Name: Howard Johnson By Wyndham Winter Haven Fl
Address: 1300 3Rd Street South-Wes, Winter Haven, 33880, US

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2026

Annie

Room had a odor smell. .Lounge chair was dirty and filthy had to take sheet off the bed to cover it to sit down. Refrigerator was Rusty on the inside. And most of all the latch on the sliding door wouldn't lock. Had to depend on the bar pole security brace across the door. PS: The staff was friendly!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Chris

the lobby and hallways were not air conditioned, so it was hot outside of the room. the place was decently clean, but showed some age. the pictures on this listing makes it look newer and more refined than the plan actually is. the beds were not comfortable at all, either, thought i did sleep well on the beds.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Richard

Room was spacious and clean

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Venice

It was a nice experience

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Sylvia

I paid for 2 nights but the hotel was terrible so I checked out a day earlier. The bathroom smelled like pee and the tub was dirty and looked like mildew around the top. where the hair dryer was hanging it was dirty all around. The carpet had a stale smell. I thought if I brought cleaning supplies and carpet freshener and thought that it would be better but it wasn’t, I didn’t sleep at all and didn’t use the shower, I also brought a sheet set for the bed, the headboard was peeling. I couldn’t wait for morning to come. I didn’t leave that night because it was late. Oh and the pillows were well just say not standard pillows, Neverrrrrrrrr again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Luis

Everything was good.

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Robert

Old and very noisy

Friends

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Alejandro

Horrible and dirty, very dirty.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Viviana

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Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Frances

No me gustó para nada, deben mejorar en todas las áreas, servicios y atención al cliente.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

Brandon

The room smelt like old beach sand. The shower only trickled out. The beds were like sleeping on bricks. No give at all. The pool was nice and the ice machine produced alot of ice. I know it isn't the hotels fault but the city water was awful. It smelt like rotten eggs with heavy sulfur. I tried canceling the remaining of my stay but only would refund one night of a three night stay. Find better else where.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Manuel

Better breakfast

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Martina

Very dirty the room

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

José

The hotel is comfortable, good work team. Breakfast can be improved.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Jimmy

Me gustó mucho sin duda volvería fue muy cómodo y era ideal para los niños que viajaron con nosotros , sería genial que hagan una cancha buena en el área vacía del hotel

Business Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Glenda

Estuvo bueno el servicio y las facilidades. La piscina le faltó un poco de mantenimiento y el desayuno deberían añadir por lo menos tostadas o muffins

Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Angela

The first night I arrived there was a rain storm and it knocked the internet out which also affected the cable. Once it was restored I chilled a little then want to shower and no hot water. It was 1:00 in the morning there was nothing really anyone can do at that time. Front desk did offer to move me to another room but I was already unpacked, so I didn’t shower that evening . Next day maintenance came in and said everything was okay however, it wasn’t hot like I preferred but it was better than nothing. Upon checking out around 5:30 am on Monday morning the doors were locked to front desk couldn’t get any coffee or anything before dashing to the airport. Basically telling the guy I’m checking out through a glass door. This stay was not pleasant this trip.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Enrique Ceijas

Smell really weird I don’t know if the cleaning products or something else . But is ok for one night sleep

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

VICTORIA

I arrived Thursday night and was given an upstairs room. The front desk explained that because I checked in late at 11 PM, early arrivals got first pick, which was understandable. However, the room had a strange smell. I requested a move to a first-floor room, and the staff was very helpful and accommodating. This second room smelled much better.

The pool area was clean and quiet, and the location is great—very close to Legoland, Walmart, plenty of places to eat, and a church.

The only downside was that on our second night, someone attempted to open our room door. It scared my family very much, only for the person to say, 'Oh, this room is already taken!' When I brought it up, I didn't feel any empathy or real concern from the hotel staff. Also, skip the breakfast.

