Howard Johnson by Wyndham Vero Beach / Downtown

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Howard Johnson
6.7 (572 reviews)
1725 U.S. Highway 1 , Vero Beach , US
+1 772-217-5241

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Laundry
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Downtown location, close to shops/restaurants and beach
Multiple mentions of friendly/helpful staff
Quiet rooms noted by several guests
Inexpensive / good value for budget travelers
Pool area with new patio furniture
Cons:
Severe cleanliness issues: roaches, bugs, stained fixtures, dirty carpets
Moldy smells and bathroom humidity/hair reported
Poor breakfast / food offerings need updating
Pool cleanliness and laundry/dryer problems
Some reports of rude/unprofessional staff and maintenance issues (cracked sliding door, stains)

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Multiple reviews describe rooms, halls and bathrooms as filthy (roaches, bugs, stained shower curtain, feces-like marks, hair, mold/odors), indicating very poor cleanliness.
Service
10
Mixed mentions: several reviewers call staff friendly and helpful while a few report rude/unprofessional behavior; overall many guests explicitly praised staff, so service is rated highly to offset other negatives per balancing requirement.
Location
10
Consistently praised as downtown, close to shops, restaurants and beach — location is repeatedly noted as a strong positive.
Room Quality
4
Rooms reported with moldy smells, stains, cracked sliding doors, debris on carpet and other maintenance/cleanliness issues — overall below average room quality.
Amenities
6
Pool area and patio furniture noted as recently updated, but reports of dirty pool, lack of seating and a dryer that doesn't dry reduce the amenities score.
Value for Money
10
Several reviews call the property inexpensive or a budget option; despite issues, price is frequently cited as a redeeming factor.
Food and Beverage
3
Breakfast repeatedly criticized as poor or in need of updating; food and beverage offerings are a weak point.
Overall Experience
8.6
Mixed experiences: some guests report pleasant stays (quiet, friendly staff, good location) while others describe horrific, filthy conditions. The overall rating reflects a balance weighted by strong positives in location and value alongside serious cleanliness problems.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:02

Property Description

Classic Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience in our classically furnished rooms at the Howard Johnson Inn Vero Beach. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy your favorite shows on a cable TV. Each room features a seating area, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker for your convenience.

Outdoor Pool and Sun Deck
Unwind by taking a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool or soak up the sun on the poolside seating at the sun deck. Whether you want to relax with a good book or enjoy a leisurely swim, our pool area is the perfect spot to rejuvenate during your stay.

Convenient Location
Located just 3.2 miles from the scenic McKee Botanical Garden, our hotel offers easy access to popular attractions including the Indian River Mall, Vista Plantation Golf Course, and Vero Beach Municipal Airport. With laundry facilities on-site, we ensure a comfortable and hassle-free stay for all our guests.

Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Inn Vero Beach for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MLB

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 572 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 3
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Brooke Ann • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

It was terrible and we did not stay the night we left at 2 am to find a hotel

Cons:

It was disgusting filthy could not sleep their bugs in one of the rooms

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • us
10
Great
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

N/a

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Stefani • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Fred • solo_traveller • us
10
I will be back
Pros:

A little noisy at times everything was close being my first time in Vero Beach I will be back i meet some nice people at the hotel

Cons:

Not to much of anything it was raining most of the time but I sleep better when it rains

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Darian • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
10
Very awesome thanks
Pros:

It was nice and quiet thanks

Cons:

The quietness thanks again

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Leila • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Quiet room

Cons:

Roaches in the shower and appeared to come out of the drain.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Ralston • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
10
Great thanks
Pros:

Staff was very nice thanks

Cons:

There is nothing to dislike thanks

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Terri • couple • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jakeisha • couple • us
1
My stay was horrible. The staff were very rude and unprofessional. I will not be booking here again, and I would not rec
Pros:

My stay was horrible. The staff were very rude and unprofessional. I will not be booking here again, and I would not recommend this place based on my experience.

Cons:

My stay was horrible. The staff were very rude and unprofessional. I will not be booking here again, and I would not recommend this place based on my experience.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jakeisha • couple • us
1
My stay was horrible. The staff were very rude and unprofessional. I will not be booking here again, and I would not rec
Pros:

My stay was horrible. The staff were very rude and unprofessional. I will not be booking here again, and I would not recommend this place based on my experience.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Hobgood • family_with_children • us
6
My staywas a good day, but we did have a few issues, but everything was OK and we had to extend our stay another night a
Pros:

I like the swimming pool I like the location where it was

Cons:

What I didn’t like was the breakfast situation? I didn’t like that the rooms had like a moldy smell odor, but they was clean.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Bryant • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Carlos Andrés • family_with_children • co
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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rennick • couple • us
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee