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Colony House Motor Lodge

2.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a rack of dumbbells.
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $142
$125 nightly
$142 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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3560 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA, 24014
  • Place, Tanglewood Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Roanoke Fine Arts Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Berglund Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and a wall with abstract art.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a small table, and a chair.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a nightstand, a wall with a colorful abstract design, and a painting of a red boat.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a small table, and a chair.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a small table, and a chair.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and a wall with abstract art.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and a wall with abstract art.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and a wall with abstract art.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Roanoke

With a stay at Colony House Motor Lodge in Roanoke (Franklin-Colonial), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and 7 minutes from Berglund Center. .This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.4 km) from Smith Mountain Lake and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tanglewood Mall.

What's nearby

  • Tanglewood Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Roanoke Fine Arts Center - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Center in the Square - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Berglund Center - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Valley View Mall - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 12 min drive
  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Great 611 Steak Company - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Colony House Motor Lodge

Colony House Motor Lodge offers 67 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Roanoke hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 67 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a vending machine, and bike cleaning.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - June 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 23 to October 01
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Colony House Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Karl

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Just a real quaint place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

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Best stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, ample parking, spacious room, pet friendly, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was adorable and very clean. Loved my stay. Will stay again if I have the chance!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable and fun place to stay, particularly for those of us who remember traveling by car in the 50s and 60s and stopping for the night at motels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Quentin

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The staff was amazing. We loved the spacious room and the great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

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Great Stay! Excellent Staff and well kept. The rooms are amazing -loved the 60’s retro look very well updated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous renovations!! Super cute touches in the room and great service!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Great VERY CLEAN rooms and quiet atmosphere. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and very comfortable, staff very friendly, will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean & very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, love the vibe of the room, super stay overall. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only able to stay for a short amount of time but everything was amazing. The room was spacious, the bathroom very clean and the bed comfortable. The staff was very nice and helpful. The overall feel is very charming and we can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great remodeled room me and wife really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel had a nice vibe and retro decor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean, the retro decor was so charming and the staff was friendly and welcoming. You can tell the level of care the owners put into restoring this property. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Masako

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staffs. My husband our dog and I enjoyed time in this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully updated Vintage style Love this place Great guest service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have found my permanent lodging when I’m visiting Roanoke! The modernity of the rooms, indoor access at a motel, wonderful staff, and an unbelievable rate!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an awesome weekend stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lelanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was absolutely perfect and I couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly, but on the pricier side for pet fees. Very clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Renovated Vintage Motel conveniently located to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, room was great, bed really comfortable. What a nice change of pace this motel is compared with others in the area! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025