Oakdell Motel

United States , Waterford - CT
WATERFORD, 983 Hartford Turnpike
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6/10

Pleasant

22 Jan 2026

Beatrice

It was very warm, but the bed was horribly uncomfortable!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2025

Michael

The staff was great. Room was a bit dated though. Floors were very dirty.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Steven

The room was spotless. Great location and price for going to Moheghan Sun.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

david

Service was friendly. Everything was broken - lamp, outlet, the bathroom window had no way of latching closed, stuff like that. tiny pillows. For the area, it was a good price, as long as you don't mind the smell of cleaning solution and are physically small enough to use the bathroom. Nothing romantic but I've been in far worse. Saw no bugs or leaks.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

Matthew

Room was fine, what you would expect from a cheap motel. Not dirty just cheap. Only real problem was neighbors in two spectate rooms. Arguing and banging in the walls all night. Cops came early in the morning. After they left neighbor started banging on my door and yelling for me to open the door. Had to call the cops again.

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

Jared

Convenient and affordable

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Joel

The owner was especially friendly and helpful. The room was clean and attractive, just like the photo. Wish there were additional pillows and a coffee maker, but we did not view other larger rooms, so it may have just been this one. It was very satisfying to support a small business.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Aug 2025

Amelia

The check in time on Expedia said midnight. We were there at 1150pm. No one was there to check us in. I called the number, it was an answering machine. I would like a refund please

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2025

Shelley

It was an average experience. The owners were nice. The bathrooms were clean; the room seemed clean at first glance. But my toddler dropped something behind the bed as he usually does even at home, I had to move it slightly and it was very dirty underneath the bed. I almost wanted to ask for a broom and sweet it myself. Other than that it was an okay experience. I liked that it was quiet and a close distance to entertainment like Foxwoods.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Jennifer

Good location, great price

Great cost effective place to stay close to Mohegan Sun! Uber was inexpensive to and from the concert. Room was spacious and had a fridge. Bed was comfy enough. Our only issue was the little window unit ac never got it quite cold enough for our preference, but it did cool it down enough to sleep.

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Jun 2025

pete

Almost ran out of toilet paper. Aircon suspect. Expensive för what your getting. Tiny bags shampoo & soap bars - not enough towells för 3. Had to call for the password for the internet. Television wouldn't work initially owner had to come figure it out.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2024

Troy

Decent for one night

It’s the overflow from the casino motel. It’s about 12 min drive to Mohegan Sun.

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2024

Kayla

Simple but clean

The owner was super friendly. The room was good size, but very basic. I think it was a little pricey for what we got, but overall it was a nice place and I would go back !

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2024

Benjamin

It does what it says on the label.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2024

Robert

Recommended

Stayed here for two nights while spending a weekend at the casino. It’s close to Mohegan Sun, only about 12 minutes away and saved me a lot of money. 24 hour mini mart next door too. The husband and wife (owners?) were really kind and friendly. It was quiet, the room was clean, fridge and microwave. It was a great deal and I would definitely stay here again next time I go to the casino overnight rather than pay full weekend rate at the casino which is like $500-600 a night.

Self

4/10

Poor

19 Aug 2024

Lisa

seems to be cop rats residing here, so if privacy is important to you go elsewhere.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2024

Milena

Overpriced with no functioning ac

This is an old motel. The room was clean.
It was very hot because the air-conditioning unit was on but was not removing any moisture from the air. As a result, the room was like a sauna.
The windows cannot be opened.
The bathroom is extremely small with no shelving for toiletries and no shelving in the shower for shampoo etc.
This motel is overpriced.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

18 Aug 2024

Mathew

The shower was too gross to use, there was hair all over the mattress, and the tv was not working and the staff could not fix it and told me “I don’t know what to tell you”. We put the room key in the drop box and left at 11:00 pm and didn’t even bother staying the night in the motel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

Rudolf

Great

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2023

Frances

No problem very clean would of liked a coffee maker.. tissue dispenser was empty

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2023

Derek

For the price compared to other lodging in the area this this a great value. The staff was very helpful, nice and welcoming. And it’s location is very convenient to Mohegan Sun Casino (15 min drive).

Having said that, the motel has its shortcomings.
To start, the room was dirty. We dropped a hand towel on the floor and when we picked it up it was filthy. The shower still had hair in it from the last people who stayed there. And the bedding was so uncomfortable that my wife and I went to Target and bought a new blanket and set of sheets. Additionally, the rooms were not sound proof.. We will leave that one at that.

I would not recommend this lodge as a family stay, but if you are going to Mohegan for the night/weekend it is comfortable enough. I would recommend bringing your own blankets and pillows for comfort.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2023

Sydney

Was a place to sleep

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2023

Teresa

Nice and clan

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2023

Robert

Property well kept and recently renovated

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2022

John

price and convenient location to Mohegan Sun

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2022

perry

Very adequate economy facility. All the basic needs met. Will stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2022

Diane

When we checked in the man was very helpful, told us where to find what we were looking for. Answered all of our questions, made us feel very welcome!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

09 May 2022

Gabrielle

Small and overpriced

It was semi- close to Mystic where we would be spending the weekend and the pet fee was low- $20/night. The owner said it is due to the \"good washing of the sheets\" they do afterwards. No housekeeping during stay. Unclear if we were supposed to dump our own garbage.

