Holiday Inn Express North Myrtle Beach - Little River

About This Property

Located in Little River, Holiday Inn Express North Myrtle Beach - Little River, an IHG Hotel offers 3-star accommodations with a fitness center and a shared lounge. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hotel features family rooms. A continental breakfast is available daily at the hotel. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at Holiday Inn Express North Myrtle Beach - Little River, an IHG Hotel. Around the clock guidance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Spanish. Aberdeen Country Club is 8.5 miles from the accommodation, while Alabama Theater is 8.7 miles away. The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International Airport, 28 miles from Holiday Inn Express North Myrtle Beach - Little River, an IHG Hotel.

Room Types

2 Queen Beds Standard (refundable)

2 Queen Beds Standard - Free WIFI, Free Breakfast, and Free Parking.
Sleeps up to 2
Free cancellation
The pet fee is USD $25 per pet, per night.

$90.33

nightly

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Room Details

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Good news! Before Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a full refund. Between Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight and Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a partial refund. After Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you are not allowed to change or cancel your reservation. If you cancel your reservation after Dec 2, you will still be charged for the full amount.

Refund Policy

Any cancellation received within 1 day prior to the arrival date will incur the first night's charge. Failure to arrive at your hotel or property will be treated as a No-Show and will incur a charge of 100% of the booking value (Hotel policy).

Photo Policy

The reservation holder must present a valid photo ID and credit card at check-in. The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These #START_PHOTO#charges#END_PHOTO# may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in the room rate.

Rate Description

Special Rate

Hotel Occupancy Policy

All rooms booked for double occupancy (i.e. 2 adults). Accommodations for more than this are not guaranteed.

POLICY_PREPAY

$601.86 will be charged to your credit card.

Room Charge Disclosure

Your credit card is charged the total cost at time of purchase. Prices and room availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Hotel Pet Policy

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

2 Queen Beds Standard Pet Friendly (refundable)

2 Queen Beds Standard Pet Friendly - Free WIFI, Free Breakfast, Free Parking, Fridge, and Microwave.
Sleeps up to 3
Free cancellation
The pet fee is USD $25 per pet, per night.

$90.33

nightly

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Room Details

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Good news! Before Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a full refund. Between Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight and Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a partial refund. After Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you are not allowed to change or cancel your reservation. If you cancel your reservation after Dec 2, you will still be charged for the full amount.

Refund Policy

Any cancellation received within 1 day prior to the arrival date will incur the first night's charge. Failure to arrive at your hotel or property will be treated as a No-Show and will incur a charge of 100% of the booking value (Hotel policy).

Photo Policy

The reservation holder must present a valid photo ID and credit card at check-in. The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These #START_PHOTO#charges#END_PHOTO# may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in the room rate.

Rate Description

Special Rate

Hotel Occupancy Policy

All rooms booked for double occupancy (i.e. 2 adults). Accommodations for more than this are not guaranteed.

POLICY_PREPAY

$601.86 will be charged to your credit card.

Room Charge Disclosure

Your credit card is charged the total cost at time of purchase. Prices and room availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Hotel Pet Policy

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Standard Room (refundable)

Standard Room - Free WIFI, Free Breakfast, Free Parking, Fridge, and Microwave.
Sleeps up to 2
Free cancellation
The pet fee is USD $25 per pet, per night.

$90.33

nightly

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Room Details

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Good news! Before Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a full refund. Between Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight and Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a partial refund. After Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you are not allowed to change or cancel your reservation. If you cancel your reservation after Dec 2, you will still be charged for the full amount.

Refund Policy

Any cancellation received within 1 day prior to the arrival date will incur the first night's charge. Failure to arrive at your hotel or property will be treated as a No-Show and will incur a charge of 100% of the booking value (Hotel policy).

Photo Policy

The reservation holder must present a valid photo ID and credit card at check-in. The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These #START_PHOTO#charges#END_PHOTO# may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in the room rate.

Rate Description

Special Rate

Hotel Occupancy Policy

All rooms booked for double occupancy (i.e. 2 adults). Accommodations for more than this are not guaranteed.

POLICY_PREPAY

$601.86 will be charged to your credit card.

