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Sonesta Essential La Porte

2.5 star property
Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or catch up on work at the business center while staying close to the Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds.

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, blue seating area, staircase, and a large window. - Sonesta Essential La Porte (La Porte)
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a sunlit ceiling, and a poolside area with chairs and a table. - Sonesta Essential La Porte (La Porte)
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A spacious interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier. - Sonesta Essential La Porte (La Porte)
A modern lobby with blue seating, a reception desk, vending machines, and a staircase. - Sonesta Essential La Porte (La Porte)
Sonesta Essential La Porte, near Sylvan Beach Park, offers travelers a practical base with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Relax in the indoor pool or maintain your fitness routine in the gym. Business travelers value the dedicated work center and strategic location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 ecotours and mountain biking. Visit our La Porte travel guide
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11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571

What's nearby

  • A crowded beach with people playing and relaxing.
    Sylvan Beach Park
    8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • A Heritage Square with a patterned brick walkway, a flower bed, and a covered structure.
    Heritage Park
    9 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • A theme park with a Ferris wheel, palm trees, and a tall observation tower.
    Kemah Boardwalk
    15 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • San Jacinto Community College
    11 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds
    11 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    5 min drive
  • Walk-On's
    4 min drive
  • Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
    3 min drive

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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

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.

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

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 513 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Abdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great Friendly staff Clean spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Mindie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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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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8/10 Good

Ladonna

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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

Gage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Imtiyazuddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Saadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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10/10 Excellent

Lance

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

Glendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Keitha

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

Kevin

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

Thomas

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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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8/10 Good

Mindy

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

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Serena

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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

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

Mona

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

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stefani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s clean, well lit, and I (50 y/o woman) felt safe. This is an industrial town, so we are not talking luxury, but it’s more than adequate, with a microwave, refrigerator, small gym and indoor pool. Toiletries are pretty basic as the hotel is geared toward workers in the oilfield industry. Complimentary breakfast is a nice perk. The staff was helpful and they are always cleaning the property. We will likely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When selecting a hotel for my 4 night stay, location was probably most important to me. Beyond that, I was very pleased with my room, the comfort of the bed, the free breakfast, and the cleanliness of my room. The AC worked nicely. Parking was plentiful. All in all, no complaints and I would happily stay there again.
Can't say I've ever seen pilllows standing on end before?
The carpet would have been greatly appreciaed by Jackson Pollack. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was clean and excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026