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A black boat with a red stripe, a man in a red shirt, and a black pickup truck on a calm lake with a metal bridge and trees in the background.

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Our top choices for Cookson motels

1. Tenkiller Lodge

A bed with a wooden headboard, two matching pillows, a patterned bedspread, a lamp on a bedside table, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

2. Suite 16 Motel

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Sallisaw

A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a wall decorated with framed pictures and a large poster.

4. Motel 6 Sallisaw, OK

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

5. Sallisaw Inn

A reception area with a stone fountain, potted plants, travel brochures, and framed artwork on the wall.

6. Blue Ribbon Inn and Suites

A lobby with a sofa, a TV, a magazine rack, and an exit sign.

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Learn more about Cookson

Nestled along Lake Tenkiller, this small town offers fishing, boating, and swimming at Cookson Bend Marina and Recreation Area. Hikers can explore nearby trails in the Cookson Wildlife Management Area or visit Cherokee cultural sites in Tahlequah.

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Top reviews in Cookson

Suite 16 Motel

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Sallisaw Inn

A reception area with a stone fountain, potted plants, travel brochures, and framed artwork on the wall.

Motel 6 Sallisaw, OK

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Super 8 by Wyndham Sallisaw

A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a wall decorated with framed pictures and a large poster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Cookson?

You can find a great deal from $48 on Cookson motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Cookson motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.

Is it better to stay in a Cookson motel or hotel?

Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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