Name: Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy
Address: 5450 Bollettieri Boulevard, Bradenton, Florida, US
Price range: $163–$399 per night
Rating: 8.93

What guests think

Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy draws travelers for its unbeatable convenience to the fields, generally clean, spacious rooms, and friendly staff, while feedback also points to inconsistent housekeeping, dated villas, noise from youth teams, and extra costs like paid breakfast.

Guests often praise the large pool and outdoor games, handy golf cart rides around campus, and a generally safe setting close to shopping and dining. Common drawbacks include occasional maintenance or cleanliness lapses, dim room lighting, limited in-room amenities like microwaves, and a lively youth-sports atmosphere that can feel noisy or crowded. Breakfast is extra and can feel pricey, and some note added fees or limited menu variety. Overall, expect a convenient, activity-focused stay best suited to IMG-related visits.

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Facilities

Guests like the large pool, outdoor games, and handy golf cart transport around campus; the gym also gets positive notes. Villas are dated and need maintenance, and occasional pool closures, towel shortages, or crowds were reported.

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10

Jennine

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The golf cart to the campus and back to the hotel is the best

8

Karolina

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This property has so much promise! The check in experience was easy. They upgraded our family to a 4 bedroom villa instead of the 3 bedroom we had booked, which was so nice! Lots of space. The villa is in a little cul de sac across from the actual hotel. The pool is in the hotel proper. The villa is huge, like a mansion home. The space and amount of bedrooms and square footage was wild. However, the house is a little beat up. The carpets were stained and lifting, especially the liners on the stairs leading up to the main house. Not the best first impression. The house was clean-ish. Kitchen was big, but missing a lot of basics like even a cookie sheet if you wanted to use the oven. The housekeepers did not replenish any soaps or dishwasher tabs, laundry soap, not coffee. We had to call and ask if we needed anything, though they did bring it. Beds were comfy. No extra pillows or blankets anywhere, nor even one hanger in any of the big closets. The pool was nice, though no hottub and when we tried to go on the weekend with our kids, it was full of young athletes who were very rambunctious and screaming and roughhousing. Sort of felt like we were at a frat party with no supervision; not idea for a family/young kids. Overall, it was nice! Just wish they’d do a few small things for comfort for longer stays like ours.

8

William

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall very good. Has a very large swimming pool!

10

Mark Eugene

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Beautiful property. Friendly helpful staff. Restaurant recommendations were excellent. The on site breakfast was plentiful. One thing I would suggest is that they either lower the cost or make it part of a package with the room. Way too expensive. Husband only ate there one morning. The pool area was wonderful as well. Beautiful pool,with cabanas and other seating. Mini golf and lawn games. It is near the academies campus. You can here practices and games going on in the background. Was no problem for us. Best hotel stay we have had in a long time.

8

Yuki

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was kind. Thay took me in a cart to wherever I wanted to go within IMG Academy.

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Michael

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Villas haven’t been updated since the 90’s. Half of the rooms’ spectrum cable boxes didn’t work. The master suite had 2 double beds on different walls, which was awkward for my wife and I, and the king bed was in a smaller room for the kids. Giant closet in master suite, no hangers, room keys kept malfunctioning as did the QR code to access the area. Lots of weird decor mismatched from little fixes over the years. Overall just neglected over the years. Not worth the price

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Larissa

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was awesome. We stayed in the Villas. For the price I truly expect more. The villa was huge but a lot of old and outdated furniture and appliances. The floors were worn down, Tiles cracked, the walls was nasty (like a little kid blew his nose on the wall)! I informed the staff but it was just an ok. Nothing else. The front porch and back porch had big wasp nests over the doors.

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Robert

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was very nice. It is in a safe area. There is a nice pool and some activities to do around the pool, ( a putting green and bean bag toss etc)

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William

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was closed for a celebration of life event. We wanted to swim and was not informed in advance. We requested towels twice. Had to remind a third time. Rooms are given only two towels when you could have 3-4 in a room.

8

Alexander

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay needs fast chargers for evs

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Cleanliness

Many describe the hotel as very clean, but feedback is mixed. Repeated reports cite sticky or dirty floors, stained carpets, mildew or odors, and inconsistent upkeep—especially in the villas.

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Sarah

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were not very well insulated from outside and hallway noise. Overall rooms were clean however shower curtain had evidence of mold, and curtain closing device had fallen off prior to arrival.

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Jessica

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property needs to be deep cleaned. The executive room smells, had hairs in both restroom and beds, extra blankets weren’t bashed adequately and no free welcome snacks provided to appreciate rental of room.

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Esther

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff at the restaurant were fantastic!! Staff at the front desk have some opportunity to better facilitate the cart transportation to the Academy. Room carpets. I do not think they were ever vacuumed in all days we were there. Small pieces of paper from our first or second day, were there 3 days later. But, most notoriously, the room smell like sweaty feet, midly, but still. If they have so many athletes around with sweaty shoes, socks and feet, they need to do a better job to vacuum the carpet and avoid keeping all those odors there.

