Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel offers free self-parking on-site. However, parking is limited.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the hotel, except for service animals.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel provides limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed with the hotel.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Fort Lauderdale, just a 1-minute drive from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 9 minutes from Las Olas Beach. Other nearby attractions include Lauderdale by the Sea Beach (0.6 miles), Anglins Fishing Pier (1.0 miles), and Coral Ridge Mall (1.7 miles).

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal and accessible from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children aged 14 years and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Does the hotel offer extra beds or cribs?

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 10.00 per night, subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Ocean Reef Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, USA

Average nightly price at Ocean Reef Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$107
February	$151
March	$136
April	$107
May	$98
June	$90
July	$96
August	$84
September	$85
October	$79
November	$82
December	$95

What guests think

Reviews of Ocean Reef Hotel describe a budget, older property with very mixed experiences, ranging from clean, comfortable stays and friendly front desk help to complaints about dirty rooms, pests, maintenance issues, noise, and safety concerns.

Many guests like the location, citing short walks to the beach, restaurants, and stores. Recurring negatives center on cleanliness problems such as roaches, stained towels, and dirty floors, plus outdated rooms, occasional broken locks or plumbing, and limited parking. Service feedback is split between welcoming staff and reports of rudeness, slow check-in, or unhelpful management. Expect a basic, no-frills stay where experiences vary widely.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and aging: the pool is usable but sometimes dirty, parking is tight, and the elevator works but feels worn. Overall upkeep of outdoor areas is inconsistent.

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Jenn

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is limited when hotel is full.

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Amy

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

3 adults - reserved a room with king size bed & queen size bed on third floor. Has a working elevator & lovely AC. Front desk was especially helpful with directions, extra towels, pool hours. Great place for an overnight.

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Ronald

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything worked, good hot water. Had some trouble with the tv, but Ashley at the front desk came down and got it working, great attitude too. Needs some work, but not bad, clean up outdoors would be good

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Marianne

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had a slight musty smell. The beds were extremely uncomfortable. Ashley at the front desk was very nice and helpful. The pool was a little dirty, but it’s across the street from the ocean so I didn’t mind.

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John

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at some of the local budget friendly hotels in the area and this is by far the nicest. The rooms are nice. The checkin was great thanks to Mike and the rooftop patio is awesome to just sit. Have a glass of wine and relax

10

Carol

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a reasonably priced hotel across the road from the ocean. It has a refrigerator, microwave, ice machine, elevator, pool, and fast Internet.

8

Alberto

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was good. Only difficulty I had was trying to find a parking spot. They had parking behind the hotel, but someone decided to block the entry to the parking lot resulting in going all the way around to the exit part of the lot and reverse inward to be able to leave the correct way the following mornings

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Jane

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a great location. There were some helpful office staff. Our room was average. The beds were comfortable. The Ac worked. Needed a new coffee maker, the in room safe jammed and it needed to be cut open to access our belongings. The beach was close and the pool at the hotel was nice to have.

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Nancy

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean. Property is a bit old and run down. Traffic can be loud during the night. Parking in front can be challenging and the back lot really only fits small vehicles. Overall stay was ok.

8

Bradley

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older hotel, TV issue feels safe really nice hotels across street. Decent clean pool. Definitely a spring break kids hotel, more than family hotel but for one night met our needs

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring issue, with many reports of roaches, grimy floors, stained or thin towels, musty odors, and mold. A minority of guests found their rooms clean.

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Thelma

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that it was next to the street. The beach was not far away but behind another hotel. There was a roach in my room crawling over my things. I had to sanitize my things. Other than that, it was just ok.

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Kareem

Jan 17, 2023

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Stayed 19,373 nights

The property us outdated and has a Roach problem.

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Erik

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was falling apart. The towels were dirty. Multiple roaches. The shower curtain was stained. There was hair in the drain.

4

Jose

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The first night we found roaches in the bathroom, over the sync, walking on the tiles and shower curtain. We reported to the reception and the next day they changed from first floor, to another room in the second floor. This new room was worst than the first one. It has more roaches walking all around the bathroom. They have no pest control, no sanitizing, no disinfecting protocole at all.

