Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

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Days Inn
6.6 (696 reviews)
1600 Motor Court Northeast , Salem , US
+1 503-581-1559

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, 24/7 staff (many positive mentions)
Convenient location for highway access and nearby shopping
Affordable / good value for a budget motel
Some rooms recently renovated and smelled fresh
Pool and hot tub areas described as nice
Comfortable beds reported by several guests
Smoke-free property noted positively
Cons:
Breakfast often limited to granola bars/coffee or absent
Noise from freeway and thin floors / upstairs pacing
Occasional cleanliness issues (moldy coffee filters, rust/chipped tubs, reports of gross rooms)
Amenity failures: broken ice machine, unusable jacuzzi tub, no hot water in some rooms
Isolated poor service incidents (rude staff, deposit withheld, refusal to print invoice)
No housekeeping reported by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reports: many guests describe rooms as clean, recently renovated and smelling fresh, but several reviews note moldy coffee filters, rust/chipped tubs and one report calling the room gross.
Service
8.5
Generally praised — multiple mentions of friendly, helpful 24/7 staff and an 'amazing' team; isolated negative incidents (rude staff, deposit retained, clerk refusing to print invoice) lower but do not dominate sentiment.
Location
8.3
Location commonly praised for highway access and proximity to shopping (Fred Meyer/Starbucks); downsides include freeway noise and some reports of homelessness in the area, so overall good for convenience but with noise concerns.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms often described as recently renovated and functional with comfortable beds by some, but there are complaints about firm beds, unusable jacuzzi tubs, lack of heating or hot water and occasional wear/damage.
Amenities
5
Pool and hot tub receive positive mentions, but several amenity failures noted (broken ice machine, unusable jacuzzi, noisy/heavy AC, no heating in some rooms) reduce the score.
Value for Money
8.5
Frequently called a budget motel and 'good value' or 'cheap' for the price; some frustrations noted, but overall guests perceive it as a reasonable value for a low price point.
Food and Beverage
3.5
Strongly negative: numerous guests report that advertised breakfast is only granola bars/coffee (or absent), with several explicit complaints and requests for refunds.
Overall Experience
6.5
Mixed but serviceable: many guests say the hotel met basic needs for short stays (comfortable bed, quiet for some), while others were disappointed by noise, lack of true breakfast and isolated cleanliness/amenity problems.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:15

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The Days Inn Black Bear offers a range of luxurious amenities, including a tennis court, indoor heated pool, and hot tub. Each air-conditioned guest room is thoughtfully equipped with modern conveniences such as a cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator. The en suite bathrooms feature a bath or shower and a hairdryer for added comfort.

Convenient Services
Guests can enjoy free WiFi access and parking during their stay. The hotel also provides vending machines, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center for added convenience. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, the Days Inn Black Bear ensures a seamless experience.

Prime Location
Ideally situated within a 10-minute drive from the center of Salem and Willamette University, the Days Inn Black Bear offers easy access to local attractions. With Portland International Airport just 91.5 km away, the hotel provides a convenient location for travelers. Book your stay now at the Days Inn Black Bear for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • 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 696 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 3.5
Overall Experience: 6.5
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Armando • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
8
Good enough for the price.
Cons:

The smell of cigarettes outside, and breakfast was granola bars, coffee/juice

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Close yo food and shopping

Cons:

Breakfast was coffee and granola bar.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • us
6
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • us
1
They kept my deposit for no reason
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Rude staff

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Bethany • family_with_children • us
2
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • family_with_children • us
1
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Judy • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Cleanliness interior

Cons:

Location was marginal with homelessness in area

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • us
4
Pros:

Did not eat.

Cons:

This hotel was way to close to the freeway. The noise was unacceptable

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • us
8
Happy and would return.
Pros:

Very comfortable room with all the amenities I needed. A fine budget motel, a cut above the usual. Would stay here again.

Cons:

I needed an invoice for tax purposes and the desk clerk adamantly refused to print one! She was very kind but said she was under strict orders. I don't understand this policy and it may well cost me money.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Darrell • solo_traveller • us
10
Took the dog to visit grama, couldn’t have been better.
Pros:

This is a hidden gem. The staff is amazing as well as the location.

Cons:

It is a big property.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Piusz • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrii • family_with_children • ua
9
Pros:

The room was very cozy, clean, and smelled fresh. You can tell it was recently renovated and updated. Everything worked perfectly. I especially liked that the hotel is smoke-free and doesn't allow pets. We really enjoyed our stay!

Cons:

The bed was a little too firm for my liking.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • us
3
Cheap but frustrating
Pros:

Price

Cons:

Water leaking from the fridge, no heating unit in the room

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Skye • couple • us
6
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Rachele • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

The room was mostly clean

Cons:

Housekeeping definitely didn't check the coffee pot as there was a moldy filter in it also we paid extra for a jacuzzi tub in the room and it was unusable there was no stopper and the bottom of the tub was chipped the vanish gone and could see the rust

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Villa • couple • us
10
Pros:

Esta en una buena ubicación y todo mui bien 👍 😉

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Bates • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee