Pamola Motor Lodge

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2026

jeff

Great Bar, but property run down

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Robert

A great value

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

Christina

When I arrived there was no one at the desk... in fact, the lobby was locked. The note on the door said to call a certain number. That person said my key was in the room and the door was unlocked. The room was clean but dated and musty smelling. The air conditioning didn't really work and it made a horrible racket. The TV wouldn't turn on at first mostly because it was on the wall switch which took a day to figure out... and then when it did, the programming had pauses (on every channel). No towel bars in the bathroom and no where to get fresh towels. There was a laundry facility next door to my room but I didn't use it. After 3 days we checked out and checked in to another hotel down the road. Much better! Overall I wasn't thrilled with my stay and I would not recommend

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Donnie

Great location

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Sheryl

Ice machine was great, hot water really hot. Those were the hi lites. Bed was very soft, clean, everything very dated. Zero staff on site for the 2 nights we were there. No Wi-Fi since no staff to tell us what password was . Weirdest place ever

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Ernest

Just what we needed. Nice and clean

Pet

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Marion

Never saw anyone. Wasn't told how to turn on tv. USE Light switch.Never got password for internet. Not enough facecloths. Air conditioner so loud couldn't hear tv. Couldn't turn down.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Bruce

It’s not fancy but very convenient location to Baxter State Park and Katahdin Woods and Waters.
Helpful staff

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Jean-Philippe

Clean and comfortable room. Exactly what I was looking for my trip in the region.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Lisa

The motel must be under new management. It was immaculately clean inside. The outside needs more maintenance but my short stay was very comfortable. The person that checked me in was great. We arrived quite late and she was expecting us. Worth the price and convenient location.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Peter

Air conditioning was the savior

Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

Denise

Very outdated. The bar was attached to the facility, so there was a couple of inebriated folks in the hallway. Would not recommend this place at all!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Jason

Exactly what I needed comfortable bed good night's sleep.

Self

4/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Nancy

No one was at the front desk upon arrival or departure. Was checked into a room by helpful staff from the attached bar

Pet

4/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

Hillary

Terrible wifi, only enough bathroom amenities for 1 1/2 people, TV was plugged into an outlet that also controlled the lights, another guest had a dog that tried to go after us when we were outside and but another guest that stepped outside their room.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

17 Dec 2025

Robert

I arrived at about 6 o’clock. The office is already closed, but she did leave a phone number to call which I did and she did call me right back. She left the key in the room for me so I could at least get in the rooms were a little bit of a letdown. They were very dirty musty. The bed is one of those foam mattresses so I basically got no sleep shower had no pressure. When I went to check out in the morning, I left at about 805 and there was still known in the office so I just left my key on the wall. I don’t think I would stay back here again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Brett

Solid stay. Gets the job done for people staying in Winter

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Jessica

Perfect spot for what it was! Staff were friendly at check in and out. Wasn’t sure about how the beds would be but honestly they were comfortable and better than some super high end hotels beds! Thank you for the stay!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Preston

Great staff went above and beyond

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Robert

Clean room and friendly greeting

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

David

It was just a place to sleep

Business

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Patrick

This hotel is in the mountains. There is no ocean view. Why would you even ask that question learn your product.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Sheldon

Price was good and room was clean

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2025

DAVID

Staff was helpful property needs to be up dated. Everything was old. Paneling, rug tub need to be replaced.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2025

Lauren

I chose Pamola because they allowed cancellation up to 2 days before our stay which was important because we were hiking Katahdin and possibly had to change plans due to weather. The service was fine. They supplied a microwave and fridge at our request. There was no coffee maker or coffee in the lobby. Very few options for food in the area other than the attached chinese restaurant.
The room was clean but very dated. the bathroom door wouldn't close. Beds were comfortable and clean. Loud people partying outside downstairs, very loud air conditioner, and plumbing. If you just need a no frills place to lay your head and can sleep through noise, this place is fine.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2025

