Econo Lodge Valdosta Mall Area

Hotels
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Econo Lodge
5.2 (104 reviews)
3022 James Rd. , Valdosta , US

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly/helpful front desk staff
Reasonably priced (mentioned by some)
Close to restaurants
Cons:
Filthy carpets, stained linens and general uncleanliness
Pests (roaches/bugs) reported
Poor maintenance and run-down building (broken fixtures, odors)
Disgusting/unsanitary pool and stained towels

Categories

Cleanliness
2.2
Multiple reviews describe filthy carpets, stained towels and sheets, mold on bed skirt, dead bugs, roaches and generally unclean rooms and common areas.
Service
10
Several reviews repeatedly praise the front desk/checkout staff as very nice, helpful and courteous despite the hotel's condition; service is the consistently positive aspect noted.
Location
10
Mixed comments: one reviewer notes it is reasonably close to restaurants (positive), while others mention a not-great area with people hanging around; proximity to dining is a clear benefit.
Room Quality
2.7
Rooms reported as run down with cracked toilet seat, stained doorways, filthy/tacky floors, broken AC/TV, cigarette burns and evidence of poor upkeep.
Amenities
2.5
Amenities are poor: pool described as disgusting, towels stained, no USB plugs, broken/old equipment and generally poorly maintained facilities.
Value for Money
7
Mixed sentiment: a few mention reasonable pricing and proximity to restaurants, but many feel the condition and cleanliness make the rate not worth it; overall perceived value varies by guest.
Food and Beverage
5.2
Food and Beverage not mentioned in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Overall Experience
2
Overall stay impressions are largely negative: multiple guests call the stay terrible, cite bad smells, cleanliness and maintenance issues, though staff friendliness is noted as a lone positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:18

Property Description

Convenient Location

Comfortable Accommodation

Exceptional Services

Book now to experience it all at Econo Lodge in Valdosta!

Important information:

Due to COVID-19 circumstances, the property is implementing additional measures to protect the safety of guests and staff. Some services and amenities may be limited or unavailable. Please contact the property for more information.

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), guests are required to wear a face covering in all public spaces and indoor common areas.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: VLD

Location

Guest Reviews

5.2
Based on 104 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.2
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 2.7
Amenities: 2.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 5.2
Overall Experience: 2
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betty
4
Pros:

I don't have pets. People hanging around out side. Carpet was filthy spots on them. I will not stay there again

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • family
2
Pros:

The floor behind the beds and end tables have not been swept or mopped in months due to the amount of dirt and dust there.
There were no mattress protectors on the beds.
The bathroom was questionable if the floor had been cleaned. There was a dead bug on the floor.
We were greeted at the front desk by a person with several facial piercings. They were nice though.
The front office looked rundown.

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Amanda
2
Never again!
Pros:

Lady was very nice at check in but that’s it. The hotel was very run down. Smelled terrible. Room was disgusting. Had to wear shoes to walk across the carpet.

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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PHIL
4
Pros:

I can not recommend this property. The building was in poor condition. The carpet in the halls has not been cleaned for a long time. The bed skirt had mold on it.

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family
4
Pros:

Bugs,filthy common areas, dirty towels, poor lighting, busted up rooms (air conditioners, furniture,etc) not worth 120 a night at all. Doesn't look like the sheets were changed either. Other guests were noisy. Running the halls. Poor parking availability. The only good thing here was the nice lady who checked us in.

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Darlene • partner
8
Pros:

Reasonably priced , close to restaurants.

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children
6
Pros:

Not very clean but the front desk lady very nice

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Christopher
2
Pros:

Terrible in all respects.

2025-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Julio
6
Pros:

While the person in the lobby was very helpful,friendly and polite the hotel structure is screaming for TLC.

2025-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Willie • family
10
Pros:

Obviously this place is better managed than the OYO.

2025-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Tiarah • family
2
Pros:

The entire stay was terrible! The toilet seat was cracked, the doorway was stained, carpet was filthy and the TV didn't work. Wasn't even worth complaining! The entire building was terrible.

2025-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • family
4
Pros:

Hotel was not clean. Sheets discolored, carpets dirty and worn. Badly in need of an update.

2025-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Laquana
2
Pros:

I hate this place and definitely would not be spending my money there again. The roaches were so disrespectful and not to mention the nasty shower curtain. The staff has kids in the hotel screaming and talking very loud in the morning. The pool was disgusting my family refused to get in.

2025-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Cedric
6
Pros:

People

2025-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Justin • family
4
Pros:

Staff was excellent , but the hotel itself was extremely dated the first floor carpet was nasty dirty and buckled from side to side and end to end , stunk too , then the next floor carpet wasnt as bad but it was nasty too with a bad smell , then the room , your feet stuck to the lanoleum floor every step , with stains throughout , it was so bad i didnt want my two kids walking bare footed on it and if it hadnt of been so late i almost went and got them to give me a mop to mop it myself . I wish i would have took pictures of the mattresses when i pulled back the sheets where yall could see them on here and I'll just leave it at that , not one usb plug in the whole room , switch to the light was broke , cigarette burns on the remote and the blankets and looked like somebody puked in the phone . Now the staff the front desk lady was so sweet and courteous in regards to checking in and getting us a room across from other family members staying with us ... thank yall for that .

2025-06-17 • via Nuitee
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John
4
Gross
Pros:

The towels all had brown stains on them

2025-06-08 • via Nuitee
C
Craig
8
Pros:

Not the best area but hotel was nice. The room I had was great.

2025-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Barbara
2
Pros:

Filthy place

2025-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Leatricia • family
4
Pros:

Cleanliness was below standard

2025-05-10 • via Nuitee
F
Frank • pet
6
Pros:


lots of strange people , hanging around

2025-03-31 • via Nuitee