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Reviews of Driftwood Inn 2 stars

609 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620, United States

#4 of 4 hotels in Chestertown

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Review score

Based on 78 hotel reviews

4.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.7

  • Comfort

    5.6

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    5.2

  • Staff

    6.9

  • Value for money

    6.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    3.0
    They charged me a $25 extra fee for having a small dog. I’m assuming it was bc they’d have to clean extra bc dogs are di
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot water coming out of the sink faucet was yellow The bedding had a few stains on it It hadn’t been vacuumed , there was dirt and pills under the smaller bed and dirt all over the floor in the closet

    The beds were comfy

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    6.0
    will not stay there adain
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    the room really needed better cleaning. found an old sock under the cover in one of the beds.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cleanliness in shower

    Location to the workplace

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room next door on corner smoked right outside room so we couldn’t have window open to get fresh air when we got there as there was a strong air freshener smell.

    Location and price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    6.0
    Good price but very outdated .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rundown and outdated .

    Great location and price .

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    4.0
    Clean but shabby, you get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very run down, makes it look dirty even after it’s been cleaned.

    Liked location and price.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    3.0
    EHH!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Second time staying. This last time, I found 2 bed bugs!! That was it for me! I've had experience in bed bug infestation and I don't need to deal with that again. They need to have an exterminator in there to exterminate each room and do it on a regular basis. And they need to clean better than they do.

    My electricity is turned off, so the place satisfied my needs.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    5.0
    Overall, it was okay!
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They need to up their cleanliness game! Dusty! They need to put in the effort to really clean the rooms for customers to WANT to come back and stay!

    It was a reasonable price! Nice size room, which, I had a king size bed for 2 adults.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2023

    6.0
    Quite old building/rooms. Owners need to use correct English and grammar on signage.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No one there upon checking in the first time.

    convenient to Chestertown

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The picture above one of the beds wasn't even on the wall. As soon as we sat down it fell onto our bed and us. There was drugs left ontop of the refrigerator. The refrigerator wasn't even plugged in when we got there. There was roaches in it. On the walls and in the bathroom. No heat in the bathroom. Blood on the sheets. The neighbors we're partying and fighting all night long. We would have asked for a refund or just left. But... there's no other options in this town that is remotely affordable. The house keeper never brought us toilet paper or any supplies. It was the worst time staying there ever. The worst. Extremely disappointed. The door didn't even close all the way. And you could see people when they walked by under the door. It was creepy and unsafe. They should be ashamed of themselves. And the fire alarm was covered and wrapped in plastic. So if there was an emergency. You'd never know. Once again unacceptable.

    Location close to amenities

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    6.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No reading lamps or seating

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    6.0
    At first I wasn't impressed, but we had a nice quiet stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner is in the process of fixing up the place so I think it will get better. The exterior needs work. It's no frills, old school motel style. If you want fancy its not for you. If you need a clean, no frills crash, it's fine.

    For the price the hotel was fine. It's an older place, but inside was clean. My first impression of the look of it wasn't great, but the staff was helpful and we actually had a nice quiet sleep.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    6.0
    Very adequate for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Old motel. Had issue with the key card & nobody was around to help at first. Fortunately, the housekeeper was nearby & got me in.

    Price & location was good. Liked Fridge & Microwave. Liquor store across the parking lot

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    5.4
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunatly We arrived when the sun was shining brightly through the front door and window which showed every speck of dust and there were many. There was a smoked-in smell. It looked as If the room was rarely dusted. I was able to open the screened windows to let fresh air in but I was still coughing the entire night from the chemical smell. Right outside the back window was an abandonded toilet and several doorless refridgerators. There was no reading lamp, just a very bright overhead lamp. Ther was mold in the shower. We left as early as we could.

    It was the only offering in Chestertown that was on Booking.com on the day that I made my reservation. Next time I will check a bed and breakfast site. I believe that the sheets and pillowcases were clean.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    1.0
    Slum
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Already shared.

    Already shared.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    1.0
    Won't get my business again.
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 15 nights

    Charged me extra for my registered support animal, too many people intruding on others' privacy, peace and safety; staff needs training to be more accommodating and professional.

    Price, location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    When we arrived, although we had received a confirmation from Booking, the Driftwood had been without internet and did not have our reservation. They had no available room so we had to find different accomodations and had to drive 20 miles to get the closest available room. I'd made the reservations long in advance.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    1.0
    Never go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty microwave & table tops Improper door locks that I secured with furniture to feel safe Multiple code violations with electric cords

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    2.0
    Job
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is dirty, the blankets, pillows, bathrooms and the floor carpet.

    the location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    9.0
    No frills, gets the job done
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great price. Comfortable room. Terrific shower. Owner is very responsive.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    1.0
    Did not stay due to concerns of bed bugs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were bed bugs we had to cancel our stay after seeing the facility

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Serviceable and nothing fancy
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place is like a time capsule to the days of the roadside motels. Could use an update, but for what we needed, it ht the mark.

    We needed a place in Chestertown just for a quick overnight stay -- it met all our needs. We did not need anything luxurious, just serviceable. The front desk clerk (I assumed owner) was very accommodating and helpful. We will stay there again next month for the same reasons.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little issues with AC but I figured later that everything worked fine, just operating was not intuitive.

    Clean, nice firm mattresses. The best value for the price.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff

    Stayed in August 2024

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