Modoc Inn

Hotels
6.3 (136 reviews)
1216 North Main Street , Alturas , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Free breakfast (praised)
Comfortable beds
Microwave and refrigerator in room
Pet-friendly
Some staff described as very nice
Cons:
Significant cleanliness issues (hair, stains, filthy floors)
Front desk often unattended / poor responsiveness
TV and internet/WiFi frequently not working
No hand soap available in some stays
Room odors (cigarette smoke) and overall neglected property appearance
Door/window/lock security concerns
False advertising / misleading pictures reported

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Multiple reviews report hair in shower/drain and on towels, stained sheets and walls, filthy bathroom floors and general unkempt room condition—very poor cleanliness.
Service
8.8
Mixed: some staff described as very nice, but several reports of an unattended front desk, slow/no response, and communication difficulties; overall friendly when present but inconsistent and inattentive at times.
Location
7
One reviewer noted the area was not as pictured; otherwise there are no strong positive or negative comments about location—assessed as reasonable for the town.
Room Quality
5.8
Beds described as comfortable and rooms include microwave/refrigerator, but multiple issues reported (cigarette smell in non-smoking room, stains on sheets, broken/non-functioning TV, door/window/lock problems) leading to inconsistent room quality.
Amenities
8
Property offers microwave, refrigerator, pet-friendly policy and a free breakfast (noted positively), but lacks reliable WiFi/TV functionality and lacked basic soap in some stays—amenities exist but are inconsistently maintained.
Value for Money
5
Several guests felt the stay did not represent good value given cleanliness and maintenance problems; at least one guest requested a refund.
Food and Beverage
8
Free breakfast was specifically mentioned as good; no other food or beverage offerings were described.
Overall Experience
5.8
Mixed to negative overall: some comfort (beds) and friendly moments, but pervasive cleanliness, maintenance, and service lapses significantly impacted guests' stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 00:15

Property Description

Welcome to Modoc Inn, your cozy retreat in Alturas!

Convenient 24-Hour Front Desk: Enjoy peace of mind with our round-the-clock front desk service, ready to assist you anytime during your stay.

Complimentary WiFi and Parking: Stay connected with our free WiFi access and park your vehicle securely with our complimentary private parking facilities.

Nearby Airport Access: With Klamath Falls Airport just 145 km away, traveling to and from the hotel is a breeze for our guests.

Book your stay at Modoc Inn now and experience comfort and convenience at an affordable price!

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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM
Airport code: FAT

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 136 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 8.8
Location: 7
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 5.8
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Torres solo_traveller us
6
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Victor solo_traveller us
1
A very bad experience. Don’t use booking.com
Pros:

I have nothing positive to say. Read my “what I didn’t like”

Cons:

I booked a few months out and sent a message that I would be arriving late, between 9 and 10pm. They replied that it would not be a problem. They charged my card two days out, even though I chose the option to pay at check in. When I arrived the office was closed. No one was there. I tried calling and just got a voice mail. They called back about 10 minutes later saying that they were overbooked and did not have a room for me. I was stranded in Alturus at 10 PM. I called other hotels in the area, they were all booked. A few informed me that I was not alone in my situation. I ended up finding a place one hour in the wrong direction. I would not recommend this hotel or booking.com. This is the second time I have had a problem with this site. Don’t trust it. Stay away. Use a different site.

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Natalie family_with_children us
4
Overall, very comfortable, just needs a little more attention to cleaning the bathroom shower.
Pros:

The free breakfast offered was good from Valero. The beds are comfortable and the staff is very nice. I also like the fact that the room has a microwave and refrigerator. The fact it's pet friendly is great.

Cons:

There was a lot of dark hair on the shower drain that I had to clean before showering. There wasn't any hand soap available. The TV or internet wasn't working so we were not able to watch TV for our two night stay.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Grace family_with_children us
1
Cons:

I am not usually someone who writes reviews, but my experience at the Modoc Inn was bad enough that I feel obligated to warn others.

I traveled to Alturas for a wedding and booked a room for myself, my partner, and our 2-year-old child. When I arrived to check in, there was no one at the front desk. Another guest was also waiting and told me she had already called the front desk seven times without getting an answer. She called again while I was there, and it went to voicemail. I tried calling several times myself with no luck. After about 10 minutes, the other guest finally received a text message saying someone would be there shortly.

A few minutes later, an employee arrived. Communication was very difficult because she spoke very little English and seemed confused about my reservation. She initially gave me the wrong room key and then asked to use my phone to call someone. Eventually, I was given the correct room and was able to get inside.

Before even getting to the room, the overall condition of the property was concerning. It appeared that some people may have been living in several of the motel rooms full-time. There was trash, clutter, and personal belongings scattered outside multiple rooms. Some of the windows were open, allowing you to see inside as you walked by, and several of those rooms were also filled with junk and garbage. It gave the property a neglected and unkempt appearance.

Unfortunately, things only got worse once I entered my room.

The floors throughout the room were covered in dirt. When I checked the bathroom, there was black hair everywhere—on the towels, in the bathtub, on the toilet seat, and clogging the bathtub drain. The bathroom floors were filthy, and there were stains on the walls that appeared to be urine. I then checked the bed and found stains on the sheets along with more black hair.

I immediately went back to the front desk, but once again, nobody was there.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Ryan family_with_children us
1
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller us
3
It was just okay for a one night stop.
Cons:

Overall condition was poor, staff was not around when needed. Not their falt but no WiFi.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
1
Shit hole hotel
Pros:

Nothing the pictures were a lie smh

Cons:

That there was no soap to wash hands my door didnt lock the windows were filthy along with the room I slept ontop of the blankets had to go buy my own the tv didnt work or connect to internet honestly want my 124 dollars back you guys are allowing false advertising i can send a video the tv turned on but did not work even had the hotel manager try amd fix it this is unexeptible and no reason to pay even 20 dollars a night for that room honestly so mad but I had no choice to stay

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Robinson couple us
4
If you ask for non smoking room then that was I expect but I had to stay or I lost my money which is unfair
Pros:

The room was just okay people are friendly but the room smells bad like cigarettes and it feels like your inhaling it in your sleep throughout your stay I brought plug-ins to break the smell but nothing helped.

Cons:

The area was not like it was shown in pictures

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Rajesh solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Some issue with TV in initial room (14). Moved me to 19 - no issue.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Gary
6
Pros:

Our advanced reservations were not initially recognized not til I went back to the office and pressed the issue. Our room was ok,but sink pop up and shower head bracket were broken and toilet seat was nearly falling off. Power supply for refer,microwave and coffee maker were inadequate. Had to remove microwave cord fron outlet in order to plug in coffee maker. Not a very well managed property.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Rhonda family
6
Pros:

Old fashioned motel. Clean and friendly staff. No night stands so inconvenient.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Alicia
10
Pros:

Nice and clean

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Teresa extended_group us
8
2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Matthew
6
Pros:

The guy running the place was very helpful and outgoing I give him A+

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Huff couple us
7
A nice enough place
Cons:

No desk or chair

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
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Lori
2
Ghost town
Pros:

We drove up and it was in such poor condition, we drove right back out and found another place. It looked like something in a ghost town.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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LORI L.
2
Pros:

We drove in and we shocked at the condition this hotel was in. We did not even check in. We left and found another hotel in the area.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Clark
8
Pros:

Sweet. The entrance at door had some loose cinder blocks, though.

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
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Rosary review category business travellers ph
9
Very good room with friendly staff
2025-05-10 via Nuitee
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Gregory
6
Pros:

It took 15 or 20 minutes to round up someone to check me in. Otherwise it was fine.

2025-05-05 via Nuitee