Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, complimentary breakfast is provided for guests.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Long Beach, just steps from Marsh's Free Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Long Beach Boardwalk. It is 0.4 miles from Long Beach and 0.6 miles from Gray Whale Skeleton.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

No, there is no swimming pool available at the property.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property. There is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 10 per night, and advance request is required for availability.

Inn at the Sea - Comfy Stay in Long Beach

Average nightly price at Inn at the Sea by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$94
February	$99
March	$93
April	$108
May	$114
June	$119
July	$186
August	$211
September	$147
October	$101
November	$97
December	$89

What guests think

At Inn at the Sea, travellers highlight a central, walkable location, friendly staff, and clean, spacious rooms with handy kitchenettes, while noting recurring drawbacks like thin walls, occasional housekeeping lapses, stuffy rooms without air conditioning, and limited grab-and-go breakfast.

Courtyard amenities such as a fire pit, BBQs, free bikes, a clam-cleaning station, and EV chargers earn praise, though parking can feel tight during busy periods. Some guests also report musty or mildew odors and minor maintenance issues, plus firm or flat pillows. Overall, expect a convenient, budget-friendly motel-style stay close to the beach with potential noise and summer warmth.

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Facilities

Courtyard extras like a fire pit and BBQs, free bikes, a clam-cleaning station, laundry, and EV chargers are appreciated. Parking is convenient but can be tight during busy periods.

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Robert

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the cleaning station and the courtyard with fire pit and bbqs. Very nice and clean.

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Leslie

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice staff. Easy Check in. parking on the other hand,people that were NOT staying at the hotel were parking there which left people that were staying at the hotel nowhere to park. I think there needs to be a system for parking like a paper parking permit or something and regualer parking checks especailly at might like 8 or 10 PM. There were car haulers blocking parking spaces as well!

10

Jeri

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We were able to park early and leave our vehicle there while we walked to the beach for the sandcastle building contest. When we returned, we were able to charge up our EV. The desk person let us know that they usually park their cars in the spots to hold them for EV drivers so they can charge. You just have to ask at the front desk.

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jerry

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clam cleaning station for quests. Walk distance to restautants

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Lerian

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious (Captains Quarters in a separate building above the laundry room) and it was clean upon arrival. The kitchen was great - it had all the basic utensils we needed. The staff was welcoming and very helpful. The grounds were maintained well. It was nice that they had a fire pit area and a grill to use. The hotel was close to everything and we walked the town. Will definitely stay again.

10

James

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was full and had to park down the street.

10

EveLynn

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked large rooms, outdoor firepit. Located close to everything.

10

Andrew

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful except no firewood for the firepit

10

Bernice

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, reasonably priced to stay with clam cleaning stations, laundry room, outdoor area with tables, fire pit, gas bar-b-ques, close to town, beach, great discovery trail access for biking.

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Kim

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel provides bikes that you can check out for free and it's right next to the Discovery Trail.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, but multiple reviews cite dirty floors or sand, hair on bedding, and lingering odors.

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Bernadette

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upon arrival we found our room to appear as though it was clean however the floor was very sticky. I had Clorox wipes with me so proceeded to wipe the floor with them and the wipes were turning black. We later found that the refrigerator freezer in our room did not close properly so it had defrosted all over the floor so we cleaned that up and requested repair. Within discovered that are toilet did not flush properly, and the bathtub was full of hair. If it hadn’t been a holiday weekend, and nonrefundable rate, we would have checked out and gone elsewhere. Walls are extremely thin between the first and second floor. Neighbors above us checked in late night and proceeded to unload their car and then played what sounded like several quarters of basketball and made or tap danced an entire broadway show. I was frankly surprised the ceiling didn’t cave in. We complained multiple times because we were told there was a zero tolerance noise policy after 10 PM but this went on well until after 1:30 in the morning. It started up again at 7 AM. On the positive side of the places centrally located, the staff was very kind and accommodating as best as they could be for things outside of their control.

