Candlewood Suites
The Candlewood Suites is minutes from Jacksonville's beautiful beaches and the Mayport Naval Air Station. The spacious suites boast high-speed Internet access, cable TV and coffeemaker. There's an on-site fitness center, convenience store, business center and dry cleaning pickup. Pets are allowed for a non-refundable fee based on the length of your stay. As of December 2009, it's $75 for one to six nights and $150 for stays seven days and beyond.
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville
4990 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 296-7785
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La Quinta Inn Jax Airport
Situated just south of the Jacksonville International Airport and in close proximity to Amelia Island and Jacksonville Landing on the St. John's River, the La Quinta Inn Jax Airport is a popular choice. It boasts numerous amenities, including high-speed Internet access, outdoor swimming pool, Bright Side breakfast and an airport shuttle. Each guestroom has a cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker and alarm clock. Dogs and cats up to 50 pounds are allowed, and there is no fee as of December 2009.
La Quinta Inn Jax Airport
812 Dunn Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 3221
(904) 751-69608
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Days Inn Jacksonville South
The Days Inn Jacksonville South is situated just four miles from the River Walk and 15 miles from the beaches, where guests can go fishing or boating or take a stroll along the Atlantic coastline. There are 120 guest rooms featuring either queen or king-size beds; all boast cable TV, hair dryer and alarm clock. Amenities include a courtyard swimming pool, on-site fitness center, high-speed Internet access, continental breakfast, free parking and plenty of available meeting space for executive travelers. The Days Inn allows pets up to 15 pounds maximum for a fee of $15 nightly as of December 2009.
Days Inn Jacksonville South
5649 Cagle Road
I-95 at University Blvd. West
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 733-3890
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