About Sleep Inn & Suites Gulfport
Surrounded by sandy white beaches of the Mississippi Sound, the 71-room Sleep Inn & Suites offers easy access to Cross Roads Mall, Gulf Islands Waterpark, and Gulfport Airport.
Each room includes air-conditioning, blackout drapes, a washer and dryer, refrigerator with free bottled water, microwave, coffee and tea maker, flat screen TV with premium channels, free Wi-Fi, telephone, hair dryer, iron with ironing board, and a private bathroom.
Sleep Inn & Suites features a 24-hour front desk, tour assistance, and free parking open to RVs, buses, and trucks. In addition, there is free Wi-Fi in public areas and a business center, fitness facilities, and elevator.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is available each morning, and there are several restaurants, coffee shops, and bars along the beachfront.
The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, a children's museum with interactive exhibits, is easily reachable. Stationed close by is the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11.
Positive Reviews
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Prime location
Several guests comment that the property is located close to several entertaining and educational attractions, such as The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, which includes an interactive museum where visitors encounter sea creatures such as stingrays, sharks, horseshoe crabs, blue crabs, sea stars, and sea urchins. Others add that the nearby Busted Wrench Museum and Garage showcases exotic and one-of-a-kind motor vehicles, as well as classic and antique cars, motorcycles, boats, and bicycles.
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Friendly staff
Many guests appreciate the warm reception of the staff, and love the local Southern hospitality. Others add that the staff have a friendly demeanor, and greet guests on every occasion, and note that guests’ requests for extra service are handled with a sense of urgency.
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Modern and comfortable rooms
Several guests comment that the room furniture is stylish, and the bedding is premium, and love that the bathroom is large. Others add that the room is spacious, and there is ample space for wardrobe and luggage storage, and appreciate that the beds are comfortable, the pillows are soft, and the bathroom fixtures are modern.
Negative Reviews
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Noisy air-conditioning units
Some guests mention that the air-conditioning units are noisy, and note that the cooling is not efficient. Others add that the staff is helpful, and requests for repairs are handled quickly.
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Patchy mobile phone reception
A handful of guests comment that mobile reception is patchy, and note that service is often not available for long durations of time. Others add that the lack of connectivity provides ample opportunities to explore the nearby beachfront and surrounding attractions.
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Limited on-site dining options
Some guests mention that only breakfast is available on-site. Others add that the local area is famous for barbecue and Cajun cuisine, and love the locally prepared gumbo and seafood dishes in the nearby restaurants.