Traveler's Lodge

We really enjoyed our three-night stay, with everything in town an easy walk away. The AC and lights worked, the toilets were clean, and the room was cleaned and towels replaced every day. The listing says breakfast is free, but all that was available was hot coffee.

There's a basic coffee bar in the main office, which was a handy alternative to the more expensive drinks in town. No breakfast was provided. The motel is close to the National Park entrance, and shops, groceries, and restaurants are an easy walk away. It wasn't crowded, so getting in and out of the parking lot was simple. Our room had an older microwave, mini fridge, TV, and decent WiFi. It was fairly quiet, though we could hear people walking upstairs, as expected, and the in-room AC can be loud. At first glance it seemed mostly clean, but a carpet corner was loose enough that our baby could have pulled it up, and we found a dead wasp on the carpet. The sheets and pillows looked spotless when we checked them. The bathroom was clean, with plenty of hot water, hand soap, body wash, and shampoo. We chose it for the price and convenience, without expecting luxury. If you want a budget-friendly place that covers the basics, this may suit you.

We were surprised by how good the property was, especially since it was the cheapest option we found nearby and we only needed somewhere to sleep between days in the park. It's not a five-star hotel, so set your expectations accordingly. Our room had a fridge, microwave, and TV, and the shower had shampoo and body wash. The beds were comfortable enough for a good night's sleep. When we needed more towels, the office got them to us quickly, and there was an ice maker on site. There are plenty of places to eat nearby, and both downtown tourist shops and restaurants are within walking distance. In the evenings we watched TV; there were lots of shopping channels, but plenty of other channels too. We'd read online reviews that complained about everything, but none of those issues matched what we found. For travelers on a budget, this is a good place to consider.

The bed was old and so uncomfortable I ended up sleeping in my car. The AC didn't work, the electrical outlets were falling apart, the lamp was broken, and the carpets badly needed replacing. I'm not especially picky, but the place was disgusting.