Sonesta Essential La Porte

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to Sylvan Beach Park, Sonesta Essential La Porte provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 281
AED 329 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sep - 23 Sep

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About the neighborhood

Located in Fairmont Park, a neighborhood in La Porte, Sonesta Essential La Porte is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Some of the area's popular attractions include NASA Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston. Traveling with kids? Make time for Kemah Boardwalk, or check out an event or a game at Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving. Visit our La Porte travel guide
Map
11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571

What's nearby

  • A crowded beach with people playing and relaxing.
    Sylvan Beach Park
    8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • A sailboat on calm waters with a distant shoreline and industrial structures.
    Clear Lake
    13 min drive - 16.3 km
  • A wooden barrel with the words "Boardwalk Bull" painted on it, surrounded by a metal framework.
    Kemah Boardwalk
    15 min drive - 18.5 km
  • San Jacinto Community College
    11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds
    11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Walk-On's
    4 min drive
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
    3 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    4 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

  • Family-friendly hotel near Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds
  • Located close to Sylvan Beach Park, Sonesta Essential La Porte provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
  • Other perks include:
    • An indoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • A free area shuttle, express check-out, and 1 meeting room
    • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All 84 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
    • 50-inch HDTVs with premium channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

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

As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential La Porte on 22 September 2026 start from AED 281, 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.

Is Sonesta Essential La Porte pet-friendly?

Yes, Sonesta Essential La Porte allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential La Porte located?

This family-friendly La Porte hotel is located by the sea, 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Sylvan Beach Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds and Kemah Boardwalk. Space Center Houston is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 535 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were very kind and helpful and the room and property were both well maintained and pretty clean. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean Room Friendly Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Place was great Friendly staff Clean spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were super friendly and everything was very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was friendly, the pool was so cold even in the middle of the June.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was clean and staff were helpful. The local area is also very safe and away from a busy area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice cheap hotel, staff are very helpful, rooms are clean, AC works well. However, my ac stopped working my first day but when I notified front desk they moved me to a new room to immediately which had a working ac. The lights in the hallway on floor 3 flicker a lot. Overall a great deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The overall appearance of the exterior was well kept up. Upon check in there was a little wait time but that could have been due to the 4th of July. The room was clean and full of towels. The staff was nice. The only thing I didn't care for was the area was kind of industrial but everything else was good. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed for a night - Mom, dad and 2 girls. It was a good experience and we enjoyed our stay. Parking was easy, breakfast was okay, probably it’s time to get a waffle maker but other than that it was all good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were very nice and very clean. Bed was comfortable and overall a good place. I stayed over a month for work and the price dropped after staying for a month. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice room, nice place nice people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms Great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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very clean rooms, great customer service great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly easy check-in and out. Place well kept both inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was avaliable around the property. The location was perfect for an event that was attending at the Pasadena Fairgrounds, located 10mins away. Staff was very helpful and the cleanliness was outstanding. The pool and fitness center we're great and having breakfast at the location was a plus, didn't need to go looking out for somewhere to eat. Overall this place was more than what was expecting and I'd be more than happier to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed there for one night. Nothing fancy but fairly new place so everything was super clean and you get al the basic amenities. The rooms are at least 30% bigger than the usual. If you’re looking for a good place to sleep at night and not socialize in the hotel , it’s an excellent place. Breakfast is standard with warm offerings. Overall very satisfying stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Breakfast wasn't to my liking but it was clean enough and comfortable. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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At first look you are not sure. Then you walk in to a clean smelling lobby. Great staff, fresh breakfast and comfortable room. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very clean room, and the staff were friendly, courteous and attentive. Plus, it was reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room; friendly, professional staff
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good stay. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026