"We arrived early, and the hotel clerk was sweet and accommodating; she let us relax at the pool until check-in. Not much to do in the area, but it was a good place to stay before a cruise. I highly recommend it.2019-10-21"
"The hotel room was clean, and the service was good.2019-07-01"
"The room was extremely dirty, and the hotel clerk was rude. I won't be back.2018-12-13"
"The hotel was close to the airport and port. Everything was perfect. The room was clean, the bed was so comfortable, and the staff was nice. The shuttle to the port cost just $5. Breakfast was good. You won't be disappointed.2018-10-24"
"Convenient to downtown. Great hotel if you're cruising out of Jacksonville. The zoo and waterway were right down the street. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly and accommodating.2018-04-30"
3 floors, 95 studio and 1-bedroom suites - elevator
Some smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 40 pounds, 2 pets per room - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Apr 2019 < Less
"Average hotel stay. The front desk clerks didn't seem to care about guests, and the cab service to the port and back was terrible. It was late taking us to our cruise ship, and we waited over an hour for it to pick us up when we returned to port.2015-07-24"
"Good location and rates. The hotel was nice, clean, and had everything I needed. The staff was super friendly and helpful. There's no reason not to stay here.2018-06-12"
"The beds were extremely comfortable. We were pleased with breakfast, and the attendants were friendly and helpful. Short drive to the port. Stay at this hotel.2017-06-27"
"Great hotel stay. I got the 1st floor room that I requested.2016-04-22"
"Convenient to the interstate. The hotel was comfortable, but breakfast needed improvement.2016-02-18"
"Hotel was dirty. The carpet, lobby, and elevator all needed cleaning. Front desk staff wasn't friendly. Don't stay here.2015-03-11"
"This hotel was exactly what we were looking for. The room was clean, and breakfast was good. We'd stay here again.2022-11-12"
"The 1st room wasn't clean and smelled like urine, so I had to change rooms. Free port parking was available, but only for a maximum of 4 nights.2019-10-05"
"The hotel staff was so friendly and helpful, and breakfast was great. The pool was nice and clean. My only complaint is that the room floor was quite dirty. Good stay.2016-08-16"
"Affordable rates. The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Delicious complimentary breakfast with hot and cold selections.2016-07-21"
"Close to the Mayo Clinic. Good value. The motel was clean, and the beds were comfortable. 2020-03-17"
"About 15 minutes from the beach. Good bang for the buck. The room was clean and updated, and the hotel clerk was awesome. There was a pool and an attached bar. Perfect place for a getaway.2020-01-25"
"My motel room was by the noisy elevator.2020-01-05"
"Affordable and just 15 minutes from Mayo Clinic. The motel room was clean and well-presented, and all the motel employees were accommodating. We were happy with the hot and cold breakfast selections and the extended hours from 6-10 AM. Food, snacks, and laundry items were available at the front desk. We had a great stay.2019-12-13"
"Our motel room wasn't cleaned after we checked in. The TV didn't work properly, and the toilet paper ran out. Don't expect much.2016-08-02"
"The hotel was due for refurbishment. The carpet smelled musty and had holes in it. The employees were alert and friendly, and service was quick, but breakfast attendants were slow to replenish items that ran out.2015-11-10"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 80 pounds only, 2 pets per suite - $10 per night fee for each pet if staying 7 nights or more - $25 per night fee for each pet if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Jan 2023 < Less
"The hotel had roaches and bedbugs. Don't stay here.2022-05-15"
"The hotel was close to JAXPORT, but it was located in a bad area. There was no one at the front desk when we arrived, but eventually the clerk appeared and checked us in without enthusiasm. The hotel looked new, but the room wasn't nice and didn't look like online photos.2015-08-20"
"This hotel was absolutely awful. Our room door was open when we arrived. There were cigarette burns in the comforter, and a grocery bag over the light fixture above the bed. All the furniture was broken. People smoked marijuana in the parking lot. We left 10 minutes after checking in because I didn't feel safe.2022-06-23"
"No ice bucket in the room. There were questionable people hanging around the hotel, and people played loud music in their cars in the parking lot. The stairwells were filthy. No elevator.2021-06-09"
"There were roaches in the hallway; we told the hotel clerk, and although she said she'd call an exterminator, she didn't seem concerned. The bed blankets were damp. This was my 1st stay here, and it will definitely be my last.2019-11-03"
"The hotel was a dump, but the room was clean.2019-09-10"
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
