Russell's Motel

Hotels
8.6 (231 reviews)
357 Main Street , Caribou , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable beds
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness in amenities
Pillows too hard
Lighting in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Several reviews noted cleanliness while others mentioned issues such as mildew in the shower.
Service
9.45
Consistent praise for staff friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.99
Many reviews highlighted the convenient location near attractions.
Room Quality
8.44
Most reviews were positive about comfort but noted issues with lighting and pillows.
Amenities
7.47
Some amenities were lacking, but basic facilities were clean.
Value for Money
8.93
Many guests felt they received good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.48
No breakfast offered, but food options were generally satisfactory.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall satisfaction with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:52

Property Description

Welcome to Russell's Motel, your cozy retreat in Caribou!

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and a fridge in every room. Relax in comfort with a desk, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom at your disposal.

Prime Location: Located just 20 km from Northern Maine Regional at Presque Isle Airport, our motel offers easy access for travelers.

Book Your Stay: Experience comfort and convenience at Russell's Motel.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 231 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 9.45
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 8.93
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Overlock • couple • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Hank • couple • us
10
I'd do it again
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • us
7
​Great value for a quiet night, but tough on handicap accessibility.
Pros:

​If you are looking for an affordable, budget-friendly stop, this motel delivers on quiet privacy, comfortable beds, and a warm room. Having Wi-Fi, Roku streaming, and DoorDash delivery options made it a cozy, convenient stay for the price.
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Cons:

The main drawbacks relate to accessibility and guest communication. The room was not handicap accessible—we had to bring our own shower transfer seat and toilet seat riser from home, and I had to lift the mini-fridge onto a nightstand for my parent. Most importantly, because my older parent doesn't use a cell phone, not having a landline phone was a significant safety drawback for calling in an emergency. No wall clock was provided either.
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2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • us
8
Great value, good location and a comfortable stay.
Pros:

Great value! Comfortable bed and room was super clean. Remote check-in was great as we arrived later than planned. Will happily stay again on my next visit to Caribou.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • couple • us
8
Be impulsive once in a while ...stay the night!
Pros:

It was an impulse drive (JEEP WRANGLER WAVE) where we packed a little to stay the night instead of several hours of driving each way in the same day. The price was low enough to make it nice. We should have brought a laptop to enjoy the wifi part to it's fullest. Next time! Husband's greatgreats buried in small WALTON cemetery in neighboring town. First visit.

Cons:

Google map sent me in circles. *Not Russell's fault :)

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • ca
8
Cons:

No staff for service

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Fonda • solo_traveller • us
1
Lethe alter. alter.
Cons:

Reservation canceled by booking.com without prior notice. Left stranded at front door at 9P.M. at night. Found another accommodation. Will book there first next trip.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • extended_group • us
10
The stay here was great. Staff was very pleasant, great sense of humor and check out was easy
Pros:

It was quiet and a great location

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • ca
5
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Anthuan • solo_traveller • uy
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Dustin • solo_traveller • us
10
A wonderful and convenient place to stay
Pros:

Russel’s Motel is a wonderful property. This motel is a shining example of why I try to stay at small, independently owned properties whenever I can. I was running late and Sheena at the front desk was helpful in making the arrangements necessary for me to have a late check-in. I know exactly where I will be staying when I return to Caribou. The room was impeccably clean, and the area super quiet. You have very easy and direct access to both Caribou and Presque Isle for whatever business brings you there. Only minutes from the Canadian border, too!

Cons:

I only have one suggestion. The room could benefit from a second lamp for light. Otherwise, it was perfect.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Therese • family_with_children • us
10
There is a secret in this Stay not mentioned in any advertisements.. The Sky!
Pros:

The Staff were super knowledgeable with ideas of local events and places to visit. The motel’s appearance at first glance is rustic yet once inside it reminded us of our old camp with updated features. Location, location, location says it all.

Cons:

That we had to leave at the end of our vacation. We will definitely be adding this motel to our travel log.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • us
8
We would definitely stay again.
Pros:

It was very clean. The pictures on the booking site made it look very dark and dreary but the paneling had been painted and it looked and smelled fresh and inviting. The room is very basic but had everything we needed. It was very quiet and we both slept like babies! The fridge had an actual freezer top which came in handy. Loved that we could back right up to the door and load and unload .

Cons:

It was a little off the beaten path

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • us
9
Pros:

Very clean

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Patsy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
9
Pros:

price was very good

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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claire • extended_group • us
9
a little gem of a place
Pros:

loved our stay here, lovely clean rooms , lovely quit spot , at night i went outside and the sky was beautiful , saw fireflies .. just felt I was in beautiful part of the country

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Moredock • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Staff was great

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
8
Value and convenience. A decent, plain, affordable stay
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • us
9
Comfy, clean, fiber wifi, heat pump ac/heat (quiet). Good value.
Pros:

Older motel which shows its age, but don't be fooled. The beds are comfy, the room was clean, and it featured a recently installed heat pump which effectively cools/heats without the usual noisy cycling on/off in motels at this price point. Very nice. I'm not sure, but I believe the wifi is fiber optic because the router was identical to ours at home where we also have fiber internet. It certainly was fast. Handy refrigerator with small freezer. And, when your nearest neighbor across the street is a potato field, it is very quiet at night.

Cons:

Nobody in the office the two nights we were there, but it wasn't a problem. I received an email with instructions on opening the electronic lock on our room before we arrived. If there was an ice machine I didn't see it, but I didn't look very hard either. Toilet is low and tiny, shower is ok.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee