At Gretna Motel, you'll be 29.7 km (18.5 mi) from Smith Mountain Lake. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Gretna motel include Altavista Town Hall and Virginia Technical Institute.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 36 min drive - 48.6 km
Caesars Virginia Casino - 44 min drive - 59.8 km
Liberty University - 47 min drive - 65.9 km
Virginia International Raceway - 61 min drive - 80.1 km
Getting around
Danville, VA (DAN-Danville Regional) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Dairy Queen - 4 min drive
EL Cazador - 3 min drive
The Pod - 16 min walk
Mama Rosas - 11 min walk
About this property
Gretna Motel
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
19 guestrooms or units
Front desk (24 hours)
Gretna Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
This Gretna motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 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: USD 15 per pet, per day
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Gretna Motel?
Yep, Gretna Motel has a free self car park.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gretna Motel?
No, Gretna Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Gretna Motel?
Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Gretna Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.8
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Great place to stay for the money. The gentleman that checked us in and brought us extra towels without being asked. Not run down but vintage style. We would definitely stay again.
The room was very clean. The bed was a little to high for us to get in. Thought i was like the princess and the pea.
Pamela
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Basic but clean
Super basic no frills room, small. Bathroom updated, but furnishings could use updates. Clean and fridge, micro, ice, all the essentials.Smelled like smoke so certainly not a non smoking room. Overall an option for a quick sleep when passing through.
Was given key to room that was occupied then told the room I was being placed in was more expensive and was asked to move the next day to the lower priced room. Rooms were outdated and metal under beds made noise like thunder anytime someone moved. Shower looked like something from when I went to summer camp in early 80s
Carrie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jasper
13 Sept 2022
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Would not accept the money I had paid to Expedia when I made my reservation months ago. Had to pay again to stay there, so I paid twice. Expedia couldn't help me. I have been trying to get refunded the money I originally paid but nothing is working so far. Very unhappy with the hotel and Expedia about this.
Would not recommend. The gentleman at the desk was nice. I was in the shower when the cleaning lady unlocked the door and started coming in. I yelled that there was someone in the room. I thought it was my husband til I heard the female. This was at 8:30 in the morning. We reserved a smokefree room and it smelled horrible of smoke. Beds very uncomfortable, shower was off putting. We left a day early because of the issues. Never again for us.
very nice place for the price. Small 19 room motel not to far from town and food stores. my room did not have a tub ( no problem for me )but a pretty big shower. microwave and fridge in room BUT i think the small addition of a coffee pot and alarm clock would have been nice.
all in all a very nice friendly place to stay. If you require a fancy place, you should look elsewhere. While you may read in other reviews about a restaurant across the street, it was for sale on my stay 2/28/2020
I was very pleased with I got for my money!
Kenneth L.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
4/10 Poor
1night
12 May 2019
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The pillow cases were stained and the comforter had cigarette burns. The attendant at check-in was rude, accusing us of not disclosing that our two children would be staying in the room with us—until I pointed out on our paperwork that they were down as guests.
I didn’t expect much. It’s a cheap motel that we were staying in for an overnight trip, but courtesy would have been nice.
Advertised as a non smoking room but the room smelled very very much like smoke. The bed was terrible half of the bed was broken and sagging down about 4 inches lower than the other half.
Cheap, old motel, but what you need when all you need is a bed for a couple of nights. There are no extras, no working vending machines. Highly recommend this motel to save money while attending an event within an hours drive.
For a budget motel, this facility was as good as any I have ever visited throughout the US. I stayed by myself while attending a car race event in southern Virginia. The motel is very conveniently located off the freeway. The hotel is well signed and well lit at night. The proprietor is friendly and reasonable. The carpet and bedding in room 2 were clean and functional. The bed and bedding were comfortable. The towels were much larger than at most motels in this category. There is cable TV but not ultra HD. There is a small business district about one mile away with a grocery store with some chain restaurants and one local bar-b-que style restaurant. I would stay there again if the need arises.
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
26 June 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to downtown
Everything was just fine. Missed not having a coffee maker
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
12 May 2018
Liked: Room comfort
The room I had the shower drain was slow in draining or slightly plugged so the residual water overflowed onto the floor. The sink drain was also slow in draining. The tops of the two florescent wall lights hadn't been dusted in awhile.
We checked in, showered and went too sleep. Awoke to a phone call from my youngest son, in the midst of that my oldest son awoke and said he was itchy. Gave him a look over and noticed these bites all over him. Checked the bed he slept in and seen two dead bed bugs on the sheet. Notified management and the lady got super nasty with us!!!!