"I had a pleasant 3-day hotel stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. Good food with super service. The key for the elevator was tricky, but I finally mastered it. Relax and enjoy all the amenities.2016-09-11"
"The ocean view is worth the higher rate at this hotel. Great room, and the view was priceless. The staff was extremely accommodating. Delicious on-site food. Pay for the lounge chairs with the umbrella. I'm looking forward to staying here again.2016-05-15"
"Great place to stay. The hotel was centrally located and well-kept. Clean, comfortable room with a great view of the Gulf. The staff was friendly and helpful. Don't hesitate to stay here.2018-05-07"
"The hotel was busy, but security kept things under control. We were pleased with this property, and it had everything we needed.2018-04-05"
"The hotel room was dated and didn't face the beach. The music was sometimes too loud, and parking was a problem. Find another place to stay.2017-04-09"
"A typical Howard Johnson hotel. There was a $17 per day "resort fee" that paid for WiFi, parking, and use of the pool. No breakfast included.2019-12-26"
"The hotel charged a resort fee for 2 bottles of water and use of sand toys. The WiFi didn't work. The room was clean but old. Paint was chipping off the walls, and the AC cycled loudly on and off. The bathtub leaked about 5 gallons of water every 15 minutes. Don't stay here.2018-11-16"
"The hotel was outdated, and parking was limited. Not what I expected.2018-07-03"
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service resort steps from beach
7 floors, 585 rooms and suites
4 heated outdoor swimming pools - exercise room
6 restaurants - 2 lounges - room service
Pet friendly resort
More > - allows pets up to 80 pounds, 2 pets per room - bring proof of pet vaccinations given within 10 days - $30 per night pet fee. - Aug 2016 < Less
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $45 per night - includes parking and WiFi.
4 buildings - up to 8 floors, 382 rooms and suites
2 outdoor swimming pools open all year
Exercise room
3 restaurants - lounge
Pet friendly resort
More > - allows up to 2 pets per room with a combined weight of 40 pounds in some pet rooms - $50 per night pet fee. - Apr 2022 < Less
Note: This resort charges an amenity fee of $40 per night - includes WiFi and parking for one car.
"We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The room was nice and thoroughly cleaned each day. The employees were pleasant and helpful.2015-08-07"
"I was disappointed with my hotel stay in Building 1. I could hear everyone in the hallways, other rooms, and a bus outside. There was dust on the dresser. Took a long time for water to heat up. The staff was pleasant and helpful.2015-04-12"
"As I was packing to leave, I found a hypodermic needle next to my parked truck. I wasn't happy about that. Don't stay at this hotel.2020-05-26"
"The hotel was dirty and poorly maintained. There were lots of safety issues.2019-04-16"
"The room door wouldn't close properly, and there was so much noise outside that I couldn't sleep. There were cockroaches in the bathroom, and the bathroom door wouldn't close at all. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to a dog, much less a human.2019-03-21"
"Excellent beach access right behind the hotel. We were upgraded to a penthouse with an unbelievable view. The staff was efficient and helpful. Don't recommend Bongos, the restaurant and tiki bar next door; the staff was rude and unprofessional. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives nearby.2016-01-09"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
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.
