Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee of approximately USD 0 to 6 per person.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details on room accessibility may need to be confirmed with the property.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is located near Lake Michigan, just a 5-minute drive from Hiawatha National Forest and Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach. It is approximately 4 miles from Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds and 6.1 miles from Ludington Park.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool, providing options for relaxation and recreation.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age limits are not provided.

Terrace Bay Hotel - Lakefront in Lake Bluff

Average nightly price at Terrace Bay Hotel - Lakefront by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$93
February	$105
March	$106
April	$137
May	$144
June	$185
July	$209
August	$260
September	$233
October	$148
November	$107
December	$98

What guests think

At Terrace Bay Hotel - Lakefront, many reviews praise renovated, spacious rooms and sweeping lake views, welcoming staff, and convenient restaurant and coffee, while recurring drawbacks include active construction, noise from adjacent floors, and aging pool or hot tub facilities.

Guests often enjoy the Freshwater Tavern's quality food and cocktails and the Biggby coffee shop, though prices are high and breakfast service is not included or available on site. Amenities like complimentary bikes and kayaks are a highlight, while some mention dark parking areas and outdoor upkeep needing attention. Overall, expect a scenic, modern stay with attentive service and convenient dining in a lakeside setting.

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Facilities

Complimentary bikes and kayaks and an on-site coffee shop are popular perks, and the bar is convenient. Several reviews note dated or unclean pool/hot tub areas, dark or rough parking, and occasional construction impacts.

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Chris

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location right on the water. We had a lakeside room, and the view was fantastic. The freshly remodeled rooms were very clean and modern. They had free rentals of bikes, ebikes, and kayaks, which was a nice perk. All in all, a great stay.

10

Madison

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel friendly staff and complementary kayaks and ebikes included with your room!

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Natasha

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Weird coffee shop set-up, so we skipped that. Bring a flashlight for the parking lot, as it's dangerously dark & the lights on the pole were not working.

8

Steven

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pool area floor needs to be renovated.

10

Hailey

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was very nice, loved getting biggby each morning, staff were very pleasant, only complaint I would have is the pool feeling unclean as well as the hot tub. Other than that the rooms were fabulous, nice beds, the faucets could maybe use a clean from calcium buildup. Thank you for the wonderful stay Terrace!

10

Angela

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff were super helpful, friendly, and responsive. Our view of the lake was awesome. The room had all of the amenities we wanted and was well maintained. The only complaint would be the hot tub and pool area need to be updated. Hot tub had foam and scum in it. But everything else was so amazing that we didn’t hold it against the rating overall. We would plan a hole trip around the hotel and drive everywhere just to stay there. Wish the restaurant wasn’t so expensive or we would have tried it too.

8

GREGORY

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable although the stains in the sink and corrosion on bathroom fixtures was unexpected. The view is beautiful and the amenities are very nice. The grounds could use some TLC (fence repair, weeds). The electric bikes were a very pleasant surprise and afforded us an opportunity to see the area.

10

Kurtis

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property needs some renovations on outside but inside is updated. Nice coffee shop in lobby that was pretty busy all weekend. Can use bikes to go to beach and kayaks on site. We liked the restaurant . Good food.

10

Samantha

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The freshwater tavern in the hotel had little gnats all over the bar area. But the rest of our stay has been great

10

Zachary

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property that was remodeled and looks great! Smelt new and the rooms were gorgeous with great views. The pool was also awesome!

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally very clean and recently renovated, with many praising housekeeping. A minority report lapses like crumbs or unclean fridges, stained tubs/fixtures, and dirty exterior windows/balconies.

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William

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and bathroom were clean. the air conditioning worked well. The restaurant was great. overall experience wonderful.

8

Christie

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant onsite was absolutely amazing!! Wonderful food, service and cleanliness. It was a busy night and the food came out very fast. The room was comfortable. Unfortunately there was quite a bit of hair in our fridge, and on surfaces. But overall it was clean. The bed was nice. There was no sound proofing. We could hear everything going on in the hallway and in the rooms around us. And unfortunately the train was very close to our room and came through multiple times a night. All the staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful! Over we enjoyed our stay!

10

Terrance

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean, staff was very polite. our room view was great over looking the lake

8

Amanda

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean for most part. We upgraded and table had crumbs all over it.

10

Norbert

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Refrigerator was not cleaned out from previous tenant. Desk had what appeared to be small burn marks. Was a nice room though.

10

Erin

Feb 18, 2025

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We had an amazing view of the lake. The room was beautiful and very clean. The onsite restaurant was the best food I have ever had! The onsite coffee shop had a ton of options. The pool area was average at best.

