Name: Star of The Lakes
Address: 400 Morrow Ave, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States of America, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, US
Price range: US$81–US$130 per night
Rating: 7.4

What guests think

At Star of The Lakes, travelers describe a basic, budget-friendly stay with generally clean rooms, comfortable beds, and friendly staff, alongside an older property feel, limited amenities, and some inconsistencies in maintenance and check-in experiences.

Many note quiet stays, good value, and rooms with a fridge, microwave, or in-room Jacuzzi. Common downsides include no breakfast, occasional odors or damp rooms, heating or AC issues, missing supplies, key or room assignment mix-ups, and reports of sketchy activity despite a visible security guard. Location is often called convenient to downtown, beaches, and attractions, though a few felt it’s away from town with little nearby. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills budget stay with uneven consistency.

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Facilities

Amenities are basic in an older building; some rooms have in-room Jacuzzi tubs and there’s an ice machine, but there’s no elevator and vending is limited or out of order. A visible night security guard is noted by several guests.

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John

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I have been traveling most weekends for five months now and this is the first hotel that had a security guard on staff. It made the hotel feel like it was an unsafe place to stay. Additionally, the first room that I checked into was actually occupied. Another first in all of my travels. I also woke up at 6:00AM to a couple having a domestic dispute in the parking lot.

10

Dillon

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Facilities are dated, but in relatively good condition. Seemed clean and staff were pleasant.

10

Austin

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean rooms as far as we knew. Hotel does not have breakfast. The room Jacuzzi worked well and held HOT water. Comfortable beds and big pillows, tv worked. I liked that they have good blackout curtains. It felt great to sleep in. Great stay for a low price.

8

Laura

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked that they had a night security officer. Everyone was very nice.

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Mark

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room for the money. Room had refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Room had a Jacuzzi tub. Bed comfortable. New very comfortable pillows. Extra towels and soaps. Room was clean. Has air conditioning if needed. Rooms are not independently controlled for heat. Some outlets didn't work. Tv didn't work. No self service laundry. No vending. Has ice maker near lobby. Free coffee and ice water in lobby. No breakfast. Right next door is a gas station with everything you would need.

10

Nancy

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and efficient. No elevator, handrails on stairs made it ok to walk up. Room very clean and nice with lar

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Stefani

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk service was excellent, and there was a security person on staff at the front entrance, which was appreciated and provided some sense of security. Ice machine in lobby was great to have on a hot day to fill up coolers and cups@

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Alan James

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was older but was clean. For the price it was a good value for a place to stay one night while on our long trip

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Jennifer

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic room. Nothing special. Deadbolt did not work on room. Room had a refrigerator and nice towels. No breakfast and vending machines are out of order.

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Vicki

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel had a security guard. Not sure if that made me feel safer or more nervous. Reasonably priced and was better than we were expecting. Nicely remodeled. The only issue we had was that our room was very damp. The air-conditioning had the room very cool but didn't get rid of the humidity. Would stay here again with family, not sure if I would stay here alone.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report very clean rooms, sometimes among the cleanest they’ve stayed in. Others mention odors or dampness and missed housekeeping items (empty dispensers, missing shower curtains), with one report of pests.

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Shelly J

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the cleanest hotels we've been in.

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Hope

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was absolutely terrible. We didn’t get the room we reserved, the floors were sticky including the carpet, there’s cobwebs in the room we stayed in, there are RESIDENTS at the hotel, there are underage children behind the desk, the siding is falling off the building (not seen in online photos), there’s garbage scattered across the property, the heat doesn’t work, someone entered our room with the do not disturb sign hanging on the door while we were away, and we were locked out of our room without our belongings because they said we didn’t have a reservation. They put us in the wrong room to begin with after we booked on Hotels.com and called to confirm. There was absolutely zero communication from the staff about any sort of mixup. Maya was the only staff member to apologize for anything after we checked out at 9:30 pm to go to Quality Inn down the road. This place is a homeless shelter and should definitely be investigated for all the shady stuff going on there. We received a full refund with no concern or apology when we were on the road 6 and half hours from home. We wouldn’t recommend that ANBODY stay at that dump. I can’t believe Hotels.com is even listing this absolute turd!

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Jed

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room had a musty smell upon entering and there were numerous lady bugs on the walls and ceiling

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THEA

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was skeptical about this hotel when I booked it mainly due to the price. I figured it could potentially be a dive however I was pleasantly surprised! The lobby and my room were very clean, comfortable bed and friendly service when I checked in.