Room Charge Disclosure

Your credit card is charged the total cost at time of purchase. Prices and room availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Hotel Pet Policy

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

2 Queen Beds Standard Comm Access Tub (non-refundable)

2 Queen Beds Standard Comm Access Tub - Free WIFI, Free Breakfast, Free Parking, Fridge, and Microwave.
Sleeps up to 4
The pet fee is USD $25 per pet, per night.

$90.33

nightly

Select

Room Details

Policies

Cancellation Policy

If you do not check in to the hotel on the first day of your reservation and do not alert the hotel in advance, the hotel reserves the right to cancel your reservation and you may be charged for the full amount.

Refund Policy

Any cancellation received within 1 day prior to the arrival date will incur the first night's charge. Failure to arrive at your hotel or property will be treated as a No-Show and will incur a charge of 100% of the booking value (Hotel policy).

Photo Policy

The reservation holder must present a valid photo ID and credit card at check-in. The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These #START_PHOTO#charges#END_PHOTO# may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in the room rate.

Rate Description

Special Rate

Hotel Occupancy Policy

All rooms booked for double occupancy (i.e. 2 adults). Accommodations for more than this are not guaranteed.

POLICY_PREPAY

$601.86 will be charged to your credit card.

Room Charge Disclosure

Your credit card is charged the total cost at time of purchase. Prices and room availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Hotel Pet Policy

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

1 King Bed Standard (refundable)

1 King Bed Standard - Free WIFI, Free Breakfast, and Free Parking.
Sleeps up to 2
Free cancellation
The pet fee is USD $25 per pet, per night.

$100.33

nightly

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Room Details

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Good news! Before Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a full refund. Between Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight and Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a partial refund. After Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you are not allowed to change or cancel your reservation. If you cancel your reservation after Dec 2, you will still be charged for the full amount.

Refund Policy

Any cancellation received within 1 day prior to the arrival date will incur the first night's charge. Failure to arrive at your hotel or property will be treated as a No-Show and will incur a charge of 100% of the booking value (Hotel policy).

Photo Policy

The reservation holder must present a valid photo ID and credit card at check-in. The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These #START_PHOTO#charges#END_PHOTO# may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in the room rate.

Rate Description

Special Rate

Hotel Occupancy Policy

All rooms booked for double occupancy (i.e. 2 adults). Accommodations for more than this are not guaranteed.

POLICY_PREPAY

$668.46 will be charged to your credit card.

Room Charge Disclosure

Your credit card is charged the total cost at time of purchase. Prices and room availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Hotel Pet Policy

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

1 King Bed Standard Comm Access Tub (non-refundable)

1 King Bed Standard Comm Access Tub - Free WIFI, Free Breakfast, Free Parking, Fridge, and Microwave.
Sleeps up to 2
The pet fee is USD $25 per pet, per night.

$100.33

nightly

Select

Room Details

Policies

Cancellation Policy

If you do not check in to the hotel on the first day of your reservation and do not alert the hotel in advance, the hotel reserves the right to cancel your reservation and you may be charged for the full amount.

Refund Policy

Any cancellation received within 1 day prior to the arrival date will incur the first night's charge. Failure to arrive at your hotel or property will be treated as a No-Show and will incur a charge of 100% of the booking value (Hotel policy).

Photo Policy

The reservation holder must present a valid photo ID and credit card at check-in. The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These #START_PHOTO#charges#END_PHOTO# may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in the room rate.

Rate Description

Special Rate

Hotel Occupancy Policy

All rooms booked for double occupancy (i.e. 2 adults). Accommodations for more than this are not guaranteed.

POLICY_PREPAY

$668.46 will be charged to your credit card.

Room Charge Disclosure

Your credit card is charged the total cost at time of purchase. Prices and room availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Hotel Pet Policy

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

2 Queen Beds 1 Bedroom Suite (refundable)

2 Queen Beds 1 Bedroom Suite - Free WIFI, Free Breakfast, Free Parking, Fridge, and Microwave.
Sleeps up to 3
Free cancellation
The pet fee is USD $25 per pet, per night.

