Name: Econo Lodge North Lake City
Address: 178 Sw Florida Gateway Dr., Lake City, 32024, US

4/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Louis

HUGE German Cockroach in the bathroom. Almost a 2 incher!!
Can't do bugs!!
Other than that everything was good.

Self

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Sara

The property is dated and in need of upkeep. The bed was terrible! Bath tub was not good. I almost slid off of it. Only stayed there out of necessity

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Aubrey

Room was so dirty. Pull out couch had some kind of stain down the front, looked like maybe vomit? The baseboards were peeling from the walls with the walls disintegrating behind them. Of all the nicer places we stayed on our way to Florida, this was the most expensive and the worst condition. Do not recommend!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Katharine

Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Good value.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Sherry

The room was very noisy do to highway, no breakfast a vender issue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No cold water, Luke warm!!!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Shelby

Great option if you’re looking for a cheap motel. Friendly staff, clean, and alot of reaturants in the area. Good for a quick stop on the way to Orlando.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Therman

Staff is great and also they still have smoking rooms… 👍

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Carla

Clean and quiet. Convenient for the springs and shops.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

31 May 2025

DeAnna

When we first arrived (8pm) there was a sign on the door saying that the staff was out and would be back soon. We waited about 10 mins and finally 2 workers showed up. One was VERY friendly and helpful, she asked the other coworker to register the keys for our room and the coworker straight out said \"No. I'm not clocked in yet\" with a very 'don't bother me now' tone in her voice.
Getting to the room - The walls were very dirty. The shower had stains all over it. The bathroom door has been torn apart at the bottom (I have pictures of everything). Also when I tried to plug in my phone charger, found out that out of 4 outlets in the room, only 1 plug was available and it wasn't very accessable... Very inconvenient.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2025

Carl

Nice and quiet

Leisure

2/10

Poor

06 Mar 2025

corieanne

Horrible hotel! It should be condemned!

4/10

Poor

04 Mar 2025

William

The room needed updating. There was mold in the bathroom. The room also had a very damp smell to it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Juan

Great staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2025

John

Its about what you expect from this chain - inexpensive, no-frills accommodations. Clean room, outdated but functional decor.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

13 Jan 2025

Joseph

When we pulled up to our room, there were four cars running with people sitting inside of them smoking weed. They sat and watched us take our possessions into our room making me feel unsafe. The room next door had their garbage can outside overflowing with trash. I was afraid to leave for dinner as they may break into our room.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2025

Kari

The room wasn’t very clean, the blankets were trashy looking, but the cockroaches were the worst part.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 Dec 2024

Mark

After we arrived there was a man walking through the parking lot trying to open the doors of vehicles. I tried to call the front desk to let them know, but no one answered.

Their door to the room locked but the bolt on top was broken. Overall, this was not a safe environment to stay and I would not recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2024

Jack

Overnight stay

Not bad for a night. Staff are friendly, helpful and make stay pleasant.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Oct 2024

Stanley

…..

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2024

David

N/a

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2024

HST

Decent stay

Business

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2024

Mary

Good stay

This was our evacuation hotel, 3 adults, one infant and 2 dogs. The rooms were old, but well kept and clean. Beds were comfortable. Because of all the evacuated, the continental breakfast was minimal. Staff was super freindly and helpful. Overall a good stay, just older facility with older appliances and amenities.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2024

Catharina

We enjoyed staying here during hurricane Milton, rooms were clean, staff very friendly.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

07 Oct 2024

jhon

N/A

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2024

Jill

Pretty decent stay

Our stay was adequate. The beds and room was clean. The motel is old and needs some updates, but the staff was very friendly. We felt safe staying here. For the price, it was ok for one night.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Arie

The gentleman at front desk was extremely accommodating and helpful. Took care of us and was kind enough to clear the area of our room from guest who were talking outside

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2024

Jodee

Older property but nice and clean. Reasonably priced. Loved the front desk clerk Mario.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2024

Enmanuel

Very nice and clean, close to the interstate.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

04 Feb 2024

Luis

Bed bugs messed me all up.

4/10

Poor

15 Jan 2024

Lindsey

The pull out bed had dirty sheets

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2023

Brian

Econo is the word but for a quick stayover it works. Staff are great

Business

2/10

Poor

22 Nov 2023

grace

Disappointing

Was somewhat better than the other hotel we booked thru site that was next door that was uninhabitable. Didn't find live bugs and the floors were at least mopped. Towels were clean and fresh. Beds were hard. The grounds were well kept. Breakfast was disappointing. Disappointing hotels.com would even offer both of those hotels. I only have photos of the 1st hotel so I'll not add to this survey.

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Nov 2023

sally

Ladies of the evening

Not a safe place to stay. Massage parlor next door and ladies only staying in the room for an hour then back to the massage parlor.

Business

2/10

Poor

19 Nov 2023

Erica

Not clean

Had to move rooms twice the first room the tv didn’t work the second room the bed was broken an the phone wouldn’t work then the third room we woke up an seen roaches

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Nov 2023

Patricia

Horrible el Motel no entiendo como Expidia lo considera Hotel, el cuarto con un olor indeseable vomite 2 veces, el aire acondicionado no funciono no podiamos dormir, mi hija con asma solo tosia, fue terrible que nos fuimos a las 7 am apenas amanecio. No puedo creer que Expidia recomiende esta clases de moteles a sus clientes, afuera del cuarto fumaban y mucha bulla, me comunique con un representante de expidia y su respuesta fue no podemos ayudarte que triste de verdad

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Oct 2023

Daniel

It was ok

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Scott

Convenient and friendly staff. Good rates.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Nasty unclean room!

Friendly staff. Walked into our room and found a cockroach on the floor. Found an empty bag laying on the floor by the bed. Walked around the room and the bottoms of my feet were nasty black. While gathering my stuff this morning I found a dirty pair of socks under the table next to the bed. All around it was a very unclean room! Spoke to the front desk when I checked out and was told that she would speak to the manager about it because they have been having issues with the house keeper.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2023

Patti

Noisy band

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2023

Angela

The property and room were clean. The bed was a little more firm than we like but was not terrible. The only real let down was the noise from the interstate. All hours of the night we heard emergency vehicles and the traffic from the interstate. We would stay again if needed but would definitely ask for a room far far far away from the interstate.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

Phillip

Clean & courtesy personel

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2023

Stephen

Econo-Lake City

The hotel room and all the amenities were sufficient. The outside was somewhat uncomfortable due to guests hanging outside their rooms and around their vehicles past midnight.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2023

Robin

Ok for price

Was advised pool was closed at check in and then told it was open the entire time at check out. The tissue in bathroom has mold on it

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2023

Stacey

Clean and quiet

Check in was fast and friendly. The pool was enjoyable. Room was clean.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2023

Alexandria

We were not informed that there was a cash only deposit. We were told we would be given a refund the next morning at check out. At 7:30am upon checkout I was told that they couldn’t “check the room” and there would be a bit of a wait. What? Seriously? I paid with a credit card that they said they do not keep on file and that was why they required cash. Never heard of anything like this! She expected us to wait until 9 when housekeeping could “count the pillows, sheets, towels” etc. This was completely unacceptable. It was not our problem that the place was understaffed. Ultimately, we were given our deposit back, but I had to be very firm with the front desk person that the hotels lack of capability to accommodate its guest was not my problem and that I would not be delaying my trip an hour and a half at minimum to check out. We wiill not be staying here again, nor would I recommend it to anyone.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2023

Sheri

Great front desk..friendly and efficient.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2023

David

The hotel was very old. Door was a bit rotted on bottom corner. There was a room which appeared occupied but the door remained open almost entire night. Another person was sleeping in their car just down from ours. The hotel seemed clean and safe, but not entirely sure.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2022

Kun

So bad

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2022

Julio H

Friendly staff!

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Oct 2022

Tyler

Old and outdated.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

19 Oct 2022

Bonnie

Did not stay there or get a refund.. the was disgusting and front desk clerk was over the top RUDE… we left and stayed somewhere else …

Business

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2022

John

Nice clean room. Very comfortable beds, but terrible lumpy pillows. My only real complaint was LOTS of noise from the freeway.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2022

Dawn

Front desk staff(Katey and Amber) were great, very professional and friendly. Room had everything I needed, with a comfortable bed and nice soft towels. The one area I would say that needs improvement is breakfast, extremely minimal grab and go.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

