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Murphy's River Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Property grounds
Water view
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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481 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two King Deluxe

Two King Deluxe

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Spruce Room)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Spruce Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Estes Park

When you stay at Murphy's River Lodge in Estes Park, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. .This family-friendly lodge is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Performance Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mrs. Walsh's Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bond Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Estes - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Elevations Eatery and Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Murphy's River Lodge

Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and an indoor pool
Murphy's River Lodge offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 32-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a hot tub. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle up to 20 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 1.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 1.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The hotel's policy requires at least one guest 21 years or older in the room at all times. Minimum age to book a room at this hotel is 21 years of age.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Murphy's Lodge
Murphy's River
Murphy's River Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy`s River Hotel Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious room near Falls River and incredibly close to downtown shopping. I absolutely loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hot tub and indoor pool, great breakfast. If you want a room on the river, make sure to check that on the reservation, not all room are on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Creek-side room, quiet, roomy and very well-supplied kitchen in our suite. Large bathroom with nice tub/shower combo. Parking is a little tight, and I might suggest designated/numbered parking to correspond to each room since we did have someone else park in front of our room. It wasn’t a big problem, though,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & great option for accommodations outside of RMNP.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well it was pretty cool to have a herd of Elk greet us right outside of the hotel on day two of our visit! Locals told us that it wasn’t unusual to see Elk near the property.
Part of the herd crossing the road to Murphy’s Lodge
Elk grazing next to the Murphy’s Lodge Office
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was to-go and very limited but everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We saw elks right on the property which was really cool, super welcoming front desk with popcorn and old school movies, the river in the back is cool too. We got breakfast elsewhere however
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary getaway

Stay was in great location, walking distance to town. Scenary of mountain, low clouds and elk grazing nearby was serene. Room was clean, welcoming touches. Beds were comfortable and room was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aug Anniversary Trip

Our stay was amazing. We loved the patio out back from our room, where we could just sit and listen to the creek flow by!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umangkumar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

VERY WONDERFUL PLACE TO STAY, EXCELLENT FOR FAMILY

To start, excellent location, our room was backed up to the river, it was so relaxing to sit out back and listen to the water. There was a towel swan in the bathroom, and fancy linen and paper product origami in the bathroom. The bed was sooooo comfortable and the sheets were high end hotel quality, along with plenty of fluffy pillows. There soap dispensers in the shower and by the sink along with hotel guest products, they even had a specific makeup washcloth. This is an older lodge that has been remodeled. The room was very clean and spacious, it had everything you need for a basic room. Swimming pool and hot tub were centrally located, the continental breakfast was served in an upper level room that looked over the pool area. Also, onsite parking. We are very picky about where we stay when traveling, WE WILL STAY HERE AGAIN!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Rooms extremely small and stuffy when warm outside. No A/C
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great, walkable location, but parking is a bit tight. Beds were comfortable and room was spacious. The floors/carpets need a good cleaning. My feet were black about walking barefoot in the room for just a few minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Place is nice but older. Our room was on the bottom and we could hear the people upstairs walking late at night and early in the morning waking us up. Continental breakfast is pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025