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Janice

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checked in with reasonable expectations due to positive customer reviews, but was disappointed to find unchanged sheets - sand and body hair in my bed - at bedtime. The hotel receptionist was professional and gave me fresh sheets and a clean blanket, and I remade the bed. When I spoke to the manager before check out two days later, she claimed there could not have been dirty sheets. She said she personally checked every bed in the establishment, she assumed I wanted a room rebate. The location is good and the parking lot is convenient. I didn’t appreciate being condescended to, and I probably won’t stay at Inn by the Sea in Long Beach again.

10

Roger

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean and freshly remodeled rooms. Friendly staff at front office. Breakfast grab and go was surprisingly well stocked and plenty of food options.

10

Marsha

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff; clean and comfortable!

4

Rachelle

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was not clean and smelled. We found multiple hairs in our sheets, shower, etc. We had to change out the sheets when we got there. Floors were dirty. Could not walk on them barefoot or feet would turn black. Garbage can had syrup all over it. Lamps kept flickering when there was a surge.

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Jacalyn

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room wasn't clean. The floors were awful! Unless the curtains were open, the room was dark and dreary only two lamps with dim bulbs. The room also had a lingering smell.

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Karen

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A nice place to stay. Right in town. Walkable to beach and shopping and food. Staff was very nice. The downside was the sand on the floor. I prefer to be barefoot when inside but the sandy floor made that uncomfortable. I had to clean the sand out of my sheets each morning.

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Eva

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Oh so clean! All refreshed.

4

Mikayla

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed sheets had blood stains. Kids walked around the hotel room barefoot and after 1 hours the bottoms of their feet were black so I don’t think it gets mopped very often. Would not stay again and not worth the cost.

10

Devin

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean room that served its purpose for a restful night's sleep.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and updated with useful kitchenettes. Noise from thin walls, lack of air conditioning causing warm or stuffy stays, and occasional shower, lighting, or TV issues are noted.

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Debra

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was great within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. Motel room is large and comfortable. It’s an older property but other than needing a few paint touch ups, it has been updated very nicely!

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Heather

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious just noisy with people in room next to us. The walls are thin and so one had a dog barking all night

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Adam

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall the room was clean and functional. The only complaints I have are the shower and the noise. The shower was barely functional. The head kept falling down. Water leaking onto floor. I feel like it's probably on their remodel list. Also, it sounded like a herd of wildebeest stomping around for hours in the room upstairs.

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Chauncey

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Large rooms. Hard surface floors which I prefer. Door locks were a little tricky. Parking got very full on Friday night, I am not sure how closely they monitor to ensure only hotel guests are parking. Very close to the center of town and to beach access. I would stay here again when in Long Beach.

8

Chad

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Would stay again wonderful location. Large updated room, would stay there again

8

Kimberly

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a pretty basic motel room that suited us for our overnight stay. We were able to rest and it was clean. Parking was convenient and it is walkable to the beach and town. There is not air conditioning in the room so if it had been warmer it may have been an issue. The fan that was provided was enough for our September stay.

10

Sondra

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and helpful staff but the room had no air conditioning it was really humid in the room way too warm and the bed was too firm and uncomfortable pillows were too slim

8

Frances

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was centraly located in town. Big clean room.

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Tanner

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was super easy, quick, and staff were really friendly. The hotel is walking distance to the ocean which was perfect and so close to all the shops. We enjoyed being able to just walk wherever. The only downside we had was that the walls are super thin. You could hear every step the person above us took and it was very loud.

10

Tina

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We like this motel and will stay there again. It is clean, lots of room, pretty quiet, good location, nice breakfast. AC would be nice. We opened the door and windows for a couple of hours until sunset. When we closed them, the room got warm again.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with easy check-in. A few guests reported curt interactions or poor follow-up.

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Devonne

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff is very kind and it was an excellent stay and I appreciate very much. Will definitely book again when the need or desire arises. Thank you!

