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The John Day Motel

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A room with two beds, a wooden desk, a lamp, a clock, and a painting on the wall. - The John Day Motel (John Day)
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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi - The John Day Motel (John Day)
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The John Day Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A room with two beds, a wooden desk, a lamp, a clock, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

John Day is home to The John Day Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clyde Holiday State Park and John Day River, while Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum and Grant County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our John Day travel guide
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250 E Main St, John Day, OR, 97845

What's nearby

  • Painted Sky Center for the Arts
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grant County Ranch & Rodeo Museum
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Clyde Holiday State Park
    14 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Strawberry Basin Trailhead
    46 min drive - 31.0 miles

Restaurants

  • Outpost Pizza Pub and Grill
    3 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    2 min walk
  • 1188 Brewing Company
    1 min walk
  • Squeeze-In
    7 min walk
  • Subway
    2 min walk

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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)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The John Day Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The John Day Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The John Day Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The John Day Motel located?

Situated in John Day, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Painted Sky Center for the Arts, Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum, and John Day River. Blue Mountain Hospital and Grant County Ranch & Rodeo Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The John Day Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Clean, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good down home stay, nothing fancy, the coffee is good, mattresses soft, room clean, water pressure good. The staff are friendly and helpful. Good base for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cute little place with little extra amenities we didnt expect in the room. They had donuts and water waiting for us. Check in was fast and the attendent was very nice. We had an error with our reservations but he was so calm and didnt use fault. Just very nonchalant. He even happily brought us some extra towels. We had not complaints about the service, amenities, or our room. We didnt really care for the sharp narrow entry into the motel but it worked and was very private.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfy rooms. Staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best little hotel I have stayed at in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room for price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat little place and very clean. These kids are doing a great job revamping this motel. If you have a large rig or pickup the parking might be difficult. Great stay for an inexpensive room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, available staff. A little noisy up to quiet hour, but pin-droppy after that (10pm). The room was clean and smelled fresh. Parking is a little awkward.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinda rough
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The John Day Motel doesn’t pretend to be anything more than it is: a friendly, reasonably priced place to stay staffed by very nice people. It’s an older facility but well kept. After a long day of driving we were in need of a good shower and a comfortable bed - we found both at the John Day Motel! Little things like the bottles of water and snack basket in the room along with ear plugs if it got too noisy (it didn’t!) just added to the charm of the place. It’s also a short walk to several restaurants and other shops. We will definitely stay here again when our travels take us to that area. Only 13 rooms so making a reservation is probably a good idea!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Think of a poorly remodeled old Motel 6 with thin walls and you have a pretty good description of the motel. The room does come with earplugs, but that did not help with the walking noises in the room above me, conversations in other rooms, and a noisy motorcycle and truck in the early morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean in lady in the office was very helpful. There was a fenced in yard for pets, which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026