Stay at Bradford Motel & Campground, a 3-star motel in Starke, FL with 108 reviews. Close to Kingsley Lake and Camp Blanding Museum for easy sightseeing.
Reviews highlight a balance of affordability and recent updates, with mixed feedback on amenities and service quality.
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Bradford Motel & Campground is a modest, budget-friendly option located at 1757 N Temple Ave in Starke, Florida. Offering both motel rooms and campground facilities, it caters to travelers seeking a simple, practical place to stay near key local sights. The property holds a 3-star rating from over 100 reviews, reflecting a range of guest experiences that highlight its affordability and basic amenities.
The motel rooms have undergone updates, including new tile, furniture, showers, microwaves, and refrigerators, which add comfort despite minimal included extras. Housekeeping and upkeep receive mixed reviews, with some guests noting infrequent room cleaning and limited in-room conveniences. Friendly and attentive staff are mentioned positively, although communication challenges with management have also been reported.
Situated on a main highway, the location is convenient for visitors interested in nearby attractions such as Kingsley Lake, Camp Blanding Museum, and Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, all highly rated by visitors. Accessibility is further supported by proximity to Jacksonville International Airport and Gainesville Regional Airport, reachable by car in under an hour and half an hour respectively.
This property tends to suit budget-conscious guests, including those needing short-term accommodations or spaces for campers and trailers. Quiet and generally safe, it may appeal to travelers prioritizing cost and location over upscale facilities. Nearby hotels offer alternatives at varying comfort and price points, providing options within a short drive.
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
Price started at $89 + tax. No breakfast, no coffee/tea, no shampoos and conditioner, no microwave, no small fridge, no nothing. There was only a couple of times that the front desk/registration clerks we're rude. The one young lady was always polite. Now the rooms are $100, housekeeping rarely came by to clean, change sheets or collect dirty towels. So not worth the price at all. But it'll do in a pinch
All of the rooms have been completely updated with new tile,new furniture, new showers, new microwaves and refrigerators. The owners of this place have gone out of their way to make their little hotel comfortable. Best room for the price anywhere in the area
Good rooms at the cheapest rates in town, or the immediate area. One eighty a week, whereas the next closest is just north in Lawtey at two twenty a week. The owner is a bit much to deal with sometimes, as there is a language barrier that seems to aggravate him in extended conversation. Overall quiet, right on the main highway though, so there's never trouble afoot since law enforcement regularly passes through the night. There's an RV campground in the rear of the property, and it is a quiet neighborhood unto itself.
I visited my sister who has a lot with a travel trailer on it. Seem nice there. Havent seen the tooms tho
I am definitely pleased with this place. It is clean and no bugs. They have pest control out routinely.
I still with family in camper. It was to small with 3 person in camper. Can't flash toilet . Have use water get toilet working. bed need be fix. You feeling metal bars while you sleep. It was to hard sleep on it.
Except one drug sting ending in a bust the place is very nice. This experience shows me that management is definitely working to keep this place safe, clean and drug free.
Don't let the Appearance fool ya. For an Older Motel These are very nice and clean rooms. The service representative comes every day and ask if you need anything. The motel Owners/Receptionist are Very Friendly and Kind. That's way more than I got when I stayed at the Hotel Inn Express in Tallahassee Florida. They wouldn't even give fresh towels but once every 5 days. When you work out of town. Theres usually 2 people to a room And 3 towels just don't cut it. If ya know what I mean.
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