Name: Carson Valley Motor Lodge and Suites
Address: 1627 US Highway 395 North, Minden, Nevada, United States of America, Minden, Nevada, US
Price range: US$108–US$233 per night
Rating: 8.25

What guests think

At Carson Valley Motor Lodge and Suites, guests frequently praise clean, spacious rooms—often with full kitchens—and generally friendly staff, making it a practical base for visits to Minden and nearby Lake Tahoe.

Many like the pool, hot tub, and basic gym, though a few mention a cold pool or minor gym shortcomings. However, check-in happens at the casino in a separate building, which some find confusing or inconvenient, and key issues crop up in a number of stays. Other recurring drawbacks include limited or problematic parking/security and inconsistent Wi‑Fi, while a portion of motor lodge rooms feel dated and occasionally noisy. Overall, expect a straightforward stay with basic amenities and easy access to the casino and town.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the pool and hot tub and find the gym usable, though some note a cold pool and small gaps such as no water cooler. Parking feedback is mixed, with limited spaces and security concerns mentioned.

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Larry

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room parking needs number on your parking spot. People have guests and they use your space. Seniors and handicap this is a problem Thank You Nice facility

10

Michael

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice swimming pool

10

Darienne

10 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was very friendly. My son loved the gym and swimming pool . The room is quiet and comfy and exactly what we were looking for tonight.

10

Tom

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was superb; the room clean and comfortable; enjoyed the pool and exercise facilities.

8

Ellen

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fitness room could use a water cooler and paper towels to wipe down machines after use.

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Siranush

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The suite was clean and comfortable, but we had a disappointing experience with security. On our first night, we woke up to find our car had been hit in the parking lot. When I called security, they said the cameras don’t work well and couldn’t provide any footage. At night we also heard drifting sounds in the parking lot, which felt unsafe and scary. The hotel has signs posted everywhere stating they are not responsible for damage or theft. If something happens, you may end up with no proof. Be cautious and consider staying somewhere with better security.

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Michael

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking limited.

8

Kambiz

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, recently renovated suite with kitchen and living area. Fantastic shower, nice pool/jacuzzi area and friendly staff. The only minor negative point was that where we stayed (CV Motor Lodge) is a separate building from parent company Carson Valley Inn/Casino, and we needed to go to the registration area of Carson Valley Inn to get our room card keys for CV Motor Lodge, which was ~quarter mile away.

10

Lauren

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I felt safe with parking and the staff was very sweet and kind!

8

Ciarra

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed Katie’s for meals very much. Pool too cold. But enjoyed hot tub view. Shower head barely ran and tub plug broke- cable kept glitching. Beds comfortable and linen nice. Some did not follow smoking rules at motor lodge. Butts on sidewalks and doorway entry. Odor was bothersome at times. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews highlight clean rooms and refreshed suites. Still, recurring issues include ants or other pests, occasional dirty bathrooms or carpets, and lingering smoke odors in some units.

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Daniel

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet

6

Rina

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room looked good at first for what we were expecting. The shower was a bit dirty. Could see dirt on the walls from either a previous person's stay or a dirty cloth. One of my kids left a Gatorade one the ground before bed and by the morning the entire floor was covered in ants and we were on the second floor. I have had better experiences in the actual hotel.

10

Kimberly

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The room was clean & the cleaning staff were great! The person that checked us in was great too! I would definitely stay here again.

10

Vincent

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were only there for the night. Unfortunately someone had backed into the parking space infront of our room and when they left there was a faint odor of exhaust. The grounds were clean and the room was ok but the carpet felt like sand or gritty when you walked barefoot. All in all it was good.

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Reina Lee

29 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,354 nights

the room need it to be vacuum better thwrebwas trash. 1 of the beds sheets had black stains dont know from what and the other had some dog hairs. I was not please witg it but had no money left to go stay at a different place.

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Carlos

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay. Bathroom was cleaned and the bed was clean. The carpet was dirty and there was a white powder throughout the carpet and the walls.

10

Sean

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and casino Was not Too Far by to visit.

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Myron

19 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The tub is so old that the porcelain is completely warm ohh in spots. The drain cover is off. The front door must be lifted berfore the dead bolt will close. The door is warped so badly that I could see the outside walk way when the door is closed. The bedding is lumpy. I found an earwig in my t-shirt after putting it in their dresser drawer. And there were ants on and around the sink.

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Jessica

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed in the extended stay portion of the hotel, very clean and upgraded. Had a full kitc hen, and living room, with sofa and table withbar stools. Queen beds that were clean, lots of pillows. Close enough to lake tahoe

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brad

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checked in to a dirty sink and dripping pipes.

