Name: Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Address: 6350 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, California, United States of America, Goleta, California, US
Price range: US$326–US$836 per night
Rating: 8.98

What guests think

At Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta, travelers consistently praise friendly staff, spacious suite-style rooms with kitchens, and a convenient location near the airport and UCSB, along with a complimentary breakfast that many find plentiful and well-prepared.

Common drawbacks include inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance, such as missed cleanings, limited towel refreshes, and worn sofa beds. Several guests disliked the daily parking fee, and a few mentioned safety concerns about a tripping hazard near an entrance. While most found the setting quiet despite the airport, occasional noise, check in delays, or service miscommunications were reported. Overall, expect comfortable, family friendly suites with strong amenities and some operational inconsistencies.

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Facilities

Courtyard-style amenities such as the pool, hot tub, fire pits, and outdoor games are popular, and the gym is available 24 hours. Recurring complaints include a daily parking fee and reports of a tripping hazard at an entrance.

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10

Joshua

30 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful check in and great amenities. Loved the evening hot tub and fire pit. Stayed in a lot of places around UCSB and this was one of the nicest

8

suneepa

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast needed healthier, tastier local options. More fresh fruit & local bagels (IV Bagel Cafe is good, local corn tortillas instead of English muffins) would elevate breakfast. Pool light was hella bright, kept us up all night. Staff was exceptional. Room was lovely.

10

Sean

5 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The common gathering areas are a very nice perk for this hotel. There are plenty of spaces to hang out with friends which is a very nice perk for families and friends. We loved being on the first floor with a sliding door to the courtyard which was fun and convenient. It is very close to the airport, well-lit parking lot and hallways, and close to shopping, restaurants, and highway.

10

Jaekun

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Room large and gym open 24hours. Enough space shower room. My goid rating here.

10

John

28 Nov 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

A really good Residence Inn. Great facilities, nice staff, and a good location. They do charge $15 per day to park in an open lot. Seems like an unnecesary fee that they should waive.

8

Donald A.

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Paying 15dollars a day didn’t seem fair. No security in the lot. Otherwise great stay.

8

Camille

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

My husband and I are both handicapped and the door we used to get to our room, had a step that was not clearly visible. I fell on my hip and dropped the items I was carrying in. very dangerous.

4

Debbie

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

In one of the doorways to enter the property where several patrons used, there was a major flaw in the design of the door where people kept tripping and falling down. I tripped twice and fell once. We also helped an older gentleman up who had tripped and fell. Very unsafe. We reported it twice while on the facility and nothing was done. We asked for a sign to be put up on the door and nothing was done. Nice hotel, but very disappointing service as it related to safety.

10

Anhayte

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is fantastic, breakfast included is awesome! pool area and activities are great. We had a great family time around the fire pit making smores!

8

Janet

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Kids enjoyed the golf and heated pool

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Cleanliness

Public areas and rooms are generally described as clean, but housekeeping is inconsistent, with missed cleanings and limited towel or trash service reported. A few maintenance or odor issues were noted.

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10

Dale

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Roomy, spotless clean, and superbly friendly service. I am looking forward to staying here again.

8

Amul

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and good hotel

8

Julie

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for the kitchen, suite and two bedrooms for our family. We enjoyed our stay overall but for what we paid, I was EXTREMELY disappointed that room service did not clean our room. If we didn’t want room service we would have followed the hotel instructions and left the sign out on our door. We purposefully did not put our aign out so that our room wouls be cleaned and serviced while we were out for the day but nope our room did not get cleaned. Frustrated with this because when we travel, as a mom, this is something I really look forward to. When I called the front desk they told me house keeping had left for the day and they could try and figure something out if we left the room for a while. This did not work for our family. The ping pong table was also warped and paddles were broken. Other than that we did enjoy our stay!

10

Huey Ling

28 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was our second stay at this hotel this year. Front desk service was prompt, and friendly. Room was a good size, clean and well-appointed. The only complaint I had was that the bathroom sink drain holes were dirty and moldy-looking. Otherwise, our stay was perfect.

