guppykf 0 #1 January 23, 2012 Heading down to Z-hills 23-27 Feb and need a place to stay. I called about the trailers and it looks like they are booked up. I went on their website and saw some hotels, but I dont know the quality versus the price, so looking for some advice from others that have travelled down there as to where to stay that isnt a roach motel and reasonable priced. We have 4 of us coming down. Thoughts?THRIVING IN MY DASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #2 January 23, 2012 The microtel next to the walmart is a popular choice. Small but nice rooms at cheap rates. Right next to Walmart & about 5 min from the DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 January 23, 2012 QuoteThe microtel next to the walmart is a popular choice. Small but nice rooms at cheap rates. Right next to Walmart & about 5 min from the DZ. More like a 10-12 minute drive; even those with a real lead foot can't get through the commercial area traffic that fast! But I'd second the recommendation - the price is right and it includes an okay breakfast, too. Basic, but clean and comfortable rooms."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raveninca 0 #4 January 23, 2012 We just pitched a tent when we were there at Christmas but if the camping thing is not for you then the quality inn has a discount for skydivers. I think it was $59 per night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #5 January 23, 2012 Don't forget the Twilite..... Not the best, but it's a room, shower and clean sheets.... Well, it used to be! Nothing like waking up to the sound of a DC-3 in the morning.....Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #6 January 23, 2012 Quote Don't forget the Twilite..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppykf 0 #7 January 24, 2012 Nope cant camp on this trip; flying down, hard to transport the esssentials (tent, COOLER, bedding, rig etc) on a plane I checked the mircotel and the Quality inn both are sold out; I've been told there's a car show during that weekend as well. Leaning on the Magnuson?? Unless someone has a better idea. Anyone know anything about the Clyde's Cottage, by mileage looks to be the closest, but i cant find any reviews online, which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. thanks for all the info thus far! THRIVING IN MY DASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 January 24, 2012 Quote Nope cant camp on this trip; flying down, hard to transport the esssentials (tent, COOLER, bedding, rig etc) on a plane Maybe see if anyone has extra camping gear for the weekend or what ever you'll be here for."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 January 24, 2012 Quote Nope cant camp on this trip; flying down, hard to transport the esssentials (tent, COOLER, bedding, rig etc) on a plane I checked the mircotel and the Quality inn both are sold out; I've been told there's a car show during that weekend as well. Leaning on the Magnuson?? Unless someone has a better idea. Anyone know anything about the Clyde's Cottage, by mileage looks to be the closest, but i cant find any reviews online, which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. thanks for all the info thus far! are you renting a car? the cost of camping gear from walmart will be considerably less than your accommodation in a motelYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppykf 0 #10 January 24, 2012 Yep renting a car. I have a work thing the following week, so company footing that bill. But I have to pay for the hotel stays for the fun stuff prior to the work stuff, plus there are 4 of us coming down, so splitting a fairly reasonably priced hotel shouldn't be too bad. The other 3 are leaving that Monday.THRIVING IN MY DASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raveninca 0 #11 January 24, 2012 Quote Nope cant camp on this trip; flying down, hard to transport the esssentials (tent, COOLER, bedding, rig etc) on a plane I checked the mircotel and the Quality inn both are sold out; I've been told there's a car show during that weekend as well. Leaning on the Magnuson?? Unless someone has a better idea. Anyone know anything about the Clyde's Cottage, by mileage looks to be the closest, but i cant find any reviews online, which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. thanks for all the info thus far! We flew into Tampa and there was a Walmart within 10 min of the airport. We got everything, tent, blankets, pillows, flashlights, food and even a nice big cooler for just over $100. Much cheaper than what a hotel would of cost. Warning about the Tampa walmart... don't stay in there too long, you might come out to find your rental car missing. There was some pretty questionable looking folks in that place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #12 January 24, 2012 Quote Quote Nope cant camp on this trip; flying down, hard to transport the esssentials (tent, COOLER, bedding, rig etc) on a plane I checked the mircotel and the Quality inn both are sold out; I've been told there's a car show during that weekend as well. Leaning on the Magnuson?? Unless someone has a better idea. Anyone know anything about the Clyde's Cottage, by mileage looks to be the closest, but i cant find any reviews online, which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. thanks for all the info thus far! We flew into Tampa and there was a Walmart within 10 min of the airport. We got everything, tent, blankets, pillows, flashlights, food and even a nice big cooler for just over $100. Much cheaper than what a hotel would of cost. Warning about the Tampa walmart... don't stay in there too long, you might come out to find your rental car missing. There was some pretty questionable looking folks in that place Yup, cause we only got ONE Walmart!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raveninca 0 #13 January 24, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Nope cant camp on this trip; flying down, hard to transport the esssentials (tent, COOLER, bedding, rig etc) on a plane I checked the mircotel and the Quality inn both are sold out; I've been told there's a car show during that weekend as well. Leaning on the Magnuson?? Unless someone has a better idea. Anyone know anything about the Clyde's Cottage, by mileage looks to be the closest, but i cant find any reviews online, which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. thanks for all the info thus far! We flew into Tampa and there was a Walmart within 10 min of the airport. We got everything, tent, blankets, pillows, flashlights, food and even a nice big cooler for just over $100. Much cheaper than what a hotel would of cost. Warning about the Tampa walmart... don't stay in there too long, you might come out to find your rental car missing. There was some pretty questionable looking folks in that place Yup, cause we only got ONE Walmart! Sorry, the closet one to the airport Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #14 January 25, 2012 The Magnuson for sure. It's right across from the Crystal Bar, right next to Wendys, KFC, and an EXCELLENT cuban restaurant and a quick run across 6th Ave (crack alley) to the DZ. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