Overall, I would still recommend this place for the money, distance, and time we actually spent here.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

VIVIAN

It’s very outdated and small. There was no iron in the room. And a very strange smell that lingered through the room but since I had the AC through out the day you couldn’t smell it because of that. The other customers would hang out in the hallway during late hours making noise which made it uncomfortable to sleep. But other then that it’s located in a good spot. Close to restaurants and shopping stores.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Vanessa

Good

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Angela

Air conditioner was great. I didn't like that I was not refunded my deposit yet and wasn't allowed to go back into the room and look for my phone that was misplaced.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Amit Kumar

Clean room and well maintained compared to others in this range. Close to Legoland. Not many breakfast options but thats not really a big deal. Overall pretty satisfied.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Kiril

It was ok

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Richard

Good value for the money.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Brian

Room seemed clean and recently painted. Bed was comfortable but the pillows were small squares, not standard size pillows as they should have been. The fridge was open and hot when we got there....I didn't know why because the front desk didn't tell me that I needed to turn it on! Even if I turned it on, it wouldn't have gotten cold enough to even use it for the one night I was there. Bathroom floor was a little sticky but the AC cooled great at least. The \"breakfast\" was cereal and packaged convenient store muffins. Skip it and get you a real breakfast. For $100, I'll stay again if I go that way I guess.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Shannay

I jave a great stay

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Denys

I stayed for a night before going to Legoland. Facilities are old, no elevator, but the room was ok and clean.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Jamal

Cheap but dingy looking rooms microwave didn’t work

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Lionel

This place needs a serious refurbishing... I felt that last time it got a facelift was back when Clinton first got elected. our room was damp and musty.

You can tell the budget is limited for maintenance.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Amber

No issues

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Rachel

Room was clean and quiet, staff was helpful, breakfast was not the best, but overall it was what you pay for.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Nitin

Breakfast was very basic ,though pancakes were very tasty but could have more options in breakfast at least toast or egg.
Bathroom was clean but bathtub was dirty and the condition of door was not good ,in short when you enter to the room it was ok but when you enter to bathroom you feel really disappointed .
If you are looking for cheap options like $60-$70 it’s good but more than that it’s not worth.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Brooke

The pictures did not match when we got there. We didn’t even stay we booked somewhere else. I wouldn’t recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

ilyanies

Good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Mariana

Clean rooms, comfortable beds and pillows. Helpful and friendly frost desk staff. Breakfast could be better though. Not much of a variety.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Lisa

Like that the check in is quick and efficient. Also the rooms are nice and quiet.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Margaret

The continental breakfast was very skimpy, there was nothing really there. a few prepackaged muffins and some fruit but nothing to even display as a breakfast included in the stay. However, everything else was really nice and clean. The hotel staff was friendly

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Richard

Decent place for the price..... wouldn't use a romantic getaway.

Friends

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Donna

1.) This hotel has a major problem with damp, moldy rooms, and they smell very bad. My clothes felt damp all the time, as did my sheets when I went to bed. While I was there, they shampooed the carpets, which made the rooms even worse and did very little for the stench. My plan was to stay 2 weeks due to my brother being in the hospital. 2.) The refrigerator in my room did not work. I asked the older man who is the owner/manager and wears glasses if I could have one that worked. It never happened. Finally, after 2 days of not getting it, I asked again, and this time he did it. In the meantime, I had to throw out food because I had no refrigeration. 3.) I did not know the password to sign in to the wi-fi, so I called the front desk, and the same older man answered. I asked him for the password; he had a very strong accent from his country, and I could not understand him. He ended up shouting at me several times. I had no idea what he was saying. Feeling intimidated, I just hung up. This man has no business working with the public because he is rude, and you can tell he hates his job or people in general. I checked out early due to him and his behavior.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Matt

Staff is great here! Family run business and they clearly care! It’s an old Motel that has been around for quite some time, but it has been well maintained over the years with what looks like a recent paint job.
These places were THE PLACE TO BE back in the day and I’m glad to see one still well maintained and glimpses into the past with old Howard Johnson framed pictures.
If you’re looking for a great deal, this is it.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Diana

No me gusto el aire acondicionado fatal. Toda la noche tumbando y un ruido terrible dejaba de enfriar.Mas no me limpiaron la habitación al menos recojer la basura.
Los matress estan de cambiar.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Joe

Very well kept remodeled. Clean and affordable

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

William

The carpet in the rooms is dirty which you can see by the black up you feet is you walk around barefoot. The gates on the pool are almost impossible to open to get inside or to get out once you manage to get in. The control knobs are broken and need to be replaced. The breakfast is only cereal, juice and coffee none of which is great. Sugar filled cereal is the last thing I would choose for breakfast. The staff were nice and easy to deal with, which was the only good thing I found.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Ganarrol

