Is parking available at the property?

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

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00, and late check-out is available for a fee of USD 40.00, both subject to availability.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Dexter, within a 5-minute drive of Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County and The Heritage House. It is 2.3 miles from Dexter Welcome Center Depot and Museum and 2.4 miles from Keller Veteran Memorial.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from May to September, operational from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 10.00 per day, and advance request or confirmation is required.

Comfortable Stay at Dexter Inn

Average nightly price at Dexter Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$69
February	$80
March	$60
April	$59
May	$60
June	$64
July	$66
August	$65
September	$64
October	$58
November	$60
December	$64

What guests think

Reviews of Dexter Inn are mixed: many guests highlight friendly, accommodating staff, budget pricing, and quiet stays, while others report variable experiences, reflecting an older property that can meet basic needs for a short stop near local conveniences.

Repeated complaints cite poor cleanliness and pests, smoke or marijuana odors from the area, maintenance issues such as weak AC or hot water, and a very limited breakfast. Some guests noted spacious or comfortable rooms and appreciated the proximity to restaurants, stores, and the highway. Expect a budget, no-frills stay with widely varying room conditions.

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Facilities

Pool feedback is mixed: some found it clean or enjoyable, while others found it closed or not operating, and the laundry room was reported out of order. Parking was noted as good.

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Kirk

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The pool should have been cleaned by now. It has been shut down for quite a while. It's not difficult to drain and refill a pool. That was the reason I stayed here

8

Jamie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was so comfortable and the pool was clean.

4

Triston

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just a ratty little place found cockroaches in the parking lot alot of damaged drywall. Beds were mediocre at best blackest felt like window curtains. Only thing good was the pool water was clean and their was hot water

10

Theresa

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Management was friendly. Pool was amazing for hot weather. Locating is conveniently located near restaurants and highway. Would recommend.

10

lisa

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and good parking

6

Laura

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived and checked in with no problem. Staff was friendly. The pool wasn’t operating and that really disappointed us as we were looking forward to it and one of the reasons why we stayed there. The other big issue was ants we had to change rooms due to ants literally covering the desktop in the room. We took a nap and woke up to the ants invading the room they were also on the walls, by the air conditioner and I found some in the bed. After we changed rooms our stay was good it was nice and quiet the hotel just needs some updating. However I don’t think we would stay here again.

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Cathy

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was hideous (Dexter Inn) walls looked like they were patched not painted and it smelled horrible, I went to the store and bought incense to help the smell, The TV and stand were so dusty someone wrote wash me, and it wasn't me, so needless to say it was from the last people, and no one cleaned it. Safety was an issue, The doors going inside is just open, the locks were not working so anyone can walk inside those doors. It was next to a dispensary, and it was busy even people at the hotel who looked like residents weekly paid so with some cleaning and patience and please get some air in those halls it smells, and it was hot having to walk upstairs. The lady working at the desk was very nice and helpful so that was the plus staying there.

2

Amber

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First the room we get into the microwave doesn’t work. The 2nd night there we got moved to another room. That room was ok but in neither room did we have hot water. The breakfast was terrible. Only choice in food is waffles, chocolate donuts and cereal. They had no hot water in there either so anyone wanting coffee had to have cold and heat in that microwave. Also we get there and they have a sign up pool closed for season. It didn’t mention that online when I reserved it. I would Not recommend going to this hotel

10

Cynthia

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

it was fine, dispensary in the parking lot basically, so that was handy

4

Brian

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place was run down and outdated. The laundry room was out of order and the room was sub par

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with multiple reports of dirty rooms and bathrooms, stains, and pests (ants, roaches, silverfish), plus lingering smoke or marijuana odors. Some guests did find their rooms clean.

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Tammy

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sink had ants in it. The mirror was filthy. There was only 1 towel for 3 people. The girl at the desk gave us towels. Nothing looked clean. Only breakfast food was waffles, bread, small donuts and apples.

2

Barbara

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The front of our parking space was full of cigarette buts. Went to get a shower pulled back the curtain and there was hair on the wall. Carpet was dirty. We left and went to the Travel Lodge. My brother dented a room also my sister in law said there was hair on their shower wall to. Pulled out a chair to sit on and there were only 3 wheels on it.

2

James

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This dated motel needs significant upgrade. It is dirty and infested with silverfish. Highly recommend you find somewhere else to stay!

2

Lisa

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I paid almost $400 for 2nights- only to have nothing in my room work. Mattresses had blood on them. Rooms were disgusting. Not vacuumed. No toilet paper. Breakers kept blowing. Everything would shut off. Towels had stains.. Refrigerators wouldn’t work. Let just say I’m so happy I didn’t have a blue light.! My room smelled like a dirty ashtray. I can camp for days on end.. but there’s a difference between dirt and filth.!!

6

Emily

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly. The hotl has seen better days. The whole place could use a deep cleaning. There were signs posted that said no smoking of any kind but there was a strong pot smell down the hall. The air was off in our room when we got to it. Nothing like walking into a room that is 80 degrees. The floor in the bathroom was dusty. Stains on bedding. Breakfast was not appealing.

