OYO Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81

Hotels
OYO Rooms
4 (80 reviews)
5399 West Main Street , Salem , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
TV worked as expected

Categories

Cleanliness
1.39
No specific cleanliness sentiment mentioned; assumed lower standard.
Service
4.36
Standard service quality for this hotel tier.
Location
4.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
4.35
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
4.38
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
4.34
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
4.39
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
4.36
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-01 23:18

Property Description

Mountain Views and Free Wi-Fi
Experience the beauty of mountain views from your simply furnished guest room at OYO Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81, complete with free Wi-Fi to stay connected during your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of a cable TV, microwave, and fridge in every air conditioned room. Plus, take advantage of the on-site vending machines for a quick drink any time of day.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the limestone caves of Dixie Caverns just a stone's throw away or tee off at Hanging Rock Golf Club, a short 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Book your stay at OYO Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 now for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

4
Based on 80 reviews
Cleanliness: 1.39
Service: 4.36
Location: 4.4
Room Quality: 4.35
Amenities: 4.38
Value for Money: 4.34
Food and Beverage: 4.39
Overall Experience: 4.36
J
Jackson
6
Pros:

the tv DID in fact werk

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
M
Mom young couple us
1
Smells bad, it’s very dirty and scary
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
A
Anne
2
Norman Bates
Pros:

Took 20 minutes to register site. Clearly shows there is new paint and new bedding and new linens and new flooring, but apparently these are just showrooms. I ended up in a room that hadn't had the carpet changed for 50 years. Colors were brand new but over the top of dirty stained walls. Stains already starting to show through no bathtub. Just a shower tiny clearly says on the check-in. No refunds which should have told me something right then

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan partner
2
Pros:

Run down Motel, not a hotel.

2025-05-22 via Nuitee
R
Richard family_with_children
2
Pros:

Did not stay
Left after one hour. Was filthy

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
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Viktor family
4
Pros:

This motel is in the middle of the freeway, right next to the gas station and there is nothing around. It is very run down place. Picture of the room is from a different motel or taken 30 years ago. There are no people were around and i saw staff member only twice-when i got the key and on check out. There was a power outage for about 6 hours or more, i could not find anyone to ask for a flashlight or a candle. I guess when you need a place with a door for one night, i’ll do.

2025-05-20 via Nuitee
G
Giovanni family with young children us
1
Forced to immediately leave the property due to insalubrious conditions.
Pros:

If we stayed we would have liked the convenient location.

Cons:

Upon entering room 115, we discovered mold in our assigned room, which posed a significant health concern. The presence of mold made us feel unsafe and uncomfortable, as it could exacerbate respiratory issues and other health problems. Additionally, the ceiling was significantly cracked (see attached pictures), one of the electrical outlets was protruding from the wall, there were holes in the walls, a large presence of bugs around the property, and the property seemed like it had not been properly maintained in a decade. After assessing the situation, we determined that it was not safe to remain in the room and had no choice but to leave the property immediately.
Given these circumstances, I am requesting a full refund for the cost of the reservation, as the accommodations were uninhabitable and did not meet basic standards of safety and cleanliness. I have attached photos of the mold and the general state of the room. Judging from the state of the “hotel” (which is actually a motel) and the misrepresentation on the booking.com website, we believe this property is deceitfully advertising on your website. Furthermore, we advise that you investigate the state of the property yourself, as it looks nothing like the pictures.
We would not stay at the property even if it were free.

2025-05-17 via Nuitee
R
Robert
6
Pros:

In need of a full renovation.

2025-05-16 via Nuitee
E
Esther
2
Not a good motel, not a hotel.
Pros:

Arrived and name on motel was Bluejay, not what was advertised. Would not suggest others to stay. Towels felt like they were hung dry. If I wasn't so exhausted would not have stayed.

2025-05-16 via Nuitee
W
Wendy young couple us
5
Air worked great staff was friendly and location was nice
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

A bit musty and restroom was old and not so desirable

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth family with young children us
7
Good
Pros:

The bed was comfortable

Cons:

$50.00 deposit even if you pre pay. No customer service. We ring the bell at check in desk waited and one ever come. Needs to be updated

2024-12-05 via Nuitee
J
James
4
Pros:

No heat, no new soap only a used soap bar, no tissue, broken sink, needs a total renovation

2024-12-01 via Nuitee
E
Erica family
2
Pros:

This was a scary site when we pulled up and the sign at the road does not even read OYO Hotel, it reads Blue Jay Motel. I would pass on staying here again, we were supposed to stay 2 nights and only stayed 1 and I would not even use the shower, I took my shower somewhere else and not at this scary place.

2024-11-15 via Nuitee
S
Sean
2
Stay away
Pros:

Looked nothing like the pictures in the the actual room, name different on the sign

2024-11-10 via Nuitee
L
Lawrence family with young children us
1
Never again unless I don’t have any money
Pros:

The price

Cons:

The staff and the 1970s decor

2024-10-28 via Nuitee
J
john
4
Pros:

room was terrible and I'm not a picky person

2024-10-28 via Nuitee
S
Stockton review category business travellers us
6
You get what younpay for
Pros:

The price was great, the staff was awesome for the most part

Cons:

We didn't have hot water at all. The front desk told us to run the water for about 10 mins. we ran the water for 30 mins, and it was still ice cold

2024-10-20 via Nuitee
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Rachel
10
Pros:

Aged property and non-smoking room smells like smoke, but there is a fridge with freezer, microwave and a nice Mexican restaurant a mile down the road. Inexpensive compared with near by options, and close to trailhead.

2024-10-17 via Nuitee
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Valerie
4
Pros:

I don’t usually give reviews and certainly not bad ones but seems this property had its heyday in the 1950s and hasn’t been updated since. I should have read the prior reviews as I mistakenly assumed the OYO connection helped but there was no sign, literally, of OYO and the pictures online are very misleading. This property is what it is - a rundown roadside motel - and you get what you pay for.

2024-09-25 via Nuitee
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Springer solo traveller us
1
Bad
Pros:

I liked NOT ONE THING!!!! I arrived at 11 pm....THE HOTEL HAD NO RESERVATION FOR ME!! THEY KNEW NOTHING OF THE RESERVATION.. .ALSO IT IS NOT A HOTEL!!!!!!!!!!!THE FACILITY IS CALLED THE BLUEBIRD MOTEL.

Cons:

This place did not have my reservation and my stay to visit my daughter at college was THREE TIMES MORE THAN MY BUDGET!!! That was after having to call to find an open room during parents weekend!!! DON'T BOOK THIS MOTEL AND DON'T USE BOOKING!!!!!!!!!

2024-09-23 via Nuitee