SULLIVAN LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Three-Bed Comfort at the Edge of LaJolla Natural Park
A short-stay motel option at Meramec Caverns offering triple-bed rooms with in-room fridges and microwaves—useful as a quiet base for exploring the surrounding natural landscape.
Three-Bed Comfort at the Edge of LaJolla Natural Park.
Perched beside LaJolla Natural Park in Sullivan, the Meramec Caverns Motel is a low-key, family-friendly lodging option: quiet rooms fitted with triple beds, a private shower and bathroom, and in-room conveniences such as mini-fridges, microwaves and televisions. Open seasonally, it serves as a practical base for short stays while you take in the natural beauty that surrounds the property.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Triple beds and in-room conveniences
Rooms at the Meramec Caverns Motel are configured with triple beds and include a shower, bathroom and television; every room is equipped with a mini fridge and microwave for simple, self-sufficient stays.
A seasonal, quiet retreat
The motel operates on a seasonal schedule and is open from April 1 through October 31, offering a calm, limited-season retreat for visitors who plan short stays.
Family-friendly and straightforward pricing
Designed for families, the property’s pricing is based on a standard occupancy (two adults and two children) and children stay free, making it a practical choice for family short breaks.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
A stay here is compact and utilitarian: you arrive, check in, settle into a room with three beds and basic appliances, and then step out to explore the wooded edges and natural pockets around LaJolla Natural Park. The motel’s quiet character and modest rooms keep attention on the landscape rather than luxury.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this stay suits—and who should make a different plan.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The motel is open from April 1 through October 31; stays are available in increments from one to seven nights.
Pack for a simple stay; rooms include a mini fridge and microwave, but guests should bring personal toiletries and any specialty food or gear they need. Reservations are required.
Reservations are required; rates are calculated based on a standard occupancy (two adults and two children); children stay free. Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m., and check-out is at 11:00 a.m.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the motel open?
The Meramec Caverns Motel operates seasonally from April 1 through October 31.
How long can I stay?
Stays range from one to seven nights.
Are reservations required?
Yes — reservations are required for stays.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m.
What amenities are provided in the rooms?
Each room includes triple beds, a shower and bathroom, a television, and is equipped with a mini fridge and microwave.
Is the property family-friendly?
Yes; the motel is described as family-friendly and children stay free. Pricing is based on occupancy of two adults and two children.