8

GREGORY

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable although the stains in the sink and corrosion on bathroom fixtures was unexpected. The view is beautiful and the amenities are very nice. The grounds could use some TLC (fence repair, weeds). The electric bikes were a very pleasant surprise and afforded us an opportunity to see the area.

6

Diane

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spiders outside the porch. Dirty windows. Tv did not work. Bathroom door handle loose. Hole in frame of bathroom door. No one mentioned breakfast or anything else. I guess everything was pay or nothing!?

10

Karen

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms have been newly renovated. Very clean

10

Kelly

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean - recently updated Only complaint is the mattresses are very hard

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Rooms

Modern, spacious rooms with excellent lake views are widely praised. Some guests report noise between floors/walls, firm beds or uncomfortable pillows, occasional weak Wi-Fi, and design issues like bright balcony lights or limited privacy on ground-floor patios.

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Jurgita

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Clean, renovated, spacious, beautiful views, restaurant on site is a bonus. Cons: if you stay on the first floor, you can hear above people walking.

10

Brian

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great Room & View. Wifi was not that great. Distance to front desk was a hike through the hotel

6

Dennis

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room appeared very new and quite nice. BUT why would anyone put the bed 3 feet from the air conditioner??? Drafty, noisy and kept us awake all night. Someone is not thinking here. Not sure we want return despite a great location and decent restaurant. Frustrating! On-site coffee shop was overcrowded and offered little for breakfast. Also frustrating.

6

Amy

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are nicely decorated BUT they have super bright lights on the balconies that stay on all night and the curtains don’t cover the entire window! They let in a lot of light.

6

Kristan

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has been newly updated so the rooms look nice. Unfortunately they didn’t take into account hard floors are horrible for noise! We had a room that had an adjoining room door. The door probably had 1/2 in clearance from the floor and was very thin. We had a family next to us and we could literally hear every word that they said and every cough from the poor child with a cold. We had to turn on the AC fan on manual to try to drown it out so we could get some sleep. Noise was such an issue that we will not be back.

10

mark

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel, we stayed on the street side of the “tower” it can be a little noisy during the early morning hours so I would recommend the lake side for a more peaceful sleep. The rooms in the tower are quite spacious. All in all a good experience. I would happily return.

8

David

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We paid for the upgraded Superior King room and we were placed on the third floor of four. This is the new section of the building. The room was beautiful and clean. Great view of the lake from the bed to watch the sunrise. Unfortunately, the room above us had either construction or very active customers. I could hear every step at 5 am, it sounded like they were dancing or practicing karate up there. Not much insulation for sound between floors. Other than a higher price, I cannot see a difference between the superior room and the premium room. The wifi is spotty and disconnected often. The attached restaurant is fantastic. High prices, but worth a visit. Having Bigby coffee on site really made enjoying coffee in the morning convenient. Overall, I would recommend staying here, I just wouldn't pay the extra for a premium room, especially if there is a floor above you.

10

Thomas

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice size room. A little noisy from the foot traffic. Missing a piece of floor molding. Pillows were not very comfortable to use.

4

dee

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms have been updated. Our room had a kitchen but no silverware, cookware or dishes. Why provide a stovetop, frig and kitchen but nothing to use with it. Also room on main level on the end was NOT private st all!!! Virw was great though

8

Danielle

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the second time we have stayed here when visiting the area. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. This stay we were in the new section. The room was extremely clean and the lake view was spectacular. However the pillows were small and alittle on the harder side for our liking. Also when the heat/air went on every hour it sounded like there were rocks in the unit.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and responsive, with quick help via text and at the desk; several staff are singled out positively. A few guests experienced slow or awkward check-in or booking/view mix-ups.

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Brian

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is still under construction. Had to check in at the coffee shop down the street. Had to wait for three young ladies to finish their conversations before being acknowledged. Parking was less than desirable. The beach more resembles a swamp. Rooms in the new facility are very nice and comfortable. Just wish that we had been better informed of all conditions.

10

Barton

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and a wonderful staff!

10

Briget

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was excellent

6

Robert

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is fine but we paid for a lake view room but because we booked through expedia we were given a parking lot view and they were fully booked. Plus the TV didn’t work. Will always book with the property and the representative from Expedia wouldn’t match the room rate for this room which was $50 less than what we paid Expedia, Very disappointed to say the least.

10

Patti

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Had a problem with the tv, sent a text to the front desk and they sent someone up within minutes. Gentleman was friendly and efficient, fixed in no time. Rooms were beautiful and the view with sunrise was amazing. Would definitely stay again.