05 Sep 2022

Mike

Don’t leave reviews ever, but had to on this one

It was gross. We got in at 12:30 am exhausted and as soon as wintered the room it smelled nasty. From the moment I shut the door which looked like it had never been cleaned before. The bathroom had two shower chairs in it and a leftover coffee table in it. I never am fond of a coffee maker in the bathroom and yet there it was. I was afraid to sleep under the covers but knew I couldn’t sleep on the comforter. So I did sleep on the sheets reluctantly. It’s a good thing we were out of there by 6 am the next morning. I would not ever return to this place, its a good thing I won’t be in that area again. Yuck!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2022

Carla

My stay was wonderful. It was also amazing I love the hotel it was very nice and clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2022

Katharine

Nice property. A little noisy with people coming in and leaving at all hours. Clean facility and pleasant staff.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

15 May 2022

Edward

Dirty and scary after dark. Someone knocked on the door around 1am.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2022

Louis

The property is located at an exit/entrance to I-75 which makes it easy find and a conenient night stop when travelling on I-75.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2022

RANDI

This is our new place of stay when in town. Overall decent stay for the purpose and price! Room was plenty big for my family! Wish water pressure was better, showering was a task, but we managed!! Blankets could be thicker, yet we always bring a travel size!! Definitely our go to place regardless now with the price increases across the board!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2022

Yolanda

Motel set back in a nice and quiet area off a busy street. Stayed in two other motels in the area and this one was the best in price range. I would recommend. To family and friends.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2022

Patricia

Was quite noisy being right on the side of I75. Ask for a room on the other side of the hotel. Very basic lodging. Nice pool.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2022

James

The location was perfect for touring the historic district! The room was spacious and clean, too. We walked all over. The breakfast at a cafe called Sunday was very good and about 5 minutes away. Pizza from next door was delicious! I'd book this hotel again if ever in St. Augustine again!!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2022

KELLI

three cockroaches in our room :(

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2022

Verified traveler

It was pretty terrible, specially considering that they charged $150 a night. Old, smelly, dirty. I will never come back and avoid Econolodge all-together.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

27 Mar 2022

Patricia

The room smell bad

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2022

crystal

The room was decent for price but bed was hard , well too hard for my liking .

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

11 Mar 2022

Ben

I booked through expedia with a credit card as i always do. At check in i was told that i needed to leave a $100 dollar CASH deposit to cover any damage that may occur and that i would get my cash back at check out and after 7 am when the office opened again. I have NEVER needed to leave a CASH deposit anywhere else ever. I dont mind a temporary credit card charge that gets refunded automatically but to have to return after 7 am to get my cash back is ridiculous. I do late night construction work all over florida and we typically check out about 2-3 am and do not return to the hotel !!! This CASH deposit is a HUGE inconvenience to me and i will NEVER return to this particular hotel !!!

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2022

Candiace

Good stay

Great over night stay the room is old but clean

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2022

David

Not a good option even for a quick night’s sleep

Would not return even more f it was free. Killed 3 roaches in a span of 1.5 hours of awake time.

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Dec 2021

Ella

Disgusting. Don't waste your time and money.

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2021

WAYNE

Nice overnight stay

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2021

Taylor

Property wasn’t bad, it’s an older hotel. The hair and the roach in the bathroom were too much though.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

The bed was old and horrible. The bed linens were scratchy and un comfortable, the room had a bad smell even though it was a non smoking room. i would not recommend this hotel.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2021

Frances

Did the job

It was better than expected for the price. Definitely older (this was most apparent in the bathroom) but it did have some updates, such as new flooring. Clean enough. Would stay here again if passing through.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Room was clean, no bad smells, everything worked as it should.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2021

Thomas

Renter beware

OVER priced and outdated. Poor maintenance. Green swimming pool. I won't stay there again, should have cost $50 per night like a rundown extended stay hotel.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

For the price that we paid it was a great property. The rooms were a bit small. But overall The Price is Right for the room. I could say that the only thing I didn't care for were the pillows.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2021

Kimberly

Great Pool

Pool was amazing, but asked for towels which we never got. The check in and check out person went beyond. She found item we left behind. Beds were stiff, but showers were hot.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Bed of pain! We stayed in room 142. Not sure why we were assigned to a handicap accessible room. The bed was like a board. Truly the most uncomfortable night I have ever spent. I would caution anyone with physical issues to avoid this location. Maybe the other rooms are better but sad that this would be the experience of someone who had limited mobility or other health issues.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

space for a trailer

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

04 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Disgusting and Overpriced