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Rochelle

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The floors were filthy. Walked barefoot during our stay in the room, went to get ready to call it a nite and the bottoms of our feet were black from dirt on floors. Rm#113, 2 doors away, the people were arguing and gad tons of people in and out of the room. Cops were there twice in 2 days. Another guy was doing drugs in his car and yelling at the female passenger. Just didn't have a very safe feeling. Then to top it off, there were roaches in the room. Didn't see them till the 2nd day. The overall look of the outside was nice but the unsafe feeling was not good.

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Robert

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel had been painted a dingy blue/grey so the visual appeal shown in the pictures is gone. There were many amenities that were marginal such as tables and chairs outdoors in common areas like the pool and patios adorned with broken umbrellas and tables. My room had flooring that was coming up and your feet bottoms get black if you walk in the room barefoot. Just a dirty and worn out facility. However the most alarming of all conditions was the abundance of ROACHES of every size in our rooms which is simply not tolerable. I was tempted to catch some lizards to put in my room to eat the roaches... Most surely would NEVER stay here again, and I am not that damn picky...

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Pretia

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Infested with roaches.

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Shani

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was roaches everywhere including the fringe with my food. The shower had hair in it. Mold in the shower. Taking a shower you’re standing in water. Just a ridiculous way to spend a birthday

2

Kevin

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was good. Near everything Terrible hotel. I was there a grand total of 5 hours. Had two rooms. I killed 6 bugs in that time. The first room the lady at the desk handed me a can of Raid and told me to go kill the bugs. The second room I was in for a half hour and there was a bug on my bed and on my lamp. This is after an hour of letting the air conditioning run after I was given a room with no A.C. A terrible experience. Unreal the lady at the desk handed me a can of bug spray to do it myself. Mind blowing that a business is ran like this. And of course no refund. I could not be more upset. It was 730pm on a FRIDAY night with no room. I had to walk across the street and pay 200.00 per night for the weekend. No call no email no nothing from anybody . Terribly unclassy. Ashamed .

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Keiley

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible motel, do not stay, very dirty rooms, not clean at all. slept in our clothes on top. fire alarm went off they obviously don’t do regular battery changing or even look at it. water was randomly shut off without telling us and no explanation on when it’s coming back on. shower head blew up when turned. front desk service was unapproachable, unfriendly and rude overall, don’t stay here

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and no-frills; several are spacious with comfortable beds, while others note uncomfortable mattresses, noisy traffic or guests, and maintenance quirks like door gaps or faulty fixtures. Expect basic comfort rather than modern finishes.

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Christopher

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very Basic lodging close to the ocean. Basic is the key word. In any other location, this would be a $49.99 hotel. It we a place to sleep, nothing more.

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Marianne

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had a slight musty smell. The beds were extremely uncomfortable. Ashley at the front desk was very nice and helpful. The pool was a little dirty, but it’s across the street from the ocean so I didn’t mind.

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Michael

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed frame extends beyond the mattress and I scraped both my shins real bad on them when walking around the bed. When on a cruise the next day and had to see an onboard doctor because I was concerned about infection. Cost over $300 to see him and antibiotics he prescribed. Was in pain for a few days so did not enjoy my time on the cruise like I could have. TV did not work either.

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Robert

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean. I was able to sleep peacefully because of the quiet surroundings and I felt very safe.

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MELISSA

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to the beach , good pool and spacious room

10

Clover

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was comfortable, quiet area

8

ian

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Other than the gap in the door the room was good.

8

StephD

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Favorite thing was the spacious room with two queen beds, great office space, nice bench area and night stands. Bathroom is small and the toilet handle is in a strange location and difficult to operate. Otherwise it's a nice place with friendly staff.

10

Julia

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really friendly and accommodating staff. The room was huge and very clean. Would stay here again.

6

Nancy

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean. Property is a bit old and run down. Traffic can be loud during the night. Parking in front can be challenging and the back lot really only fits small vehicles. Overall stay was ok.

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Service

Service is mixed: many guests praise friendly, helpful front desk staff by name, but others report rudeness, slow or difficult check-in, and poor resolution of problems. Experiences vary by staff member and shift.

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Crystal

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick and friendly check in and out. Sue was helpful and polite. Definitely a go to for a staycation.

10

Calvin

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff member, Jackie!

10

Timothy

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mike was awesome. He called to confirm my stay.

10

Carol

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the front desk is phenomenal! She was so kind and helpful!