10

Alexabae

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are always so welcoming and inviting when arriving at the hotel! I love that they text you throughout your stay to check in to see how things are going! The rooms are always clean and beds are always nicely made! It seems my friend and I have stayed in the same room for the last three visits!! We always get a lake view room and will forever love the view!! Staff are always so friendly when I see them through my stay!! If you are in need of a nice hotel for a weekend getaway, this is the hotel for you!!

10

Jan

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were in the newest section of this hotel. The room was beautiful and the views were spectacular of the Little Bay de Noc. The staff are fantastic! Regular texts sent to check to see if you need anything and how your room is, room cleaned EVERY day unlike most hotels now days. We dined in the restaurant and the food was outstanding with awesome service.

10

Dave

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Helpful staff.

10

Kelly

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay! Staff very attentive!!

10

Julia

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had the best experience with your staff member Cheyenne. She was so incredibly helpful and can’t tell you enough how appreciative I am that she was working at the time I arrived. Thank you Cheyenne for all the help with getting my concert tickets for that night.

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Location

Scenic waterfront setting with sunrise views and direct access to a lakeside trail; convenient for Escanaba/Gladstone. A few note the immediate area lacks polish and parking/entry routes can be awkward or poorly lit.

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Chris

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location right on the water. We had a lakeside room, and the view was fantastic. The freshly remodeled rooms were very clean and modern. They had free rentals of bikes, ebikes, and kayaks, which was a nice perk. All in all, a great stay.

10

Theresa D.

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room with nice amenities and a great view. The food at their restaurant was wonderful, and we enjoyed the onsite coffee shop. We grabbed a cup, checked out one of their complimentary E-bikes and enjoyed a ride on the paved trail that ran along the lake.

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Natasha

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Weird coffee shop set-up, so we skipped that. Bring a flashlight for the parking lot, as it's dangerously dark & the lights on the pole were not working.

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Susan

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's on the water but the area around the hotel was not very nice. The room was overpriced and it's just a remodeled old hotel.

10

Noelle

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best customer service. Absolutely perfect place to stay alone or with family. Everything you need is on site or close drive. Breathtaking views. Access to gorgeous bike path up to Gladstone along Lake Michigan.

10

James

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful views and peaceful.

10

RaeAnn

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Restaurant had amazing food. Location of hotel was great to get to the Pictures Rocks and several water falls. Rooms were newly updated.

8

Beverly

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was perfect for our visit to Gladstone.

10

GREGORY

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our second time staying at Terrace Bay Inn. Clean, well maintained property with a friendly staff. Conveniently located between Escanaba and Gladstone so shopping, dining and entertainment isn’t too far. Good place to stay!

10

AMY

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location! Very nice property! Restaurant and bar are wonderful! All service was very good!

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Dining

Freshwater Tavern earns frequent praise for tasty food, cocktails, and views, but prices are often described as high and hours skew to dinner. The Biggby coffee shop is convenient; no free breakfast is provided.

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Janet

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, newly renovated hotel. The restaurant on site is Amazing!

8

John

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant was excellent

10

Kellie

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The comfort and view was exceptional. Food slightly pricey but so good with great service. Coffee on site and view was my favorite.

8

Barbara

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When I looked up this hotel on the internet it said a free breakfast was included. That was not the case. You need to update your website.

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jane

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant had a very interesting menu and the food was well prepared but it wasn’t open long enough . This was probably due to staffing issues but it would have been nice if the restaurant served a breakfast / lunch options There was plenty of staff cleaning the rooms . I’ve never seen so many employees vacuuming dusting etc

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Caroline

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was a breeze and the receptionist was very accommodating. I will say that I really overpaid for the room through Expedia. From the description I was expecting something higher end. The rooms are clean and modern but higher-end details are missing. Furniture is cheap and uncomfortable and the bed sheets are too small for the mattress. Paint job is amateur and the two sinks makes no sense especially because one doesn’t have a soap dispenser. The restaurant, Freshwater Tavern, serves excellent food. We had a Bibb lettuce salad which was the best I’ve ever tasted and some cheese curds that were cubed and so delicious. The ribs were incredible and we split them and for $8 more we were able to get an extra set of sides. Our waitress was efficient and just attentive enough. Overall, I give the place 3 stars for accommodations and 5 stars for the restaurant.

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Todd

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property with upgrades; the restaurant was outstanding. The food was tremendous. The rooms overlooking the bay are superb, with a very inviting feel, and the new upgraded materials. A true hidden gem in the area will definitely be back.

10

jennifer

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant food good but way overpriced

10

Angela

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room and view is beautiful. I didn't like that there was no Continental breakfast.

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Samantha

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The freshwater tavern in the hotel had little gnats all over the bar area. But the rest of our stay has been great

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