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Northland Motel State College

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Pennsylvania State University

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Exterior Entry | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Northland Motel offers a convenient retreat near campus. Enjoy meals at the restaurant, drinks at the bar, and free in-room WiFi. Practical amenities include ATM/banking services in a smoke-free environment.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Exterior Entry | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Exterior Entry

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

State College is home to Northland Motel State College. Boal Mansion Museum and American Philatelic Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Stone Valley Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium.
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Map
1521 Martin St, Northland Motel, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Champs Sports Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Northland Motel State College

Motel located near Pennsylvania State University with rooms renovated in 2024
Northland Motel State College provides amenities like a restaurant and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at Northland Motel State College boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Arena Bar & Grill

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated guestrooms - September 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Northland Motel
Northland State College
Northland Motel State College Motel
Northland Motel State College State College
Northland Motel State College Motel State College

Frequently asked questions

Is Northland Motel State College pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Northland Motel State College?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northland Motel State College?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Northland Motel State College?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Northland Motel State College located?

Situated in State College, this motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tudek Dog Park and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Pennsylvania State University. The Arboretum at Penn State and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Northland Motel State College Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, friendly and very helpful. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, and a great experience overall. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very clean room. Felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly. The restaurant inside was beyond amazing food great staff. The bowling ally was awesome. The best part was you hear nothing in your room. Had a great stay will come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

THERESA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They were SOOOOO helpful especially since I was arriving after hours. And motel was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a football game
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
She’s not a looker from the outside but the rooms are clean, very comfy and at a very affordable price. Im a picky traveler and gave this place a shot and now I would definitely come back. The staff is so helpful and friendly and they make the whole experience that much better. We paid at least half of what others paid for parents weekend. Give it a try you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TODD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great for what we needed it for…Whiteout gameday weekend (Go Ducks!) Communicated well and clean. Not fancy, but a reliable bed and a shower. Would do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The AC was loud and there were some minor repairs needed (towel racks hanging on loosely), but all in all the room met our needs. We also had a late night snack at the little bar/grill attached to the motel which also worked nicely--no fighting football crowds and literally walked out the door and over to our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful and the location is perfect for a Penn state football game!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rarely will you ever find a cleaner & upgraded motel than this one. Lady at check in was super nice. You could tell the room was very clean. Would definitely do again. Excellent value. Got free water and chocolate mints. Free shoe rental with bowling alley next door yet you can’t hear any noise. Gem 💎 of a motel. Felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice clean room, also property was very nice and well lighted. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place to stay. The bar has really good pub fare and the staff could not be nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stop looking elsewhere! This motel is a hidden gem! Clean, modern, comfy beds, hairdryer, water and chocolates await you at check in. Nice size fridge and microwave in each room.As a life long ( now retired) business traveler Id take this motel over the big box hotels! Affordable near Penn State. It's attached to a bowling alley which is additional entertainment. It's obvious the owner has taken GREAT pride in their establishment! So look no further.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice little place to stay for game day weekend. Bar had live music, and the food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Game Day Stay

It was perfect for our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff were super friendly and helpful…nice to have the bowling alley and bar next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Priced lower than many nearby Motels, Northland provides a great value. Service was very good, room was large, very clean, and in great condition.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANCO D

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

Great value!

This motel is a great value. It was very comfortable very clean and the woman at the front desk was a peach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So impressed with this property! Everything was extremely clean and staff were super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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