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Ruth

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was incredibly clean and neat, and the employee who assisted us with check in was wonderful. It was all very simple and straightforward and there were no issues at all with our reservations.

6

Pamela

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds and pillows were very comfortable. It was as clean as it could be for an older place. The front desk people were so awesome. I would stay there again

10

Ernest

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Can't say enough great things about Ashley always courteous and fast at check in. Wonderful hotel, always clean and comfortable. 😁

2

Aya

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was okay but it smelt very off-putting. The staff at the front desk were absolutely terrible. Extremely rude and belittling. The lady was absolutely blasting music and being on her phone and completely ignored me at the front desk - then proceeded to tell me that she couldn’t hear me talk and that it wasn’t because of her phone. Unsure of what the policy is for customer service but these staff need to learn to be nicer and more respectful to guests.

10

Robert

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Michael at the front desk was very helpful

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Ernest

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful staff, Ashley is incredible. Great hotel, comfortable beds, clean rooms. Steps from the beach and everything.

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Location

Location is a consistent highlight, with short walks to the beach, restaurants, shops, and groceries. A few guests mentioned the area feeling unsafe at times.

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Johnathon

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location great service

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Jonathan

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is old but it was clean. Comfortable bed with a new mattress (i always pull up the sheets) spacious room no-frills. Great price good location

10

Michael

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great time place was awesome close to everything. Parking was great. Got a little busy on the weekends but still a great time.

10

antonio

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice budget hotel well situated wen you are on budget. You have the mc donalds right in frond and a huge grocery store 2 min walk perfect for good budget meals. Hotels has big outdoor tables to eat. And few minutes walk to beach and restaurants. Hey its not the ritz but then again we go to Florida for the sunshine.

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Arithia

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location

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Alan

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

A good deal for the area I stayed in. Traffic was low at night and groceries, food and treats were nearby. I'd stay there again

10

William

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In best area

8

Suzane

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the beach and walkable to restaurants.

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Heather

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was typical for the area, but very old. Front desk was super friendly and helpful. The area felt a little unsafe, but the front desk staff was honest and returned a backpack to us that was accidently left in the lobby.

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Chantal

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little far from the main beach but quiet and clean

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Dining

Dining is mostly off site, with guests frequently using nearby fast food and a grocery store. On-site options are rarely mentioned.

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Ian

Feb 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older motel in a developing area about two blocks from the ocean. Yes the bathroom could use a good steam cleaning as the corners are dusty and dirty. Room was clean and bed was comfortable enough. Restaurants, pharmacy and grocery stores across the street.

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John

Mar 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For the money you spend, this place is great. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants. A short drive to Lauderdale by the Sea and it’s amazing restaurants and nightlife. And the overall place is just a simple cozy stay. Nothing fancy but gets the job done

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JOEL BEKENSON

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you are looking for a quick pied a terre you can consider a stay at Ocean Reef. Property need some touch up special the special elevator limited dining option on site but wil find activities within driving distance

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antonio

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice budget hotel well situated wen you are on budget. You have the mc donalds right in frond and a huge grocery store 2 min walk perfect for good budget meals. Hotels has big outdoor tables to eat. And few minutes walk to beach and restaurants. Hey its not the ritz but then again we go to Florida for the sunshine.

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John

Mar 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ocean Reef is a great destination for those folks not looking for 5 star luxury and just want a nice, clean and friendly atmosphere. It is right across the street from a shopping center that has all your needs for a little longer stay. Only a short ride long walk to restaurants and nightlife. Stay. Play. Rest. Have fun in the sun. End enjoy Ocean Reef

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Alan

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

A good deal for the area I stayed in. Traffic was low at night and groceries, food and treats were nearby. I'd stay there again

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Bill

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place has that quaint older motor lodge vibe. Room was clean and comfortable. A little courtyard noise from groups and kids playing since I was on the main road and courtyard side. Dining and stores are easily walkable. Staff was kind and courteous.

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Cathryn

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The young woman at the front desk was super nice. Rooms were fine - dated but clean and roomy. We were there 1 night before heading out on a cruise. Quick walk to the beach. McDonald’s across the street for breakfast And FREE parking on site. The beds were comfortable and the room had a fridge/microwave.

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Suzane

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the beach and walkable to restaurants.

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Domingo

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Not breadfast

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