The Pines Motel

Well, for $120 (incl. taxes) we got a last-minute booking, very accommodating staff, we were able to put our 3 bikes into the room and get a shuttle the next morning to Hawleyes Landing. Shower was pleasant. Convenient location to get food. The hotel definitely needs a renovation, but the staff managing it deserves kudos for the great work they’re doing.

The staff were all helpful and friendly. I stayed for 2 nights with my kitty and it was very quiet and we felt safe. I didn’t have any issues during my stay but I do think it’s overpriced considering everything is very old and outdated.

I have stayed at The Pines many times. For years, it was, more or less, the only place to stay when visiting Saint Maries. The hotel has changed little over the decades. It has been more than 20 years since I stayed there and the decor seems exactly the same. The building is co Crete block, 2 story, no ele ator. It is very clean and, in fact, a light odor of cleaning fluid lingers. The bed is reasonably comfortable, but the pillows are the kind that feel non-existent. There is a nice fridge and microwave in the room, and coffee is outside in the hall. It seemed pretty noisy in the hotel well into the early hours. I think it is because of the acoustics of the hotel. Service at the hotel was very good. The front desk is quite helpful.