Name: D'Arbonne Lake Motel
Address: 101 Dori Dr, Farmerville, Louisiana, United States of America, Farmerville, Louisiana, US
Price range: $101–$136 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

At D'Arbonne Lake Motel, travelers highlight the scenic lakeside setting with balconies or sliding doors, simple renovated rooms with comfortable beds, and friendly owners, while some reviews report cleanliness issues plus occasional maintenance problems, odors, pests, or noisy air conditioners.

The location works well for fishing and lake access, with a boat launch and a small restaurant next door, and several guests found the property quiet. Amenities are simple; many note no breakfast and often no in-room coffee makers. Overall, expect a no-frills stay where room quality can vary.

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Facilities

Lakeside property with a pool overlooking the water (reported clean, though one guest found it closed), easy access to a boat launch, and basic parking; a small restaurant/diner sits next door. One guest suggested more lighting near the pool, and some noted exterior areas need upkeep.

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Matthew

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nice lakeside motel.A bit dated/older - My room was clean the lower level had a nice lake view until a large SUV parked right in front of my window. :( Apparently you need a top floor room to avoid that. Small lakeside restaurant between the motel and the lake. About 25 minutes from Ruston. Farmersville had a well stoked grocery store

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Vonda

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Will definitely return. Suggest an outside light near pool for safety.

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Marcus

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Its right on the lake got a restaurant on the same property, pool and pet friendly. Parking lot was clean lots of space. The rooms i was in 206 was king non smoking and it was clean roomy outside patios overlooking a piece of the lake and the boat launch. I would stay there again when im back there.

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Michael A

Apr 8, 2023

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Clean, quiet, parking for trailer, beautiful setting, helpful and nice proprietors.

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Hannah

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was closed but view was awesome

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Shirley

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place to stay! Its right on the lake and the view is absolutely beautiful! There is a restaurant is right next to the motel and the Dollar General is literally right next door! Rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. Only down fall was there was no coffee pot in the room.

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Brad

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We were there for an event in town. The rooms were pretty clean. No spotless but just as clean as any other hotel I have ever stayed in. The beds were clean and pretty comfortable. The water pressure and hot water were great. Big, new TV with Direct TV. AC worked well but was a tad loud. Don't be deterred by the looks of it or any reviews. For a no frills stay this fits the bill nicely. The pool was also clean. Great views of the lake from 235 where we stayed. Overall a great stay on a budget.

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Phylicia Ann

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to boat launch

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Michael

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the location of this hotel and the fact that had a boat launch behind it so I was able to launch my kayak from there. But……. Went to go take a shower and the shower did not work nor with the drain even close so I could take a bath. They moved me to another room, but it kind of had a funky smell .

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Nancy

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mr. Charlie was so nice. He had my reservation ready and had me checked in in less than 5 minutes. i work at one of the top branded hotels in the country....so im very picky But the pool was beautiful and was perfect temp...overlooking the lake(darbonne) and never once did he ask us to get out of the pool.....he let me stay in it until i was ready to get out. Although its not the Hilton!!! I freaking loved it!!!!! My people loved it!!!!! And i will be going back on my next off day!!!!!! See ya soon Mr Charlie!!!!!

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many praise clean, renovated rooms, but others cite dirty linens and bathrooms, strong odors (smoke/fish/pee), pests such as roaches or bugs, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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Destiny

Mar 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Kids room had broken glass all along side the bed and there sheets had blood on them.

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Timothy

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of my workers left room 206 because there was mold everywhere. He drove 2 hrs back home and came back to work the next morning. I told him I would book a room in Ruston from now on.

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Kim

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was so nasty. The floor was not vacuumed or swept; debris was everywhere. We found a half smoked cigar in the chair and a mostly smoked joint on the balcony. The bottom of the shower curtain was moldy. The view is beautiful- it overlooks the lake. Parking was easy probably because no one stays there because it's gross.

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Kristi

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This room was very dirty, sheets were dirty and stained, towels were obviously not clean, there was urine all over the toilet, big hole in the wall, and walls were dirty. Smelled very strongly like marijuana. Would not suggest!

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Baylie

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful lake views. The property is older, but the inside of the rooms have been renovated. It's very clean.

