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Motel 6 The Dalles, OR
Motel 6 The Dalles, OR
2 out of 5
2500 W 6th St, The Dalles, OR
Free Cancellation
The price is $63 per night

Situated in The Dalles, this motel is steps from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Cascade Range. Old St. Peter's Landmark and Fort Dalles Museum ...…

3.8/5Good! (738 reviews)

"Sometimes Motel 6 can be a ‘well, at least it’s inside’ type situation. But this one was above average. Cute room. Bed was super bouncy. A good place to lay your head for the night in The Dalles."…"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2020

Motel 6 The Dalles, OR
Cousins Country Inn
Cousins Country Inn
3 out of 5
2114 W. 6th St., The Dalles, OR
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $99 per night

Situated in The Dalles, this motel is steps from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Cascade Range. Old St. Peter's Landmark and Fort Dalles Museum ...…

4.2/5Very Good! (496 reviews)

"Very comfortable beds, large rooms and friendly staff. Pet friendly with a lot of nice grassy area right out your room door. My only complaint is house keeping knocking on our door at 930 both days we stayed and woke us up."…"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020

Cousins Country Inn
Westcliff Lodge
Westcliff Lodge
2 out of 5
4070 Westcliff Dr, Hood River, OR
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $138 per night

Located in the heart of Hood River, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Hood Railroad, Indian Creek Golf Course, and Hood River Marina. Western Antique ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (731 reviews)

"It was a cozy property at a fantastic location. Fantastic!"…"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020

Westcliff Lodge
Three Rivers Inn
Three Rivers Inn
2.5 out of 5
91484 Biggs Rufus Highway, Biggs Junction, OR
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $79 per night

Located in the heart of Biggs Junction, this motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and within 6 mi (10 km) of Deschutes River ...…

4/5Very Good! (355 reviews)

"Friendly and quick at check-in Room was clean and bed comfy! Thank you!"…"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020

Three Rivers Inn
Super 8 by Wyndham The Dalles OR
Super 8 by Wyndham The Dalles OR
2 out of 5
609 Cherry Heights Rd, The Dalles, OR
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $76 per night

Situated near the airport, this motel is steps from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Cascade Range. Old St. Peter's Landmark and Fort Dalles Museum ...…

3.5/5Good! (706 reviews)

"I love staying at the super 8 in the dalles. Extremly friendly staff and clean rooms."…"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2020

Super 8 by Wyndham The Dalles OR
Sunset Motel Hood River
Sunset Motel Hood River
2.5 out of 5
2300 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $129 per night

Situated in a rural location, this motel is steps from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Cascade Range. Mount Hood Railroad and Slackwater Beach ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (600 reviews)
Perfect

"I arrived at 7:00 p.m. and had to leave by 7 the next morning. Unloaded stuff went to grab a bite and did about 3 mile jog. Everything went well. Room is small bath is small. Water pressure good. Property and room clean."…"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2020

Sunset Motel Hood River
Riverview Lodge
Riverview Lodge
2 out of 5
1505 Oak St, Hood River, OR
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $120 per night

Situated near the beach, this motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mount Hood Railroad and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hood River Marina. Husum Hills Golf Course is 9.9 mi ...…

3.8/5Good! (212 reviews)

"Clean and friendly. Area was beautiful. Will come back"…"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020

Riverview Lodge
Celilo Inn
Celilo Inn
2.5 out of 5
3550 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $119 per night

Located in the heart of The Dalles, this romantic motel is steps from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Cascade Range. The Dalles Dam Visitor Center ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (831 reviews)

"The front desk staff are very nice. The view is great! Will definitely stay again."…"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2020

Celilo Inn
Oregon Motor Motel
Oregon Motor Motel
2 out of 5
200 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $60 per night

Situated in The Dalles, this motel is steps from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Cascade Range, and Old St. Peter's Landmark. Fort Dalles Museum is ...…

3.1/5 (343 reviews)

"Plenty of parking, very clean, and the staff was very nice."…"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2020

Oregon Motor Motel
Ponderosa Motel
Ponderosa Motel
2.5 out of 5
775 E Broadway St, Goldendale, WA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $85 per night

Situated in Goldendale, this motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Goldendale Observatory and 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Maryhill Stonehenge.…

4.1/5Very Good! (197 reviews)