We paid $80 after tax to stay in this motel. The appearance from the outside isn't bad, but the room we were given was disgusting. The blankets and sheets on the bed spots all over them where they didn't look like they had been washed. There was black specks of dirt all over most of the pillows. The bathroom floors and shower were filthy. It didn't look like anyone had mopped in quite some time. It appeared that poop was smeared on the bathroom walls. When we turned the TV on it was on a sex toy selling channel. Kt was very loud being right next to the freeway. The bed was very uncomfortable. To top it all off, when we booked hotels.com said that there was a complimentary breakfast here, but hotel staff said that was no longer offered. I still can't believe I paid $80 for this room. When I complained to staff I wasn't offered even a discount. Don't waste your money!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

I loved the room and the pool the staff was great. I had a great stay and a great time while I was there.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

21 May 2021

Verified traveler

The hotel itself is out dated. The beds were uncomfortable and the room smelled. I burned a candle the whole night still didn't help. I was scared to sleep. They need to covert to efficiency apartments for locals.

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2021

Verified traveler

Despite Expedia’s bait and switch advertising, the property manager was able to assist me and make things right. The staff was wonderful and the room was clean and updated. We slept well despite the location by the highway and were quite comfortable. I’d definitely stay there again and recommend it!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

08 May 2021

Verified traveler

No breakfast

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Mar 2021

Meredith

Oldy but goody

Room was clean, ac worked well. Bed was very comfortable. Over all great older hotel.
Staff was very helpful and friendly.
The only thing i can say negative is the noise from the freeway was horrible. Our room was on the front side at the corner so you heard every vehicle that was going down the freeway and the side street. So I would suggest asking for a room on the back away from the roads.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2021

Robert

Just ok

Very busy area. Loud freeway noise.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2020

Verified traveler

A clean place for an overnight stay. Since my stay was only one night, I did not search out any attractions. The room provided what I needed for my stay. Would stay again if in the area.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2020

TJJ

First room checked into had a damaged door jam. Could not shut main door from the inside. Had to move into another room

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2020

VeronicaCrawley

It was clean and the staff was friendly. It’s a bit dated, but served our purpose for one night.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2020

Teresa

July 2020

Very convenient. Not fancy but had everything we needed. Clean. Friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2020

edward

awesome

i had a family matter and needed to get a room for the night for my grandson,amber was at the desk when i called she was awesome on the phone and was able to help me out in a tough situation,most of the hotels in lake city would not give him a room as he was not 21,I cant thank them enough for all their help in my time of need,the M.G.R. RINI was also helpful in letting me have the room one more day at a better rate,definitely,this hotel is number one in my book,thank you again ed.w.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Neat clean quiet. friendly, helpful staff. Easy to get to

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Normal room OK Small bath towels

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

01 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

I was running late for check in do to traffic and they called saying my card was declined in which my card shouldn’t have been ran until I got there

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2020

Mary

Missing information online when purchasing room.

It was nice but I thought that they had already took my pet fee money out when I booked this Hotel online but they didn’t I had to pay when I arrived their I thought that was stupid then I had to pay for another day for the room because the people at the Hotel said that check in was at 3:00pm, I thought that you can check in at midnight because it is actually the next day.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Very clean and easy to get to from I75. Restaurants near and easy to access.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Nov 2019

Dana

disappointing business ethics.

This hotel took complete advantage of a medical condition of one of the people in our travel party. We booked a non smoking room and when we got there the hotel staff had to move us to a suite because there were no non smoking rooms left. Then they charged us for the room upgrade, which I assure you was no upgrade. They completely took advantage of the fact that we could not stay in a smoking room due to severe asthma and allergies. We were traveling with a high school sports team so we had to stay at that hotel. We had no choice but to pay for the room in spite of the up charge. It is just sad to see people take advantage of people with a medical condition and profit from it.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2019

MzGhost

I stayed 1 night with no issues. Room was decent. I didn't see any bugs and sheets and towels were clean. Very basic but comfortable. I don't think the room was worth the price but Im guessing you pay for the location. It's close to I75 and in the middle of a lot of restaurants and stores. I would stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2019

Mike

The price is a little high for the age and condition of the motel but generally it was clean and quiet.

Friends_and_family Family