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Sonesta Essential La Porte

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Sylvan Beach Park

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571
  • Place, Sylvan Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kemah Boardwalk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Space Center Houston
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
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About the neighborhood

La Porte

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Fairmont Park hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Sylvan Beach Park and Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds. Kemah Boardwalk and Space Center Houston are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 16 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Space Center Houston - 17 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walk-On's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wing Stop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

Family-friendly stay near Sylvan Beach Park
Sonesta Essential La Porte offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The family-friendly Sonesta Essential La Porte also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This La Porte hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Sonesta Essential La Porte offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Porte
Quality Porte
Quality Inn Suites La Porte
Quality Inn Suites La Porte
Sonesta Essential Porte Porte
Sonesta Essential La Porte Hotel
Sonesta Essential La Porte La Porte
Sonesta Essential La Porte Hotel La Porte

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonesta Essential La Porte to the airport?

Sonesta Essential La Porte is 9.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

As of Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential La Porte on Nov 13, 2025 start from $70.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonesta Essential La Porte.

How close is Sonesta Essential La Porte to the beach?

This hotel is 6.4 mi (12-min drive) from Shell Beach and 8.4 mi (17-min drive) from El Jardin Del Mar. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte offer free breakfast?

Sonesta Essential La Porte offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have a pool?

Sonesta Essential La Porte features an indoor pool.

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sonesta Essential La Porte to downtown La Porte?

Sonesta Essential La Porte is 2.6 mi away from La Porte.

Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 315 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renwic

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place but smells like mildew

The hotel is quiet safe and quite pretty. Rooms are updated. The bed is soft and cozy. Sheets were very soft which was surprizing. Very nice blankets on the bed. Assorted thickness selection for pillows on the bed which is so nice. Glass on window is texured so you can not look out but lets light in.. weirdness and i didnt like it. But rooms were clean. There was a lingering smell of fabuloso. Overrated cleaner and im Not a fan of it. Honestly the only downside to this hotel is the smell of mildew throughout the building. If you have allergies or asthma id use caution here. When i say the smell of mildew is strong in the room im not exaggerating. If your not bothered by smells id say this place is quite a little find for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the hair in the tub, everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katina Y De

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

The hotel was nice. You get more than what you pay for in my opinion. No pests of any kind. I didn't expect any but just to verify, there was none! Temperature from the a/c was excellent. Room size is average. It's very, very clean and the rooms smell so nice. All the staff are very friendly. Breakfast was either sausage links or sausage patties, an odd egg patty thing, and potatoes daily. There is also cereal, oatmeal and toppings and muffins, fruit and yogurt. To drink is coffee, water, milk and juice. Coffee is decent/good. The katin is private, quiet and pretty close to everything. The nearby beaches are beautiful. Definitely recommend El Jardin Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we always enjoy our time there visiting family very nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohanraj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall great value

Clean good coffee and quiet. Close to Convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dgenelle

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay!!!!❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Very clean and nice service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xinwen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel I never stayed in. I had two days trip. It was the first time I can have very good sleep in a hotel. The breakfast surprise me! Strongly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brittney

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

AMANDA, DERIDDER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thin doors and floors but clean environment. Breakfast was decent. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

stoney

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025