$115.33

nightly

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Room Details

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Good news! Before Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a full refund. Between Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight and Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a partial refund. After Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you are not allowed to change or cancel your reservation. If you cancel your reservation after Dec 2, you will still be charged for the full amount.

Refund Policy

Any cancellation received within 1 day prior to the arrival date will incur the first night's charge. Failure to arrive at your hotel or property will be treated as a No-Show and will incur a charge of 100% of the booking value (Hotel policy).

Photo Policy

The reservation holder must present a valid photo ID and credit card at check-in. The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These #START_PHOTO#charges#END_PHOTO# may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in the room rate.

Rate Description

Special Rate

Hotel Occupancy Policy

All rooms booked for double occupancy (i.e. 2 adults). Accommodations for more than this are not guaranteed.

POLICY_PREPAY

$768.36 will be charged to your credit card.

Room Charge Disclosure

Your credit card is charged the total cost at time of purchase. Prices and room availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Hotel Pet Policy

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite Comm Access Tub (refundable)

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite Comm Access Tub - Free WIFI, Free Breakfast, and Free Parking.
Sleeps up to 2
Free cancellation
The pet fee is USD $25 per pet, per night.

$115.33

nightly

Select

Room Details

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Good news! Before Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a full refund. Between Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight and Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a partial refund. After Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you are not allowed to change or cancel your reservation. If you cancel your reservation after Dec 2, you will still be charged for the full amount.

Refund Policy

Any cancellation received within 1 day prior to the arrival date will incur the first night's charge. Failure to arrive at your hotel or property will be treated as a No-Show and will incur a charge of 100% of the booking value (Hotel policy).

Photo Policy

The reservation holder must present a valid photo ID and credit card at check-in. The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These #START_PHOTO#charges#END_PHOTO# may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in the room rate.

Rate Description

Special Rate

Hotel Occupancy Policy

All rooms booked for double occupancy (i.e. 2 adults). Accommodations for more than this are not guaranteed.

POLICY_PREPAY

$768.36 will be charged to your credit card.

Room Charge Disclosure

Your credit card is charged the total cost at time of purchase. Prices and room availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Hotel Pet Policy

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite (refundable)

1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite - Free WIFI, Free Breakfast, Free Parking, Fridge, and Microwave.
Sleeps up to 2
Free cancellation
The pet fee is USD $25 per pet, per night.

$125.33

nightly

Select

Room Details

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Good news! Before Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a full refund. Between Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight and Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a partial refund. After Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you are not allowed to change or cancel your reservation. If you cancel your reservation after Dec 2, you will still be charged for the full amount.

Refund Policy

Any cancellation received within 1 day prior to the arrival date will incur the first night's charge. Failure to arrive at your hotel or property will be treated as a No-Show and will incur a charge of 100% of the booking value (Hotel policy).

Photo Policy

The reservation holder must present a valid photo ID and credit card at check-in. The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These #START_PHOTO#charges#END_PHOTO# may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in the room rate.

Rate Description

Special Rate

Hotel Occupancy Policy

All rooms booked for double occupancy (i.e. 2 adults). Accommodations for more than this are not guaranteed.

POLICY_PREPAY

$835.02 will be charged to your credit card.

Room Charge Disclosure

Your credit card is charged the total cost at time of purchase. Prices and room availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Hotel Pet Policy

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

1 King Bed 2 Double Beds 2 Bedroom Suite (refundable)

1 King Bed 2 Double Beds 2 Bedroom Suite - Free WIFI, Free Breakfast, and Free Parking.
Sleeps up to 4
Free cancellation
The pet fee is USD $25 per pet, per night.

$140.33

nightly

Select

Room Details

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Good news! Before Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a full refund. Between Friday, Dec 1st, 2023 at midnight and Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you may cancel your reservation for a partial refund. After Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 at midnight local hotel time (in New York), you are not allowed to change or cancel your reservation. If you cancel your reservation after Dec 2, you will still be charged for the full amount.

Refund Policy

Any cancellation received within 1 day prior to the arrival date will incur the first night's charge. Failure to arrive at your hotel or property will be treated as a No-Show and will incur a charge of 100% of the booking value (Hotel policy).

