Modest rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking near Buttonwood Park Zoo. Enjoy easy access to New Bedford Whaling Museum and Fort Phoenix from Dartmouth Motor Inn.
Guests appreciate the motel’s clean, quiet rooms and friendly staff alongside practical room amenities. Some mixed feedback highlights needed property upkeep and occasional noise from neighbors.
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Dartmouth Motor Inn is a modest, no-frills property located just off Highway 6 in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It offers down-to-earth accommodations that cater to extended stays, with all rooms equipped with kitchens, making it a practical choice for travelers needing a convenient and simple base. The motel provides free Wi-Fi and parking, along with air conditioning and accessibility features, but it does not have onsite dining options, a pool, or fitness facilities.
The setting is quiet and functional, favored by guests who value cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere. Several reviewers have noted friendly and helpful staff, along with comfortable bedding and decent room upkeep. Some maintenance issues and occasional noise from neighbors have been mentioned, suggesting a mixed but generally positive experience. The presence of kitchen facilities and a maximum stay limit of 28 days appeals to those seeking longer visits or more independence during their stay.
Situated about 4 miles from Buttonwood Park Zoo and within a short drive of the New Bedford Whaling Museum and Fort Phoenix State Reservation, the inn provides easy access to local attractions. It is also near shopping and dining options, including a Walmart and mall just minutes away. The location is well suited for visitors seeking a budget-conscious hotel while exploring the area’s cultural and outdoor points of interest.
Travelers looking for a straightforward, kid-friendly property with basic amenities will find Dartmouth Motor Inn a reasonable option. The mix of motel and inn characteristics, combined with its practical layout and service, make it suitable for families, extended-stay guests, and those passing through the region by car. Nearby airports such as Boston Logan International are about an hour’s drive, providing additional convenience.
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It was nice. The lady in front desk was her first day of work and she was great she was very helpful and friendly even do it was only her first day. The room was very clean. Very quiet. Nice no issues what so ever
Rooms are clean staff is nice little pricey for the area just beware like most motels you get the mix of guest the good and bad. They have smoking and non smoking rooms. Max 28 day occupancy. Wifi is pretty good most days I was there.
This is a great place with a bad rap imo. I've stayed here for years when I'm visiting the area. The rooms have been updated, the bedding is soft, not pilled, the staff is courteous and professional, finally...the price is right too.
My partner and I had a great stay on October 22, 2022. Very quiet atmosphere, no issues or disturbances. It's a motel but the rooms are as nice as a cheaper hotel, and you use a card as your "key". It had a king bed that was fairly comfy, and used my own personal Firestick for the TV. Love the location too, right next to Walmart, with restaurants and the mall just 3-5 minutes down the road. Getting the room itself was a little pricey but I'd do it again, and it was the most affordable option in the area.
Very nice motel in Dartmouth Massachusetts that has stoves and or microwaves. Elizabeth is very nice, however some things on the property need repairs desperately. The TV in RM. 143 is so crappy but the other rooms I stayed in were great
We just spent two nights. For the price you really can't beat it. VERY friendly staff from Tim at the desk (at night) down to housekeeping. I even ran into a younger maintenance man and a groundskeeper and both greeted me and were freindly and easy to have a general conversation with. The room had a king sized bed and was very clean and cozy. We will book again!
The place was a phenomenal experience so friendly and helpful. Best place I have stayed at. Front desk managers are very accommodating and completely understandable. The fact that I had a full-size refrigerator microwave and a 2 burner electric stove in my room was very nice considering the choices in the area. Never mind the rates very impressive
Room is big enough . Bed is amazing , very clean (except the floors could have been swept expecially during the winter) Bathroom is clean and plumbing is not a problem. They always call every morning to see if you need anything . Very nice at front desk , very friendly Overall I give it a 4 . Wish the neighbors weren't so loud though . They should separate guests w kids and ones without .
Off Highway 6, this straightforward motel is 4 miles from the Buttonwood Park Zoo, 7 miles from the New Bedford Whaling Museum, and 8 miles from the beach and hiking at Fort Phoenix State Reservation.
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