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james

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

300 a night plus a $25.00 a night destination fee. Convenience for sports activities at the property doesn’t outweigh the cleanliness of the rooms. I went to set the alarm clock and I had to wash my hands three times because it’s sticky with some kind of goo all over it. Paper in the corner of the bathroom upon check in. Toilet not flushing how do you call the maintenance. Ordered from the grill, medium old burger and it was very dry and over cooked. Just not a good experience

8

Amy

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overpriced for quality and cleanliness of room. Used creamer on bathroom floor and shower didn’t look spotless when we got to room.

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Angela

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very dirty; visible dust on bedside table and clock. Staff was unresponsive to request for an iron - took over an hour and several phone calls before receiving the requested iron.

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Ian

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very clean and decent breakfast

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Darlene

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay,-service was good, very clean, excellent accommodations, room very spacious, breakfast was delicious everything was very fresh,.

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Leslie

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The floor of the room was sticky and the bathroom floor as well. Had to use a wet towel to clean it. The mattress was too hard. The food delivery service was great. The pool area is amazing.

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Paul

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our king bedroom was very spacious and well set up. Bed was comfortable. Wasn't especially fond of the air conditioning setup....the fan was always running...needed to shut unit completely off. Also I had dropped something on the laminate flooring and when I wiped it up from the floor, I could see that the flooring hadn't been washed in a while. Breakfast buffet wasn't included and was $18 per person.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with some praising mattresses and views. Downsides include dim lighting, noise from neighboring rooms or hallways, AC or thermostat issues, and a lack of in-room microwaves.

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Gloria

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Possibly the worst beds possible. One actually has a tire shoved under the bed to try and hold the middle up. For the price you would think the beds would be top tier, not the case.

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paul

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the rooms are noisy you can hear the neighbors clearly rooms are dark need more lighting

10

Kathleen

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The AC did not work properly or the thermostat was difficult.

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CHRISTIAN

May 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome hotel! Looks and feels brand new! The rooms are very spacious and very modern! Very close to shopping and the surrounding attractions, like Anna Marie Island! Safe location just outside of a college campus! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟

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Nicole

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable beds and pillows. Comfortable size room. Friendly and professional staff.

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Juan

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No microwave in room. Remote worked when it wanted to.

10

Hector

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is ideally located for IMG Academy visitors and offers updated, comfortable rooms. It’s a practical and safe choice, with fair pricing and unbeatable proximity to the Academy. While the property isn’t brand new, the core essentials are solid. I would love to see improvements in room cleanliness—some fixtures and finishes showed wear, and more attention here would elevate the overall experience. Still, given the options in the area, this hotel provides the best balance of convenience and value. I look forward to returning.

6

Shahriar

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good hotel except that the rooms are extremely dark. Not a lot of lights in the rooms.

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Stacey

Jun 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is very convenient, but not sure that solely is enough to stay at this property again, The hotel was extremely noisy, only provided two bath towels for two people staying three nights and trying to track down housekeeping was impossible. There was no microwave provided and when you are traveling with kids, this is an important accommodation to have included in the hotel room or even provide one in the lobby area would be a compromise.

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Paul

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our king bedroom was very spacious and well set up. Bed was comfortable. Wasn't especially fond of the air conditioning setup....the fan was always running...needed to shut unit completely off. Also I had dropped something on the laminate flooring and when I wiped it up from the floor, I could see that the flooring hadn't been washed in a while. Breakfast buffet wasn't included and was $18 per person.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with standout individual service. However, guests sometimes encountered curt or absent front-desk support, slow responses to requests, or disruptive housekeeping timing.

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Andrew

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Multiple hairs in the shower; crappy foam pillows and took two calls to the front desk to get a blanket sent up to the room. In the morning, no less than 4 different knocks on the door for housekeeping even though I was checking out. And housekeeping was VERY loud on walkie talkies up and down the hallway starting before 9AM on a Sunday?! Curiously they have a Quiet Hours sign on every floor but I guess that just applies to guests, not staff.

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LUCIANA

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for being inside IMG academy. Morning front desk staff could be more prepared and polite when serving.

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Sarah

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We were at Legacy due to the hurricane Helene. We were working on our family home. Everyone we met there was kind and gracious. All amenities were amazing. The food and drinks were great too.

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Dustin

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk is not always staffed. The staff is rude and poorly trained.

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LORETTA

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love the cleaning staff!!! Very helpful and very polite. The front desk however was average. My arrival was to one person on her phone laughing and scrolling, the other, the one who checked me in, I believe would rather have been dead. Same person who checked me out. I asked for a printed receipt, and she tried convincing me that she would have to walk to the printer to get it. I had to ask for it twice.

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Elizabeth

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Chris was the most helpful person I ever encountered while staying at the hotel. He went above and beyond his duties to help me when I needed him the most. Excellent and extremely professional and polite person. Thanks 🙏 Ps. We are definitely returning…

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Ana

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Person at check in front desk was not friendly or helpful. She definitely looked like she didn’t want to be there. The pool had no towels and large dogs were allowed around the pool. The toilet was not flushing and making noise, I asked to change rooms, but instead, I had to wait for handyman to fix it. This was very inconvenient since we wanted to enjoy the pool!