6

Judith

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Set out sign for house keeping to come and they never did! Dishwasher upper rack broken and they didn’t leave soap. Air system was an issue if you turned it off it was so hot if you turned on air it would get cold! People above us were so noisy! It was a total bummer as it was New Year’s eve weekend and from the air system I got so sick I had to cancel our NYE dinner and our anniversary plans! I booked another night hoping I would feel better! I am in bed and my husband is out by himself! Awful way to start the New Year! Haven’t talked to the manager yet as I am hacking up a lung!

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Anjan

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I paid $1,200 for two nights and expected much better: 1) The sofa bed smelled like cat urine (or human urine maybe) and we had to ask for it to be changed, after using it for the first night (because we checked in very late). Disgusting! 2) During the first day, I left a couple of footprints from my dirty shoes in the bathroom. Room service came after that but didn\'t mop the bathroom floor, they only changed the towels! Seriously? The front desk told me I have to state I want a daily "full clean" instead of a "refresh clean". This is dishonesty at it\'s finest - how am I supposed to know this option exists if nobody explained this option to me at time of check-in? I can handle most things, but not dishonesty. Residence Inn, do better.

10

barry

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Houskeeping was hit or miss and most days I had to call the desk for enough towels (four for four.....not too tough) for our party of four. Also needed coffee, lotion, always something.

10

Michael

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

Clean comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Very good breakfast

10

michelle

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property! Immaculate! Will stay again!

8

Lynne

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

All the staff we met were wonderful:helpful, courteous and friendly. The facility is beautiful and clean, the breakfasts were wonderful. My only concern is that in 4 days, we had no fresh towels or the trash removed except once when I requested it at the front desk.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and functional with kitchens and living areas, and many find them comfortable and quiet despite the nearby airport. However, multiple guests reported uncomfortable or worn sofa beds, occasional noise, and small layout or maintenance quirks.

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Suzanne

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

I liked having the kitchen and sitting area.

6

Renee

9 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy noise no view View of roof Got woken up at 4am

10

Jill

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel with wonderful staff. Tommy at the front desk was very hospitable and friendly. The hotel was clean and nice looking. The lawn games in the courtyard were a hit! Also nice having a complimentary breakfast. Rooms were spacious and well thought out. Would definitely recommend!

8

MISAO

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 13 nights

I could not satisfy one thing. I stayed #151, facility is excellent, clean and wide enough. However a vibration of smart phone propagae to my room from a room of 2nd floor. I had to wake up at early morning everyday, such as 5:30am.

8

Junko

9 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern hotel with nice interior. Right across the street from the airport which is convenient. I wish the room layout was slightly different so that bathroom was not in the bedroom but between the living and bedroom so that our friends can use the bathroom without coming into the bedroom.

10

Vasant

20 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed at the property for two days. Everything was good. One complaint i had was that the sofa bed was not usable. That was due to the lumpy mattress. No one could sleep on it. Secondly, i personally don't like to pay for parking. Orher than that the stay was plesant.

8

Sergey

28 Jan 2024

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Sofa bed mattress was badly worn out

10

Jennifer

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very large room. Nice outdoor areas. Great breakfast included.

8

Maricel

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Other than slow internet and tv remote not working, residence Inn feels homey!

8

Yingju

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location close to UCSB. Room is spacious with living room, kitchen and dining area. Only one complaint, the sofa bed in the living room is terrible.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with some thoughtful gestures at check in and breakfast. Still, a few guests experienced check in delays, miscommunications, or an unhelpful interaction.

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Teri

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a lovely structure and clean. We requested early check-in.The staff said they would call when the room was ready, which they did. We said we would be there in 45 minutes. On arriving in less than 45 minutes we found our room had been given to some other party. We had been on a run and needed a shower. It was a great inconvenience. We were visiting family to watch the Super Bowl and had to go to their house unshowered.

10

Jill

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel with wonderful staff. Tommy at the front desk was very hospitable and friendly. The hotel was clean and nice looking. The lawn games in the courtyard were a hit! Also nice having a complimentary breakfast. Rooms were spacious and well thought out. Would definitely recommend!