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jannette

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No coffee cups by coffee maker Dirty bathroom Crabby employees

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Bradley

22 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Star of the Lakes was a clean, quiet no frills hotel. The staff was friendly and it was a good value for a quick overnight stay.

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William M

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly and helpful when available.There were just not enough of them. The person who checked us in also was doing laundry, cleaning rooms and generally doing everything. The room when we entered was smelly. Like an armpit. The beds were clean. When checking the room I found an empty cat food container that was left by a previous occupant. The price was very similar to other hotels in Detroit Lakes and relatives stayed in one and were impressed with the overall condition and service. Probably will never book a room there again.

10

Sharon

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good service, the room was very clean, everything was fine. This is the second time I've stayed here and I'm fine.

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charles

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are great, rooms are extremely clean, comfortable beds and pillows. Great price's. Nice and quiet!!! i was able to get some good studying in for my boilers test. Would definitely come back and recommend to others!

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April

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff at night carried on all night. The place smelled like they had been smoking swisher sweets and other things in it My keys were deactivated every single day and I paid for a week. They acted as though it was an inconvenience for me to be there. Come to find out this is more or less a hotel for homeless people.icing on the cake there were cockroaches sitting behind the tv having a stare down with me at 10:30 pm 3 nights in.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but generally comfortable, with good beds and simple in-room amenities like a fridge, microwave, and occasional Keurig or Jacuzzi. Downsides include musty or humid rooms, noisy or inconsistent HVAC, some maintenance issues (deadbolt, TV/outlets), and occasional noise.

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ricky L

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is away from the town look so but it was very comfortable clean we had no problems except for the pillows the pillows seem to be new and we're real fat and hard to use. Detroit Lake was beautiful I would definitely come back

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Casey

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice rooms

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Patricl L

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable beds. Very reasonable pricing.

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Kurian

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioner in the room was going off and on all night, not letting me sleep peacefully

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Stephen

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would never stay here again. Outside appearance was terrible, the room was clean, but there was no heat, and temperatures outside were in the low 40s

6

Jeff

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good, very few amenities, but very comfy beds.

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Mark

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room for the money. Room had refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Room had a Jacuzzi tub. Bed comfortable. New very comfortable pillows. Extra towels and soaps. Room was clean. Has air conditioning if needed. Rooms are not independently controlled for heat. Some outlets didn't work. Tv didn't work. No self service laundry. No vending. Has ice maker near lobby. Free coffee and ice water in lobby. No breakfast. Right next door is a gas station with everything you would need.

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Jennifer

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic room. Nothing special. Deadbolt did not work on room. Room had a refrigerator and nice towels. No breakfast and vending machines are out of order.

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Pam

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pillows not comfortable otherwise our stay was good, we would stay there again

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Vicki

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel had a security guard. Not sure if that made me feel safer or more nervous. Reasonably priced and was better than we were expecting. Nicely remodeled. The only issue we had was that our room was very damp. The air-conditioning had the room very cool but didn't get rid of the humidity. Would stay here again with family, not sure if I would stay here alone.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, and check-in can be quick. However, multiple reviews cite short staffing, reservation or room assignment mix-ups, slow or indifferent service, and key card problems.

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Kristine

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Got there 20 minutes early. They told us they didn’t have any rooms available to come back sometime after four then as we are leaving, told us they had a room. Person at front desk could not give me a receipt stood there for five minutes, staring at the screen and wouldn’t ask anybody for help even after I asked her to because I needed a receipt so left without a receipt.

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Crystal

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and helpful!

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Dawson

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower didn’t work. Check in first said they didn’t have a room for me after booking online

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acts of

7 May 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff didnt know what they were doing teying to double charge me for my claiming theres no open room when i already paid for a room online and when they did finally get me into a room it was dirty, torn apart, and it was filled with old used mattresses

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THEA

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was skeptical about this hotel when I booked it mainly due to the price. I figured it could potentially be a dive however I was pleasantly surprised! The lobby and my room were very clean, comfortable bed and friendly service when I checked in.

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Julie

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Seemed short staffed. Person working front desk was also cleaning rooms leaving desk unattended. First room they gave us had not been cleaned yet. Second one did not have shower curtain, but they got us one. We were locked out of our room the second day because room keys didn’t work. Had to go find staff to help because they were cleaning rooms. Pretty sure a couple guests actually lived there, just hanging out in hotel and in the parking lots all days were stayed. Front lobby chair were all ripped, all of them. Staff was nice, hotel was adequate to sleep but no other amenities available.