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Rooms

Rooms and suites are generally spacious and comfortable, with some offering full kitchens. Downsides include dated decor in some motor lodge units, noise from neighbors or upstairs, small or glitchy TVs, and frequently unreliable Wi‑Fi.

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Christy

14 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Have stayed here before - was in the unit adjacent to the gas station on the other side of the casino so much quieter. Exterior access, upstairs unit facing the mountains. Nice view. Odd thing is that the showers had body wash and shampoo but no conditioner. Not a big deal, but unexpected.

10

Longfei

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Awesome suits with a full size kitchen

6

Jack

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Casino is great, the motor lodge rooms could use an update. We had a non smoking to room but the room was stained with cigarette smell.

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Wei

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Last year this property is very good. However, starting this year, microwave no longer shows up no matter how many times I require it. The internet is 100x slower than last year but the price is more expensive.

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Edwin

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wi-Fi did not work in the room. I’m sure that we had booked a non-smoking room but when we got to the hotel, they had us booked in a smoking room. Fortunately, we are able to contact Hotels.com and get it changed. Also, the room had ants on our second morning. Ants had found some cookies that we had and were covering our ice chest.

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Noel

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There were ants in the bathroom and by the sink. The only food we had was in the Fridge. The Manager said they were having problems with the warm weather. So you spray and get rid of them. That never happened. The internet was incredibly slow and the TV signal would cut in and out.

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WookJoo

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was good. Especially kitchen feel us like at home. The bedroom was clean.

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Kimberley

5 Jun 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The room was very clean, help were great but internet service was terrible

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Cabelas

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the motor lodge. It was clean and comfortable. Had twin beds that were fine. The room needs to be updated - it's showing it's age. No real complaints. Kind of like a Motel 6.

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Terry

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

TV was really small. We had bottom floor and could hear the people above walking around.

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Service

Staff are commonly described as friendly and helpful, with maintenance support when needed. Recurrent complaints focus on the offsite casino check-in causing confusion and key/card problems, plus occasional rudeness or poor follow-up.

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Derek

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible check in staff. Nothing but attitude the entire time. There was no reason for it. Truly horrible customer service. Rooms were gross, I ended up not staying there, dirty, outdated, could hear the person next to, smelt like weed. Just an awful experience especially gor the price

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Sally J

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The price was good, the property is quiet, and the room is planned out well. Our keys did not initially work, and they sent someone over to bring us new keys. Extremely polite staff. Remember to request the first floor as there is no elevator. Check-in is at the main casino, so you must drive there to pick up your room keys.

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DeAnn

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in area is too far away from the room. We had to walk almost 2 blocks to get from CVI to the motor lodge. We are old and’s can’t walk easily. You should have check in at the motor lodge or a shuttle service to and from the lodge. Our keys didn’t work when we finally got to our room and we had to call CVI again to tell them. We couldn’t walk back to the registration desk to get new keys. CVI did send engineering over to open our door but there was no place for us to even sit while we waited. Otherwise the room was nice but terribly inconvenient. I am surprised CVI would run the hotel that way.

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Zeba

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

the white lady with the yellow bob was so rude.

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Barbara

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our first introduction was not being told where the Lodge is compared to the casino hotel. The front desk checked us in, never asking if we knew where the Lodge was. After wandering around for 10 minutes we ended up back at the front desk and were misinformed that we could take the elevator there. Well, the Lodge is a separate building on the other side of the parking lot and a gas station! It’s not even walking distance with luggage! Although the room was very spacious and tried to be modernized, it fell short. Upon arrival we found the kitchen trash can was full and a used towel still hanging in the bathroom. The combo microwave/convection oven were too complicated to use—no directions. The curtains weren’t hung properly so they didn’t close and the porch light shined over the bed all night. Not a good experience

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FRED

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our first stay at this facility, and we hope to return soon. It was easy to get there—pleasant, friendly, and knowledgeable staff.

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Dorian

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I made a mistake on reservation date . The lady at the front desk was very helpful . Great service . Also the maids had the room super nice !

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jeanette

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was great! Helped out of a sticky situation. I stay here a lot, I was shocked at a mattress situation which I should have reported. All and all I love this place and I hope they will keep midweek prices down

10

Christina

3 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The check in staff was extremely friendly and pleasant. I will definitely be coming back to stay again.

10

Antonette

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super friendly staff when I checked in and when I forgot my keys in my room and had to get another one.

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Location

Quiet setting near the casino and local dining, with easy drives to Lake Tahoe and Carson City. The motor lodge is a separate building, so amenities are nearby but the offsite check-in can feel inconvenient for some.

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Brent

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were not told in advance that check-in occurs at the casino, which is about a half-block up main street. Other than that, this hotel is good. Staff is friendly, rooms are clean and it's quiet.

10

Coressa

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nice. Good location for walking to casino and music venue. Would stay again!

