We also stayed at the Brookwood. I would say it is a divers 'dive'. We have also stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. It may not make you smarter, but they have coffee and doughnuts in the morning in the lobby. Both are very close (1-2 miles max) and the Brookwood has plenty of room (and hoses) to rinse your gear, and you park right in front of your room. Best $60 per room (with 2 double beds) money can buy in this day and age.