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Motel 81

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

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Comfort Double or Twin Room
Front of property
Comfort Double or Twin Room
Business Single Room
Front of property

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec

Explore the area

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26 Southside Ln, Dalton, PA, 18414
  • Place, Wemberly Hills Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lackawanna State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rabbit Hollow Wildlife Sanctuary
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
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
Fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Dalton

At Motel 81 you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Wemberly Hills Golf Course and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Messimer Preserve. Highlights at this motel include a casino and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Dalton motel include Lackawanna State Park and Ziegler Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Wemberly Hills Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lackawanna State Park - 4 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Gardner Spencer Preserve - 5 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Rabbit Hollow Wildlife Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Summit University of Pennsylvania - 6 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mayli Manor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Rosa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪B&B Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪No. 27 Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Motel 81

Motel in Dalton with casino and 24-hour front desk
Motel 81 offers its guests a casino. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dalton motel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Casino
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Motel 81 offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. Fridges 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.

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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 transport

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

Things to do

  • 3 slot machines
  • Casino (204 square foot 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 lift
  • 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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Motel 81 Motel
Motel 81 Dalton
Motel 81 Motel Dalton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel 81?

Motel 81 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 81?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 81 on 26 Dec 2025 start from AU$96.91, including 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.

Is parking available at Motel 81?

Yep, Motel 81 has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel 81?

No, Motel 81 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel 81?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Motel 81 Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 50 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Suhail

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

Business traveller
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 traveller

Travelled with group
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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with family
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

ANATOLY

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Abdel

Travelled with family
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

Julio and Alan are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing
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

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

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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