special rates often for UNC families - good to know!

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Amber

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and check in was quick and easy. The location is perfect to shop and eat in wilmington as well

10

Claudia

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is on a busy street, but convenient to town and airport. I would stay there again.

10

Josiah

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a easy check in , close enough to downtown that it was a very short drive there but also far enough to be calm!

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Michael

12 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the hotel was close to all the restaurants.

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June

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was comfortable. Not too far from the beach.

8

Joan

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was close to the airport and and easy drive to it.

8

Alexander

22 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location is convenient to downtown Wilmington and the local beaches. The only thing I didn't like was some truck in a nearby parking lot that was extremely loud and kept me up all night.

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Dining

Breakfast is basic with waffles and cereals and limited variety; protein options are often missing and the area can feel crowded or understocked. Some guests enjoyed it for a quick start.

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Steven

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The buffet breakfast was lacking. Dry cereal, waffles, juice, a few bagels and English muffins. None of the other regular fare of this type of hotel. Room was supplied with 2 towels which is insufficient if a lady is one of the occupants. The room was clean and recently updated. One item of inconvenience was the bath sink faucet was too short. It only extended past the edge of the sink about an inch. Not nearly enough to wash your hands easily. Maybe a minor inconvenience hurt aggravating anyway

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Alexandra

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beds and pillows were comfy. Floor in room could have been vacuumed better. Not much for breakfast options.

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Cori

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevator didn’t work. Barely any food at breakfast. The lady “working” the breakfast area treated everyone like they were children. Carpet felt dirty and greasy.

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Paul

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great value for the money. Property vould use some sprucing up. Hallway carpets had stains. A little more variety for breakfast would be great

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Tim

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great basic hotel. It's nice and clean with a nice pool. The complimentary breakfast is basic but nice. If you don't need anything fancy then this is a great place.

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Renee

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was just ok. Felt safe and was conveniently located. The beds were comfortable. The room smelled of smoke, it was dirty and there was mold on the window curtains. The free breakfast was pretty bad. Very few selections and dining area is tiny. Cold fruit and a waffle station. No bread or pastries or yogurt - certainly no hot items. Elevator felt shaky. There are a lot of contractors staying there which made us uncomfortable as 2 women traveling alone (didn’t feel unsafe). There are much better options in Wilmington. We won’t stay again.

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Karen

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The people at the front desk were nice.The room was very comfortable.Breakfast was simple but needs some changes.

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brianna

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

for 85 bucks i’ll never stay in another hotel lol. it was fancy , clean , had good breakfast , nice rooms and everything

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Luz

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff and very accommodating. Easy check in and clean room. Breakfast was great loved the waffle station and the assortment of options. Thank you.

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Dean

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel stay was just ok. Room was clean and comfortable. Pool was ok. The free breakfast was very weak. Mostly sweets and the only cereal offered was frosted flakes.

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Month	Average price
January	US$74
February	US$70
March	US$83
April	US$95
May	US$96
June	US$105
July	US$110
August	US$100
September	US$89
October	US$89
November	US$84
December	US$83

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $93	17 $79	18 $189	19 $166
20 $83	21 $78	22 $77	23 $77	24 $84	25 $145	26 $141
27 $69	28 $72	29 $72	30 $71

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $75	2 $117	3 $120
4 $92	5 $78	6 $76	7 $76	8 $76	9 $117	10 $117
11 $92	12 $76	13 $76	14 $72	15 $92	16 $112	17 $117
18 $74	19 $76	20 $80	21 $77	22 $83	23 $98	24 $98
25 $78	26 $78	27 $79	28 $77	29 $78	30 $85	31 $85

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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