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Featured Motels in Elko

Americas Best Value Gold Country Inn & Casino

Americas Best Value Gold Country Inn & Casino

2 out of 5
2050 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
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Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Red Lion Casino, Elko Convention Center, and Northeastern Nevada Museum. Elko Area Chamber ...…

4.2/5Very Good! (987 reviews)

"Have stayed here many times but the Lady who checked us in was soooo!! Nice and helpful she even gave me 2 milk bones for our mini weiner dog 😎"…"

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2021

Americas Best Value Gold Country Inn & Casino
Super 8 by Wyndham Wells

Super 8 by Wyndham Wells

2 out of 5
930 6th St, I-80 Exit 352, Wells, NV
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The price is $53 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22

Situated in Wells, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of California Trail Interpretive Center and Wells City Park. Chimney Rock Golf Course is 1 mi (1.7 km) ...…

2.8/5 (586 reviews)

"Really nice people, quiet, comfortable, convenient."…"

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2020

Super 8 by Wyndham Wells
Rest Inn Suites Motel

Rest Inn Suites Motel

2.5 out of 5
1509 E 6th Street, Wells, NV
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The price is $66 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13

Situated in Wells, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of California Trail Interpretive Center and Wells City Park. Chimney Rock Golf Course is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) ...…

3.4/5 (141 reviews)

"It was pet friendly!! It was on our travel route. Bed was memory foam-it was ok."…"

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2021

Rest Inn Suites Motel
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Days Inn by Wyndham Elko

Days Inn by Wyndham Elko

2.5 out of 5
1500 Idaho Street, I-80, I-80 East & Exit 303, Elko, NV
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The price is $42 per night from May 3 to May 4

Situated in the historical district, this motel is steps from Northeastern Nevada Museum and Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Elko Convention Center ...…

3.7/5Good! (512 reviews)

"Very quick check in. Room larger than expected. Very clean. Nice flat screen TV. Very comfortable bed."…"

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2021

Days Inn by Wyndham Elko
Sharon Motel

Sharon Motel

2.5 out of 5
635 6th Street, Wells, NV
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The price is $64 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13

Situated in Wells, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of California Trail Interpretive Center and Wells City Park. Chimney Rock Golf Course is 1.1 mi (1.8 ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (520 reviews)

"Clean and cozy"…"

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2021

Sharon Motel
Esquire Inn

Esquire Inn

2 out of 5
505 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
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The price is $59 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26

Situated in Elko, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Western Folklife Center and Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Great Basin College and ...…

4.2/5Excellent! (502 reviews)

"Very clean and nice. Pleasantly surprised! Just wish there had been a coffee maker—but there was a microwave and refrigerator."…"

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2021

Esquire Inn
Motel 6 Elko, NV

Motel 6 Elko, NV

2 out of 5
3021 Idaho St, Elko, NV
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The price is $51 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13

Situated in Elko, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Red Lion Casino, Elko Convention Center, and Northeastern Nevada Museum. Elko Area Chamber of Commerce ...…

2.8/5 (298 reviews)

"Young man at the front desk was awesome! Very friendly, helpful, and efficient. Give him a raise."…"

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2021

Motel 6 Elko, NV
Thunderbird Motel

Thunderbird Motel

2.5 out of 5
345 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
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The price is $57 per night from May 1 to May 2

Situated in Elko, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Western Folklife Center, Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, and Great Basin College. Northeastern ...…

3.9/5Good! (210 reviews)
Good Place

"A lot better than what I expected for the price ($67 total with pet deposit). Clean room, clean beds. Innkeeper obviously cared that I was traveling alone and (I think) placed me near his live-in unit. I felt safe & secure with the back of my truck loaded full of everything I’m moving with."…"

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2021

Thunderbird Motel
Wells Chinatown

Wells Chinatown

2 out of 5
755 Humboldt Ave, Wells, NV
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The price is $62 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13

Situated in Wells, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Wells City Park and Chimney Rock Golf Course. California Trail Interpretive Center is 0.7 mi (1.1 ...…

3.6/5Good! (87 reviews)
you deserve better than this.