Leslie

The bathroom wouldn't close all the way.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Ron

Older but clean

Older motel looks it's age. The staff was great, the room was clean and i slept great. Could use a little more height of the shiwer head tho.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Emily

Got there at 5 and we had to wait for someone to check us in. The tv app didn’t work and was not able to sit and relax before hike the following day. Didn’t mention a pool but there was a sticker saying not to remove towels - towels available at pool. No amenities. Won’t stay here again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

My stay was good and the room was clean.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2025

Kyung-Jo

Overall, This property is old but clean enough.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

Janet

I was happy.

Very nice place to stay. The bed was very comfy. Great shower. The AC worked great. The Room was very clean.
I would stay they again in the future.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2025

Walter

Clean
Affordable

Pet

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2025

Kevin

No coffee nobody at the front desk

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2025

mabel

The room was clean no house cleaning the whole time we were there Had to ask for towels

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2025

Jay

Nothing special but clean and close to mountain

The place is fine. If you’re just looking for a couple beds to sleep and a shower after hiking Baxter State Park, this is your place. It’s clean. It’s dated with no frills.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2025

eric

Had not been there since covid but really went downhill. Bar is closed; guy at reception is never at his desk, all kinds of noises that seem to be coming from water pipes. Will not stay there agai.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Desiree

Nice

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2024

Alicia

The people upstairs blasted music all night long. The cable tv didn't work. The room smelled good and was clean but needs some updating. Wallpaper was peeling off the walls and the bathroom door stuck.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

12 Oct 2024

Clint

2 star at best

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Luke

Super nice staff, surprisingly good Chinese restaurant attached to building. Good prices, safe location.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

I saw a cockroach climbing on my cooler.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2024

Cynthia

Very clean and comfortable beds, but very outdated. Shower very slippery and dangerous.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2024

Donald

It took me 30 min to figure out wall switch needed to be turned on for tv, didn't realize there was no daily maid service, furniture needed a good dusting, huge insect living in drawer, not sure if it was a cockroach or something else.slammed shut in a hurry

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Theodore

Nothing was unique, just perfect for my needs. The red duct tape on the carpet was perhaps unique, now that I think about it.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2024

Robert

Old motor lodge in economically depressed area, AC did not work well, no screens on window, just outdated - the kind of place you stay at when passing through, put your head down and leave the next morning - that is what I did after a week of hiking at Mt Katahdin so it lived up to expectation

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Michelle

Great

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

29 Aug 2024

Robert

Roaches in the room, floor dirty and sticky, ac filthy,crack in door to patio was large enough to see out of. Bar and restaurant had not been open in years.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

21 Aug 2024

Amie

Worst

We knew the hotel was looked run down but this was worst then imaginable. The gentleman at the desk gave us a room with a “view” (look at the pictures).

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2024

Anthony

Hotel is overpriced and offers no amenities for a cost per night at the rate of hotels in larger areas. Maintenance of room interiors over time has fallen behind and needs major overhaul. I will not stay here again.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2024

Patricia

Weird stay

When we arrived we saw a sign that stated the property was being sold. I was greeted by a man who said the new owners had just arrived. The hotel is very run down and in need of an update. Plug ins didn’t work but the room was clean for the condition. It’s been leaking, holes in the wall and tape to cover rips in the carpet etc. The person who checked me in was very nice and stated the hotel was closing and going into new ownership the next day. It made us feel weird to be the only ones staying for the night. Hopefully the place will get a makeover because it’s in a beautiful location.

Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Jun 2024

Robert

I want to start by saying that i have been coming to the Pamola since the 90's and i have seen it death spiral since. When we arrived there were \"Poperty AUCTION\" signs all over the front of the establishment, we went to check in and the office area was abandoned, there was a sign that said to go to the restaurant, which was closed and abandoned also, there was a phone number to call, nobody answered at first and when he did he said he'd be right there 20 minutes later (96 degree heat) he showed up and told us to pay no attention to the signage, \"The property was sold\". It breaks my heart to see the state of the Pamola in Millinocket.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2024

Tira

This is an old-fashioned motel. It's pretty dated and lacks modern amenities. However, it was clean, convenient, the bed was comfortable and Chris, the owner, was extremely responsive. If you find yourself in Millinocket, I would definitely recommend it.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Jeremiah

Clean and tidy.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2023

Kenneth

Everything is dated, room price for the night was a bit of price-gouging due to the marathon tomorrow.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Nov 2023

Martha

Smell of pot in all the hallways. Some things like coffee, clock, phone were missing. No one in office and no way to reach anyone if needed. Will not stay there again

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Timothy

For Rural Maine, it was great.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2023

Debra

Convenient for us.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Sep 2023

Andrew

This motel is well worn and not been kept up. It’s dark, dingy and marginal accommodation. Traveling solo it was ok but the bathroom is from 1970’s. Capet is tied and coming up In places. Wall paper is coming off the wall. Musty and dark best describes the room I had. Bed was comfortable and clean sheets and towels limited lights plugs. The small fridge and microwave shared one lug while the a/c unit used the other. For $120/night I expect much better. This is a $70 dollar room. Oh and the doors, locks and keys are questionable. (All beat up and bearly functional).

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2023

Jarvis

Close to food.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

Melanie

Perfect place to stay for going into Baxter the next day.

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2023

Kristen

The guys in the room next to us were out on the balcony screaming and being obnoxious until 01:00 am. When we checked out, there was no one available at the front desk.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2023

Cristina

The place was clean and staff was great and helpful. Shorterm stay oerfect.

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2023

Catherine

A very rundown property. No manager on premises. Promised to refund me two nights, and then did not cooperate with Expedia to do so.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2023

Eugene

Showing it’s age but it is clean.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2023

Connie

No hair dryer. Had to ask for Wi-Fi password as there was no information in the room. No coffee - anywhere, though there is an office, tavern and restaurant on the property. Comfy bed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2022

Maureen

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Business Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2022

Shari

This hotel offered what we wanted for an affordable price.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2022

Joyce

Nice place

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2022

Matt

Room was clean amd the a/c worked fine. Good location for a trip to Baxter State Park.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

Rooms are a bit worn down. Toilet leaked and smelt a bit.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2022

Susan

I had a good stay at “The Pamola” mainly because the owner and staff were so friendly and accommodating. The motel itself is date and could use some sprucing up n the outside, but the inside was very clean and the beds comfortable. The price was decent.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2022

William

Pamola provided just what we needed: a reasonably priced hotel near Baxter State Park. The wifi was good, and we appreciated the new shower head. The old outlet receptacles in the room need replacing: our chargers would not stay in them!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2022

David

Owner seems overwhelmed with time to devote to this business. He was very friendly and very accommodating but needs help with running the office and getting updates to this facility

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

19 Aug 2022

SZE

When we arrived, the office for check in was closed. We got out of the car and walked into the building to investigate and we saw a bar at the end of the hallway. I walked in and the bartender asked us if we're here for check in. This place was unsettled. The room smelled foul with odor of cigarette and mold. The beds were sunken in like a crater. Cracks were all over in the room and in the bathroom. The ceiling in the bathroom is missing a piece of tile and you can see the entire space above the bathroom. The AC unit was outdated from the 70s and is hanged inches from the ceiling and there's no way for one to turn on/off or to adjust the temp. Paint was peeling off the walls. This Pamola Motor Lodge is the worst hotel I have ever seen!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2022

jeffrey

east access, On a main rd,

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2022

David

This hotel served its purpose.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2022

Elise

Our stay here was nice and lowkey. Our room was clean, comfortable, close to nearby restaurants and Baxter State Park.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2022

frank

Generally clean, price was convenient for an overnight stay. Small town.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2022

