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Motel 81

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Motel 81 strikes the perfect balance between comfort and practicality. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying the ease of complimentary self-parking. The 24-hour front desk ensures seamless assistance throughout the stay, whenever it's needed.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Business Single Room | Free WiFi

Business Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Dalton is home to Motel 81. Steamtown National Historic Site and Historic Scranton Iron Furnaces are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Messimer Preserve and Meadowsweet Preserve. Lahey Family Fun Park and Liberal Arts Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Dalton travel guide
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26 Southside Ln, Dalton, PA, 18414

What's nearby

  • Wemberly Hills Golf Course
    4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Lackawanna State Park
    5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Gardner Spencer Preserve
    6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Rabbit Hollow Wildlife Sanctuary
    6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Summit University of Pennsylvania
    7 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mcgrath's Pub
    10 min drive
  • Laura's Pizza & Hoagies
    8 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    11 min drive
  • Bailey’s Café
    10 min drive
  • Subway
    1 min walk

About this property

Motel 81

Property highlights
Motel 81 provides a casino and more. For those looking to try their luck, this motel boasts 3 slot machines. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel 81 boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and microwaves
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • 3 slot machines
  • Casino (204 square feet of space)

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Motel 81 Motel
Motel 81 Dalton
Motel 81 Motel Dalton

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 81 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 81?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Motel 81?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel 81 located?

Situated in Dalton, this motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wemberly Hills Golf Course and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Messimer Preserve. Meadowsweet Preserve and Lackawanna State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel 81 Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owner was great. At check in we were told if we had any problems just ring the bell no matter what time and she would assist us. We had a problem with the remote and she brought us a new one. She said if we couldn’t get the tv to work she would move us to another room. We did get it working. Then it was raining one day and she brought me an old towel to dry my puppy off after we would go out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lizbeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reviews were decent, the price was low and the proximity to where I needed to be was good, so I chose this hotel. Dingy, plastic wrapped mattresses and mouldy tubs. I couldn’t fall asleep and left.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Was the perfect room for someone that just needed to crash a few nights. Room was clean, manager was on site 24/7. No amenities, but just for me it was perfect. Would recommend for someone just needing a safe space to stay. Would not recommend if you’re traveling with family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay! We travelled from canada enroute to NYC and needed place to stay the night! My kids loved the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking. Hotel host was very helpful. Rooms are renovated and look fine for a road motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

Simple but very clean. Very nice staff. Good value for the money. Quiet too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Mostly good

Though Dalton (exit:Scott) isn't a tourist destination, this location is good if you're travelling long distance and want to break up the trip. I've stayed there twice, and my room was clean, bug free, and had a TV, refrigerator, microwave and one-cup coffee maker. The service personnel was cordial and helpful. You'll save money compared to other nearby places, but there are a few trade-offs. You'll need to buy ice at a nearby Subway, which is a stone's throw away, and the internet was a bit spotty but still a bit more reliable than at least half of the places I've stayed, even much pricier places.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not returning there.

Booked 2 rooms double beds, and got 1 double beds and one room single bed; we were lucky our teens were okay spending the night in same bed. Also not used to plastic covered mattresses :( They advertise as newly renovated, but the bathrooms are really old, rusted and missing tiles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

OK if it's the only affordable option

The rooms are being redone and so are in good condition. The bed was comfortable, though keeping plastic on the mattress didn't help my sleep. The refurbishing didn't include the exterior or the door, and the room didn't have curtains for the front window which made it difficult to sleep. The staff were friendly but difficult to reach, including in the morning when I was ready to leave and just wanted to drop off my key. I wouldn't rule it out entirely, but it wouldn't be my first choice to stay at again. Maybe it'll improve after the refurbishing is done in the whole property and they can focus on improving service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay very quiet will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely welcoming and accommodating. We felt like we were with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Julio and Alan are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really impressed

Pennsylvania skill machines in lobby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
A little rough around the edges but affordable and convenient. Our host was helpful, brought extra towels to our room. A one-story motel where you can park in front of your door. Older motel was renovated a few years ago but showing wear & need for TLC in some places. Comfortable beds & pillows. Fridge & microwave. Excellent wifi, good shower. I-81 is nearby: road noise was intrusive until we turned A/C fan up...the other side of the building is probably better. Fabulous old neon sign sadly no longer works.
Interior view
Interior view
Bathroom wide angle.
Classic sign in decline
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cory

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, but the recent renovations were subpar and the room had a faint smell of urine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Abdel

Disliked: Cleanliness
I was not able to check in. Property was sold out and i was told that they were not able to stop accepting bookings for some technical reasons!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michel

Room wasn t ready. Bugs all over. Very close to highway. We got caught by rain riding our motorcycles, otherwise we would NOT have spent a night there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Made the reservation through expedia - but there was no staff at the hotel. The office door was locked. Lights were on and waited over an hour, but no one showed up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Suhail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Place smells of cat Urine the place was not even clean. The bathroom was dirty and it had stains. I had to clean them myself to stay with our family, but our stay was already paid for so we just kept the key and checked out The last day. When we checked in, we were there for a while to bring our stuff in and I believe we got sick because now we are all home and we all have stomach viruses and fevers and the rest of the family that we went to visit all and no one is sick so I think we picked up a virus from the motel room .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ANATOLY

Disliked: Amenities
We booked 2 rooms for 4 people., by arriving to the hotel reception advised us, that only 1 room is available ( we prepaid 100% for 2 rooms)! Unacceptable and unprofessional . Stay away from it!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Serge

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrive at 9 pm, no room ready, wait for room, no towels at all, no TV cause no internet, no wifi, nobody to take the keys at check out. Don't put that hotel in your publicities !! Give me back money !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A dive. Cheap but not worth it.Unsafe area hotel under complete renovation. Was deceived by an excellent review on the app. Won’t stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m not even sure this is a genuine hotel. There were almost no cars there, and yet they claimed through the closed door that it was “sold out”even though I had a reservation. Very unsettling to grapple with at 9:30 at night while tired and traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024