It may not look like nice on the outside but don’t judge a book by its cover. Very nice hotel and they have PANCAKES FOR BREAKFAST! My fav

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Maray

Love the plan. A lot of space

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

31 May 2026

Stacy

Well I didn't look at the pictures good enough because if I did, there's no way I would had booked this room. There are tile floors, room has a mold/mildew odor coming from it. Bottom of the bed looks like it's dirty. Tub had what appeared to be rust or mold. Very old outdated hotel. Even the comforter has a hole in it. I would not recommend nor will I stay here again. I booked with hotel.com, and I can't wait to tell them how the pictures look nothing like the actual room. The staff was great, so I'll give them one 🌟 more than the minimum.

Partner

2/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Valentina

Extremely dirty; the shower was in deplorable condition—caked in grime. I stayed in two different rooms, and both were terrible.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Valentina

Extremely dirty; the shower was in deplorable condition—caked in grime. I stayed in two different rooms, and both were terrible.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Amy

The hair conditioner did not work pumped it over 50 times. Housekeeping should test the products when cleaning the shower and replace if needed.
The breakfast needs more hot foods - bacon, sausage, eggs. The pancakes were good.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Johnny

It’s was ok for a night, wouldn’t stay again breakfast was cereal and packaged muffins. Again it was ok for a night but not worth the money

2/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Jenelle

Absolutely disgusting. The drain in the shower looked worse the the sewers in NYC. JUST GROSS!!!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Holly

Very friendly staff, room was clean, A/C and TV were easy to control, continental breakfast was adequate for the price of our stay. Will book again!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

TIMOTHY

Overall, our stay was good. Hotel looks older on the outside and in the stairwell/hallways. We stayed in one of the renovated rooms so the entire room was brand new, from carpet to bathroom, which was really nice! Beds were comfortable, but the pillows were smaller than we are used to. Not saying that would deter me from staying there again - simply mentioning. Breakfast was good, but the breakfast area lacked seating so we had to eat in our car.

The general location of the hotel was surrounded by high end apartments, commercial industries and lower income housing.

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Gloria

Mist the staff were very helpful. The cleaning crew on the other hand could not understand what we were asking of them. Did not understand english.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

David

We had no hot water in the shower .better breafast. Better maintenance around the property .

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Dalyla

Non existent breakfast, housekeeping didn’t clean my room when I was there for 3 days. This place is run down & spooky looking.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

rigoberto

Todo estubo bie

Business

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Megin

Decent place to stay for a night during baseball. The Mexican restaurant inside the hotel was the highlight- it was really delicious.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Curtis

Nice play and very friendly staff

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Jamison

Stayed 4 nights quite- clean rooms-pool was nice to hang and swim. Didn't spend much time there but would recommend this place and stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Sandra

was a great location for our activities. Front desk staff was great for getting us in best room for us. Also gave us great driving directions.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Jenny

Room was clean but had a smell/odor like absorbed throughout. Did not smell clean or fresh. Definitely not quiet since all rooms are connected. If needed this would be a spot to stay one night emergency only. Motel vibes is what I witnessed. Limited outlets and some were not working. Limited lighting. Bathroom could use an upgrade with ventilation system. An upgrade on furniture is also needed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

John

AC worked. I did not have breakfast.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Pierina

Everything about this property was wonderful. We enjoyed our stay very much!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

Todd

This was a very basic hotel. The room appeared to be clean but over night a huge cockroach appeared dead by the door to the room. I did not use the pool.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

Alexander

I'm a Marriott Corporation IT associate and worked before also for Holiday Inn and Sheraton and going to do some remarks that need to be address right away if I was the chief engineer.

- Tub drain it's disgusting is peeling off and rusted.
- Shower head holes are clogged and does, need to be replace it.
- Bathroom door from behind is full of stains and white paint, the door is brown, looks ugly.
- Bathroom mirror is peeling of from the borders.
- The ceiling room borders all the way over the TV are totally falling apart from paint, unacceptable.