10

Kurt

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was great. I had to leave early and they made me breakfast because I was going to miss it. 😃

8

Gabriela

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was a good one. It would have been superb except for the front desk employee. She had a condescending tone, I did not appreciate. She very rude and argumentative ..I told her the customer is “ALWAYS right” ( even though ..we know it’s not always the case) she objected. May I add… I have worked with the public for over 30 years know how people should be treated. You should never argue with a guest.. I asked to speak to the manager and she kept trying to prevent me from speaking with him. Had it not been for her. My stay would have been excellent. I know it’s hard to find cheerful,pleasant employees nowadays, especially In this day and age with all the anger and hate going around it sure makes a difference what a kind, positive attitude does when you first arrive at your destination.

10

Mia

6 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ability to check in early was extra nice

8

Stephanie

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were friendly and courteous

10

George

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cheerful check in. Good breakfast. Quiet.

10

Nirav

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing. Especially Christina. Thank you all for a wonderful experience!

8

Gloria

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not much around the hotel and nothing within walking distance for dining or shopping. No restaurant in the hotel. The breakfast was OK - I loved the blueberry muffins and the oatmeal was good. I never had the eggs or meat, but my friend did. The croissant egg and ham sandwich was awful. We had to wait almost 2 hrs after check-in to get into our room. There was no Do Not Disturb sign to put on the door but I did respond that we didn’t want housekeeping to come to our room. We were very surprised the first morning when we returned to our room after breakfast and a housekeeper was in our room where I had left my purse and everything out in the open. Nothing was taken but we felt violated. The red light blinked on the phones for over 24 hours even after we called about it 3 times. It was supposed to be a message to inform us that they were going to clean the carpet. The rooms were clean and the kitchen supplies were good. We had a 2 bedroom 2 bath suite with kitchen for $499 a night for 3 days. Glad that Expedia paid for the room because of the cancellation of the timeshare unit we had reservations for, because I would never have paid $500 a night for this hotel. The pool area and outdoor games were nice but the location and lack of a restaurant made this a 3 star hotel for me. Having to wait until almost 6pm to check in was also not appreciated.

8

Lynne

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

All the staff we met were wonderful:helpful, courteous and friendly. The facility is beautiful and clean, the breakfasts were wonderful. My only concern is that in 4 days, we had no fresh towels or the trash removed except once when I requested it at the front desk.

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Location

Convenient for UCSB, the airport, and highway access, and an easy drive to Santa Barbara. Several guests noted limited dining and shopping within walking distance or an industrial-feeling area.

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Abby

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Lovely property, close to UCSB and other local spots. I did need a car to get to evening dining and shopping, but property was clean, great service, great fitness center and other amenities. I loved having the larger suite and kitchen.

10

Sean

5 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The common gathering areas are a very nice perk for this hotel. There are plenty of spaces to hang out with friends which is a very nice perk for families and friends. We loved being on the first floor with a sliding door to the courtyard which was fun and convenient. It is very close to the airport, well-lit parking lot and hallways, and close to shopping, restaurants, and highway.

10

Martin

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable beds and great location close to the airport. Breakfast was good quality by US standards.

10

Sarah

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Family’s friendly but still felt upscale. Nice room layout. Decorated well. Very safe and clean. Close to restaurants and close to Santa Barbara.

10

Allan

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in proximity to enjoyable areas.

10

anthony

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice rooms 15min away from the santa barbara tourist sites. Looks like its located in a industrial area only down fall.

10

Christopher

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy access to all that Santa Barbara has to offer and much less expensive than comparable quality hotels in Santa Barbara proper. Huge rooms with great amenities and wonderful outdoor space. Very nice stay.

10

Walter

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot, big clean rooms, breakfast was solid and located right next to highway and the airport.