"I want to say something nice, but I cannot. Well, the desk person was nice. The room had mold, the beds were hard as a rock. This is an older property, but that is no excuse for being unclean. My recommendation is just say no."…"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2020

Wells Chinatown
Holiday Motel

Holiday Motel

2 out of 5
1276 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
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The price is $40 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13

Situated in Elko, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and Northeastern Nevada Museum. Elko County Fairgrounds ...…

4.2/5Excellent! (97 reviews)

"Only one floor- no stairs. Quiet and very clean. We walked around Elko and it was a very nice town."…"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2020

Holiday Motel
Centre Motel

Centre Motel

2 out of 5
475 3rd Street, Elko, NV
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The price is $44 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13

Situated in Elko, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Western Folklife Center, Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, and Great Basin College. Northeastern ...…

4.2/5Excellent! (47 reviews)
Recommend

"Super friendly owners. Comfortable spot for an overnight stop. Good prices."…"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2020

Centre Motel
Manor Motor Lodge

Manor Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
185 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
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Situated near the airport, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Western Folklife Center, Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, and Great Basin College. ...…

3.9/5Good! (17 reviews)
Nice place to stop for the night

"Really helpful and friendly owners. Good, clean room. Great price."…"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2020

Manor Motor Lodge
High Desert Inn

High Desert Inn

2 out of 5
3015 E Idaho St, Elko, NV
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Located in the heart of Elko, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Red Lion Casino, Elko Convention Center, and Northeastern Nevada Museum. Elko Area Chamber ...…

3.4/5Good! (474 reviews)

"It smelled in the room the tub was dirty the wallpaper was all peeling off the beds had white flakes all over the walls were bad"…"

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2020

High Desert Inn
Elko Motel

Elko Motel

2 out of 5
1243 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
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Situated in Elko, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, Northeastern Nevada Museum, and Elko County Fairgrounds. ...…

3.4/5Good! (76 reviews)
Disappointed and frustrated

"We arrived on June 22, 2019 around 3:30pm, only to find no one in the office to help us. We rang the bell on the counter several times, still no one. Finally after a period of time, a man came to the office, I can only assume it was the manager or owner. I gave him a copy of our reservation confirmation. ..."…"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2019

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Travelers Motel

Travelers Motel

2 out of 5
1181 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
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Situated in Elko, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, Northeastern Nevada Museum, and Elko County Fairgrounds. ...…

2.3/5 (13 reviews)

"There was absolutely NOTHING about this property that was great. Everything was dirty except for the linens (or at least that's what I told myself). It is in a terrible location due to heavy traffic and lack of thickness of walls. There was no fan in the bathroom, terrible lighting and the Wifi & ..."…"

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2019

Travelers Motel
Mid Town Motel

Mid Town Motel

2 out of 5
294 Idaho St., Elko, NV
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Situated in Elko, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Western Folklife Center, Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, and Great Basin College. Northeastern ...…

2.8/5 (6 reviews)

"It was Friday night and inexpensive. Close to food and fun."…"

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2018

Mid Town Motel
Economy Inn

Economy Inn

3 out of 5
411 10th St, Elko, NV
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Situated in Elko, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and Western Folklife Center. Northeastern Nevada Museum ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (15 reviews)
Warm and quiet room

"Just what I needed for the week will be stating there again when I have to stay in Elko for work."…"

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2020

Economy Inn
Travelers Motel

Travelers Motel

1181 Idaho Street, Elko, Nevada
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Situated in Elko, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, Northeastern Nevada Museum, and Elko County Fairgrounds. ...…

Travelers Motel
Budget Inn

Budget Inn

2 out of 5
1349 Idaho St., Elko, NV
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Situated in Elko, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and Northeastern Nevada Museum. Elko Convention Center ...…

4/5Very Good! (79 reviews)

"Our room was clean and odor free. That’s the good part. However, the stoppers in both the bathroom sink and tub were missing. This meant that a guest could not have a bath in the tub; I could only have a shower. These plumbing problems marred what otherwise would have been an excellent stay."…"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019

Budget Inn
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Hampton Inn & Suites Wells, NV

