Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the motel in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior and Madeline Island Ferry Line, 0.2 miles from Apostle Islands Cruises, and 0.3 miles from Bayfield Carnegie Library.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for free stays is not specified.

Harbor's Edge Motel in Bayfield

Average nightly price at Harbor's Edge Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
May	US$120
June	US$138
July	US$197
August	US$191
September	US$170
October	US$188

What guests think

Reviews of Harbor's Edge Motel consistently highlight its unbeatable, walkable location by the harbor and ferry, very clean no‑frills rooms, and friendly staff, with a few reports of street or ferry-related noise at busy times.

Amenities are basic, parking can be tight with reports of a one‑car‑per‑room limit, and some upper units are accessed by steep exterior stairs. Rooms skew small with very compact showers and some dated fittings, though several offer kitchenettes, balconies or decks, and harbor views. Expect a simple, centrally located stay ideal for walkers and ferry travelers.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with limited on-site amenities; parking can be tight, with reports of a one-car-per-room limit. Some units include kitchenettes, shared microwave/ice machines, or balconies/decks, and upper levels are accessed via steep exterior stairs.

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Patricia

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The parking is limited and only allows for one parked car per room, so if you are meeting family or friends there’s no room in there parking lot and there’s No overnight parking on the street, unless you are willing to pay a fine, so you have one option that cost an additional $20 per night that I think goes to the city. The hotels with limited parking should be given overnight street parking by the city. Other than this the location and staff are great!

10

Scott

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great water view across the street from the balcony/deck. Kitchenette was fine.

10

Suzanne

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Room was on second floor with outside steps. It was okay edpecially since we were there only 1 night, but when you passed other rooms, if they were sitting outside they had to get up for us to pass.

10

Robert

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was a bit of an issue but all considered I enjoyed my stay and will stay there in the future.

8

Kathleen

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was very well kept and room was clean. mattresses were comfortable. There are not any amenities at all. More of a stop over motel. A bit pricey for what we got.

10

Paul

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fun location right across the street from the ferry dock. We were in an upstairs unit, and the stairs to the room were narrow and steep. So if you have mobility issues you might want to request a ground floor room.

10

Christine

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed in a room with a kitchenette. It was very clean and so pretty! The bed was comfy and it was an easy walk to everything in Bayfield. The staff were helpful and friendly. There was an in room coffee pot and the pods were provided by the hotel.I would recommend this place to anyone!

10

Jaclyn

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We left our car in lot and walked to everything. Boat cruise and ferry across the street. Shopping, park and restaurants all nearby !will stay again!!

8

Gail

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was great, room was clean but small. Parking is very crowded. I had called the day before with a request and was told I'd receive a call back but never did. Staff was friendly.

10

Shari

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean little motel located directly across the street from the ferry to Madeline Island. The room we had was small but adequate for our needs. Bathroom has tiny shower; no tub and the sink is in the main room. Hairdryer is provided. Refrigerator and coffee maker also in the room, but had to move coffee maker to another place with an accessible outlet. There is a microwave and ice machine in another building behind the office. We didn’t have a need for either, but it would be a bit of an inconvenience. We are in our 60s and found that it was very easy to walk to the shops and restaurants downtown. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return to this place and delightful town. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

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Cleanliness

Guests consistently praise very clean, well-maintained rooms and property. A few noted lapses such as leftover washcloths, an unclean coffee maker, or minor mustiness.

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Wendy

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

very clean.

10

Jan

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only issue was coffee maker was not cleaned from previous guests

10

Susan

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in. Very well maintained. Excellent location. Room was very small but that was all that was available when we booked. Would get larger room in the future.

10

Eddie Lu

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful, helpful staff person. Amazing quality of room. Comfortable, Clean and air conditioner worked as it should have.

10

Olin T.

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, quiet, and perfectly located.

10

Donna

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except one issue in the room. There were two dirty washcloths on the floor that we believe were left behind by the cleaning staff. Not the best impression.

6

Maggie

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was clean. There was a gap in the door to our room...I did not see or do i think that there were any pests in our room but, there could have been, the gap is noticeable. Alsoa gap areound the wall air conditioner. I had to empty the dehumidifier at least times. The side chairs arms were dirty. Could barely get myself rinsed off in the shower (shower head shoul be replaced) and the bathroom vanity/sink next to the kitchenette sink and around the corner from the toliet / shower room is a bit weird.