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Forrest

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were kept up all night by the floor above us partying till four in the morning, until we couldn’t take it any longer and we had to bang on the ceiling to get them to stop. Which I understand isn’t the hotels fault. But without sleep we asked for late check out and the gentleman over the phone was amazing and gave us until noon. Then at 11:45 the extremely rude lady from the front desk came banging on the door like she was the police and told us it’s past our check out…. to which we told her we spoke to someone already and she said I know you need to be out in 15 minutes, leaving our baby hysterical from being awoken from a dead sleep already in his car seat as we were almost out the door. On top of this our three year old was absolutely terrified that we did something wrong. This is not a family friendly hotel and completely ruined our Father’s Day weekend. This is one place we will never be staying at again.

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stan

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Other than the male employee who checked us in, most everyone else was super helpful and accomodating. He had a tendency to simply say 'no' to any request and perhaps didn't know what was/was not allowed, but he could also assume it's fine until being told otherwise.

10

Jennifer

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Always a pleasant stay here. The staff is amazing and super helpful.

10

Rikki

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the property, very convenient and great, caring staff.

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I & L

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and nicely decorated.

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Karen

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I was greeted and checked in by a very efficient, informative and personable staff. She saw my needs and assured me that my room would be perfect for me. She was right. I enjoyed my room and for 2 days and nights I barely left. It had a kitchenette, it was spacious and very clean.

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Randy A

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The office help was amazing Juanita was very helpful and professional, kudos!

10

lisa

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was wonderful, happy and friendly!

10

Bena

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Wonderful staff.

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Location

Central and walkable to the beach, shops, and restaurants, making it easy to explore Long Beach without driving much.

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Heidi

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great and staff was very helpful and friendly.

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Jackie

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this hotel is super convenient and close to everything. The rates are really reasonable and the rooms are comfortable.

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Camille

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is prime for walking to the beach or walking the main strip.

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Leanne

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean, staff was friendly, location was great. Just about what you would expect for an establishment like this in the price range it is in. Would stay again.

10

Idalia

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Kori

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is our favorite place to stay when we go to Long Beach. Right next to shops and restaurants and the beach! Very clean and staff is always so kind and helpful.

10

mirannda

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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Dennis

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in center of town an nice walking distance to the ocean. Great Deal.

10

James

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking to beach convenient and shopping very close even for seniors.

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Alexis

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Love staying here! Right in the middle of town, makes walking for shopping and dining easy. Very close to all major attractions. Maybe a 3 minute drive to the beach.

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Dining

Grab-and-go breakfast features coffee, yogurt, and microwavable items; some praise the variety, while others find it basic or limited, with occasional freshness concerns.

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Rodney

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast selection Nice folks

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Roger

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean and freshly remodeled rooms. Friendly staff at front office. Breakfast grab and go was surprisingly well stocked and plenty of food options.

8

Philip

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean room. Convenient location, Breakfast was more of a snack than a meal.

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Susan

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well cared for. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast cold, packaged. No toaster and had to be consumed back in your room where table and chairs were provided.

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Pamela

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our only real concern was related to the bagels had mold on them; the yogurt cups were past due for the use by date. Would be nice to have decaf coffee pods as well as caffeine coffee pods. We were very happy with the customer service at main desk; the room was spacious and spotless. The walls are s little thin - noise in the evening. All in all the price for is right; the closeness to downtown was great. Could walk almost to any place.

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Tracy

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nicely remodeled, very clean comfortable mattresses, reliable Wi-Fi, Continental breakfast had a large selections and staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Jeffrey

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was a couple microwave burritos and yogurt. There was not enough parking and got when I was parked in there lot my truck was hit and they told me that it was to hard for them to look at there camera to see who did it even the though they had atleast 3 cameras on that spot.

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Rebecca

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The included breakfast included something for everyone

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Eli

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast options and bathroom/shower area were the highlights of my stay! Thanks for the wonderful bed as well

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Jan

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice to be in walking distance to a wonderful bakery and many restaurants. Continental breakfast was very limited.

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4 $105	5 $85	6 $85	7 $85	8 $85	9 $130	10 $146
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