If my brother-in-law wasn't stationed at Fort Bragg courtesy of the US Government, my sister and her kids would not have to live in the Fayetteville area. When I visited for my niece's graduation, I chose a hotel to free up some space at her house. The Super 8 in Spring Lake was about the closest, and the motel is quite nice...far nicer than most Super 8's.
It was blazing hot in early June, and my arrival at 10pm did nothing do ease that; still 97 degrees at 10pm! The desk clerk told me I was the last reservation to arrive, and the hotel was full. The lot was full my entire stay ...this must be a popular place.
The room was nice and cool with the air conditioner running. A previous reviewer noted the Queen rooms were small, so I reserved a King room and was NOT disappointed! I had a very comfortable king bed that sat surprisingly high off the floor (not a problem at my 6' 5" height). There was desk with a chair that was actually more comfortable that the recliner that was also included. I also had an amoire with the TV (HBO2 is included), and one of those microwave-refrigerator combo thingies. Closet space is limited to a garment bar in the corner of the room, but this isn't the Ritz-Carlton, after all.
The bath was spotlessly clean (unlike the rest of Spring Lake and Fayetteville) and well-equipped with the necessary amenities plus a hair dryer and one of those new curved shower-curtain rods. Be sure to buy some bottled water...the tap water here tasted fine but came out of the tap nearly hot enough to bathe with!
Note that access for large trucks, SUVs and trailers can be difficult; there's only one entrance, parking is meager (the building sits on a faily small lot) and there is NO turn-around.
Breakfast is standard Super 8 fare: cellophane-wrapped baked goods, juice and coffee with some fruit in the morning. There's a Hardee's next door and numerous other dining establishments in the neighborhood. Avoid the El Tucan Mexican Restaurant across the street ...the food is gruesome and the service is worse!
The Spring Lake Super 8 is sublime. The only other Super 8 I've ever stayed in that could compare is on the other end of the country in Woodburn, Oregon. It's a shame these nice people have to put up with Spring Lake. While there, I saw a sign that said "Recycle Fayetteville." That sounds like a great idea!
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