8

Boris

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room. It is motel, but you can use casino amenities Casino is on the same parking lot 150 yards away. So for the price it is great deal.

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Barbara

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked off Hotels.com in the Motor Lodge. It advertised all the amenities that are available at the Casino but the lodge is located a block away so not convient to use the amenities. The room had been nicely renovated.

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Frederick

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Maybe it was in my confirmation email, but I didn't realize that I had to check in at the Carson Valley Inn registration - which is about a block away. Since I got dropped off at the motel, I ended up walking the block to the Registration desk and then walking back to my room. Otherwise, the property and room were great.

8

H

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wasn't expecting it to be a small location separate from the inn.

8

Daniel

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

quiet and walkable

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Michelle S

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is located in a quaint older town surrounded by stunning mountains. Rooms are nothing fancy, but they are incredibly comfortable and very quiet. Close enough to a casino to walk but far enough to enjoy peace and quiet.

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Joyie

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good hotel, place as described. No oven though. Only microwave and stovetop. Clean and quiet. AC worked great, we stayed during summer. Close to LakeTahoe. Able to drive up everyday.

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Kimberly

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just take note that there is a small "motor lodge" which isbnot attached to the main casino, I didnt realize that when booking but it was still very nice and clean I just didnt notice that when booking.

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Dining

Katie’s and other casual options at the casino receive positive comments for value and convenience. In contrast, the steakhouse drew complaints about early closure and food quality.

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Christine

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are clean and well appointed, and the casual dining at the casino is great in service, food and value!!!

8

Margo

22 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was very disappointed in the steak house. All different types of seafood and a steak ordered. The food was so so and the potatoes au gratin were grayish on top and unappetizing. We will not eat there again. Also the pillows and mattresses were uncomfortable. I have been staying there for years and the Motor Lodge needs some renovation. Would have reserved the casino rooms but they were already booked.

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Ron

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed at the property dozens and dozens of time in the past. What a disappointment this time. Was looking forward to a nice quiet dinner with my Nephew that we happened to be in the same area. We live 500 miles from each other. We were looking for a filet and lobster dinner with drinks. The posted hours at the CV steak house shows closing 9:30 We entered at 8:45. Told they closed the kitchen that we could go to the coffee shop. When I brought up the posted hours of operation the women said it depends on how they feel and decided to shut it down for the night. The next day is there closed day. I brought this complaint to the front desk and asked for a manager to contact me. Left them my phone number. I heard nothing from them. Very disappointed with their rudeness and lack of care for someone that has been a staying here over that past 20 years. Thankful that there is a Dominos Pizza right next door. I did stay at the J’s Resort for the 5 days before coming here to the Carson Valley Inn. I highly recommend J’s Great staff. Great food and beverage at killer prices, and a newly remodeled Casino and Resort. The staff at the food establishments are very welcoming unlike the Carson Valley Inn.

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Ann

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel. The rooms were large and very comfortable. The restaurants were both excellent!

10

Doug

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, Katie's kitchen at the main hotel is awesome!

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Laurie A

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I came to Minden for a funeral. My 2 night stay was very comfortable and met all my needs. I liked that I had resturant options inside the lodge, so I did not have to go out for meals.

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Pat

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was one night. Check -in was friendly and prompt. Quite night. The casino restaurant was convenient and friendly,prompt staff.

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Angela

2 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was super easy check in (at the main inn) and the food and atmosphere was great. The room was spacious and comfortable for what we needed. Great stay and would come back again.

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Deborah

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was close to a casino, so yes, there was dining options. The room was nice. You were in the lodge.

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Ciarra

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed Katie’s for meals very much. Pool too cold. But enjoyed hot tub view. Shower head barely ran and tub plug broke- cable kept glitching. Beds comfortable and linen nice. Some did not follow smoking rules at motor lodge. Butts on sidewalks and doorway entry. Odor was bothersome at times. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

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Month	Average price
January	US$116
February	US$115
March	US$111
April	US$116
May	US$132
June	US$142
July	US$145
August	US$138
September	US$145
October	US$122
November	US$113
December	US$115

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $150	16 $130	17 $135	18	19
20 $129	21 $129	22 $127	23 $131	24 $128	25 $233	26 $173
27 $130	28 $128	29 $128	30 $131

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $135	2 $172	3
4 $134	5 $128	6 $129	7 $129	8 $130	9 $167	10 $171
11 $127	12 $134	13 $129	14 $128	15 $135	16 $171	17 $164
18 $108	19 $115	20 $108	21 $112	22 $121	23 $137	24 $138
25 $116	26 $113	27 $108	28 $121	29 $108	30 $135	31 $140

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About this property

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Motor Lodge)

Kitchen Suite

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Motor Lodge)

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