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BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Dixie Caverns

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Located close to Dixie Caverns, BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81 provides a grocery/convenience store and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5399 W Main St, Salem, VA, 24153

What's nearby

  • Dixie Caverns - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Salem Civic Center - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Valley View Mall - 16 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Berglund Center - 18 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 21 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 22 min drive
  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Camp Seagis - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

About this property

BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81

Motel near Dixie Caverns
Located close to Green Hill Park Trailhead, BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81 provides a grocery/convenience store and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81 include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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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 secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1960
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 15

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, 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 available for USD 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Motel Salem
Blue Jay Salem
Blue Jay Motel
Hotel Salem Roanoke I 81

Frequently asked questions

Is BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 15 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 15.

Where is BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81 located?

Situated in Salem, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dixie Caverns and within 9 mi (15 km) of Green Hill Park Trailhead and Roanoke College. Moyers Sports Complex and Salem Civic Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81 Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 84 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

3.4/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect environment
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the tv DID in fact werk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down Motel, not a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
In need of a full renovation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DONT STAY HERE. It’s tough to have to travel on a budget and trusting images descriptions online as this was a really bad place. Luckily I didn’t experience bedbugs but there was a bad odor, sheets with hair on it, dead cockroaches, stinkbugs hiding, mold build up, and trash like condom wrapper left behind. It was loud with the two highways on either side and the shower took forever to warm up, many minutes. Luckily they didn’t try to overcharge me and I only needed a quick stay to sleep but this is one of the worst places I’ve seen across the country, not worth $50/night spend more and go elsewhere
Mildew
Cockroach
Condom wrapping
Broken lock
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value! Traditional road-side motel - no frills, but clean and a nice bed to sleep in. Really easy check-in/check-out with not issues!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not stay Left after one hour. Was filthy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esther

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

Not a good motel, not a hotel.

Arrived and name on motel was Bluejay, not what was advertised. Would not suggest others to stay. Towels felt like they were hung dry. If I wasn't so exhausted would not have stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Aged property and non-smoking room smells like smoke, but there is a fridge with freezer, microwave and a nice Mexican restaurant a mile down the road. Inexpensive compared with near by options, and close to trailhead.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very much enjoyed our stay here. After reading previous reviews we almost canceled and went elsewhere. I'm glad we didn't do that. It was quiet (other than traffic which is not something that they can control) and there were no issues at all. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Viet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They posted Hotel OYO but it motel name Blue Jay. It’s terrible ad
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

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

Stay away

Looked nothing like the pictures in the the actual room, name different on the sign
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Viktor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is in the middle of the freeway, right next to the gas station and there is nothing around. It is very run down place. Picture of the room is from a different motel or taken 30 years ago. There are no people were around and i saw staff member only twice-when i got the key and on check out. There was a power outage for about 6 hours or more, i could not find anyone to ask for a flashlight or a candle. I guess when you need a place with a door for one night, i’ll do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was terrible and I'm not a picky person
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a scary site when we pulled up and the sign at the road does not even read OYO Hotel, it reads Blue Jay Motel. I would pass on staying here again, we were supposed to stay 2 nights and only stayed 1 and I would not even use the shower, I took my shower somewhere else and not at this scary place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

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

Never again

Think i rather sleep in my car then there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It doesn’t look like the pictures at all. But the owner was the best!! And it still was super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for a single night. The soap was so old that it didn't work until you left it in water for awhile.

2/10 Terrible

Anne

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

Norman Bates

Took 20 minutes to register site. Clearly shows there is new paint and new bedding and new linens and new flooring, but apparently these are just showrooms. I ended up in a room that hadn't had the carpet changed for 50 years. Colors were brand new but over the top of dirty stained walls. Stains already starting to show through no bathtub. Just a shower tiny clearly says on the check-in. No refunds which should have told me something right then
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No heat, no new soap only a used soap bar, no tissue, broken sink, needs a total renovation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place needs to be renovated. Bathroom had broken tile and the caulking was a mess. The outside looks like it has been abandoned. I would say it is about. 20 min drive to Va Tech and easy to get into and out. If you are staying one night then it’s doable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels were dingy and stained, room smelled like mold, carpeting was soiled
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shabby and uninviting. No water or coffee
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor outside signage.....had previous motel signage in front of property. Rather worn furniture around entrance to property. Bed was comfortable and afforded us a good night's sleep. Room was clean; TV worked well. All outlets on room operated off entrance switch light switch. Did not notice until next morning as my phone did not charge. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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