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.
Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
Kemah Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 17.4 km
NASA Johnson Space Center - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
Space Center Houston - 20 min drive - 22.1 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
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Whataburger - 4 min drive
Firehouse Subs - 5 min drive
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - 4 min drive
Jersey Mike's Subs - 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.
Languages
English, French, Hindi, Spanish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
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
LOB_HOTELS
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
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
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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
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
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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.
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.
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Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Beach
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, decent, or excellent with a variety of options. (12 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jul, 2025
Overall great value
Clean good coffee and quiet. Close to
Convention center.
Vickie
Vickie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Jul, 2025
very nice place to stay
The staff was friendly, the lobby look beautiful, the water at the swimming pool was very cold, I like the breakfast, room was clean, nice bed, maybe curtains that will close all the way to keep the room a little more dark.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jun, 2025
Nice hotel
Every member of staff we encountered was very friendly. Everything was clean and comfortable. The paint showed a little wear in places and the a/c was a little noisy, but overall, a good hotel, especially for the price and location.
Jill
Jill, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun, 2025
Good location for us; recently updated; mattress wasn't the best, but can't find any other problem with our stay. Would stay again.
BRUCE
BRUCE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jul, 2025
Clean room, floor, bathroom, bed.
Addisu
Addisu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr, 2025
Very nice place especially for the price point, I was pleased with my stay
jason
jason, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
8 Jul, 2025
Mehhh
One night was enough bed was so uncomfortable water pressure was horrible and my floors were greasy just not a great place for 135.00 a night
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar, 2025
Nice clean hotel.
MELINDA
MELINDA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar, 2025
It was very clean the staff was very professional I will stay again
Tocquankerrious
Tocquankerrious, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Apr, 2025
It was clean and walkable distance to sport bar.
Bilge Cem
Bilge Cem, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar, 2025
Very clean, great breakfast, staff is always friendly and helpful. Rooms are nice and have always been quite during my stays.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb, 2025
Easy checkin, nice, clean rooms. Would stay here again
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb, 2025
Great place, great staff, good price
Will definitely stay again
Raymond
Raymond, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar, 2025
Clean, friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr, 2025
Everything about the property and surroundings was terrific--quiet, clean, good cost, etc. The only drawback was the lack of breakfast options.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar, 2025
Property was beautiful inside and out.
jill
jill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb, 2025
Great hotel for a great price
Excellent hotel, clean, and located in a quiet area. Excellent service as well.
Evelyn
Evelyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar, 2025
The room was excellent and the bed exceeded my comfort expectations. The bathroom was very modern and clean. The breakfast and WiFi were excellent. Thank you and can’t wait to stay at your property again.
Gus
Gus, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Apr, 2025
AMAZING
I had the best night sleep! Continental Breakfast was awesome and the person who is in charge of it did an amazing job keeping up with cleaning and demand of food
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov, 2024
Great stay
Dirce
Dirce, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar, 2025
Gorgeous place, sadly pool too cold but it’s okay i loved the place.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept, 2024
Great place to stay
deborah
deborah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar, 2025
I felt safe, the complimentary breakfast was great. Staff was nice. The snacks available for purchase weren’t vast and were expensive, but overall I would certainly come back.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jun, 2025
It was one of the better experiences I've had at hotels. Not sure why exactly but floors turned the bottom of your feet black despite the many times I've seen hotel staff using mop. Soda/Snack machines did not work. Couldn't really enjoy the indoor pool due to other children left unsupervised and constantly jumping/diving in pool.
LEANNA
LEANNA, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
22 May, 2025
Not satisfied
Wasnt to bad it was quiet, my kids enjoyed it an the pool, breakfast wasnt to great, a couple of times the fire alarms went off one in the afternoon an one in the morning that woke me an my family up an that wasnt good cause we had a long drive home