Motel 81

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

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Dates

November 2025

10

December 2025

Motel 81 strikes the perfect balance between comfort and practicality. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying the ease of complimentary self-parking. The 24-hour front desk ensures seamless assistance throughout the stay, whenever it's needed.

Popular amenities

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

P3,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Tomorrow

Nov 11 - Nov 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Microwave

Refrigerator

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Business Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Microwave

Refrigerator

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

26 Southside Ln, Dalton, PA, 18414

What's nearby

Wemberly Hills Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Summit University of Pennsylvania - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
Marywood University - 14 min drive - 17.9 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

‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
‪B&B Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪La Rosa - ‬1 min walk
‪Mayli Manor - ‬6 min drive
‪No. 27 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

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Pet friendly

P3,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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 Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 81 on Nov 14, 2025 start from P 3,370.33, 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

6.6

7.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

5.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Jun 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff is amazing

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Jun 23, 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Jul 11, 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Julie

Jul 13, 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Feb 8, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Mar 9, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Sep 23, 2025

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

Se nos hizo de noche en carretera y llegamos de paso a dormir. Muy amable Patricia la persona que nos atendió. Muchas gracias.🙂

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suhail

Sep 8, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Place smells of cat Urine the place was not even clean. The bathroom was dirty and it had stains. I had to clean them myself to stay with our family, but our stay was already paid for so we just kept the key and checked out The last day. When we checked in, we were there for a while to bring our stuff in and I believe we got sick because now we are all home and we all have stomach viruses and fevers and the rest of the family that we went to visit all and no one is sick so I think we picked up a virus from the motel room .

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lizbeth

Sep 1, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Aug 20, 2025

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

Verified traveler

Aug 1, 2025

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

Really impressed

Pennsylvania skill machines in lobby

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Jul 31, 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Jul 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

OK if it's the only affordable option

The rooms are being redone and so are in good condition. The bed was comfortable, though keeping plastic on the mattress didn't help my sleep. The refurbishing didn't include the exterior or the door, and the room didn't have curtains for the front window which made it difficult to sleep. The staff were friendly but difficult to reach, including in the morning when I was ready to leave and just wanted to drop off my key. I wouldn't rule it out entirely, but it wouldn't be my first choice to stay at again. Maybe it'll improve after the refurbishing is done in the whole property and they can focus on improving service.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANATOLY

Jul 12, 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Abdel

Jun 22, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Jun 20, 2025

Julio and Alan are awesome

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cory

Jun 15, 2025

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

Jun 14, 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Michel

Jun 1, 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Serge

Apr 27, 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Nov 11, 2024

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

Travis

Aug 19, 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

James

Aug 19, 2024

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