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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
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kemah Boardwalk
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Space Center Houston
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 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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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 19 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Space Center Houston - 20 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
  • ‪Gyro Guys - ‬4 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 Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential La Porte on Oct 29, 2025 start from $85.0, 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.

Reviews

Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 296 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Reba

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addisu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, floor, bathroom, bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and super quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Mehhh

One night was enough bed was so uncomfortable water pressure was horrible and my floors were greasy just not a great place for 135.00 a night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pratik

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renwic

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO ORTIZ

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice the breakfast could be better but very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager, Jack, was friendly and helpful. My only real complaint is that I bought $25 ice cream cupcakes and the freezer didn’t work so they melted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

very nice place to stay

The staff was friendly, the lobby look beautiful, the water at the swimming pool was very cold, I like the breakfast, room was clean, nice bed, maybe curtains that will close all the way to keep the room a little more dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Nice hotel

Every member of staff we encountered was very friendly. Everything was clean and comfortable. The paint showed a little wear in places and the a/c was a little noisy, but overall, a good hotel, especially for the price and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

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

10/10 Excellent

Walter, Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get a 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming , excellent customer service . Our room was clean, the a/c was ice cold and the continental brkfast was perfect for a quick meal .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bishnu

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025