Photo Policy

The reservation holder must present a valid photo ID and credit card at check-in. The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These #START_PHOTO#charges#END_PHOTO# may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in the room rate.

Rate Description

Special Rate

Hotel Occupancy Policy

All rooms booked for double occupancy (i.e. 2 adults). Accommodations for more than this are not guaranteed.

POLICY_PREPAY

$934.92 will be charged to your credit card.

Room Charge Disclosure

Your credit card is charged the total cost at time of purchase. Prices and room availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Hotel Pet Policy

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Check in / Check out

Check in time: 3:00PM

Check out time: 11:00AM

Features and Amenities

24-Hour Front Desk
ATM Or Cash Withdraw On Site
Air Conditioning In Public Area
Balcony/terrace
Car Rental Available
Cashless Payment Available
Casino
Cleaning Products Available
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Daily Housekeeping
Designated Smoking Area
Elevator
English
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Facilities For Disabled Guests Available
Family Rooms
Fire Extinguishers
First Aid Kit Available
Fitness Center
Free Breakfast
Free Face Masks
Free Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Gift/souvenir Shop
Golf Course
Guests Can Opt-out Of Daily Cleaning Service
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
Heating In Public Area
Hygiene Certification
Individually-wrapped Food Options
Indoor Pool
Invoices
Kitchenware
Laundry Services
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Non-smoking Property
On-site Parking
Pets Allowed (charges May Apply)
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Restaurant(s)
Safety Deposit Box
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Smoke Alarms
Spanish
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Staff Trained In Safety Protocol
Temperature Check For Guests And Staff
Vending Machine
Wheelchair Accessible

Recent Reviews

Gregson Traveling as Couple June 29, 2023

Positives: Cleanliness and friendly service

Negatives: Noise level

Review

Comfortable but extremely noisy

Andrea Family with Young Children June 27, 2023

Positives: The workers were friendly overall

Negatives: The bugs around the pool were very annoying. Families were going inside because they couldnt take all the flying bugs.

Review

Very clean and friendly staff

Thomas Family with Young Children June 26, 2023

Positives: Staff was great. Lynn went above and beyond.

Negatives: Kept having to get my remote control replaced. Missed my wake up call once.

Review

Great staff

Kelly Family with Young Children June 25, 2023

Positives: The size of the rooms was perfect for our family! Breakfast was good and saved us alot of money. Kids really loved the pool.

Negatives: Loved it all

Review

It was an awesome stay, we would come again!

Nancy Traveling as Couple June 25, 2023

Review

Very good

Holiday Inn Express North Myrtle Beach - Little River

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About This Property

Room Types

2 Queen Beds Standard (refundable)

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy

Photo Policy

Rate Description

Hotel Occupancy Policy

POLICY_PREPAY

Room Charge Disclosure

Hotel Pet Policy

Important Information

2 Queen Beds Standard Pet Friendly (refundable)

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy

Photo Policy

Rate Description

Hotel Occupancy Policy

POLICY_PREPAY

Room Charge Disclosure

Hotel Pet Policy

Important Information

Standard Room (refundable)

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy

Photo Policy

Rate Description

Hotel Occupancy Policy

POLICY_PREPAY

Room Charge Disclosure

Hotel Pet Policy

Important Information

2 Queen Beds Standard Comm Access Tub (non-refundable)

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy

Photo Policy

Rate Description

Hotel Occupancy Policy

POLICY_PREPAY

Room Charge Disclosure

Hotel Pet Policy

Important Information

1 King Bed Standard (refundable)

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy

Photo Policy

Rate Description

Hotel Occupancy Policy

POLICY_PREPAY

Room Charge Disclosure

Hotel Pet Policy

Important Information

1 King Bed Standard Comm Access Tub (non-refundable)

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy

Photo Policy

Rate Description

Hotel Occupancy Policy

POLICY_PREPAY

Room Charge Disclosure

Hotel Pet Policy

Important Information

2 Queen Beds 1 Bedroom Suite (refundable)

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy

Photo Policy

Rate Description

Hotel Occupancy Policy

POLICY_PREPAY

Room Charge Disclosure

Hotel Pet Policy