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Crystal

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and helpful

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Paula

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to alot of attractions with a price that even the poor folks can get out of town. Took awhile to check in as they didnt know how to do an expedia room rental. Also someone came in our room late (no chain on the door) flipped on the lights but then realized we were in there. Our key cards didnt work the next day so unsure of what was going on but scary nonetheless.

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Rodger

26 Feb 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Stay for a week. Provided everything we required. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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DeLana

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that they helped me with my booking in my time of need.

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Location

Often described as convenient to downtown, beaches, attractions, and events. A few guests felt it’s away from town with little nearby, and some mentioned sketchy activity in the parking lot.

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ricky L

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is away from the town look so but it was very comfortable clean we had no problems except for the pillows the pillows seem to be new and we're real fat and hard to use. Detroit Lake was beautiful I would definitely come back

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Robert

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient Location

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Raymond

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

location iss good, good value, good beds

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Betty

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to down town and beach and resturants.

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Jacqueline

26 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stars of the Lakes hotel was very nice. Close to the VFW where we had an event. Hotel was clean and quite. Would stay there again when heading to Detroit Lakes.

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Trish

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were friendly enough and our room was clean. There was a coffee pot, microwave and refrigerator in the room which was nice. The dispensers in the room like the shampoo, hand soap, etc. were all empty. Lastly the location isn’t ideal but we were in town for WE Fest and every other hotel in town was ridiculously priced.

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william

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, exactly as advertised.

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CHAD

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and affordable. Quiet and convenient.

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Ralph

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Nothing around if you don't have a car

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Paula

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to alot of attractions with a price that even the poor folks can get out of town. Took awhile to check in as they didnt know how to do an expedia room rental. Also someone came in our room late (no chain on the door) flipped on the lights but then realized we were in there. Our key cards didnt work the next day so unsure of what was going on but scary nonetheless.

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Dining

There is no breakfast and no on-site dining. Coffee availability is inconsistent (empty lobby carafes for some), though some rooms have Keurig machines; several guests used nearby options like a gas station.

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Dwight R

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The price was great and I had no issues with anything. I have been at a lot of hotels.,Some were more fancier than others but this is the first time I had coffee in my room with a Keurig coffee maker. Fantastic.

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Susan

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were clean. The front desk staff were kind of indifferent. Not very welcoming. Empty coffee carafes and asked about it and they kind of said “oh well.” Would have liked a cup of coffee. Price is inexpensive so I get it.

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Victoria

13 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A little run down, no breakfast had to drive to breakfast. Local golf courses great, Long Bridge Restaurant had decent food and a live band!

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jannette

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No coffee cups by coffee maker Dirty bathroom Crabby employees

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Austin

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean rooms as far as we knew. Hotel does not have breakfast. The room Jacuzzi worked well and held HOT water. Comfortable beds and big pillows, tv worked. I liked that they have good blackout curtains. It felt great to sleep in. Great stay for a low price.

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Mark

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room for the money. Room had refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Room had a Jacuzzi tub. Bed comfortable. New very comfortable pillows. Extra towels and soaps. Room was clean. Has air conditioning if needed. Rooms are not independently controlled for heat. Some outlets didn't work. Tv didn't work. No self service laundry. No vending. Has ice maker near lobby. Free coffee and ice water in lobby. No breakfast. Right next door is a gas station with everything you would need.

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David

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If I was on my own and just needed a cheap bed for 1 night, it'd be fine. But for my wife and I for 2 nights... not good. We checked out early. Some rooms have permanent residents; very worn, no breakfast, luke warm shower water, bed meh, etc. Staff nice and polite though.

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Jennifer

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic room. Nothing special. Deadbolt did not work on room. Room had a refrigerator and nice towels. No breakfast and vending machines are out of order.

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Month	Average price
January	US$116
February	US$84
March	US$87
April	US$94
May	US$111
June	US$110
July	US$114
August	US$114
September	US$83
October	US$106

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $130
20 $82	21 $81	22 $81	23 $86	24 $85	25 $118	26 $117
27 $81	28 $86	29 $82	30 $85

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $84	2 $124	3 $118
4 $86	5 $85	6 $86	7 $86	8 $86	9 $122	10 $124
11 $85	12 $88	13 $84	14 $85	15 $84	16 $122	17 $124
18 $86	19 $89	20 $87	21 $89	22 $86	23 $122	24 $125
25 $84	26 $89	27 $87	28 $87	29 $85	30 $124	31 $125

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