Summit University of Pennsylvania - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
University of Scranton - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
Marywood University - 17 min drive - 18.2 km
Elk Mountain Ski Area - 22 min drive - 26.1 km
Getting around
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
KFC - 11 min drive
Taco Bell - 9 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
Languages
English
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
Family friendly
Microwave
Refrigerator
Guest services
24-hour front desk
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.
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
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 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).
Motel 81 Reviews
Reviews
5.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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!!
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
Pleasant stay! We travelled from canada enroute to NYC and needed place to stay the night! My kids loved the experience.
Nina Alyssa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
David
Traveled with family
3 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not what we paid for.
We reserved a room with two queen beds. All they had was a room with a single double bed. Made sleeping almost impossible. Air conditioning was too cold.
I’m not even sure this is a genuine hotel. There were almost no cars there, and yet they claimed through the closed door that it was “sold out”even though I had a reservation. Very unsettling to grapple with at 9:30 at night while tired and traveling.