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Highlander Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ohio University

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
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Front of property
Reception
Located near Ohio University, Highlander Motel offers a convenient stay with in-room WiFi. Unwind and grab a snack from the vending machine or take advantage of 24-hour front desk assistance. Guests rave about this motel’s helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Economy Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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45701, OH, Athens, 420 W Union St

What's nearby

  • OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ohio University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Court Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Peden Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dairy Barn Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Larry's Dawg House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtside Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackie O's Public House & BrewPub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Broneys Alumni Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia Cookies - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Highlander Motel

Hotel near Ohio University
Highlander Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Highlander Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Highlander Motel Athens
Highlander Athens
Highlander Motel Hotel
Highlander Motel Athens
Highlander Motel Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlander Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Highlander Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Highlander Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Highlander Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Highlander Motel located?

Situated in Athens, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of West State Dog Park and Ohio University. OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital and Southeast Ohio History Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Highlander Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 100 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Business stay

Good stay with room that met my needs and staff that was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Pleasantly Surprised for the price

I was a little hesitant when I booked this room but took a chance. I appreciated that they did not price gouge like most of the other area hotels on an OU "special" weekend. No frills but it met our needs. Super close to campus. Very clean, polite and attentive staff. It is not fancy. The beds were very firm which I liked. If you're just looking for a place to sleep, it fits the bill. I would not be opposed to staying again. We were grateful to find this room on Mom's Weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy but perfectly adequate as a place to stop for the night in the middle of a long drive. The bed was comfortable, the heat and plumbing worked. I don't need fancy decor, and didn't even take my computer out so can't speak of the desk and chair. The money I saved more than covered a nice breakfast at a restaurant down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a bad place to stay. What you would expect from a 65 dollar a night room. Relatively clean. Looks like they have done some recent painting. Staff is very nice. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a small roadside motel. The current owners have put a lot of effort into upgrading the facility. Rooms were clean and quiet. Great place to get a good nights rest. Staff was courteous and friendly. Room had a fridge and microwave. No frills or pool, exercise, food offerings. Good deal for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean and inexpensive

Place is definitely worn. Exterior looks just plain bad. Interior needs updating but was nice and clean. Would recommend for a quick night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

john, Tiburon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and functional. Rundown but clean. Owners pleasant. Great location for Ohio University.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Fred

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It fits the Need

It fits the need. We had to stay overnight in Athens, OH after our visit to Ohio U and needed a place to sleep, so it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about it. Thank You.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for the price. Bed was comfy. A new coat of paint would go a long way. The shower head is not made for tall people. All in all, I’d stay there again. It was nice a close to OU which was the reason for our visit. Super quiet. The road construction on the front street was a bummer. Bottom line is that we got to see our daughter during parents week and didn’t have to go bankrupt to do so, though the price was inflated due to the occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not the cleanest place I’ve been to, has a lot of drug activity going on! But that’s my opinion no proof, we are smokers so was glad they had smoking rooms, the young lady at the front desk was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was perfectly fine for one night but we did not make it one night as the environment became unsafe after dark.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big dirt bike race in town —The John Penton GNCC— had every hotel in town full. The Highlander was a simple, spartan, elegant solution. Would do it again. Considering the cost, 4.5 of 5 stars! 90 of 100! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Dingy towels

I usually stay in this motel but lately, towels are dingy and looking warn out. Also not enough soap or any tea bags
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you don’t have anything nice to say…..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

Clean, comfy budget motel

The motel was clean and the beds were SUPER comfortable! The woman who checked us in (I was in Athens with my 16 yr old daughter visiting a friend) was very friendly! The door to the room only had a doorknob lock and it wasn't super sturdy. The chain lock was broken. And the door had a decent-sized gap between it and the door frame in some places. That all being said, I still felt safe enough and the rooms on the opposite end of the motel were being worked on and upgraded while we were there. I would definitely still recommend this motel! VERY good for the price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Highlander has had some upgrades since my previous visit. The only negative was that the bed was VERY HIGH. There was an American high jumper named Dick Forsbury. I practically had to do the Fosbury Flop to get into the bed. Not everyone is tall, so this is an issue that should be resolved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here dozens of times. It's a great motel if you're on a budget. There are certainly cheaper motels in Athens, but those scare me. The Highlander is in a nice spot in Athens near a bike path and between a coffee shop and a popular hotdog stand. It's a long walk to "downtown" Athens but doable if. This is not the Ritz. You are getting what you pay for. The floors may be squishy at spots, but they are clean floors. Beds are nice. The water pressure from the showers is actually impressive--so that's a plus. This is a popular motel with construction contractors doing work somewhere near Athens. I almost always see a few construction trucks and vans every time I stay here. This place is family owned and they seem to take pride in their work with limited means. If you want to stay in Athens for cheap, stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Johnny

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meme

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

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upon arrival, we decided not to stay. The exterior of the property was concerning enough to forgo entrance all together. I was extremely disappointed considering Hotels.com reviews seemed positive however, the later Google search told a different, more accurate, story. Overall, very displeased and inconvenienced given I had already paid for the stay. Please ensure the reviews are an accurate reflection of the quality of these locations!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025