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Baja Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Oakland with free parking

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Deluxe Suite | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Suite | Pillowtop beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Deluxe Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Riverside Suites sits right by the water, offering a quiet getaway with its on-site restaurant and bar. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi and appreciate the convenience of self-parking while setting their own pace for relaxation.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1501 Maryland Hwy, Oakland, MD, 21550

What's nearby

  • Garrett Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Deep Creek Lake - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 21 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Wisp Resort - 32 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Baja Motel

Property highlights
Baja Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Baja Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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 Baja Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Baja Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Baja Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Baja Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Baja Motel located?

Situated in Oakland, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mountain Lake Park Town Hall, Loch Lynn Heights Town Hall, and Broadford Park. Veteran's Park and Garrett County Historical Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Baja Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved it the room was very clean and comfortable very nice place will recommend 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and accommodating. We didn’t check in until late but the staff sent the easy instructions. Great stay! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The tiny home was perfect for our small family and the Host was available and responsive to all my questions. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating. Check in/out was simple.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very neat and appears to be newly renovated. I was very happy with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant next door was no longer open. We did find a lovely Italian restaurant just a mile or two down the road. Many places within a few minutes drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and as advertised. Location very convenient to Oakland, MD
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean, quiet rooms. Very clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great place to stay

Cozy, affordable and close to shops and downtown. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and fun find!

Excellent staff and comfortable accommodation super close to the restaurant bar next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Room did not look like the photo. No hard wood as depicted. Room was very damp and smelled of mildew. Rough stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. It was lovely.... clean and quiet. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff at front desk very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty

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

Business trip

Clean, quiet, pleasant. Great location easy to traverse area
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Oakland weekend trip

Riverside Suites was convenient to the event we were attending. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff polite, early check in and was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older property but very clean and well kept. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience into Oakland.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Can’t go wrong.

All the comforts and amazingly clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised by the Jesse James’ room! Updated interior with all you would need.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Very nice and clean place. Everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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