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A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a small kitchenette. - The John Day Motel (John Day)
A wicker basket containing a plant, water bottles, a bag of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies, a bag of Reese's Peanut Butter cups, and a box of Cheddar cheese. - The John Day Motel (John Day)
A compact room with a wooden desk, a television, a microwave, and a small refrigerator. - The John Day Motel (John Day)
A motel with a distinctive logo featuring crossed tools and a star, a parking lot, and a multi-story building with balconies. - The John Day Motel (John Day)
A kitchen counter with tea-related items, a coffee maker, and a shelf with tea bags. - The John Day Motel (John Day)
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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a small kitchenette.

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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
  • Bates State Park
    35 min drive - 37.3 miles
  • Strawberry Basin Trailhead
    46 min drive - 31.0 miles

Restaurants

  • Outpost Pizza Pub and Grill
    3 min walk
  • Squeeze-In
    7 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    2 min walk
  • Subway
    2 min walk
  • Java Jungle
    1 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

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a bit tight for a large truck but an older property so not a big deal. Hotel was very clean and surprisingly as modernized as could be. Very clean and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Elli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady was unfriendly. The guy was very friendly and helpful. The place is old but you can tell they are trying to make it nice and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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 review

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfy rooms. Staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect for my family of 5 to stay the night while passing through town. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having watet and snacks available when I checked in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room for price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small town motel, with great staff. No problems.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking is a little tricky and the entrance was hard to miss. Everything wlse was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked a bit sketchy from the outside.an older hotel..re furbished...well maintained..We were happy with the stay..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with a nice upper hangout area with green grass, corn hole, picnic table and a fire pit. Staff was very friendly and accommodating and the rooms were all newly remodeled and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Della

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel has been updated since the last time we visited. So clean and excellent helpful associates. The ONLY con, is the air conditioner unit is SO loud it's almost impossible to sleep with it on and the night we stayed it was too hot not to have it on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute old motel that looks freshly painted. The room smelled like bleach, which gave me a bit of a headache but also some confidence that it was clean. Didn't love the fragranced laundry products used on the sheets. Overall, nice place for a quick overnight while passing through this cute town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were quaint, old fashioned and cute. The rooms had coffee, microwave, fridge and wi-fi. The walls were a little thin and a funny smell in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. I am a light sleeper and based on reviews about there being some noise I requested a room on the second floor. They gave us the room furthest from the road on the second floor which was more than I’d asked! Overall the place was cute, clean, roomy, and felt safe. We walked a couple of blocks into town for dinner each night and got a discount at the 1188 pub because we stayed here. My only complaint is the shower looked stained/not very clean - and the rubber mat to put down in the shower was a bit sticky like it was worn out. But the water pressure was great, water hot, and towels clean. We would stay here again and recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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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
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4/10 Poor

John

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