2

luke

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was NOT clean at all. There was hair on the beds sheet. Shower was not clean. Very dirty place. We had a friend get bit 3 times by a spider that I am assuming was in her bed because she woke up with them. There is a weed shop right next door and when we came back from dinner the hole place smelled like it.

2

Jessie

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely disgusting. So many roaches and other bugs. Stains and filth everywhere. They don’t give refunds at all. DO NOT STAY HERE.

2

Angie

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My arms kept breaking out an then I realized there was ants and what appeared to look like tiny bugs on the bed when we would leave for the day an come back I would see them

4

Pat

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ants were on nightstand, desktop, and chair. Furniture was poor condition. Overall cleanliness was good.

2

Courtney

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in poor condition. Rooms were dirty and nasty

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely: some are spacious or comfortable, but many are dated with broken fixtures, poor lighting, or AC issues, and smoke smells appear in some rooms. Noise can occur from nearby guests or early workers.

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Earlene

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was run down and didn’t look as nice as the pictures. Door didn’t lock, but was fixed after we requested it.

6

aaron

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners let us switch rooms as we wanted a none smoking room. Room was clean but could use some updating.

8

Steven

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had to make our own bed. No towels or wash cloths. People talking outside the room until 2 in the morning.

4

gerald

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not impressed. It was OK and clean, but lacked maintenance. lighting was terrible. We had a long day driving through the Ozarks and needed a place to stay. In that context, it was OK.

2

Brandy

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

super uncomfortable and rooms smelled like smoke.

6

DLisa

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was easy. Room was dated. Linens were clean but basic quality. Early morning workers use this hotel so if you have outside room, noisy starting around 6 a.m. Saying there is continental breakfast is a stretch. There are makings for waffles, cold cereal, and bread with jars of peanut butter and grape jelly. There was no fruit or any type of breakfast rolls. Convenient location but would not plan another stay.

6

Kim

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My room was a suite and it was very big. Under the side table next to the bed was a tennis ball from how many guests ago?? On the other side of the bed between the wall and the side table were some pennies on the floor.... from how many guests ago? So it was an okay stay....

10

Jerry

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We need a stop on our cross country move and this location was a good place for a break. The room was comfortable and it was nice to see the freshly painted walls and a few updates in the bathroom. While an older establishment it was clean. Ricky at the front desk was very pleasant and willing to assist anyway possible.

10

Amanda

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was huge and very clean. The place was pleasantly quiet.

8

Angela

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The ac didnt work. So was hot even in oct to sleep. The beds are real soft was not use to sleep on when have had back surgery

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Service

Service is often friendly and accommodating, with staff helping with room needs, quick fixes, and special requests; however, a few guests reported rude interactions or check-in issues.

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Deborrah

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Extremely helpful and pleasant staff.

10

Tiffany

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very nice and friendly. There to help if you needed anything

10

Jeremy

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great people, always take great care of me

2

Darek

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was rude. They got on to us for using both beds in the room and tried charging us extra when checking out.

10

Lindsay

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was extremely friendly when I went to check in! They were understanding and let me leave 30 minutes late without charging me! Overall a great experience

10

Glen

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The staff at Dexter Inn is very pleasant my room every evening when I come back was cleaned and made up the floor was taken care of fresh towels, and the smell was wonderful around the whole hotel. I definitely recommend if you’re traveling this is a place to stop.

2

Randall

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First off checking was horrible. I had a room reserved and they gave me the wrong room with a dirty extra bed in a king bed room. They also at check out told me not to come back or my gf because they said the towels were dirty an also bothered us the entire stay

10

Candace

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed at this hotel for the total solar eclipse. It was completely booked and staff still made us feel very welcome and took great care of us. We had a small issue getting the AC to work in our room and within five minutes someone was in our room helping us. Breakfast had variety as well as juice and coffee. When we asked for ice later in the day the lady at the front desk made sure we had plenty. They allowed us to place our lawn chairs in the front grassy area for eclipse viewing. This hotel is a bit older than some but is well taken care of. We found the Dexter Inn to be inviting and wonderful for our family. We would gladly stay here again.

10

Jacqueline

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The owners of the property were very accommodating. They actually shuttled us to a huge event.

10

Jeremy

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is perfect when it comes to walking and cycling distance. Staff helped me get a room I could easily go in and out with my bike. Great people, great rooms, and the cheapest/cleanest hotel around

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Location

Convenient for travelers, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and the highway, and several guests found it quiet or felt safe. Some noted proximity to a dispensary and occasional outside noise.

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Jena

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to everything. Safe property and very friendly staff. The only place I stay when I visit.

8

Regina

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had heard bad things about this place. I found no bugs or drugs.. The staff was very nice. It is an old building but for and over night stay it was good. I would stay here again. It is by a local Walmart!

10

Jimmy L

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The attendant responded immediately. He was courteous and efficient. My only complaint was the car dealership across the street kept the speakers blaring all night. The third time they woke me, I just left. Which was 3:12 am

6

Warren

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was quiet.