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Glenn

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were greatly satisfied with the hotel and service staff. From our initial check-in through check-out, our interaction with hotel staff was EXCELLENT!!! Very knowledgeable and professional. They expressed a super attitude of "WELCOME". We were very pleased.

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Donna

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendliness of the employees! Molly was exceptional!

10

Eric

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service

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Location

Unbeatable for IMG Academy events—many guests walked or used carts to reach fields—and generally considered safe and close to dining and shopping. The energetic youth-sports vibe can feel busy and is less suited to a quiet retreat.

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Michael

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 19,345 nights

Inside IMG so great to get to the tournaments. Hotel looks new, ample parking, staff is friendly, food is excellent, rooms are big and clean.

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edward

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The property is nice and convenient. Our only objection is it's always full of young adults and or there parents and a lot of activity always going on. The bar area is next to th dining area and is very bright so trying to have a relaxing drink did not happen. If my wife and I had teens this would be the place but a romantic get a way not so much

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Yolanda

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great comfortable stay at Legacy hotel while my son got settled in at IMG. The hotel was clean, comfortable and had great views and amenities. I plan to stay at Legacy hotel each time I visit my son at IMG. It is so close to the campus and shopping. I would definitely recommend other parents to stay at legacy as well.

10

Carey

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location, easy to get to the sports fields also close to many other spots

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Kimberly

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property! Convenient for when you have kids at IMG Academy.

10

nicolas

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay for campus visit.

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Rakiya

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to IMG. Very convenient.

10

Craig

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, convenient, located within walking distance to my sons baseball tournament.

10

Dedra

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to IMG Academy.

10

Adriel

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location!

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Dining

The on-site restaurant earns praise for good meals and coffee options, and several guests enjoyed breakfast. Others found breakfast not included and pricey, with inconsistent quality or limited menu choices and added gratuities.

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Catherine

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

For anyone attending IMG, this is the only place to stay. It is the equivalent of a Holiday in express with the exception of the bar and restaurant. The staff there are exceptional and the food is first rate.

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Vitaliy

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unexpected charges seem to hit you at every corner. Breakfast, which is far from luxurious, costs $18—and that’s before the automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill. On top of that, you’re charged extra fees for amenities like internet (which I never used) and access to the pool (which is beautiful, but I had no time to enjoy). To top it all off, parking costs around $30 per day. Be prepared for your final bill to be much higher than anticipated.

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Tjet

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the property overall. However, they need to clean the alarm clocks in the rooms. They were pretty bad. The breakfast was mediocre, it was not warm. Except for a pancake that I had the rest of it was on the cool side , the eggs , the sausage cold. I will never understand serving ice cold butter you can't spread it on a pancake or a waffle it's ridiculous.

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Shannon

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Disappointed. It has all the trappings of a lovely hotel, with 0 follow through. The $18 breakfast was no better than most continental breakfasts, we had 0 extra towels, 0 extra blankets, had to call multiple times and finally go down to the front desk for that, 0 water pressure which they knew was an issue, there was a flashing light in the room all night. Bed was comfy.z

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paul

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel is full of young athletes staying there for their respective sports. The pool is nice, as are the rooms. Very limited food options onsite.

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JoVonne

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was good. The breakfast is not complimentary, but very delicious. The rooms were clean and the atmosphere was nice

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Darlene

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay,-service was good, very clean, excellent accommodations, room very spacious, breakfast was delicious everything was very fresh,.

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Vanessa

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a gem! This place is amazing. Staff was extremely welcoming and helpful. On-site restaurant is great. Love our room. Reviews from others were helpful.

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Sean

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

The rooms were super clean, but lots of the front desk folks were always standing around and they could be wiping down tables....not in the restaurant but outside by the pool or in the hallways were there are tables and chairs. The Restaurant staff were always super busy, but the check in folks were standing around ALOT. Also, they need a greater variety in there one and only rest. menu. They recycle alot of the same food in alot of the different dishes...ie rice in ALOT of the different dishes, also the quality of the filet mignon was probably the toughest, poorest quality I have ever had in 57 years.

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Pece

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The locwtion was great for what we had planned. Also, the breakfast was extremely good ( not only nutritious but alot of variety).

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Month	Average price
January	$225
February	$264
March	$267
April	$196
May	$178
June	$169
July	$178
August	$152
September	$126
October	$176
November	$198
December	$225

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6 $396	7 $381
8 $232	9 $248	10 $260	11 $279	12	13 $276	14 $279
15 $163	16 $167	17 $168	18 $167	19 $380	20	21
22 $174	23 $176	24 $176	25 $242	26 $232	27 $231	28 $243
29 $252	30 $243

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $257	2 $250	3	4	5
6 $250	7 $223	8 $223	9 $223	10 $377	11	12
13	14 $232	15 $225	16 $225	17 $399	18	19
20	21 $192	22 $210	23 $197	24 $198	25 $200	26 $223
27 $223	28 $236	29 $236	30 $271	31 $269

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