3 adults & 1 med. dog. The room was small and dark -no overhead light- only at table and night table, very bright in bathroom. Room alternated between too hot (Mom says bathroom was always cold) and cold (AC/Fan buttons were difficult). Only 2 chairs at table. Disappointed there was no sleep timer on the small TV which was desperately needed as the shower was dripping. The phone did not give directions on how to use (call 9? area code first?) to call the office and when did reach the number, it went to answering machine. I think they called us back but we did not pick it up in time. Parking was right outside the room, although since we were in 2 cars, my Dad had to park a few spots down. Also there was a very steep front step in front of the room which my Dad, who uses a cane, struggled with. Unfortunately, it was too cold to use the outdoor seating, swings, gazebo, and pool (not opened yet). People smoked outside as there was multiple ashtrays but no smoking inside room. There were no extra pillows available and mine smelled like smoke. When moving the undersheet, I saw a small blood stain on it. So overall disappointing and no one slept well.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

09 May 2022

Barry

GO ELSEWHERE ... never again!

Old-fashioned room. No coffeemaker, coffee, tea or even paper cups for microwave. Double beds were single beds strapped together. Beds were hard and over-used. Pillows were flat foam, Dollar Store quality (which may be slightly better). Had to use blankets as pillow substitute. Sink faucet kept spinning around. Amenities such as soap & conditioner were cheap and single packets (had to share). Clerk did not give us internet access code, not located in room, had to walk back to get code. In-room phone did not allow to call front desk. My i-phone kept dropping signal and loosing internet access. Not an attractive site, it is an old-fashioned 50's motel. Not worth the price-tag of $175. Budget motel - for the owner! At $175 a night, owner should provide a few more dollars of item and comfort. Would not stay here again. My advice, GO ELSEWHERE!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2022

Mike

A solid budget motel. The room was clean and the shower was hot with good pressure which is all I was looking for. I would stay there again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2022

David

Much has been done to improve this property and is obvious. Owner was accommodating.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2022

David

Clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Classic “old school” motel vibe. Convenient to casinos nearby.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2022

Tracey

Loved that the owner was friendly and worked with us during an ice storm. 1-10 Stars , he gets a 12.💛💛 Thank You so very much.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

15 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

Way too expensive for what you get

Does not provide some standard amenities such as coffeemaker or coffee in the lobby and kleenex in the room. Floor was dirty. But owner was nice.

Also, the traffic pattern makes it difficult to get on the highway during certain hours.

The reviews I read were misleading. I would not stay here again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Clean and functional. It would have been nice if the AC had cooled down the room before we got there, but otherwise fine.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2021

Ellen G

Great local motel

This motel was recommended by locals. I can see why; it was perfectly fine and less expensive than the national chains nearby. It was easy to find, and was located close to the places I was planning to go.

The owner could not have been more gracious. He took the time to tell me all I needed to know about the room and the motel. My room was clean, the bathroom was clean and there was plenty of room to spread out. There was a small fridge and microwave in the room. I didn't use the microwave, but the fridge was clean and cold.

My only complaint would be that there were only 2 outlets in the room, one completely occupied with the air conditioner and bedside lamp. I ended up borrowing an extension cord so I could charge my phone, because the other plug was on the other side of the room.

The room and motel were perfect for my needs, a place to sleep/shower while I spent the rest of the time with family.

Next time I visit with family I will stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2021

George

It is Satisfactory

It is an older Motel, so there is a lot that can be updated. That being said, it was clean and neat, the beds were adequate. There is a lot of HOT water that I like. Overall it was a nice 2 day stay for the price.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2021

charles

Comfortable

Comfortable affordable room for a night in CT

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2021

Verified traveler

All ok

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2020

Jeff

A/C temperature control did not work. It was either on or off. The television was tiny, about 13 inch. WiFi was not working in my room.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2020

Mary

Room had such an awful smell !!! And a few questionable people around the place not a good feeling at all will never come here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Okay place

The place is old but clean. The matresses need to be replaced since they sag and it was diffficult to sleep well on the beds. The check in person was nice and they do have coffee, juice and donuts in the am. Wifi did not always work.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2019

Brad

For the price for staying the night it’s great. But it’s an antique kinda vibe going on so everything is pretty old and needs serious update. Since everything is old it doesn’t seem clean so all depends on point of view of each person. Had a good sleep and pool is good to enjoy your time there as well as casino not far from motel. If you want modern technology and not antique go somewhere else. If you need a place just to sleep and pass a little bit of time then recommend this place. Staff is so friendly and area is nice. Like I said just needs update to modernize place. Does have WiFi though.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2019

James

Price equals quality, no complaints here

It’s a motel and you get what you pay for. Price is right for a quick stay and the woman who runs it was very friendly. It what I expected so no complaints and 15 minutes for Mohegan Sun

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2019

John

Nice value

Not a lot of frills but comfortable and clean.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2019

Vince

Great location, quiet stay

Very nice people run the place. Convenient to Mohegan Sun. It's an okay place, everything is older but not horrible. Good for a place to sleep a night. Nice and quiet

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2018

joy

It was a nice clean motel, it was a mom & pop type motel, room was clean and neat. Didn't have to pay a fortune just to sleep. The owner was very pleasant & accommodating to our needs. She even had juice, coffee & donuts out for guests for breakfast. I would stay again.

4/10

Poor

03 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Overnight stay on way to out of state wedding.

I wouldn’t stay there again, old and bad smell, and the window A.C. Unit in room was soooo loud it sounded like a train, we asked to switch rooms and the next room was only slightly better, it seemed more like section 8 housing to me.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Aug 2018

Staff welcoming. Room beyond dated. Dusty, musty and moldy.

2/10

Poor

12 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

We did not stay, and will be disputing the charges on our credit card if the hotel does not refund us our money. We waited at the front desk for about 20 mins, and no one was there to check us in. We walked the grounds looking for someone who worked there, and even went behind the front desk to look for keys, or some sort of info that would tell us where to go. Nothing. We had no choice but to leave.