Howard Johnson by Wyndham Dothan

Hotels
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
4.7 (152 reviews)
2244 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, Alabama, 36301 , Dothan , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Golfing nearby
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Porter/bellhop
Pool umbrellas
Wheelchair accessible parking
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, professional staff / quick check-in (multiple mentions)
Front of hotel appears clean and presentable in some reports
Some rooms had working AC, fridge, microwave and occasionally comfortable beds
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (bugs, roaches, sandy/sticky floors, moldy/musky and cigarette odors)
Room disrepair: leaks, broken appliances/fixtures, burnt bedding, plastered/unfinished walls
Missing or unusable amenities: green/closed pool, no breakfast/coffee
Unexpected fees (pet charge), accessibility and safety issues (slippery showers, no grab bars)

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Strong negative sentiment throughout reviews: multiple reports of bugs/roaches, sandy/sticky floors, moldy/musky and cigarette odors, filthy bathrooms and used condom found — overall cleanliness was consistently poor.
Service
8.5
Mixed but generally positive staff mentions: several guests note friendly, professional and quick check-in; some isolated service problems (housekeeping entering, inattentive room service, staff behavior) but overall staff impressions are a relative strong point.
Location
7
Location not a primary complaint; guests note the front of the hotel is clean and presentable while the back/outdoor areas are neglected — overall location/setting is acceptable though parts of the property are unkempt.
Room Quality
4
Rooms frequently reported in poor condition: leaking showers, broken refrigerator door, plastered walls, burnt bedding, uncomfortable mattresses in some rooms, and general disrepair — occasional mentions of functioning AC/fridge and comfy bed but room quality overall is below expectations.
Amenities
4
Amenities underwhelming or unavailable: pool described as green/unusable, no breakfast/coffee offered, lack of grab bars/accessibility features, and limited functioning amenities despite some working appliances.
Value for Money
3.8
Guests report unexpected charges (pet fee), poor condition and cleanliness relative to price, and overall feeling that the stay did not match paid expectations — some positive notes (comfortable bed) but value is generally low.
Food and Beverage
2.2
Frequently mentioned absence of expected offerings: no breakfast or coffee, and no on-site food service reported — F&B is essentially lacking or unavailable for many guests.
Overall Experience
5.6
Mixed overall: numerous strong cleanliness and room-quality complaints lower the experience, but recurring praise for friendly staff and some positive single-room experiences result in a middling overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:07

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Complimentary Breakfast - Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or start your day with a delicious on-the-go breakfast served daily.

Convenient Amenities - Benefit from complimentary wireless internet, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs.

Prime Location - Discover nearby attractions such as Wiregrass Museum of Art and Dothan Country Club, just a short drive away. Unwind in one of our 62 guestrooms equipped with modern facilities. Book now to experience a comfortable stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Dothan.

Important information:

  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

4.7
Based on 152 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 7
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 3.8
Food and Beverage: 2.2
Overall Experience: 5.6
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Anthony
10
Pros:

yes

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Danita
4
Pros:

The "handicapped accessible nroom" was a death trap for a non handicapped person. No grab bars and a slippery shower floor. Then causing tha bathroom floor to flood making the whole floor slick. No raised toilet. The floors were nasty, sandy & sticky throughout the room.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Konnie
10
Pros:

I was real happy all the way around

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
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Michael
4
Pros:

The rioms are trashed, the fistbroom inwas placed in looks like in remodeling process with wall watches everywhere. Lights flickering like in a horror movie. And thought they send someone to change bulbs, it still flickeres. I had to be moved to another room. A little more nicer, but the floor was disgusting dirty, lile it hasn't been proper clean in months.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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christine • family
2
Pros:

The room had moldy smell kept door open to try and air out, had to buy air freshners to combat the oder. If i didn't had already paid i would have left.very unpleasent stay.

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
K
konnie • family
10
Pros:

The stay was wonderful

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
K
Kathleen • family
2
Pros:

The room was clean butt it smelled like dead rats I will never stay there again

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • partner
6
Pros:

Staff was friendly. The room and the outside area could have been cleaner. Loud odor of cigarette smoke upon entering the room. I barely stayed there. The front of the hotel is neat and clean, however the back (where I was staying) was dirty, and unkept.

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Pros:

Had to keep bathroom door closed bc it kept having a foul smell linger. Really thin towels

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Janice
4
Hotel needs help
Pros:

Found several bugs on bed and in the room. Bed was very uncomfortable mattress needs replaced. Shower leaked water everywhere and the handle for the shower was hard to turn on. Walls in the room had plaster on them. The refrigerator door was broken.

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
M
Milton
2
Pros:

Los cuartos no muy limpios me tuvieron que cambiar 3 veces por cucarachas grandes

2025-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Kathy
10
Pros:

The overall stay was good. The front is clean and presentable, however the back of the hotel could use some cleaning in the outdoors area. The staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. Check in was quick and easy. The room was clean and comfortable.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Miranda
2
Second chance and even more disappointing
Pros:

The man that checked me in touched my arm, the room was in bad condition with repairs needing to be made. The bathroom sink wouldn’t drain. Housekeeping tried to open the door even after telling them it would be a minute before I could open the door. I had to take dirty linens to the office in order to receive more. They also have a roach issue. I won’t be staying again.

2025-07-13 • via Nuitee
R
Radirus
8
Pros:

Nice

2025-07-09 • via Nuitee
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amanda • family_with_children
2
Pros:

Very dirty bugs were not told that the pool was not able to use was not told no breakfast

2025-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Juan
4
Pros:

Burnt holes in bedding, flies everywhere, just dirty

2025-07-07 • via Nuitee
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erin • family_with_children
8
Pros:

H

2025-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family
4
Pros:

I have a lot of pics i can post. First, there is NO breakfast bar or coffee. There is no bar in the shower. The pool is green. There was a used condom on the ground right as we stepped out to go into our room. We got charged an extra 40 bucks for pets when it should have been listed on expedia and wasn't (says pet friendly, should be listed they charge for that in the booking!). The room was dirty, musky, the plugs covered, drugs on the counter, something sprayed on the wall in the bathroom, crap in the sink and toilet... this feels like a 30 dollar a night HOtel... Oh, other than the musky smell, the AC, fridge, and microeave worked. Bed was comfy.

2025-07-02 • via Nuitee
G
Glynia
10
Pros:

Always great friendly staff

2025-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • family_with_children
4
Pros:

One of the staff members were lurking around like a creep and the room service staff did not listen to request

2025-07-01 • via Nuitee