Name: Oakes Oramel Inn
Address: 8403 NY-19, Belfast, New York, United States of America, Belfast, New York, US
Price range: US$85–US$101 per night
Rating: 6.07

What guests think

At Oakes Oramel Inn, guests describe a small, budget-friendly motel with many clean, comfortable rooms and welcoming owners, but experiences vary due to limited on-site staffing, thin walls, dated bathrooms, and occasional issues with AC, Wi‑Fi, and TV.

Many find the quiet, rural location convenient for Houghton University and outdoor activities, though there isn’t much nearby. Guests appreciate small touches like snack bags and the adjacent ice cream stand. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills stay best for short, budget-minded visits.

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Facilities

Small property with limited on-site amenities; parking is easy and the grounds/courtyard are nicely kept.

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10

Carey

24 Aug 2023

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Small cute hotel convenient to the college great for a inexpensive place to stay. Staff super friendly.

10

Christine

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a cute little motel; only 5 rooms but our room was clean and (mostly) quiet. The walls are a little thin so if you want absolute privacy it might not be too your taste, but it was fine for our needs- sleep after an evening dinner/ bridal shower. There is no staff to speak of, only a check in girl that also works at the ice cream shop directly in front of the motel. And you need to look for the shop because the signage for the motel is not large and was hidden a bit behind tree branches- we must have passed it 5 times before we knew what to look for after getting some directions. We would stay there again if we are invited back to the area.

10

Renee

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked the layout of the suite and how spacious it was. It was a very comfortable, pleasant stay. Appreciated how lovely the grounds were lanscaped and decorated. Definitely would recommend the place to others and would like to return again sometime.

8

Scott

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The grounds are well kept and it is easy to get around. Most of the room had been updated. The bath tub was peeling but the rest of the room was nice. The heat works great on those chilling nights.

10

Penny

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small, quaint, comfortable, clean motel. The little touches of plenty of coffee/tea and snacks (which we didn’t take) was thoughtful and kind. Thank you

10

Rebekah

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We like Oakes Oramel inn because it is clean and comfortable; easy to park and price is great. Although some updating could be done, it is neatly maintained.

10

Justin

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved the quaintness of the place. Attached to a joyous snack shack and ice cream place. Such a treat! Rooms were great and made it just before check in ended. Lovely people. Completely unexpected and delightful. Many chain motels could learn a lot from this place!

10

Kim

16 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved my room really nice comfortable bed parked right in front. Enjoyed sitting outside my room as the sun went down. There's a little ice cream place next door. With a few options for snacks and sandwiches. I went straight for the turtle sundae yummy

10

Rebekah

22 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were very pleased. We were arriving later than posted office hours and they were very accommodating. The room was clean, beds comfortable and we even had a microwave and refrigerator, in addition to the coffee maker. We didn't require a fancy room with couches, desks, etc., just a clean, comfortable place to sleep and relax a bit. Although small, Oakes Oramel Inn was nicer than some bigger places we've stay in (TV was bigger than some, too😁) I hope to use them again in the future. Courtyard area was nicely landscaped, attractive and maintained well.

8

Rebekah

26 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and great beds! This motel is a small, privately owned business and the owner has been very accommodating to our needs. Some things could be freshened up but it is clean and comfortable and just what we need when traveling.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise clean rooms, but others note musty odors, worn bathrooms with peeling tubs, and occasional lapses like dirty linens or pests.

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Jennifer

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Drab, damp, somewhat dirty room with no blind.

10

Lisa

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

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LaDonna

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was easy. Everything else was atrocious. The bad smell of the room hit me as soon as I walked in. The room was extremely small. The bathroom was nasty especially the tub and shower curtain. The floor felt gross walking on it (like it haven’t been clean in months. The tv would not turned on once I found the remote. You think as a day-inn or whatever that was they’d have WiFi (nooo) I had no signal whatsoever, just terrible. The little amenities that were in the bathroom were half empty, the bed and the pillow were stain and smell bad. I felt gross out just being there. I booked a stay for 2 nights but after seeing the atrocity I left the next day!

10

Carl

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean rooms

10

Denise

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay here very much. We were in the area so we could hike on the Finger Lakes Trail and the location was very convenient. Our room could not have been cleaner. The bed was super comfortable. We arrived in the evening and had good instructions of how to enter the room. I would absolutely stay again.

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Mario

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very dirty and smelled like mildew.. Stained sheets, hair and dust everywhere. I hate that I paid the price I paid and the beautiful inn down the road was cheaper and closer to the park. Which is a shame because the place has great potential. Staff was nice and ice cream next door was amazing.

2

Andras

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower was old and inoperable with tub paint peeling everywhere. Otherwise cleanliness seemed OK. Obviously not well maintained rooms. We just stayed for as little time as we could and left early in the morning. We will never stay here again.

6

Stewart

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very disconcerting to find no staff there to check in. While a phone call straightened everything out, a heads up that this might be the case would have made it less stressful. A piece of Styrofoam was used to fill a gap next to the AC unit and it was too small and left quite a gap. It was a chilly night so I had to plug the gap with tissue. Amenities were good and room was clean.

10

Christopher

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was such a nice place,very clean and quiet. I enjoyed that it was close to Houghton college which made it that much better to stay at after such a long drive.

10

Carey

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute updated room. It was clean and inviting. I called ahead to ask about an early check-in due to time of the wedding and they were accommodating. We were there for a wedding in the area so didn't visit long, but would stay there again in the future.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and vary in size from tiny to spacious, with comfort generally acceptable. Thin walls and unreliable connectivity (Wi‑Fi/phone/TV) are recurring issues, and some rooms lack AC or feel warm.

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Ajoy

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no staff available at the property. I had to call and the person told me couple of times that there was no booking with my name. I insisted that I booked through Expedia and I have the confirmation number and at last she was able to find my name. Bad experience to start with. The room was tiny. Almost no space after putting two double beds. The bathtub was very old and paint came off at many places. The beds were too soft for our liking. Things were clean though. There is almost nothing around the surrounding area but that was not a problem for us. We didn't like the place and stayed only one night although I booked and paid for two nights. I won't go back there.

10

Lisa

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very nice. Only problem was no air conditioning.

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Christine

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a cute little motel; only 5 rooms but our room was clean and (mostly) quiet. The walls are a little thin so if you want absolute privacy it might not be too your taste, but it was fine for our needs- sleep after an evening dinner/ bridal shower. There is no staff to speak of, only a check in girl that also works at the ice cream shop directly in front of the motel. And you need to look for the shop because the signage for the motel is not large and was hidden a bit behind tree branches- we must have passed it 5 times before we knew what to look for after getting some directions. We would stay there again if we are invited back to the area.

10

Renee

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked the layout of the suite and how spacious it was. It was a very comfortable, pleasant stay. Appreciated how lovely the grounds were lanscaped and decorated. Definitely would recommend the place to others and would like to return again sometime.

6

Terry

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the price. Room was clean. No ac so room was a little warm. And hot water was iffy.

2

LaDonna

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was easy. Everything else was atrocious. The bad smell of the room hit me as soon as I walked in. The room was extremely small. The bathroom was nasty especially the tub and shower curtain. The floor felt gross walking on it (like it haven’t been clean in months. The tv would not turned on once I found the remote. You think as a day-inn or whatever that was they’d have WiFi (nooo) I had no signal whatsoever, just terrible. The little amenities that were in the bathroom were half empty, the bed and the pillow were stain and smell bad. I felt gross out just being there. I booked a stay for 2 nights but after seeing the atrocity I left the next day!

6

Elizabeth

12 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very loud as you could hear all the neighbors. The walls were very thin which made sleeping difficult.

8

Corinne

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room renovated and very clean. Breakfast bags was a great touch. Host was quick to response via messages to any of our concerns. However, mattress and pillows were not comfortable at all. Pillows too flat, mattress aging in the middle. Probably too old.

8

Gordon

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The TV didn't work correctly. The breakfast in a bag was good.

8

Melanie

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and smelled fresh. The bed was comfortable. The shower felt great but the knob to switch from tub to shower was difficult to move. The hotel provided shampoo, condition, bar soaps and lotion which I appreciated. There was also a hair dryer provided which is a great extra feature. Our problem was phone/internet service. The hoti did not provide a wifi password. They seem to have 2G service instead of standard 4 or 5G. The television was difficult to use and VERY slow at channel selection if you can get to that option. We would choose not to stay there again because of the internet issues. We only had the option of text. Any phone calls that came in were unable to be heard by us or the other party.

