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Highlander Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers enjoy reliable in-room WiFi at this convenient motel, where a well-stocked vending machine provides quick bites for busy mornings

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The Highlander Motel, minutes from Ohio University, offers comfortable rooms with dependable WiFi. Guests appreciate the 24-hour front desk and convenient vending machine for late-night snacks. The helpful staff consistently earns positive reviews.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb

Room options

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Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Athens is home to Highlander Motel. Hot Dog Museum and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Court Street and Rocky Factory Outlet Store. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Visit our Athens travel guide
Map
420 W Union St, Athens, OH, 45701

What's nearby

  • The Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, OH. from 1874 until 1993. The area is now known as The Ridges and is owned by Ohio University.
    Ohio University
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A quaint town in Southeast Ohio. Definitely worth a stop through. Lots of charming shops and an awesome old theater. #weekendgetaway
    Court Street
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • West State Dog Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Peden Stadium
    3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Convocation Center
    3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    83 min drive

Restaurants

  • Larry's Dawg House
    2 min walk
  • Broneys Alumni Grill
    4 min drive
  • Donkey Coffee & Espresso
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Jackie O's Public House & BrewPub
    3 min drive

About this property

Highlander Motel

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Highlander Motel?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlander Motel on 12 Feb 2026 start from NZ$109.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Highlander Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was more than adequate for our needs. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, good WiFi and TV. However , room was freezing when I came in. So I turned on heat, went to dinner for 1 1/2 hours to let it warm up. Bathroom still cold, but tolerable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Their is a scenic park across the street. It is an easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Basic motel not too far from campus. Staff was very helpful. Room basic but clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice, efficient people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Basic, very comfortable accommodation at a very reasonable price with excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

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

Marion

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Quick, affordable, and decent.

Easy parking at your. Suitable for a quick overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta Lynn

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

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

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

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

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