8

Gloria

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not much around the hotel and nothing within walking distance for dining or shopping. No restaurant in the hotel. The breakfast was OK - I loved the blueberry muffins and the oatmeal was good. I never had the eggs or meat, but my friend did. The croissant egg and ham sandwich was awful. We had to wait almost 2 hrs after check-in to get into our room. There was no Do Not Disturb sign to put on the door but I did respond that we didn’t want housekeeping to come to our room. We were very surprised the first morning when we returned to our room after breakfast and a housekeeper was in our room where I had left my purse and everything out in the open. Nothing was taken but we felt violated. The red light blinked on the phones for over 24 hours even after we called about it 3 times. It was supposed to be a message to inform us that they were going to clean the carpet. The rooms were clean and the kitchen supplies were good. We had a 2 bedroom 2 bath suite with kitchen for $499 a night for 3 days. Glad that Expedia paid for the room because of the cancellation of the timeshare unit we had reservations for, because I would never have paid $500 a night for this hotel. The pool area and outdoor games were nice but the location and lack of a restaurant made this a 3 star hotel for me. Having to wait until almost 6pm to check in was also not appreciated.

8

Stanley

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are clean and nice. The hotel is next to the airport, but the noise wasn't an issue.

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Dining

The complimentary breakfast is a consistent highlight for quality and selection. Some guests wanted healthier options or better coffee, and one disliked a specific hot item.

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Jennifer

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The daily included breakfast is a MUST for me. Makes the day begin perfectly and without an added expense to dine out. Done well and excellent assortment of choices.

8

suneepa

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast needed healthier, tastier local options. More fresh fruit & local bagels (IV Bagel Cafe is good, local corn tortillas instead of English muffins) would elevate breakfast. Pool light was hella bright, kept us up all night. Staff was exceptional. Room was lovely.

10

Michael

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

Clean comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Very good breakfast

10

Allen

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We actually stayed at this Residence Inn twice as it was a half-way point between our home and where we were going. Great hotel with a VERY nice pool/play area outside. The breakfast buffet, while typical in it's choices, was full of well-prepared food. We'll go back.

10

George

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cheerful check in. Good breakfast. Quiet.

10

Anhayte

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is fantastic, breakfast included is awesome! pool area and activities are great. We had a great family time around the fire pit making smores!

8

Samuel

14 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, nice and clean hotel with good hot breakfast.

10

Jennifer

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very large room. Nice outdoor areas. Great breakfast included.

8

Gloria

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not much around the hotel and nothing within walking distance for dining or shopping. No restaurant in the hotel. The breakfast was OK - I loved the blueberry muffins and the oatmeal was good. I never had the eggs or meat, but my friend did. The croissant egg and ham sandwich was awful. We had to wait almost 2 hrs after check-in to get into our room. There was no Do Not Disturb sign to put on the door but I did respond that we didn’t want housekeeping to come to our room. We were very surprised the first morning when we returned to our room after breakfast and a housekeeper was in our room where I had left my purse and everything out in the open. Nothing was taken but we felt violated. The red light blinked on the phones for over 24 hours even after we called about it 3 times. It was supposed to be a message to inform us that they were going to clean the carpet. The rooms were clean and the kitchen supplies were good. We had a 2 bedroom 2 bath suite with kitchen for $499 a night for 3 days. Glad that Expedia paid for the room because of the cancellation of the timeshare unit we had reservations for, because I would never have paid $500 a night for this hotel. The pool area and outdoor games were nice but the location and lack of a restaurant made this a 3 star hotel for me. Having to wait until almost 6pm to check in was also not appreciated.

8

Lynne

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

All the staff we met were wonderful:helpful, courteous and friendly. The facility is beautiful and clean, the breakfasts were wonderful. My only concern is that in 4 days, we had no fresh towels or the trash removed except once when I requested it at the front desk.

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Month	Average price
January	US$281
February	US$313
March	US$297
April	US$372
May	US$321
June	US$432
July	US$435
August	US$407
September	US$363
October	US$321
November	US$308
December	US$270

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $344	2 $472	3 $481
4 $341	5 $346	6 $344	7 $345	8 $346	9 $479	10 $482
11 $376	12 $359	13 $376	14 $359	15 $665	16	17 $518
18 $372	19 $370	20 $410	21 $370	22 $370	23 $836	24 $429
25 $339	26 $329	27 $339	28 $326	29 $341	30 $455	31 $460

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $490	16	17	18	19
20 $757	21 $375	22 $700	23 $453	24 $409	25 $538	26 $429
27 $329	28 $346	29 $346	30 $329

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds

Basic Studio, 1 Double Bed (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Basic Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Courtyard View

Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

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