Sonesta Essential La Porte

La Porte family-friendly hotel with indoor pool

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Dates

November 2025

18

December 2025

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Located near Sylvan Beach Park, Sonesta Essential La Porte offers a welcoming retreat with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Dive into the indoor pool, get moving at the gym or tackle work tasks at the business center - previous guests have praised this hotel's convenient location.

VIP Access

Excellent

Popular amenities

Gym
Pet-friendly
Pool
Non-smoking
Free parking

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Indoor pool
Free area shuttle
Fitness centre
Business centre
Cruise ship terminal shuttle
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Computer station
Front desk safe
ATM/banking services

For families (6)

Children stay free
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Tomorrow

Nov 19 - Nov 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

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About the area

11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571

What's nearby

Sylvan Beach Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
San Jacinto Community College - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
Heritage Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
Kemah Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 27 min drive
Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 36 min drive
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 44 min drive
Free local area shuttle
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

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
‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

Sonesta Essential La Porte puts you within a 15-minute drive of Kemah Boardwalk. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, or visit the fitness centre for a workout.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 84 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
- Express check-out available
- Minimum check-in age – 21
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 9 kg per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*
- Pets must be supervised

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free on-site self-parking
- Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

- Cruise terminal shuttle*

Off-site

- Free area shuttle

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)
Free local shuttle

What to do

Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Rafting nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Skydiving nearby

Working away

Business centre
Meeting room
Computer station

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff

Facilities

ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

50-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout curtains
Premium bedding

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Fridge
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Also known as

Quality Inn Porte

Quality 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

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonesta Essential La Porte does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 9 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sonesta Essential La Porte and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and rafting, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway hire. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre.

What's the area around Sonesta Essential La Porte like?

Sonesta Essential La Porte puts you in Fairmont Park, in the heart of La Porte. Popular attractions include NASA Johnson Space Center, which is 17 minutes away by car.