Pavel

A nice motel with (most important!!) openable window with antimosquito net. We could sleep with fresh air. Nice bathroom with perfect shower.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2022

Guy

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2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2022

Connie

Nasty

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2022

Lisa

The place needs a major remodel. Holes in the wall, worn carpet, dated rooms. The water pressure was great, though, and our room had a fridge and TV in it. We enjoyed having access to the lounge down the hall.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

30 May 2022

Verified traveler

Don't bother

Don't. Just don't. Spend the extra money and go somewhere else. Had to check in through the bar. Woman barely looked at me. Just shoved a registration form and key across the counter to me. She was too busy talking to a guy at the bar. Shady guy hanging out in the parking lot. Noise from every direction. Everything is old and broken. Peeling wallpaper, cracked refrigerator, and doors that don't close or lock properly. No heat. And to cap it all.off taking a hot shower set off the smoke alarm - twice.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2022

Jeanie

I enjoy this property for the areas it is in. Clean rooms and comfortable clean beds and linens. VERY low shower head. No frills and that’s why it’s a great place to just sleep.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2021

Dave

Perfect location for my fishing location. Nice bar on site

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

16 Oct 2021

Charndra

The woman who checked me in was friendly.

The housekeeping staff must try because the room seemed moderately clean, but the linens are old and in need of replacement.

The furniture is in moderately rough shape and the door to my room looked as though it had been forced open at some time in the past - the catch plate for the deadbolt was missing and there was damage to the frame.

Also, my heat wouldn’t turn on.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Oct 2021

Brenda

The water was scalding hot making it EXTREMELY difficult to shower . I wouldn’t stay at this location again

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2021

Cristy

This is a roadside hotel we chose just to sleep for a hiking trip. Although the hotel is older the beds were comfortable and the shower was awesome. Very clean. The best surprise was the bar with pool tables. The owner and locals were very friendly and we had the best time.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2021

Richard

Dated, pretty simple setup but it was clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2021

Mika

Tavern owned by the same people attached to property. Room was clean and all amenities worked properly.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2021

Jackson

Nice stay near Baxter State Park

My wife and I stayed here so we could get an early start on hiking Mount Katahdin. The location was wonderful and the room was comfortable!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2021

Brandy

I enjoyed my stay...the restaurant food was amazing..the bar was just next door and we could play pool...i enjoyed my stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2021

Brenda

The attached restaurant was great. Great hotel service.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Quaint and charming motel.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

There is a bar on the property. The room was on the second floor and the rug in the room felt wet by the chair and the bathroom door would not shut. Then when you go in the bathroom the door would not open. It dragged on the floor. It had a little deck to go out on and a chair to sit in out side.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

It was a bed to sleep in. I'm glad the other guests were quiet after 9:00 because you could hear everything through the paper thin walls. I wouldn't recommend it but it was cheap and available.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Staff was super friendly and helpful!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Hard hard beds, lots of insects , ceiling tiles broken , old box tx, doors have cheap locks

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2021

Emilee

Disapointed

This is NOT the place to stay for a family trip. It's super old, smells terribly of cigarette smoke, the doors are so flimsy you don't feel safe. The continental breakfast does not exist and there's not any staff around to help with anything. Had to find my own towels in a back storage room. Pay the extra $ and stay somewhere else.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The bar and the bartender were great. The bar appears to have been recently renovated and is pretty nice. The owner of the hotel seemed nice also, but the rooms are pretty terrible. For starters, it was about 95 degrees in the hallways AND in the room they gave me. The 40ish year old AC got it down to maybe 75 in 3 hours that I spent at the bar. The shower sliding door was totally busted and barely moved, towel rod hanging on by a thread. Toilet barely flushed. Just an ancient and tired property. The room was clean and the bed and bedding were fine, but this place needs a lot of work.

Leisure Self