Guests often praise
- Clean and comfortable rooms with notably good beds
- Friendly staff and helpful service
- Affordability, with rooms often under $60
- Some rooms offer vintage or themed décor
- Effective air conditioning even on hot days
Stay at Route 66 Motel, Afton, OK. Enjoy modest rooms with cable TV, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly amenities, outdoor pool, and easy access to Grand Lake O' the Cherokees.
Recent guests highlight clean, comfortable rooms with some unique thematic touches, alongside friendly service and practical amenities. While modest and sometimes showing signs of wear, the motel is valued for its affordability and convenient location along Route 66.
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Route 66 Motel offers budget accommodations along US-59 in Afton, Oklahoma, making it a practical choice for visitors exploring the area. The property features modest rooms equipped with cable television, with some units providing three beds to accommodate families or groups. An outdoor pool is available for guest use, and amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, and a pet-friendly, kid-friendly environment. While there is no on-site restaurant or fitness center, the motel’s convenient basics meet essential travel needs.
Set in a small-town location, the motel draws guests interested in sightseeing and recreation, particularly those exploring nearby natural attractions such as Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park—both favored for fishing and water activities. Monkey Island, Oklahoma, is also close by for additional leisure options. Guest reviews highlight clean and comfortable rooms with some noting thematic touches in the past, though overall the property reflects a no-frills, practical setup rather than modern or upscale decor.
Feedback from visitors suggests the motel suits travelers looking for affordable lodging with straightforward amenities. Cleanliness and comfortable beds receive consistent positive mention, while some guests note signs of wear in the building and rooms. The friendly staff and the property’s location next to interesting local spots like antique and fireworks stores add to the experience. The motel accepts pets and families, making it suitable for a range of guests passing through this stretch of Route 66.
Check-in begins at 1 PM with checkout by 10:30 AM, accommodating typical travel schedules. Nearby airports include Joplin Regional Airport and Northwest Arkansas National Airport, reachable within approximately one to one and a half hours by car. For those seeking alternatives nearby, Indian Hills Marina and Deer Run RV Park are among other lodging options within six miles.
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Traveling on route 66 across the country with two dogs can be a challenge. The rooms where clean surprisingly nice, especially for the price. There is an amazingly awesome antique store right next to the hotel! And on the other side is a fireworks store! How Flippin cool is that! We walked our dogs around the water tower and over to browse the lot of the antique store. It was a great stay in burbon.
This was a cool place to stay at. We walked in and got a room for less than $60. The rooms are themed and ours had a Hollywood theme. The room was clean and had a microwave and fridge. The staff was very nice and set off some fireworks for the 4th of July in the parking lot.
I stumbled upon this little Route 66 motel after doing some night photography nearby on the route. It was dark and cold, and I needed a place to stay for the night. The lobby was nice and warm, which felt great! I like staying at older mom and pop motels especially along Route 66, and this business fit the description well. I thought it was a bit odd paying a $20.00 cash deposit but I'm sure they had their reasons. The first room, the doorknob was janky and the heater wasn't working, and they switched me right away and said they'd fix the other room before renting again. This room was clean and comfortable. Everything worked. I appreciated that they thought of having USB chargers which was helpful with laptop and camera batteries, etc. I'd stay again.
We had great service, clean room and clean and comfortable bed. We slept so good! Great motel for a small town.
Was it perfect? That depends on your definition. Pretty beat up, ripped walls, holes, no themed rooms anymore, but the bed is the best I’ve ever slept on! No bugs, no funny smells, heat took a minute to work but stayed comfortable all night, and the water pressure and temp was great. Would stay here again while traveling through.
Great little place it was a very hot day when I stayed but let me tell you what their average unit in the room kept it like an ice box!!!! So greatful
Good clean rooms with great service I actually lived her for six months good competitive pricing also
Very clean rooms and very reasonable prices with modern amenities, super comfortable beds and you can even get 50's themed rooms at no extra charge. There is a cafe next door and a convenience store across the road.
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