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Motel 81

Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

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2.7/5

OkayFrom 20 reviews

5.0/514 Jan 2026

Holly • Trip with Friends

The owner was great. At check in we were told if we had any problems just ring the bell no matter what time and she would assist us. We had a problem with the remote and she brought us a new one. She said if we couldn’t get the tv to work she would move us to another room. We did get it working. Then it was raining one day and she brought me an old towel to dry my puppy off after we would go out.

5.0/523 Sep 2025

Mary

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

5.0/520 Aug 2025

Ivan • Solo Trip

I had a great stay very quiet will be back.

5.0/51 Aug 2025

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

Pennsylvania skill machines in lobby

5.0/520 Jun 2025

Stacey

Julio and Alan are awesome

4.0/531 Jul 2025

Pat • Solo Trip

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.

4.0/523 Jun 2025

Edward • Solo Trip

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.

3.0/513 Oct 2025

Leslie • Family Trip

A little rough around the edges but affordable and convenient. Our host was helpful, brought extra towels to our room. A one-story motel where you can park in front of your door. Older motel was renovated a few years ago but showing wear & need for TLC in some places. Comfortable beds & pillows. Fridge & microwave. Excellent wifi, good shower. I-81 is nearby: road noise was intrusive until we turned A/C fan up...the other side of the building is probably better. Fabulous old neon sign sadly no longer works.

3.0/515 Jun 2025

Cory

Great customer service, but the recent renovations were subpar and the room had a faint smell of urine.

2.0/54 Jan 2026

Marg • Others

Found garbage from previous renter on a shelf above refrigerator and microwave in our room. When taken to front desk, we were told " no, it isn't, I just cleaned the room! " I took it that she thought the garbage was ours, which is an insult to the renter. No heat turned on in the room. Freezing cold in room. Sat in vehicle 45 mins to keep warm while the room heated enough to at least go in the room. My cat went under the bed and came out with dust bunnies. I looked and saw floor was covered in dust. Whenever we stayed before there was always a coffee pot in the room. Not this time. When the attendant realized her mistake, that she left the garbage behind, brought the coffee pot, condiments and candy as a "gift". She also stated that she gave us " this room" because we complained of noise in the past". We never complained about anything. Always gave high reviews! The outside was never shoveled. Snow on walkway. Ice in parking spot under snow. Piles of snow between vehicles. Tenants were shoveling the snow and putting ice melt down that they purchased. It snowed overnight a plow truck made one swipe through the parking lot. Done. We never had problems like this in the past. Always enjoyed our stay. This incident has me considering other accommodations for return visits to my hometown. The previous attendant always took care of these things. Never an issue. The renters were a priority. I always gave this place a high review. Not this time . Very disappointed!

2.0/51 Sep 2025

Lizbeth • Family Trip

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.

2.0/520 Jul 2025

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

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.

2.0/513 Jul 2025

Julie • Family Trip

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.

1.0/530 Apr 2026

Audrey • Couple Trip

Hooker motel.. very scary no stores near. Smells bad...

1.0/519 Mar 2026

Matt

1.0/516 Feb 2026

Emily • Couple Trip

We got the the hotel and told us we didn’t have a room so we ended up having to pay another $60 and when we got in their out bed had plastic covering then hair all over the sheets.

1.0/58 Sep 2025

Suhail • Family Trip

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 .

1.0/512 Jul 2025

ANATOLY • Couple Trip

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!!!!

1.0/511 Jul 2025

Jordan

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.

1.0/522 Jun 2025

Abdel • Family Trip

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!

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26 Southside Ln, Dalton, Pennsylvania, US

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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:00

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Motel 81

Motel 81 Location
Located in Dalton, Motel 81 is a 3-minute drive from Wemberly Hills Golf Course and 5 minutes from Messimer Preserve. This casino motel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Meadowsweet Preserve and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Lackawanna State Park.

Motel 81 Facility and Service
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a casino or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.

Motel 81 Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - Sun, 06 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children