10

Diane

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was conveniently located...walking distance to just about everything! Check in process was easy; friendly staff. Room was immaculate!

10

jennifer

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, friendly and helpfu staff, excellent location

10

Josephine A.

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Harbors Edge was the perfect place to stay for us in Bayfield. Convenient, easy walking to many places. Room was clean,quiet and comfortable. Staff was friendly and courteous. Would recommend to friends. We'll be back.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and generally small, with very compact showers, some dated fittings, limited lighting, and occasionally loud window A/C. Several units are more spacious or add balconies/decks and harbor views, and bed comfort varies.

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Harold

14 Jul 2023

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This place is not fancy but was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the private balcony we had with our room. Took a bit to get hot water. Overall the place was good.

6

Ann

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very small room with very small shower stall. Only chair was under the TV so had to sit on bed to watch TV. Room needs a lamp or overhead light - only lighting is small bedside sconces. On the plus side, the bed was comfortable and it was quiet.

8

Mary

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this place! The bed was pretty hard though. Great location!

8

Sandra

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was very spacious. Great location to the ferry, and island tours. The beds were a little too firm but doable. It was nice to have a microwave, small fridge and even some paper plates and utensils! The staff were all very friendly! Would definitely stay again when in the area

8

Donald

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fairly small room but the bed was fine. Toilet and shower was in a small room separate from the sink. Needed more shelving to place items.

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Robert

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loud BR fan and window air conditioner

6

Mary

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just ok room. No elevator and very small bathroom!

10

Jaclyn

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the room with the balcony, bed was not very comfy, shower was tiny, tv was small, but it was nicely decorated and quaint. Optimally located by ferry, beach and dining; all walking distance. Staff was kind and warm welcoming. Area was quiet but was not on a weekend.

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Duane

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, comfortable & clean but a bit dated. In our ground floor room we could hear people walking in the room above us.

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Harold

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was not fancy but was clean and comfortable. The private deck in room 3 was nice. It took a bit to get hot water.

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Service

Staff are described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-in and quick responses to issues. There were occasional hiccups, such as a missed call-back, but overall service is well regarded.

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Heidi

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, great locally owned accommodation. friendly staff, good housekeeping. A nice lodging option in a great location.

10

BARBARA

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great! Clean and comfortable accommodations. I liked that hotel guests could access the community microwave and ice machine at anytime. Located across from the ferry so there was more noise at times, but the convenience to stores and local attractions was well worth it! Recommend Harbor Edge motel.

10

Sarah

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a quick one night stay and couldn’t have asked for a better place to be! Impeccably clean, friendly staff, easy parking and we could easily walk right across the road to the ferry! Highly recommend.

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Kim

8 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, quiet, and within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. The lady that checked me in was very helpful with suggestions for where to eat. I also told her I was interested in area hiking trails and she went out of her way to print me a list of options. I wish I remembered her name. Excellent experience.

10

Carrie

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location (close to everything). Clean rooms and property. Staff were accommodating to our late arrival.

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Aline

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for two nights while visiting Apostles Island. The hotel is walking distance to the ferry to Madeline Island, the cruises and a lot of great restaurants - left the car parked and walked to a lot we wanted to do. The manager at the hotel was amazing. We were arriving late and she made sure we knew exactly what we needed to do. Had poor cell service so she called back in about an hour to make sure we had all the information we needed. Room was very comfortable and big. Will be back in the future

10

Kami

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, wonderful staff!

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Gail

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was great, room was clean but small. Parking is very crowded. I had called the day before with a request and was told I'd receive a call back but never did. Staff was friendly.

10

Diane

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was conveniently located...walking distance to just about everything! Check in process was easy; friendly staff. Room was immaculate!

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Barbara

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and staff attended to refrigerator not working in a timely manner!

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Location

Superb walkable location across from the ferry and near the harbor, cruises, beach, shops, and restaurants. Some guests experienced early-morning noise from ferry traffic or the busy street.

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Michael

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My wife and I had a very pleasant stay at the Harbor's Edge Motel. We enjoyed being close to the lake, and being able to walk to local restaurants.

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Connie

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location right on the lake front and easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, etc.

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Merle and Patty

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close access to the ferries and easy walking to everything Bayfield offers!

