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Oakdell Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A gazebo with a white picket fence, surrounded by well-maintained grass and various shrubs. - Oakdell Motel (Waterford)
A gazebo with a white picket fence and a sign indicating a motel in the background. - Oakdell Motel (Waterford)
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a telephone, a TV mounted on the wall, and two framed pictures. - Oakdell Motel (Waterford)
A reception desk with a plant, a framed picture, and a sign. - Oakdell Motel (Waterford)
A motel with a gazebo, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a parking lot. - Oakdell Motel (Waterford)
Oakdell Motel provides amenities like golfing on site and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, a television, and a refrigerator.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a wooden table, a lamp, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Waterford is home to Oakdell Motel. Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea and Foxwoods Resort Casino are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ocean Beach Park and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. Garde Arts Center and Connecticut College Arboretum are also worth visiting. Visit our Waterford travel guide
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983 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT, 06385

What's nearby

  • A beach with a lifeguard tower and a person walking.
    Ocean Beach Park
    14 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Waterford Speedbowl
    1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Crystal Mall
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Regal Waterford
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • United States Coast Guard Academy
    6 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • New London Union Station
    7 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tox Brewing Company
    4 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    5 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    3 min walk
  • Chili's Grill & Bar
    6 min drive
  • Panera Bread
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakdell Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Oakdell Motel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 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 Oakdell Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Oakdell Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Oakdell Motel located?

Situated in Waterford, this motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Waterford Speedbowl and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Crystal Mall. Flanders Plaza Shopping Center and Old Town Mill 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

Oakdell Motel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Noa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception clerk was friendly and helpful and the room was clean. I did not use the microwave so I have no idea if it functions properly. The AC was incredibly loud but then again, better have one than not in the summer. Otherwise it was quiet through the night. Takes a few minutes for the hot water in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Great location and price for going to Moheghan Sun.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was especially friendly and helpful. The room was clean and attractive, just like the photo. Wish there were additional pillows and a coffee maker, but we did not view other larger rooms, so it may have just been this one. It was very satisfying to support a small business.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location, great price

Great cost effective place to stay close to Mohegan Sun! Uber was inexpensive to and from the concert. Room was spacious and had a fridge. Bed was comfy enough. Our only issue was the little window unit ac never got it quite cold enough for our preference, but it did cool it down enough to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Simple but clean

The owner was super friendly. The room was good size, but very basic. I think it was a little pricey for what we got, but overall it was a nice place and I would go back !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Service was friendly. Everything was broken - lamp, outlet, the bathroom window had no way of latching closed, stuff like that. tiny pillows. For the area, it was a good price, as long as you don't mind the smell of cleaning solution and are physically small enough to use the bathroom. Nothing romantic but I've been in far worse. Saw no bugs or leaks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Recommended

Stayed here for two nights while spending a weekend at the casino. It’s close to Mohegan Sun, only about 12 minutes away and saved me a lot of money. 24 hour mini mart next door too. The husband and wife (owners?) were really kind and friendly. It was quiet, the room was clean, fridge and microwave. It was a great deal and I would definitely stay here again next time I go to the casino overnight rather than pay full weekend rate at the casino which is like $500-600 a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overpriced with no functioning ac

This is an old motel. The room was clean. It was very hot because the air-conditioning unit was on but was not removing any moisture from the air. As a result, the room was like a sauna. The windows cannot be opened. The bathroom is extremely small with no shelving for toiletries and no shelving in the shower for shampoo etc. This motel is overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
For the price compared to other lodging in the area this this a great value. The staff was very helpful, nice and welcoming. And it’s location is very convenient to Mohegan Sun Casino (15 min drive). Having said that, the motel has its shortcomings. To start, the room was dirty. We dropped a hand towel on the floor and when we picked it up it was filthy. The shower still had hair in it from the last people who stayed there. And the bedding was so uncomfortable that my wife and I went to Target and bought a new blanket and set of sheets. Additionally, the rooms were not sound proof.. We will leave that one at that. I would not recommend this lodge as a family stay, but if you are going to Mohegan for the night/weekend it is comfortable enough. I would recommend bringing your own blankets and pillows for comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, accommodating staff, pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, front desk lady was nice, located in nice area. Some things are a bit outdated but very nice overall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very warm, but the bed was horribly uncomfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was great. Room was a bit dated though. Floors were very dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
price and convenient location to Mohegan Sun
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property well kept and recently renovated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Decent for one night

It’s the overflow from the casino motel. It’s about 12 min drive to Mohegan Sun.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clan
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It does what it says on the label.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t have high expectations for a “motel by the roadside” so you could say this place surpassed my expectations! VERY CLEAN and happy with the amenities provided such as mini fridge and microwave, perfect amount of towels, basic toiletries and extra roll of toilet paper under the sink. Motel under new management- can tell there were some recent room upgrades (fresh coat of paint, new flooring, and some of the bathroom fixtures) giving a bit of a facelift to an older property. Owner is very nice and you can tell she cares a lot about making the place as pleasant as she can, given what she had to work with. The only comment is there was a slight musty odor to our room due to lots of rain that wkd but went away once we turned the heat on- oh and secondly, that I would ask her to improve to some better pillows, as these were a bit dinky for my neck preference and made for slightly uncomfortable tv watching, ha- but the choice of cable channels were good enough though for a wkd and WiFi worked great otherwise. Picked this place due to its convenient location between Mohegan Sun and New London train line while being more affordable compared to the other options closer to the casinos (that frankly most didn’t look like a whole lot more value for the absurd prices they were charging)!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Amelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in time on Expedia said midnight. We were there at 1150pm. No one was there to check us in. I called the number, it was an answering machine. I would like a refund please
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Room was fine, what you would expect from a cheap motel. Not dirty just cheap. Only real problem was neighbors in two spectate rooms. Arguing and banging in the walls all night. Cops came early in the morning. After they left neighbor started banging on my door and yelling for me to open the door. Had to call the cops again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
seems to be cop rats residing here, so if privacy is important to you go elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024