The staff was very friendly, quick, and professional. Hotel is very nice located, but really need some maintenance works at least that can experience in the room that I stayed in.

Please take in consideration this remarks to make your looks property much better, clean and desirable by guests. I know always is chance to do better team.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Juan

Yes

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

elena

Breakfast so poor

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2026

Tatiana

It was okay. The pool was good. I slept well, besides the smell of old cigarettes. My biggest ick was the smell as soon as I opened the door to the room. I bought Febreeze at Walmart because I could stand the smell, even while I slept. They didn’t have other rooms available. Definitely needs some freshener in between guests. Besides that it was decent.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Jose

Horrible breakfast all else great

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Elkin

Clean, well maintained, nice receptionist. What you need to rest is met. Not disappointed at all!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Jannet

There a bug on the bed. Room smells and the rugs are dirty ..

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2026

Jeremy

If you like sleeping on a concrete floor, you will love the beds. I understand it was not an expensive hotel but at least make the effort to have comfortable beds. Other than that, the property itself has been badly neglected and the hallways to the rooms mirror that of a badly produced horror film. Have 2 stars because the air was cold. I’m not hard to please but will definitely not stay at this place again.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Rafael

I had a great experience. I highly recommend it for a quick stay.

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Milton

I don't have much to say I will choose to stay again and again, wonderfully clean and roomy.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Katiuska

Clean Roon , breakfast good

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2026

Clifford

The rooms need new carpets so the musty odor goes away.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Ramesh

Very limited items in Breakfast

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Shonda

The room needs some upgrading. The room smelled like smoke. Not enough towels and washcloths.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Dean

It was a good night stay

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Apr 2026

Alexandra

Housekeeping not good

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Samantha

Always great when we stay for volleyball

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Samantha

Everything is always perfect when we stay for volleyball

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

deneb

n/a

Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Pamela

The staff was friendly and accommodating. Their system doesn’t allow you to check in and not have the key card work until exactly check in time so it creates a long line. As you can assume if you done stand and wait tempers get a bit heated when people try to cut in.

The rooms were very clean, however, it is older and the staleness from the carpet is apparent. One non smoking room clearly had a cat that sprayed and it was absolutely awful. Beware there are smoking rooms and even if you don’t have one you can still smell from next door. Also the lights on the outside bleed inside with shades drawn. It’s bright when dark. Overall exterior/interior was fine. Needs some updating but certainly not over $120/night would rate at 2.5-3 stars

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

John

Breakfast was good, room was clean and spacious and front desk staff was amazing. I left my phone at the front desk after checking in and the guy there ran it to my room for me.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Johanne

La chambre propre par contre le déjeuner très pietre

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2026

Melissa

There are no elevators for one second the front desk servant didn’t speak much English. He Smcharged me twice, but he did credit right away in the pool was not open and closed when it was supposed to be it was all right.

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Andrew

The owners and staff of the property were very nice. Rooms were a little dated, but clean and quiet. We enjoyed our stay there.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Belinda

Loved that it has shower gel, shampoo, & conditioner dispensers.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2026

NATASHA

Ok

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Wendy

Clean, comfortable bed, and a hot shower

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Ala

Pleasant clean room and great value for the price. After reading some reviews we expected worse, and in the past, we've experienced all kinds of hotels. This property didn't have any unpleasant smell or noisy AC - 2 things that are notorious to

4/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Anyelis

Room dusty, staff good and friendly but no good condition on the rooms, breakfast very bad

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Douglas

Pleasantly surprised, Good size room. Room was clean, beds were comfortable. Decorated well, fairly up to date. Staff was excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Jane

Low end quality. Spigot worked in reverse. Hot was cold and cold was hot. Frustrating waiting for hot water after 10 mins called front desk only to be told it was reversed very loud noises in hallway after 10pm. Walls are so thin I could hear people next to me and above me.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Andria

Pretty clean. Staff was nice. Smelled damp and moldy.

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Alfred

Good basic overnight stay. It was safe, clean and comfortable. Liked the fact the room had a fridge and microwave.

2/10

Poor

21 Mar 2026

Jeff

There was mold in the bathroom, the tub was gross, and there was no hot water in the morning for a shower. If it was a $30 hotel room that’s what I’d expect.

Partner