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Maggie
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1.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Jun 20, 2019
New corporate owners in the last year. It now has become more of a homeless shelter than anything else. "Guests" smoke directly outside their rooms, the fence needs to be fixed, the morning breakfast was so bad I went to MacDonald's instead
Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Reviewed May 5, 2019 via mobile

This was the second time we stayed here the motel is the bare basics but is very clean and pet friendly. The location is ideal. I do wish they had local baked goods for the complimentary breakfast rather than big box store. The coffee in the room was quite good. We will stay there again

Date of stay: April 2019
Trip type: Traveled with family
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Motel V, Manager at VIP Motel, responded to this reviewResponded December 31, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to the opportunity to host you again. We pride ourselves on continuing to enhance guest experience.

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Reviewed July 29, 2018 via mobile

We’ve stayed at the VIP quite a few times but this was our first summer stay. Six of us travelling on 4 motorcycles were extremely happy to arrive after a super hot day on the road. We were pleased to have working air-conditioners. Beds & pillows are comfy. Lots of towels and supplies for bathroom & coffee maker. Also a coin operated washer/dryer as well as large ice maker. Friendly & helpful staff. We’ll definitely be back !!!

Date of stay: July 2018
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Motel V, Manager at VIP Motel, responded to this reviewResponded December 31, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to the opportunity to host you again. We pride ourselves on continuing to enhance guest experience.

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Reviewed July 18, 2018 via mobile

For an older motel, this is a real gem! Super clean, comfy beds, and the owners Paul and Gemma, are the kindest, most accommodating, and are very hard working ! And I love that pets are welcome💕 Thank you for making our stay comfortable👍

Date of stay: July 2018
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Reviewed April 30, 2018

This Motel is a little older, you can definitely tell by the decor and the poor lighting but it was very clean! The staff was friendly and the room set up was fantastic. At only $99.00 for the night our room had three queen beds and a well stocked kitchenette it was perfect! They include a continental breakfast with toast and muffins as well, if you are not happy with that McDonald is right down the road.

Date of stay: April 2018
  • Trip type: Traveled with family
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Reviewed December 30, 2017 via mobile

The hotel has a policy requiring cancellation 2 days in advance. As such we faced a road closure impossible to get there from here and now are having to pay anyway. Avoid this rip of operation like the plague

Date of stay: December 2017
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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