"Quiet, clean, very friendly. The staff always go above and beyond."…"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2020

Ponderosa Motel
Tall Winds Motel
Tall Winds Motel
2 out of 5
301 Main Street, Moro, OR
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $75 per night

Situated in Moro, this motel is within 25 mi (40 km) of Deschutes River State Recreation Area, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and Maryhill Stonehenge. ...…

4.4/5Excellent! (36 reviews)

"Great stay! Must cleaner and nicer than I expected. My pillow smelled a bit musty, otherwise I would have given it 5 stars."…"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020

Tall Winds Motel
Budget Inn Motel
Budget Inn Motel
2 out of 5
118 West 4th Street, The Dalles, OR
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $80 per night

Situated in The Dalles, this motel is steps from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Cascade Range, and Old St. Peter's Landmark. Fort Dalles Museum is ...…

2.9/5 (127 reviews)

"Good value for the money. Very simple setting but clean. Note that you will need to have breakfast out. They do have a mini fridge, electric mini oven and coffee machine in the room."…"

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2019

Budget Inn Motel
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The Dalles Inn
The Dalles Inn
2.5 out of 5
112 West 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR
The price is $95 per night
4.1/5Very Good! (610 reviews)

"The bed was extremely comfortable and the price was great!"…"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2020

The Dalles Inn
Celilo Inn
Celilo Inn
2.5 out of 5
3550 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR
The price is $119 per night
4.3/5Excellent! (831 reviews)

"The front desk staff are very nice. The view is great! Will definitely stay again."…"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2020

Celilo Inn
Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge
Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge
2.5 out of 5
351 Lone Pine Dr, The Dalles, OR
The price is $105 per night
4.2/5Very Good! (416 reviews)

"Things seem clean and updated. We stayed in handicap one night, tub does not have no slick. Otherwise satisfied."…"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2020

Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge
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The Dalles Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You can select from more than 12 hotels and other lodging choices in The Dalles, though you'll find just 6 economical motels. When you pick one of these budget-friendly accommodations, there might not be abundant amenities like you'd find at a traditional hotel but you'll save more cash to use on your vacation.

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. At most motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot.

Below are some of our customers' best-rated The Dalles motels available to book:

Motel 6 The Dalles

  • Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi, parking, and a manager's reception.

Celilo Inn

  • A fitness center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.

Super 8 by Wyndham The Dalles OR

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

Cousins Country Inn

  • A restaurant, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay.

Oregon Motor Motel

  • Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Things to Do in The Dalles

In this family-friendly area, enjoy its scenic riverfront and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. People visiting The Dalles like its museums and wineries.

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

  • Tom McCall Preserve
  • Memaloose State Park
  • Mount Hood National Forest

To learn more about local history, take some time at:

  • The Dalles Dam Visitor Center
  • Old St. Peter's Landmark

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

  • Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum
  • Fort Dalles Museum
  • Pines 1852 Winery

The Dalles is also known for its:

  • Horseback riding
  • Fishing

Best Time to Visit The Dalles

Determine the perfect time for your visit to The Dalles by looking over the seasonal weather details below:
  • The hottest months are typically July and August, while December and January are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 62° F and nighttime temperatures average 28° F
  • April-June: 84° F is the daytime average and 37° F is the nighttime average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 91° F and nighttime averages are around 44° F
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 76° F during the day and 28° F at night
  • Average rainfall is 13.86 inches in a year

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to The Dalles?
If you’re having difficulty finding a motel in The Dalles, allow Expedia help you find motels or similar properties from over 206 accommodations in the larger area. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.
What is a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.
What are the best motels in The Dalles?
Motel 6 The Dalles, OR: Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi, parking, and a manager’s reception. Cousins Country Inn: A restaurant and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a flat-screen TV. Super 8 by Wyndham The Dalles OR: Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Celilo Inn: A fitness center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Oregon Motor Motel: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What can I do in The Dalles?
In this family-friendly area, enjoy its scenic riverfront and top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing. People visiting The Dalles like its museums and wineries. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mount Hood National Forest, and Cascade Range. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Old St. Peter’s Landmark, The Dalles Dam Visitor Center, and Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum.
What's the weather like in The Dalles?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 38°F. Average annual rainfall for The Dalles is 14 inches.

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