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Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront lodge with 2 bars/lounges

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Four Bedroom Economy Cabin with Kitchen
One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage #6, 2 queen beds
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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Two Bedroom Cabin #24 with Kitchen | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7598 Bemidji Rd NE, Bemidji, MN, 56601
  • Place, Lake Bemidji State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bemidji Town and Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bemidji State University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Cedar Lodge Lakeview Room

Cedar Lodge Lakeview Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cedar Lodge Kitchenette Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Cedar Lodge Whirlpool Suite

Cedar Lodge Whirlpool Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cedar Lodge Loft Kitchenette Room

Cedar Lodge Loft Kitchenette Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Room Cottage #8, 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Lakeview Cottage

One Bedroom Lakeview Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage

One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Two Bedroom Lakeview Cottage, 1 Queen and 2 Twins

Two Bedroom Lakeview Cottage, 1 Queen and 2 Twins

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Cottage #1, 5 beds

Three Bedroom Cottage #1, 5 beds

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Two Bedroom Economy Cabin with Kitchen

Two Bedroom Economy Cabin with Kitchen

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Two Bedroom Cabin #39 with Kitchen

Two Bedroom Cabin #39 with Kitchen

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Three Bedroom Cabin with Kitchen

Three Bedroom Cabin with Kitchen

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Four Bedroom Economy Cabin with Kitchen

Four Bedroom Economy Cabin with Kitchen

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Four Bedroom Cabin with Kitchen

Four Bedroom Cabin with Kitchen

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Cabin #24 with Kitchen

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Cottage #11, 1 queen and 2 double beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

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One Room Cottage #5, 1 queen

One Room Cottage #5, 1 queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Three Bedroom Cottage 4 beds

Three Bedroom Cottage 4 beds

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Main Lodge Lakeside Room 2 Queens (No Pet) | Living area

Main Lodge Lakeside Room 2 Queens (No Pet)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Main Lodge Lakeside Room 1 King (No Pet)

Main Lodge Lakeside Room 1 King (No Pet)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Lodge Lakeside King Suite (No Pet)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Lodge Birchmont Suite (No Pet) | Lake view

Main Lodge Birchmont Suite (No Pet)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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One Room Cottage #3, 2 double beds

One Room Cottage #3, 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Cottage #16, 1 king bed

One Bedroom Cottage #16, 1 king bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Cottage #17, 1 king bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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One Bedroom Cottage #18, 1 king bed

One Bedroom Cottage #18, 1 king bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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One Bedroom Cottage #19, 1 king bed

One Bedroom Cottage #19, 1 king bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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One Bedroom Cottage #20, 1 king bed

One Bedroom Cottage #20, 1 king bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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One Bedroom Cottage #21, 1 king bed

One Bedroom Cottage #21, 1 king bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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One Bedroom Cottage #22, 1 king bed

One Bedroom Cottage #22, 1 king bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage #6, 2 queen beds

One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage #6, 2 queen beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage #7, 2 queen beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Cottage #10, 1 queen and 2 twin beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Cottage #12, 1 queen and 2 double beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Cottage #23, 1 queen and 2 double beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Three Bedroom Cottage #2, 5 beds

Three Bedroom Cottage #2, 5 beds

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Two Bedroom Economy Cabin #30 with Kitchen

Two Bedroom Economy Cabin #30 with Kitchen

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

About the area

Bemidji

On the beach.You'll find Bemidji Town and Country Club and Lake Bemidji State Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this lodge. Bemidji State University and Sanford Bemidji Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Bemidji State Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bemidji Town and Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sanford Bemidji Medical Center - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Bemidji State University - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Itasca State Park - 54 min drive - 75.8 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lueken's Village Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge

3-star beachfront lodge with 2 bars/lounges
Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge offers its guests a marina, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, a sauna, and barbecue grills are also featured at Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bemidji lodge.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge offers 58 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Pedal boat
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Snowmobiling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge Bemidji
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Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 680 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaRonda

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and beautiful. Unfortunately was there for a not so great circumstance and had 3 lake side cabins. Family and friends for all over the United States from New York, Florida and New Mexico all loved our stay. Food was amazing as well !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Our room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cedar Lodge is dated. Bad water. Smells like sulfur. Stains the sink and tub. Needs better lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in and check out! Food staff was also great. We Love staying at Ruttgers Birchmont Lodge on Lake Bemidji MN!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at the resort. A lot of the rooms are outdated but waking up next to the lake, makes up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close the lodge and cabins are to the water. Views were beautiful! Plenty of docks to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

jim

Not worth 200 a night Maybe 10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

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

Beautiful view!

What a beautiful, well kept facility! Established in the early 1900's, remodeled in 2019, and it's just beautiful! Lovely lake view. Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A classic old lodge. Loved it. We planned to stay one night but decided to stay two. It’s being updated but needs more but it’s a process. No regrets at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely amazing - helpful and friendly. Our room was clean, very well equipped with a microwave and fridge. We LOVED the balcony overlooking the lake. The food was excellent. It's beautiful on Lake Bemidji. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
From our balcony
Our room looking toward the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

robbie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lyndon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and location are both very amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jerold

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025