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Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Salem motel

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Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Dinner served, Italian cuisine
Staircase

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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5399 W Main St, Salem, VA, 24153
  • Dixie Caverns
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Virginia Tech University
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Lane Stadium
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Salem

In Salem .A stay at this motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Dixie Caverns and 6 miles (10 km) of Green Hill Park Trailhead. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Roanoke College and Moyers Sports Complex.
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What's nearby

  • Dixie Caverns - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Salem Civic Center - 14 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • LewisGale Medical Center - 17 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Virginia Tech University - 28 min drive - 27.2 miles
  • Lane Stadium - 31 min drive - 28.3 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 22 min drive
  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Seagis - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Salem motel
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Salem motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Motel Salem
Blue Jay Salem
Blue Jay Motel
Hotel Salem Roanoke I 81

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 to the airport?

Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 is 16.5 mi (20-min drive) away from the Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81.

Does Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 offer free breakfast?

Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 have a pool?

Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 have a restaurant?

Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 is home to Sicily Italian Cuisine, which features Italian cuisine.

Does Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 to downtown Salem?

Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 is 6.9 mi away from Salem.

Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 80 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

3.6/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esther

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good motel, not a hotel.

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

michael, S. Williamsport

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No heat, no new soap only a used soap bar, no tissue, broken sink, needs a total renovation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

Looked nothing like the pictures in the the actual room, name different on the sign
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was terrible and I'm not a picky person
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kari

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived and there was NO RESERVATION FROM EXPEDIA. I had to scramble and find another hotel in the area during a sold out Virginia Tech Parents weekend trip. I had to pay $300 a night at two different hotels to accomodate me and my son. Then Expedia says that I am not going to get a refund. This was a horrific experience. Not only do I deserve a FULL REFUND (cannot believe you said I am not getting one) but you should ALSO reimburse me for the two hotels I had to find LAST MINUTE in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kari

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was pleasant. The property however, was HORRIBLE! If I could give zero stars I would. The bed was hard, the shower was a linens closet in the bathroom with tile from floor to ceiling and a broken shower head. Needless to say we did not use the shower. The property is VERY dated. It doesn’t look like it’s ever been update or maintained. The tile behind the bathroom door was cracked, pieces missing and just horribly dirty. The bathroom floor was sticky. The walls are blue and there are patches done to the wall (which are big spots of white). I was extremely surprised that OYO had their name on the motel (it’s NOT a hotel). The sign out from is the Blue Jay Inn. Another example of lack of cleanliness, maintenance at a huge price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Viet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They posted Hotel OYO but it motel name Blue Jay. It’s terrible ad
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value! Traditional road-side motel - no frills, but clean and a nice bed to sleep in. Really easy check-in/check-out with not issues!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sub standard no service

This place is a dump, it listed check in as 4pm-Midnight, we got there at 11pm and no one was at the lobby. Two cats roamed the dirty lobby room, the hotel sign said Blue Jay Hotel, not listed on the info. I do not recommend this place, we are hoping to get a refund for no service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dexter

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was an absolute terrible experience the staff at first said theybdo not rent to anyone local due to an bad experience from a previous tenant which i understand but why foes that apply to new coming customers. Either way just fron the poor customer service and rudeness i will not return to this establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Dianna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and rooms were very old and outdated. The bathroom door had to be slammed to shut and yanked very hard to open. Nobody was ever at the office window. Not once was there ANY housekeeping and I had to borrow their vacuum to vacuum my own room. I was there for 4 nights of yuck.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not very clean got call asking if I left a gun under the bed a what! Yes a gun all rms non smoking non refundable deposit for room that was not as described only a tiny shower no baths tub rooms went to grab breakfast and the manager had been in my room while I was gone I am not happy at all about my stay I want a refund
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

melissa

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place needs to be renovated. Bathroom had broken tile and the caulking was a mess. The outside looks like it has been abandoned. I would say it is about. 20 min drive to Va Tech and easy to get into and out. If you are staying one night then it’s doable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

gayle

Business traveler, Traveled with family
The place was overbooked. No notification that it was. Had notified that we would be late arriving. Had to find a new place at 11.30 pm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023