10 Best Motels in Salem: Find Cheap Motels in Salem, VA 2026

Q: What are the best motels in Salem?

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area : If driving, you'll be within 26 minutes of Smith Mountain Lake. Enjoy access to the 24-hour fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Salem, VA : Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Affordable Corporate Suites of Salem : Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and parking. If driving, you'll be within 28 minutes of Smith Mountain Lake.

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

1. Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area

Salem

jennifer

￥11,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A reception area with a counter, large windows, and a modern ceiling light.

2. Motel 6 Salem, VA

Salem

Necomi

￥8,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a decorative wall piece.

3. Affordable Corporate Suites of Salem

Salem

Christopher

￥18,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A reception area with a red sofa, a potted plant, a travel information board, and a chandelier.

4. Econo Lodge Roanoke Civic Center

Williamson Road

Thomas

￥11,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, and a seating area with chairs.

5. Motel 6 Troutville, VA

Troutville

Shelley

￥10,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

6. Rocky Mount Motel near Hwy 220

Rocky Mount

Justin

￥12,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a coat rack, and a painting on the wall.

7. Budget Inn

Christiansburg

Matthew

￥9,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Christiansburg/Blacksburg Area

Christiansburg

Lon

￥10,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Top Salem Hotel Reviews

Mountain Lake Lodge

8/10 Good

"We very much enjoyed our stay at the lodge but did have a couple of concerns worth sharing. The staff was generally friendly and helpful as we needed ice for my wife's medicine to stay cold and the ice machine in the lodge was failing for the time that we were there and staff provided it from the kitchen. The room was clean however many other parts of the lodge were lacking in that regard. The window sills adjacent to the tables out on the balcony must not have been cleaned for weeks at best and is a good example. The service at the restaurant was decent however both days we stayed the breakfast was delayed from opening and not all of the food options were ready. It was almost like staff was too late each day to be ready to open. The iconic parts of the hotel were very well marked and very well kept and that is essentially what made the stay worth it."

Comfort Suites Salem-Roanoke I-81

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was helpful. King bed was comfortable. Couch pull-out bed was comfortable. Good layout in the room, lots of space, mini fridge and microwave. Bathroom sink was slow to drain and hot tub was closed for maintenance. Breakfast was amazing and had great belgian waffles, eggs, sausage, pastries, cereal, coffee bar, juice bar."

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Salem Motels information

Number of reviews	4,637
Accommodation	9 Motels
Lowest Price	￥8,188
Highest Price	￥18,654

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Salem?

If you're not able to find a motel in Salem, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find a similar property from over 25 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night 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. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Salem?

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area: If driving, you'll be within 26 minutes of Smith Mountain Lake. Enjoy access to the 24-hour fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Salem, VA: Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Affordable Corporate Suites of Salem: Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and parking. If driving, you'll be within 28 minutes of Smith Mountain Lake.

What things can I to do in Salem?

In this family-friendly area, check out the festivals and enjoy the mountain landscape while you're sightseeing. Visitors like Salem for its shops. Enjoy nature with a stop at Green Hill Park Trailhead and Dixie Caverns. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Mill Mountain Zoo, Splash Valley at Green Ridge Recreation Center, and Science Museum of Western Virginia. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Moyers Sports Complex, Salem Civic Center, and Salem Football Stadium.

What's the weather like in Salem?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Salem to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 39°F. Average annual precipitation for Salem is 46 inches.

What are my options for getting around Salem when staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about getting around Salem to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA), which is located 4.9 mi (7.9 km) away from the heart of the city. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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