6

DLisa

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was easy. Room was dated. Linens were clean but basic quality. Early morning workers use this hotel so if you have outside room, noisy starting around 6 a.m. Saying there is continental breakfast is a stretch. There are makings for waffles, cold cereal, and bread with jars of peanut butter and grape jelly. There was no fruit or any type of breakfast rolls. Convenient location but would not plan another stay.

10

Theresa

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Management was friendly. Pool was amazing for hot weather. Locating is conveniently located near restaurants and highway. Would recommend.

10

Albert

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and close to everything

4

Cathy

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was hideous (Dexter Inn) walls looked like they were patched not painted and it smelled horrible, I went to the store and bought incense to help the smell, The TV and stand were so dusty someone wrote wash me, and it wasn't me, so needless to say it was from the last people, and no one cleaned it. Safety was an issue, The doors going inside is just open, the locks were not working so anyone can walk inside those doors. It was next to a dispensary, and it was busy even people at the hotel who looked like residents weekly paid so with some cleaning and patience and please get some air in those halls it smells, and it was hot having to walk upstairs. The lady working at the desk was very nice and helpful so that was the plus staying there.

6

Teresa

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice. Rooms were clean, but it's an older motel. Lots of places close to eat & shop.

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Cynthia

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

it was fine, dispensary in the parking lot basically, so that was handy

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Dining

Breakfast is limited and basic—often waffles, cereal, and bread—with several complaints about quality or coffee; a few guests reported acceptable variety.

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Tammy

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sink had ants in it. The mirror was filthy. There was only 1 towel for 3 people. The girl at the desk gave us towels. Nothing looked clean. Only breakfast food was waffles, bread, small donuts and apples.

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Ben

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

From the old towels to the stopped up sink and tub, this was a disaster. Old chipped door framing, odd smell in the room and no breakfast worth writing home about. Overall, just terrible.

4

Tamara

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gravy looked like dirty water, tv was broke and room had broke and dirty furniture

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DLisa

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was easy. Room was dated. Linens were clean but basic quality. Early morning workers use this hotel so if you have outside room, noisy starting around 6 a.m. Saying there is continental breakfast is a stretch. There are makings for waffles, cold cereal, and bread with jars of peanut butter and grape jelly. There was no fruit or any type of breakfast rolls. Convenient location but would not plan another stay.

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patricia

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The coffee for breakfast was old. Not much for breakfast.

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Loxie K.

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was fresh but few choices. desk service excellent

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Amber

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First the room we get into the microwave doesn’t work. The 2nd night there we got moved to another room. That room was ok but in neither room did we have hot water. The breakfast was terrible. Only choice in food is waffles, chocolate donuts and cereal. They had no hot water in there either so anyone wanting coffee had to have cold and heat in that microwave. Also we get there and they have a sign up pool closed for season. It didn’t mention that online when I reserved it. I would Not recommend going to this hotel

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Nathan

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the cost, I cannot complain. I do not mind to stay in a place like this by myself as I am a traveling salesman. Absolutely would not stay with my family if we happened to be passing through. Upon arrival the main level appears to be clean and well kept. The second floor that I stayed on was a different story. The stairwell was incredibly dirty as was the hallway leading to my room. In my room the bedding was clean as were towels, carpet was dirty in all corners, the cloth chairs in room were stained and extremely outdated. Bathroom had no trim at all and needs updated. I’m ok with old, not ok with old and cruddy. Again as a solo traveler who can avoid touching everything in sight it’s ok for the price. If my kids were there I would have an anxiety attack trying to keep them from touching stuff! Breakfast area was clean and provided make your own waffles which is always good so no complaints there.

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Peggy

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was convenient to our weekend plans. Linens were clean but dingy. Mattress was ok. Towels were small and thin. The facility seemed generally l rundown and lights in hall were dimly lit. My husband said he actually saw a bird inside the building. Breakfast consisted of pancakes or waffles, cold cereal, coffee, juice and bread to toast. You could help yourself to a large jar or peanut butter and another of jelly for your toast. We choose to eat breakfast at a nearby restaurant. Can’t believe this place received 4 stars on trip advisor.

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Candace

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed at this hotel for the total solar eclipse. It was completely booked and staff still made us feel very welcome and took great care of us. We had a small issue getting the AC to work in our room and within five minutes someone was in our room helping us. Breakfast had variety as well as juice and coffee. When we asked for ice later in the day the lady at the front desk made sure we had plenty. They allowed us to place our lawn chairs in the front grassy area for eclipse viewing. This hotel is a bit older than some but is well taken care of. We found the Dexter Inn to be inviting and wonderful for our family. We would gladly stay here again.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $69	2 $70	3 $70
4 $70	5 $73	6 $70	7 $73	8 $70	9 $70	10 $70
11 $70	12 $74	13 $72	14 $73	15 $74	16 $72	17 $72
18 $72	19 $70	20 $70	21 $70	22 $73	23 $73	24 $72
25 $73	26 $73	27 $84	28 $84	29 $78	30 $78	31 $73

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