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Stanley

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Harbors Edge was perfect for us---no frills, (yes, WiFi and a coffee pot and fridge), but comfy, tidy and convenient. If you don't need a car on Madeline Island this is just a walk across the street to the ferry terminal. A block off the two main drags, it is convenient to restaurants and shopping. Best of all, quiet during tourist season with helpful staff. We will make it our place in Bayfield!

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lisa

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were happy with our accommodations; however, be aware that it is right on a bustling street, and the trucks that cross on the ferry in the early morning were very loud.

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Ruth

27 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect location near beach, ferry dock, restaurants, shops. Been staying at family friendly Harbor’s Edge for over 30 years. Clean, friendly, our comfy summer place

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Carol

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved that I parked my car and walked everywhere!

10

Mary

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for shopping, ferry, restaurants. Everything was walkable. Very beautiful area.

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Victoria

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, location, location! This hotel is located within walking distance to the Madeline Island Ferry Line, Apostle Island Cruises, restaurants and so much more! We stayed in room 17 and had a view of the ferry line and harbor. Our room was very spacious and clean.

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Tom

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a great stay there. Close to everything.....

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Sharon

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We recently took a trip to Bayfield, WI and stayed at Harbor's Edge Motel. Considering all the expensive properties in Bayfield, this one was a not-so-hidden gem. It looked small when we pulled into the parking lot, and initially the room looked a little small. However, it was SO clean and cozy. They make such efficient use of the space. The bed was very comfortable, and our view was Lake Superior. We had stunning sunrise and sunset views! This town is so walkable, and the motel is close to everything. We took the cruise to the Apostle Islands and the ferry to Madeline Island, and both docks were right across the street. There isn't a restaurant, but so many good restaurants are within walking distance. The only staff member we interacted with was at check in. The front desk lady was very nice and welcoming. She gave us an excellent recommendation for a fish dinner (The Manypenny Bistro - yum!). We chatted up a few couples staying there as well, and everyone was so friendly. One woman said this was her third time staying at the hotel because she just loved it. I could see why. I would absolutely stay here again in a heartbeat!

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Michael

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My wife and I had a very pleasant stay at the Harbor's Edge Motel. We enjoyed being close to the lake, and being able to walk to local restaurants.

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JOSEPH

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super convenient location….two-minute walkable to in town restaurants, Madeline Island Ferry and Apostle Islands Cruise Pier. Well maintained property, spotless clean bathroom. We were very pleased with our two night stay.

10

Frank

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, friendly staff. Check in was a breeze. Within walking distance of restaurants and shopping.

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Kenneth

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, walkable to local shops, restaurants and boat tour! Clean and quiet!

10

Ruth

27 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect location near beach, ferry dock, restaurants, shops. Been staying at family friendly Harbor’s Edge for over 30 years. Clean, friendly, our comfy summer place

10

Hollis

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was close to ferry. Restarantz, shopping, walking path. Had great view of lake Superior

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Thomas

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location relative to Bayfield places of interest was excellent. The hotel was within walking distance of all key restaurants, bars, businesses, ferry lines and shops.

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Aline

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for two nights while visiting Apostles Island. The hotel is walking distance to the ferry to Madeline Island, the cruises and a lot of great restaurants - left the car parked and walked to a lot we wanted to do. The manager at the hotel was amazing. We were arriving late and she made sure we knew exactly what we needed to do. Had poor cell service so she called back in about an hour to make sure we had all the information we needed. Room was very comfortable and big. Will be back in the future

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Jaclyn

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the room with the balcony, bed was not very comfy, shower was tiny, tv was small, but it was nicely decorated and quaint. Optimally located by ferry, beach and dining; all walking distance. Staff was kind and warm welcoming. Area was quiet but was not on a weekend.

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Double Room, Ensuite (Kitchenette, Flr1, Nonada)

Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (1St Floor, Non-Adapted)

Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (2Nd Floor, Non-Adapted)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (1St Floor, Non-Adapted)

Suite, Ensuite, Lake View (Room 8A, 1St Floor, Non-Adapted)

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (1St & 2Nd Floor, Non-Adapted)

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (1St Floor, Non-Adapted)

Suite, Ensuite (Room 17, 1St Floor, Non-Adapted)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Room 13A, Floor 2, Non-Adapted)

Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Private Deck, Non-Adapted)

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