Econo Lodge South

Hotels
Econo Lodge
6.6 (117 reviews)
1602 Mechanical Blvd. , Garner , us

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Staff
Comfortable bed
Clean room
Cons:
Busted bathroom door
Worn down property
Hard mattress

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
The cleanliness and amenities were average.
Service
8.26
Staff excellent, friendly.
Location
6.81
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
6.26
The bed was very comfortable, but mattress was hard.
Amenities
5.79
The cleanliness and amenities were average.
Value for Money
6.75
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.36
Average experience with good staff but worn-down facilities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 19:45

Property Description

Convenient Location
Comfortable Accommodation
Friendly Staff

Book now to experience all that Econo Lodge South has to offer!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RDU

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 117 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 8.26
Location: 6.81
Room Quality: 6.26
Amenities: 5.79
Value for Money: 6.75
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 6.36
Q
Quaniex
10
Pros:

Staff

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
T
Thomas F.
4
Pros:

The bathroom door was busted

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
J
James
10
great place to stay
Pros:

great staff and clean room

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
T
Teplah
8
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
E
ERNESTINE
6
Pros:

There was nothing extraordinary. and the cleanliness and amenities were average

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
S
Scott partner
6
Pros:

Staff excellent, friendly. Property feels worn down, very surprised how squeaky the platform of the bed was and how hard the mattress was. Outside hallways just feel rundown.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
J
Jason partner
8
Pros:

One of the few hotels in the Raleigh area not located alongside a busy freeway.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Shirley Y.
2
Pros:

I think rooms needs a little renovations. I found a roach and left hours of checking in. The refrigerator in the room was old and broken. The bathroom door the lock was lose and broken.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
G
Greg friends
8
Pros:

Run down rooms with patchy paint and trim. Doorstopper on back of the bathroom door was hanging off. Weird design of the shower with seashell-shaped shelf dead center 10 inches from the floor so you have to keep your ankles close together was awkward. Bedframe was noisy when weight shifted whatsoever. Neighborhood was industrial area with junkyards, utility company repair yards, etc. Everything worked though. Great front desk staff and cleaning crew. I’d stay there again but it may be off-putting for some guests.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
L
Lidymar
10
Pros:

It was a good stay for a business trip, booking this place from now on

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
L
Lidymar
10
Pros:

It was clean which was important

2025-07-02 via Nuitee
D
Dianne family
10
Pros:

It is a typical hotel, but it is clean, staff is friendly and the room is very roomy. Excellent room for the cost.

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
O
Oneisha
4
Never ever again
Pros:

Roaches, cigarette burns all over, filthy bathrooms and rude staff

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
E
Elvis Alexis family
10
Pros:

Good

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
M
melvin friends
6
Pros:

It was a nice room but the breakfast they serve comes from a dollar store very low quality…

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
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stephanie family
6
Pros:

Room was musty. Sheets had holes in them. It was a basic room, nothing to brag about. When it mentioned breakfast, it was frozen waffles, cereal and pop tarts. Will I book again, probably not. It was just convenient

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
S
Susan partner
4
Pros:

This motel was in a convenient location and the price was reasonable. However, it is showing its age, other people were loud, and I felt unsafe. Worst of all was the breakfast - donuts, sugary cereals, white bread, and no protein, not even peanut butter. I would not recommend unless you are on a very tight budget.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
K
Krystal friends
2
Pros:

The Staff was absolutely horrible. The black gentleman at the front desk charged my card without my authorization the night before for a single night then when I checked in to pay the remaining balance behaved as if I did not have the money to stay a motel they had already charged me a full night for. They double charged my room then said they would give it away if I couldn’t pay a $50 deposit. I had to call my bank on speaker for them to fix everything and give me my room key. They did not go into to the room once to clean it while I stayed. 4 nights for an event in town. Though they were moving to clean rooms every morning. The breakfast was Saran wrapped pop tarts and box donuts bought the day of. Even at check out another man looked at me crazy when I asked for a printed copy of my receipt. Stay here if you must but the staff is not kind and the rooms will be dirty.

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
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Karen
4
Pros:

I was given a "suite" because the room I reserved was already taken, apparently. Side note: I called in advance for my room because my flight was delayed until midnight. Well, I get to the property and I am already regretting it. I was told the shower doesn't function but the tub was the best part! Wow... I get in there with the diabolical smell of cigarette smoke and linens from the 50s. Housekeeping was, loud, rude and unmannerly. I just cant... NEVER AGAIN. Mind you, I also paid over 700 for 3 nights... pshh..

2025-04-07 via Nuitee
C
Chrislene
10
Pros:

The breakfast was decent.

2025-03-24 via Nuitee