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The John Day Motel

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A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a small kitchenette.
A wicker basket containing a plant, water bottles, a bag of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies, a bag of Reese's Peanut Butter cups, and a box of Cheddar cheese.
A kitchen counter with tea-related items, a coffee maker, and a shelf with tea bags.
A motel with a distinctive logo featuring crossed tools and a star, a parking lot, and a multi-story building with balconies.
A compact room with a wooden desk, a television, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

Explore the area

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250 E Main St, John Day, OR, 97845
  • Place, Painted Sky Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Clyde Holiday State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A room with two beds, a wooden desk, a lamp, a clock, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a small kitchenette.

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

John Day

At The John Day Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Painted Sky Center for the Arts and Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this John Day motel include John Day River and Blue Mountain Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Painted Sky Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Clyde Holiday State Park - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Bates State Park - 35 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Strawberry Basin Trailhead - 46 min drive - 49.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Outpost Pizza Pub and Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1188 Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Timbers Bistro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The John Day Motel

Self parking is free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
The John Day Motel offers 14 accommodations. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Televisions come with satellite channels. 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)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The John Day Motel?

Yep, The John Day Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The John Day Motel?

As of 12 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The John Day Motel on 14 Oct 2026 start from AU$160, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at The John Day Motel?

No, The John Day Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The John Day Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at The John Day Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The John Day Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Room was perfect for my family of 5 to stay the night while passing through town. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best little hotel I have stayed at in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location, clean room for price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Clean, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the price! Room was very clean and well stocked with coffee & snacks. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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This place looked a bit shady at first site, but the inside was very nicely decorated and clean! The welcome water and snacks were a great added bonus! The motel is walkable to a few restaurants as well. Good stay for one night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean and places to eat nearby. I prefer properties that offer ice, tissue, and breakfast. Small tight parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good down home stay, nothing fancy, the coffee is good, mattresses soft, room clean, water pressure good. The staff are friendly and helpful. Good base for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Looked a bit sketchy from the outside.an older hotel..re furbished...well maintained..We were happy with the stay..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay with a nice upper hangout area with green grass, corn hole, picnic table and a fire pit. Staff was very friendly and accommodating and the rooms were all newly remodeled and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Walking distance to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was no Ritz Carlton, nor would I stay at one, but what this place was…comfortable and homey. Best nights sleep in a motel/hotel ever! Staff was friendly and there’s a spot for you to hang out by the fire with your dog while smoking some meat on the Traeger! I’ll definitely be back..next time with my doggo!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Neat little place and very clean. These kids are doing a great job revamping this motel. If you have a large rig or pickup the parking might be difficult. Great stay for an inexpensive room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Old building that could stand to be upgraded. But super comfortable bed, reasonable price and excellent shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Parking was good. Room clean and comfortable. AC unit very loud. Check in and out easy and quick.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Cute old motel that looks freshly painted. The room smelled like bleach, which gave me a bit of a headache but also some confidence that it was clean. Didn't love the fragranced laundry products used on the sheets. Overall, nice place for a quick overnight while passing through this cute town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were quaint, old fashioned and cute. The rooms had coffee, microwave, fridge and wi-fi. The walls were a little thin and a funny smell in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, available staff. A little noisy up to quiet hour, but pin-droppy after that (10pm). The room was clean and smelled fresh. Parking is a little awkward.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinda rough
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The John Day Motel doesn’t pretend to be anything more than it is: a friendly, reasonably priced place to stay staffed by very nice people. It’s an older facility but well kept. After a long day of driving we were in need of a good shower and a comfortable bed - we found both at the John Day Motel! Little things like the bottles of water and snack basket in the room along with ear plugs if it got too noisy (it didn’t!) just added to the charm of the place. It’s also a short walk to several restaurants and other shops. We will definitely stay here again when our travels take us to that area. Only 13 rooms so making a reservation is probably a good idea!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a cute little place with little extra amenities we didnt expect in the room. They had donuts and water waiting for us. Check in was fast and the attendent was very nice. We had an error with our reservations but he was so calm and didnt use fault. Just very nonchalant. He even happily brought us some extra towels. We had not complaints about the service, amenities, or our room. We didnt really care for the sharp narrow entry into the motel but it worked and was very private.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Think of a poorly remodeled old Motel 6 with thin walls and you have a pretty good description of the motel. The room does come with earplugs, but that did not help with the walking noises in the room above me, conversations in other rooms, and a noisy motorcycle and truck in the early morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad little motel in a small town - had a good night's sleep, but unfortunately, the city was working on the water mains, and only brown water came out of the shower, so no morning shower, booo. But they were grateful for the feedback and will hopefully fix the situation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026