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Ponca Motel

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Elmwood Area

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Standard Single Room | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Single Room | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3101 S 1st St, Abilene, TX, 79605
  • McMurry University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hardin Simmons University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Abilene Christian University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Abilene

Elmwood Area stay.Your stay at this Elmwood Area motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Rose Park Tennis Center and Wildflower Day Spa. 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum and McMurry University are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • McMurry University - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hardin Simmons University - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hendrick Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Abilene Christian University - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Dyess Air Force Base - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HTeaO - Abilene - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ponca Motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring Elmwood Area
As a guest of Ponca Motel, you'll find a vending machine and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Abilene motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • No smoking on site
Ponca Motel offers 17 accommodations. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ponca Motel to the airport?

Ponca Motel is 7.2 mi (15-min drive) away from the Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ponca Motel?

As of Jun 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ponca Motel on Jun 16, 2025 start from $78.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ponca Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ponca Motel.

Does Ponca Motel offer free breakfast?

Ponca Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ponca Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Ponca Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Ponca Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Ponca Motel have a pool?

Ponca Motel does not have a pool.

Does Ponca Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Ponca Motel to downtown Abilene?

Ponca Motel is 1.6 mi away from Abilene.

Ponca Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 23 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Roger

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cozy room and comfortable bed. AC was difficult to adjust, but I got it to work all night while I slept. Old motel on former US-80 in town, so parking is very tight and the lot is muddy. Wi-do worked OK.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean stay. It is safe and quiet. Friendly staff. Will come back to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Al

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Poncha motel. Abilene, Texas

It was very old and run down. A very loud air conditioner which was good which was good. It helped drown out the train which goes by across the street. We would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet, and safe. Good staff. People may question the property from the outside but I guarantee that you would love the rooms. Rooms are new, clean and really great. Will stay here again and will recommend others to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cathy

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is VERY unsafe. I wasn’t expecting to have Crack heads in all the neighboring rooms. I was there to get some rest before taking my State Board test. Needless to say, I didn’t get rested. I even felt it necessary to block the door with chairs and a desk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the quietness and clean room, ac worked great and was friendly at the counter
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Euro, Pasadena

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place for a quick stop...even tho...i think bathroom and floor cleanliness needs to be priority ... just a bit short for a 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ponca Motel offers a welcoming atmosphere with attentive staff and clean rooms. The location is convenient, and the overall ambiance makes for a comfortable stay. However, guests should be aware that occasional train noise may impact light sleepers. Additionally, certain aspects of the outer surroundings that are city owed could benefit from the citycloser attention to ensure a premium experience. The hotel has great potential.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an old motel that hasn’t been kept up and is in a similar area of town. It’s unfortunate because the owners were very nice and extremely accommodating, and at least the bed had clean sheets. But there was soap and hair in the shower from a previous occupant, cracked tiles and a spitting the floor which felt like I was going to fall through each time I passed over it. I would not recommend it at all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a Cute little room...and maybe I missed where it said there was going to be a deposit. A heads up on that would have been ideal ,... but not a big deal. I liked it there. Definitely improvements since the last time I stayed there. Pets would be awesome too.... you should do like motel 6 and pets are free...you would get so much more business because people are crazy about their animals.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute place

The motel was clean. The bed was firm. A/c worked great. Only down side was the bathroom was small.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for a 1 person stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Coert

Business traveler
Terrible place !! Small, dirty, crowded, zero parking, noisy train every 20 minutes, no hot water, expensive, no windows to the smaller rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was cramped and dirty, and there was no seat on the toilet. Disgusting experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

nephtali

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was a piece of crap room smelled like smoke. I was definitely not expecting that. If I could tell people personally, not to stay at this place I would
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimy, New Caney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025