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Service

Staff are often friendly, accommodating, and responsive via messages, but on-site staffing is inconsistent. Several guests struggled with check-in, unanswered calls, or confusion about reservations.

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Ajoy

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no staff available at the property. I had to call and the person told me couple of times that there was no booking with my name. I insisted that I booked through Expedia and I have the confirmation number and at last she was able to find my name. Bad experience to start with. The room was tiny. Almost no space after putting two double beds. The bathtub was very old and paint came off at many places. The beds were too soft for our liking. Things were clean though. There is almost nothing around the surrounding area but that was not a problem for us. We didn't like the place and stayed only one night although I booked and paid for two nights. I won't go back there.

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Jennifer

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a night to get off the road during a snowstorm. The driveway had not been plowed and we drove past the Inn because we couldn't see the driveway entrance. We turned around and when we got out, there was no one there. The door to the office was locked and the lights were out. We called to cancel and even the rep from Hotels.com couldn't get the owner to answer the phone. No refund. I have no pictures to upload or comments about anything else because we never got a room.

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Christine

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a cute little motel; only 5 rooms but our room was clean and (mostly) quiet. The walls are a little thin so if you want absolute privacy it might not be too your taste, but it was fine for our needs- sleep after an evening dinner/ bridal shower. There is no staff to speak of, only a check in girl that also works at the ice cream shop directly in front of the motel. And you need to look for the shop because the signage for the motel is not large and was hidden a bit behind tree branches- we must have passed it 5 times before we knew what to look for after getting some directions. We would stay there again if we are invited back to the area.

2

Tabatha

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No one was available for check in had to call a number. Key is under the mat!? In this day of dangerous situation is this really a good idea.....I don't think so. No hot water booked a room with 2 double beds got a room with one double and a twin. Not acceptable when I tried to call and ask for a room with what I booked no answer. Better must be done!!! Very disappointed in the place and Expedia where I booked through.

8

Gail

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in and out easy. Friendly staff. Would stay again.

8

Corinne

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room renovated and very clean. Breakfast bags was a great touch. Host was quick to response via messages to any of our concerns. However, mattress and pillows were not comfortable at all. Pillows too flat, mattress aging in the middle. Probably too old.

6

Stewart

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very disconcerting to find no staff there to check in. While a phone call straightened everything out, a heads up that this might be the case would have made it less stressful. A piece of Styrofoam was used to fill a gap next to the AC unit and it was too small and left quite a gap. It was a chilly night so I had to plug the gap with tissue. Amenities were good and room was clean.

10

Rebekah

22 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were very pleased. We were arriving later than posted office hours and they were very accommodating. The room was clean, beds comfortable and we even had a microwave and refrigerator, in addition to the coffee maker. We didn't require a fancy room with couches, desks, etc., just a clean, comfortable place to sleep and relax a bit. Although small, Oakes Oramel Inn was nicer than some bigger places we've stay in (TV was bigger than some, too😁) I hope to use them again in the future. Courtyard area was nicely landscaped, attractive and maintained well.

10

Carey

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute updated room. It was clean and inviting. I called ahead to ask about an early check-in due to time of the wedding and they were accommodating. We were there for a wedding in the area so didn't visit long, but would stay there again in the future.

2

Ashlie

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn’t check in because no one wanted to do their job and answer their phones, or even be on sight

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Location

Quiet, rural setting convenient to Houghton University, trail access, and exploring the area, though there isn’t much nearby.

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Ajoy

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no staff available at the property. I had to call and the person told me couple of times that there was no booking with my name. I insisted that I booked through Expedia and I have the confirmation number and at last she was able to find my name. Bad experience to start with. The room was tiny. Almost no space after putting two double beds. The bathtub was very old and paint came off at many places. The beds were too soft for our liking. Things were clean though. There is almost nothing around the surrounding area but that was not a problem for us. We didn't like the place and stayed only one night although I booked and paid for two nights. I won't go back there.

10

Carey

24 Aug 2023

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Small cute hotel convenient to the college great for a inexpensive place to stay. Staff super friendly.

8

Ameen

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 14 nights

Great lil place . Perfect for a one day stop off . It was clean and the room was nice . Only thing is there isn’t much around but otherwise it was good to stay at .

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Christopher

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I will miss this place very much.My daughter was attending Houghton University and this was such a a nice place to stay close by the college to get her and bring her home on holidays.I always got good service here and communication was excellent.The room was always clean and the bed was always comfortable.I felt like I was at home.I highly recommend this place to anyone you won't be disappointed at this Gem.

8

Lisa

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice lady that ran the hotel! Great price and clean room. Shower needs to be painted. It would be nice if rooms had irons and more counter space. Very convenient location to the college we were visiting! Comfortable beds and nice outside decor. Overall a nice experience! Will recommend to friends!

8

Becky

4 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to Houghton University. Clean. Bed somewhat uncomfortable. Not 5 star by any means but safe and servicable. We've stayed here a few times now and meets our needs.

10

Denise

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay here very much. We were in the area so we could hike on the Finger Lakes Trail and the location was very convenient. Our room could not have been cleaner. The bed was super comfortable. We arrived in the evening and had good instructions of how to enter the room. I would absolutely stay again.

10

Dawson

27 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was great that we could access the snowmobile trail right from the hotel.

10

Christopher

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was such a nice place,very clean and quiet. I enjoyed that it was close to Houghton college which made it that much better to stay at after such a long drive.

10

Steven

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We have a thing for staying in tiny motels off the beaten path, so the Oakes Oramel Inn was perfect for us when we visited the area! The accommodations were quite pleasant with some fresh updates. Our room was well-appointed and included a microwave, mini fridge, table and chairs, large dresser with mirror, queen bed, and nightstand. A basket of complimentary snacks and bottled water awaited us on our table upon arrival. Towels were refreshed daily, and the shower was hot (with great water pressure, too). Checkin and checkout were completely painless. Twas a perfectly enjoyable stay, and I would highly recommend it to anyone passing through!

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Dining

Dining is limited, but grab-and-go breakfast or snack bags and the popular ice cream/snack stand next door are appreciated.

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Kerrie

25 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing ice cream. Friendly staff.

10

Nancy

8 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The host was very friendly and helpful. The room is basic but very affordable, clean, and comfortable. There is an ice cream stand on the property which has delicious fast food and ice cream!!

10

Christine

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a cute little motel; only 5 rooms but our room was clean and (mostly) quiet. The walls are a little thin so if you want absolute privacy it might not be too your taste, but it was fine for our needs- sleep after an evening dinner/ bridal shower. There is no staff to speak of, only a check in girl that also works at the ice cream shop directly in front of the motel. And you need to look for the shop because the signage for the motel is not large and was hidden a bit behind tree branches- we must have passed it 5 times before we knew what to look for after getting some directions. We would stay there again if we are invited back to the area.

8

Juanita

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and economic room. The room was very basic and functional, but we loved the price, the ease of check in/out, the location, the size of the room, and the practical frills like hair dryer, fridge, and the snack bag in the room.

10

Penny

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small, quaint, comfortable, clean motel. The little touches of plenty of coffee/tea and snacks (which we didn’t take) was thoughtful and kind. Thank you

8

Corinne

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room renovated and very clean. Breakfast bags was a great touch. Host was quick to response via messages to any of our concerns. However, mattress and pillows were not comfortable at all. Pillows too flat, mattress aging in the middle. Probably too old.

10

Justin

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved the quaintness of the place. Attached to a joyous snack shack and ice cream place. Such a treat! Rooms were great and made it just before check in ended. Lovely people. Completely unexpected and delightful. Many chain motels could learn a lot from this place!

10

Kim

16 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved my room really nice comfortable bed parked right in front. Enjoyed sitting outside my room as the sun went down. There's a little ice cream place next door. With a few options for snacks and sandwiches. I went straight for the turtle sundae yummy

8

Gordon

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The TV didn't work correctly. The breakfast in a bag was good.

10

STACY

3 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

i was able to check in 5 hours before time. we pulled up and was a bit shocked at how small the place was. i have been in hundreds of hotels and this was by far THE BEST. when you get to the room , there were goody bags for each guest full of snacks and beverages. place was very clean and just comfortable.

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Or 1 Twin

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom

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