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Sherry

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, comfortable king bed. Could have been cleaner on floor. No breakfast. Needs some update outside on doors and stairs cleaner. Slept good. Non smoking room had been smoked in

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Algaree

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was updated and looked nice. The issue was there were several roaches crawling on the walls and floor. I was really grossed out and would have left, but was in town for a funeral and there were no other options available. I will not go back where there are roaches crawling. Ugh!!!!

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Kelsey

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we got a first was muggy when we opened the door and had visible mold on the night shades, as well as mosquitos and other smaller bugs. When I went to the desk to ask for another room, the man did mention the bugs are not mosquitoes. So there was some hesitancy to exchange the room but he did do so. The new room was not muggy or too buggy but it didn’t look very clean. To me I would expect a better kept room for almost $100/night, but this place has the market for motels in the area!

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David

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked the lake front location. Floors could have been cleaner.

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Julia

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

They property was in such sad shape. They had bed bugs, trash still in the floor, boogers on the wall, killed 4 spiders in like 5 minutes. I would not recommend. Got a refund ASAP and so glad I didn’t bring any of my belongings in the room. It’s sad because it has the potential to be a beautiful property on the lake if they would put effort in it.

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Rooms

Simple, often renovated rooms with comfortable beds and lake-facing patios or sliding doors; many rooms include a fridge and microwave. Some note loud air conditioners, smaller double beds, and occasional equipment issues.

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Blaine

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a pretty view of the lake , room was clean and comfortable, Only one chair in the room and it was leaning a bit The highway noise was minimal at times but not so bad I couldn’t sleep. Overall I’d stay here again

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Janice

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable room right on the lake. Loved it! Will definitely be back!

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Dale

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a clean room and had an amazing view if the lake! The beds definitely need to be bigger if 2 people are sleeping in them! They need to get atleast queen size beds in all the rooms!

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Robert

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Lake and view was amazing It's a pity the air conditioner makes so much noise every time it kicked on Next time I will not stay in the room with that

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Jazzie

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice, quiet location right on the lake with a pretty view. We had to upgrade our room since my son decided to come with us, but it was reasonable, and for a smoking room, didn't smell horrible. I will say that double beds are small when you're used to sleeping in a king, especially for two humans and a German Shepherd service dog. They were comfortable, though, so once you got into place it was good night. The fridge was clean and cold; the microwave could have used an update and the toilet been a bit cleaner. Nothing that would stop me from staying again. Very pleased with it all.

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Kimberly

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel sitting on the lake, the room was extremely clean and very modern. Bed was very comfortable. Would highly recommend

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Sheri

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was an older property, but was clean. Had a nice view of the lake. I like that it had a microwave in the fridge in the room.

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Wendy

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was very kind and made sure I had everything I needed especially when I ordered food to go and didn’t receive anything to eat it with. Showers had great water pressure! The air conditioner was SO loud coming on and shutting off. Our microwave kept turning on and off. We eventually unplugged it so we could sleep.

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Edward

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Air conditioning very noisy. Made it difficult to sleep. Clean.

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Laura

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

VERY comfortable beds! LVP flooring, good sized mini-fridge, microwave, ample closet space. Liked the shower-tub combo, but there isn’t anywhere to put your clothes while you’re bathing. I’d love if there were some sturdy wall hooks for that. Sliding glass door in back of the room allows for access to the yard. We would definitely stay there again while visiting friends and family in the area. Lakeview rooms are available.

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Service

Staff and owners are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with easy check-in and quick fixes. A few guests reported slow follow-through or unprofessional interactions.

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Jananne

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and the owners are so incredibly nice! The room had a sliding glass back door that opened up to a most beautiful view!

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Kristy

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was helpful

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Julia

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room smelled like fish to the point that I had to go buy a candle and air freshener. They only provided two towels. When I requested pull up service, the owner actually asked if I couldn’t make the bed myself. Then he proceeded to say to my boyfriend, “you own her for now at least, right?!” Referring to me. Are you kidding me? This is the US and it’s 2025. I’m a doctor! Nobody has ever or will ever OWN me! That said, the location was perfect for fishing, which is what we wanted. Sadly, it did not meet my standards, even though I prepared myself for it not being bougie. Bougie is one thing… fresh and clean is a whole other thing! And not being insulted isn’t too much to ask for!

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Joy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Clean room, very nice staff.

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TROY

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

View was great looking out on the lake. Service was great, tv remote wasn't working and they fixed it right away. They were very friendly! It was a no frills hotel, which was advertised that way so we didn't expect frills. No complaints!

