Sonesta Essential La Porte

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Sylvan Beach Park

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Reception
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Indoor pool
Food and drink

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571
  • Place, Sylvan Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Jacinto Community College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

La Porte

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Fairmont Park hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Sylvan Beach Park and Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds. Kemah Boardwalk and Space Center Houston are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • San Jacinto Community College - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Heritage Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Walk-On's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

Family-friendly stay near Sylvan Beach Park
Sonesta Essential La Porte offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The family-friendly Sonesta Essential La Porte also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This La Porte hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Sonesta Essential La Porte offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Porte

Quality Porte

Quality Inn Suites La Porte

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Sonesta Essential Porte Porte

Sonesta Essential La Porte Hotel

Sonesta Essential La Porte La Porte

Sonesta Essential La Porte Hotel La Porte

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonesta Essential La Porte to the airport?

Sonesta Essential La Porte is 11.9 mi (33-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential La Porte on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $125, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonesta Essential La Porte.

How close is Sonesta Essential La Porte to the beach?

This hotel is 6.3 mi (16-min drive) from Shell Beach and 8.4 mi (19-min drive) from El Jardin Del Mar. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte offer free breakfast?

Sonesta Essential La Porte offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have a pool?

Sonesta Essential La Porte features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sonesta Essential La Porte to downtown La Porte?

Sonesta Essential La Porte is 2.5 mi away from La Porte.

Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 458 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ayoob mohamed Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean rooms, great customer service great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, and the staff were friendly, courteous and attentive. Plus, it was reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was really nice staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was clean and excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lively room, great AC
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast selection. Pleasant staff. Location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very Clean Rooms, Great Staff and Safe Location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean with a nice room and the place smelt very clean. Friendly staff. Great little breakfast bar. Although i didn’t swim it had a nice indoor pool and gym. The area felt safe and a very quiet atmosphere. All in all it’s a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. However the bed was horrible. We sunk in the middle. Otherwise, nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the young gentlemen th
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryeisher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mudit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above It is very clean and staff very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really nice hotel with friendly staff and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was lite but filling good varieties Staff was very welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and well kept. The amenities were also great. Will definitely come again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kirt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Seen a few roaches.....
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025