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Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena

2.0 star property
Motel in Wilkes-Barre with free parking

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Located in the heart of the city, Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena provides travelers with practical comforts including laundry facilities and a snack bar. Guests can connect to WiFi from their rooms or relax in the lobby with a complimentary newspaper.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Guest Room With 1 Full Bed, Mobility Accessible Tub-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Room With Double Bed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Room With 2 Full Beds And Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible/Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Room with Two Double Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Full Beds | Mobil Access Tub Nsmk Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Beds With Kitchen-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Non-Smoking Room With 1 King Bed And Kitchen And Mobility Accessible Tub

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Kitchen-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Deluxe King Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
884 Schechter Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702

What's nearby

  • Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wyoming Valley Mall: Wilkes-Barre Township - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Chacko's Family Bowling Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Tikal Mexican Restaurant And Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena

Motel near Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena provides amenities like laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 78 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Limited housekeeping, desks, and phones

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

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
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Motel 6 Wilkes-Barre Hotel
Motel 6 Wilkes-Barre
Motel 6 Wilkes-Barre Arena Hotel
Motel 6 Wilkes Barre
6 Wilkes Barre, Pa Arena
Motel 6 Wilkes Barre Arena
Motel 6 Wilkes Barre PA Arena
Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena Motel
Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena Wilkes-Barre
Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena Motel Wilkes-Barre

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena located?

Located in the heart of Wilkes-Barre, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wyoming Valley Mall: Wilkes-Barre Township, and Chacko's Family Bowling Center. F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 1007 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khalisah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayelyn

Liked: Amenities
Everything was super good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amaka

Liked: Amenities
Very clean , staff is polite and best of all the place is affordable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and functional room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything you need for a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price the room was clean, staff was friendly and we walked to dinner and our concert.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John g

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Madison

Aight
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was creepy as heck. Wife didn't want to go in. Ended up booking another hotel in town, even though this one was already paid for and non-refundable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is worn and dated but for the price was fine. Motel 6 is not a property i normally choose. If you are not used to this brand maybe pass on this propery/location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Worth the money. Will visit again soon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danique

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just needed a clean afordable place to stay close to the highway on our drive north. This hotel was perfect for that. We did not need to enjoy the amenities or anything else just needed beds for family of 5. Two rooms with full beds were more affordable than any other we could find.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The price is good for motel 6. The location is very convenient! I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

It was a very basic room. No frills.. I was there to sleep and the bed was comfortable. I can't complain .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherman

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s okay but it’s not really super safe and Wilkes Barrie pa has a reputation of negativity
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

IGNACIO

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

Nice and clean rooms

Great stay great new rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressed given rate
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay as always!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Good place for price. My only issue was on the amenities list for when i was picking a place, everwhere said there was laundry but there was no laundry facility on site
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place. Good Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Priced just right and a nice room. Only thing i would have wanted was carpet but if pet friendly, that was probably why.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay Great location near highway and restaurants. We travel with a cat so even though our choices are limited we were more than satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

NABILA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location , the space of the room unit comfortable, the kitchenette is nice ,fridge good size for few days.top burners and microwave, But you have to bring your equipments cups , glasses dishes pots , forks,spoons,which I didn’t know, but they offer a coffee in the morning, ### I had to change the unit , The linens bed was not changed spots , and the front desk they act fast and gave me other unit ,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Best bang and stay for your buck!

The night shift guy was so polite and accommodating! Great stay! Definitely would recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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