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Motel 81

2.0 star property
Motel in Dalton with a casino and a 24-hour front desk

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Comfort Double or Twin Room
Comfort Double or Twin Room
Business Single Room
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Front of property
Motel 81 is the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, park easily with free self parking, and enjoy a seamless stay thanks to the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Business Single Room

Business Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
26 Southside Ln, Dalton, PA, 18414

What's nearby

  • Viewmont Mall - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Marywood University - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Lackawanna State Park - 16 min drive - 9.2 km
  • University of Scranton - 17 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Steamtown National Historic Site - 18 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosario's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪B&B Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Booyah Burgers & Bites - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Rosa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bailey’s Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Motel 81

Property highlights
Motel 81 provides a casino and more. For those looking to try their luck, this motel boasts 3 slot machines. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel 81 boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and microwaves
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • 3 slot machines
  • Casino (204 square feet of space)

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Motel 81 Motel
Motel 81 Dalton
Motel 81 Motel Dalton

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 81 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 81?

As of Aug 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 81 on Sept 19, 2025 start from CA $78.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Motel 81?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 81?

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

What time is check-out at Motel 81?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel 81 located?

Situated in Dalton, this motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wemberly Hills Golf Course and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Messimer Preserve. Meadowsweet Preserve and Lackawanna State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Motel 81 Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 43 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay very quiet will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely welcoming and accommodating. We felt like we were with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abdel

Disliked: Cleanliness
I was not able to check in. Property was sold out and i was told that they were not able to stop accepting bookings for some technical reasons!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Made the reservation through expedia - but there was no staff at the hotel. The office door was locked. Lights were on and waited over an hour, but no one showed up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michel

Room wasn t ready. Bugs all over. Very close to highway. We got caught by rain riding our motorcycles, otherwise we would NOT have spent a night there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay! We travelled from canada enroute to NYC and needed place to stay the night! My kids loved the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Serge

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrive at 9 pm, no room ready, wait for room, no towels at all, no TV cause no internet, no wifi, nobody to take the keys at check out. Don't put that hotel in your publicities !! Give me back money !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking. Hotel host was very helpful. Rooms are renovated and look fine for a road motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

Simple but very clean. Very nice staff. Good value for the money. Quiet too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great

Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A dive. Cheap but not worth it.Unsafe area hotel under complete renovation. Was deceived by an excellent review on the app. Won’t stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

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

Run fast

Forst rooms bed was broken upon arrival and now the owners are trying to charge us. The second room did not heat or get hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

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

Always call ahead!!

Never made it to the room overbooked was told it’s a reoccurring problem and refund couldn’t be issued until Monday morning And had to call my booking agent Thanks Hotels.com for fixing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service
When I arrived at 3:30 pm to check in they didn’t have a room ready and asked me to come back an hour and a half later but I couldn’t as I had a funeral at 4pm. They cleaned a room for me in 15 minutes. It was a single bed and I booked a double bed room. There was no hand soap, no towels to even dry your hands. I was appreciative they rushed to get a room for me but booked the extra bed for my dogs as I have a large German shepherd (130lbs) and needed the extra space and got no refund for the smaller room. The door didn’t stay closed unless it was deadbolted. The bathroom door didn’t shut either. The workers were very nice though
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

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

Stay away, from this place.

We got here after a 3 hour drive, and no one was at the front desk...I rang the outside bell and called there number, no one came, after 20 mins I started to call hotels.com, they then called the hotel twice and could not get hold of anyone. They put me on hold and then an employee showed up. He said he was sorry he was sleeping, I got the room, it smelled like smoke, and the refrigerator is full of crap, are the garbage can in the bathroom was not emptied, it was never cleaned. I went back to the front desk the gave me anoter room, this room was cleaner, but both beds had no top sheet, I went back to the front desk, he gave me sheets. This may be the worst motel that I have ever stayed in, ever.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ehhh

Left almost immediately. Paid for a room that was suppose to be ready I even called ahead and let them know what time we would be there. We pull up and it looks run down. This was suppose to be a nice spot for me and my soon to be fiance to spend the night along our travels and it just wasn't. We had to wait almost an hour after checking in for the room to be ready. The facility reaked of weed and was extremely loud with music blaring. We left withing 5 hours!! The TV was going out more than in with the service she wasn't comfortable and I admit neither was I just not what they make it seem on the website we were highly disappointed and dissatisfied to say the least!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cory

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, but the recent renovations were subpar and the room had a faint smell of urine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025