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Misty

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the view the service was great!!

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Valarie

Apr 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are always very friendly and helpful.

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shaun

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Requested king size bed upon setting reservation - ended up w/2 full size beds - requested more towels at check in, said they would bring them to us, never rec' rhem, horrible pot smell coming from upstairs room flooded our room.

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Nancy

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mr. Charlie was so nice. He had my reservation ready and had me checked in in less than 5 minutes. i work at one of the top branded hotels in the country....so im very picky But the pool was beautiful and was perfect temp...overlooking the lake(darbonne) and never once did he ask us to get out of the pool.....he let me stay in it until i was ready to get out. Although its not the Hilton!!! I freaking loved it!!!!! My people loved it!!!!! And i will be going back on my next off day!!!!!! See ya soon Mr Charlie!!!!!

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Deborah

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for our needs. Owner/manager was extremely courteous. Even took the time to call right away as one of our family members had left an item behind in the room.

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Location

Right on Lake D’Arbonne with scenic views, direct water access and a nearby boat launch; several guests found it quiet. Some noted a restaurant next door and convenient access to local amenities or Ruston.

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Matthew

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nice lakeside motel.A bit dated/older - My room was clean the lower level had a nice lake view until a large SUV parked right in front of my window. :( Apparently you need a top floor room to avoid that. Small lakeside restaurant between the motel and the lake. About 25 minutes from Ruston. Farmersville had a well stoked grocery store

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Dennis

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Nice people

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Shirley

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place to stay! Its right on the lake and the view is absolutely beautiful! There is a restaurant is right next to the motel and the Dollar General is literally right next door! Rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. Only down fall was there was no coffee pot in the room.

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Dennis

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean place. Lovely view of lake D’Arbonne. Quiet.

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Melody

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

View of the lake was amazing. Quiet and easily accessible to all areas needed while I was there

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Phylicia Ann

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to boat launch

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Charnell

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the lake view!

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George C

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

was able to view the lake.

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Karl

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for the lake access. Too bad I was there for work. But all around a good stay.

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Linda

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, beautiful views of lake, convenient to Ruston.

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Dining

No breakfast is offered and many rooms lack in-room coffee makers; several also noted no lobby coffee. A small restaurant/diner next door provides an alternative.

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Matthew

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nice lakeside motel.A bit dated/older - My room was clean the lower level had a nice lake view until a large SUV parked right in front of my window. :( Apparently you need a top floor room to avoid that. Small lakeside restaurant between the motel and the lake. About 25 minutes from Ruston. Farmersville had a well stoked grocery store

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Debbie

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place to stay and we would definitely stay there again. It’s just a simple motel with outside doors, nothing fancy. It was very clean. The beds were very comfortable with clean crisp linens. The back of the room has a balcony that faces the lake. The staff was very friendly. The bathroom was nice with a big shower. It has a microwave and fridge. It does NOT have a coffee maker and they don’t serve breakfast. All in all we were very pleased.

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Travis

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable, clean, fresh and spacious Only missed the small coffee pot in room....possibly,unless already.. Offer coffee, breakfast drinks and cereal in front lounge.

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Jimmie

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great price, decent location. No coffee or tea in the rooms. Very clean and quiet.

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Marcus

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Its right on the lake got a restaurant on the same property, pool and pet friendly. Parking lot was clean lots of space. The rooms i was in 206 was king non smoking and it was clean roomy outside patios overlooking a piece of the lake and the boat launch. I would stay there again when im back there.

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Shirley

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place to stay! Its right on the lake and the view is absolutely beautiful! There is a restaurant is right next to the motel and the Dollar General is literally right next door! Rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. Only down fall was there was no coffee pot in the room.

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Alisha

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Definitely a gem especially with that price. The diner behind it is just as amazing.

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Sherry

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, comfortable king bed. Could have been cleaner on floor. No breakfast. Needs some update outside on doors and stairs cleaner. Slept good. Non smoking room had been smoked in

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Rachel

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wouldn't recommend staying there. The minute I opened the motel door there was an odor in the room. My sliding glass door handle was partially missing and broken. No coffee pot or even coffee offered in the lobby in the morning. I will not return.

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Derek

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the room the only thing we really missed was the coffee maker.

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D'Arbonne Lake Motel

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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