Hampton Inn & Suites Wells, NV

2.5 out of 5
1091 Cobre St, Wells, NV
The price is $93 per night from May 10 to May 11
4.8/5Exceptional! (91 reviews)

"Conveniently located off of the main road. This was a great hotel for a layover as we were driving back to Seattle. It is a newer facility that is reasonably priced. The rooms are really nice sized and very clean. I appreciate the level of sanitization they did in each room and it was clearly ..."…"

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2021

Hampton Inn & Suites Wells, NV
Red Lion Hotel & Casino Elko

Red Lion Hotel & Casino Elko

3 out of 5
2065 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
The price is $88 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
4.1/5Very Good! (967 reviews)

"I liked that the casino, resturaunt, and other facilities were just a walk down the hallway."…"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2021

Red Lion Hotel & Casino Elko
Ramada by Wyndham Elko Hotel at Stockmen's Casino

Ramada by Wyndham Elko Hotel at Stockmen's Casino

3 out of 5
340 Commercial Street, Elko, NV
The price is $55 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
4.1/5Very Good! (975 reviews)

"Nice bar inside the casino attached to the motel. The rooms are great. Really nice for a motel type place. The complimentary breakfast is also amazing. I don’t know of any other place that’s as nice for the price. 2nd time staying here and will stay here again in the future on the next road ..."…"

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2021

Ramada by Wyndham Elko Hotel at Stockmen's Casino
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Elko Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You can select from 18 low-cost motels in Elko among more than 39 hotels and other lodging choices. These budget accommodations can help you save some cash when compared with traditional hotels, which may have more amenities but also come with a higher price tag.

Fun fact: Introduced in the early 1950s, colorful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool.

Below are some of our customers' recommended Elko motels available to book:

Americas Best Value Gold Country Inn & Casino

  • Enjoy access to the casino, and freebies including WiFi, parking, and an airport shuttle.

Super 8 by Wyndham Wells

  • Free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free parking are available during your stay.

Rest Inn Suites Motel

  • Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Days Inn by Wyndham Elko

  • A 24-hour front desk along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.

Motel 6 Elko

  • Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

What to Do in Elko

Take time to enjoy the charming coffeehouses and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. Those visiting Elko have good things to say about its shops, museums, and bars.

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

  • Carlin Community Park
  • Lamoille Canyon
  • Thomas Canyon Campground

During your trip, here are some other places to visit:

  • Elko Convention Center
  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
  • Elko County Fairgrounds

Elko is also known for its:

  • Casino gaming
  • Entertainment
  • Countryside

Best Time to Visit Elko

Determine the perfect time for your visit to Elko by looking over these seasonal weather details:
  • The hottest months are typically July and August, while December and January are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 55° F and nighttime temperatures average 13° F
  • April-June: 86° F is the daytime average and 29° F is the nighttime average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 92° F and nighttime averages are around 34° F
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 72° F during the day and 13° F at night
  • Average rainfall is 9.80 inches in a year

How to Get to Elko and Around the Area

Elko Transportation
NameTypeDistance
Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional) Airport 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
Elko Station Train Station 2 mi (3.2 km)

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Elko?
If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Elko, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find something similar from over 43 hotels and other accommodations. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.
What is a motel?
At most motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Elko?
Americas Best Value Gold Country Inn & Casino: Enjoy access to the casino, and freebies including WiFi, parking, and an airport shuttle. Super 8 by Wyndham Wells: A seasonal outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Sharon Motel: Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities like a microwave. Rest Inn Suites Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a soaking tub. Days Inn by Wyndham Elko: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
How many motels will I find in Elko?
Choose from 19 economical motels in Elko.
What can I do in Elko?
Take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants and charming coffeehouses while you’re sightseeing. People visiting Elko like its museums, entertainment venues, and bars. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lamoille Canyon, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and Carlin Community Park. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Western Folklife Center and California Trail Interpretive Center. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Red Lion Casino, Elko County Fairgrounds, and Carlin City Hall.
What's the weather like in Elko?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Elko to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 29°F. Average annual precipitation for Elko is 10 inches.
What are my options for getting around Elko when staying in a motel?
We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Elko to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional), which is located 1.3 mi (2 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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