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Motel 81

Property class: 2

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and chairs.
A room with a bed, a dresser, a TV, and a microwave.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with a flat roof, and a sign indicating the motel is on route 81.
A motel with a sign indicating it is on Route 81, a covered parking area, and a small building with an 'Office' sign.
A room with a bed, a heater, a door leading outside, and a small shelf unit.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $90
$80 nightly
$90 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Explore the area

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26 Southside Ln, Dalton, PA, 18414
  • Place, Wemberly Hills Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lackawanna State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gardner Spencer Preserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bed, a dresser, a TV, and a microwave.

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A room with a bed, a heater, a door leading outside, and a small shelf unit.

Business Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dalton

Located in Dalton, Motel 81 is a 3-minute drive from Wemberly Hills Golf Course and 5 minutes from Messimer Preserve. .This casino motel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from University of Scranton and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Meadowsweet Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Wemberly Hills Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Lackawanna State Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Gardner Spencer Preserve - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Rabbit Hollow Wildlife Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Summit University of Pennsylvania - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bailey’s Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mcgrath's Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rosario's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪B&B Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel 81

Motel 81 offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Dalton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a casino or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Free self parking is available onsite.

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 on-site 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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

Motel 81 Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 57 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hooker motel.. very scary no stores near. Smells bad...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Richard

The reservation was a total screw up/disaster. I arrived and found that the office was locked up at 6:06pm and a sign saying all rooms sold out. No one was there. I called a number for the motel that I found online. The person said that there was no reservation in my name. I gave the itinerary number you supplied. The person continued to say there was no reservation. I don’t know if a problem was on your end or the motel end. It was a TERRIBLE experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Julio and Alan are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We got the the hotel and told us we didn’t have a room so we ended up having to pay another $60 and when we got in their out bed had plastic covering then hair all over the sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edward

Was the perfect room for someone that just needed to crash a few nights. Room was clean, manager was on site 24/7. No amenities, but just for me it was perfect. Would recommend for someone just needing a safe space to stay. Would not recommend if you’re traveling with family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Really impressed

Pennsylvania skill machines in lobby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lizbeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reviews were decent, the price was low and the proximity to where I needed to be was good, so I chose this hotel. Dingy, plastic wrapped mattresses and mouldy tubs. I couldn’t fall asleep and left.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owner was great. At check in we were told if we had any problems just ring the bell no matter what time and she would assist us. We had a problem with the remote and she brought us a new one. She said if we couldn’t get the tv to work she would move us to another room. We did get it working. Then it was raining one day and she brought me an old towel to dry my puppy off after we would go out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great

Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
A little rough around the edges but affordable and convenient. Our host was helpful, brought extra towels to our room. A one-story motel where you can park in front of your door. Older motel was renovated a few years ago but showing wear & need for TLC in some places. Comfortable beds & pillows. Fridge & microwave. Excellent wifi, good shower. I-81 is nearby: road noise was intrusive until we turned A/C fan up...the other side of the building is probably better. Fabulous old neon sign sadly no longer works.
Interior view
Interior view
Bathroom wide angle.
Classic sign in decline
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not returning there.

Booked 2 rooms double beds, and got 1 double beds and one room single bed; we were lucky our teens were okay spending the night in same bed. Also not used to plastic covered mattresses :( They advertise as newly renovated, but the bathrooms are really old, rusted and missing tiles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Mostly good

Though Dalton (exit:Scott) isn't a tourist destination, this location is good if you're travelling long distance and want to break up the trip. I've stayed there twice, and my room was clean, bug free, and had a TV, refrigerator, microwave and one-cup coffee maker. The service personnel was cordial and helpful. You'll save money compared to other nearby places, but there are a few trade-offs. You'll need to buy ice at a nearby Subway, which is a stone's throw away, and the internet was a bit spotty but still a bit more reliable than at least half of the places I've stayed, even much pricier places.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

ANATOLY

Disliked: Amenities
We booked 2 rooms for 4 people., by arriving to the hotel reception advised us, that only 1 room is available ( we prepaid 100% for 2 rooms)! Unacceptable and unprofessional . Stay away from it!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025