Name: Wake Inn
Address: 3120 New Bern Avenue, East Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America, Raleigh, Wake County, US
Price range: US$74–US$85 per night
Rating: 6.75

What guests think

Across reviews of Wake Inn, many guests report serious cleanliness and maintenance issues, including roaches, strong smoke odors, stained linens, and worn bathrooms, while a smaller number describe acceptable stays or note recent improvements.

Service feedback is mixed, with several praising friendly staff and housekeeping, but others citing rude interactions, slow or restricted check-in, and refund or billing frustrations. Location opinions vary: multiple reviews mention safety concerns, noise, and a rough surrounding area, though some appreciate proximity to a hospital, shops, and dining. Rooms feel dated and basic, and some report broken or missing amenities and unreliable Wi-Fi or TV remotes. Expect a no-frills, budget stay with significant caveats.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited; multiple reviews mention missing basics and broken in-room equipment (fridge, phone, TV remote), and some report Wi‑Fi issues. Drive-up parking to the room is available.

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4

Traci

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms have holes in walls and roaches remotes for tv dont work with new batteries.

2

Running Bear

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was old as hell. I checked in at 14:00 middle of the day. And yet they had the office locked as if it were midnight and checked in thru a thick glass window. Which gave me pause as to the area. I mean really in the middle of the day? The room was clean but old. The remote did not work. There was nothing great about the room. Had concret painted floors, through I was visiting a forgien county. although it was run by Pakistans. So what does that tell you. Dinning was at a taco truck in the parking lot. Did not feel my car or i waere safe

4

NORA

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman that checked me in did not say one word to me. The place is being painted all of the windows are plastic over. You could not see out of the peep hole in the door.The inside was not clean. The air vent was open in the bathroom with no cover. The bath tub was rusty. Will not recommend

4

Elizabeth

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Roaches, no lamps, blood splatter on the ceiling

2

Ty’Kera

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Don’t stay here unless you have literally no other choice. There’s roaches and the doors look like they’ve been kicked in. This places needs a serious deep clean and remodeling. The appliances were not useable. There was rust in the microwave and the mini fridge was dirty. I requested a refund and still haven’t heard anything it’s been more than 3 days. Terrible customer service.

10

francie

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can drive car up to your room.

4

Victor

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fridge didn't close, cockroachs in bathroom, phone broken, blankets are thinner than the sheets. Would not recommend

2

william

6 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place is a dump!!! Wi-fi didn’t work, room phone didn’t work, the one employee did not speak English. Homeless, welfare people handing out, very dangerous environment. We we very surprised this was on your site. Room was not handicapped accessible, as promised we didn’t stay, turned around and left the property. We would like a refund

2

Crystal

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Paid for the room with Expedia. When i got there the property charged my card again. When i brought it up that i was charged twice, office informed me it was an Expedia problem. Room was clean but the floors were standing in water. You could see where our door had been pried open at some point. Pretty sure there qas a homeless camp under the bridge next to the hotel.

4

Thomas

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Did like: Cheap price! Did not like: No amenities. Not even a place to hang your clothes. Killed two roaches. Floor and bed sheets were dirty. Wee really don't think Expedia should list this property!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring problem, with many reports of roaches, smoke odors, dirty or stained linens, and poorly maintained bathrooms and walls. A few guests noted acceptable or improved cleanliness.

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Melissa

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The smell of cigarettes was terrible. Stains on the bed sheet and pillows. Walls broken leaking some type of fluid. I do not recommend anyone to stay here especially with kids. Like scary movie scene

2

Bethany

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Many roaches in the room. Very gross. Didn’t even stay, decided to drive right back home instead. Would not recommend just because it’s cheap.

4

Marcus

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wasn’t clean at all and it was in the hood.

2

Kyra

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smells awful terrible area just don’t waste your money here

4

Joseph

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The woman who ran the front desk was sociable and pleasant. The facility, however was absolutely disgusting. The minute I stepped in the room, I wanted to turn around and walk right back out and find another place even if it was going to cost me triple. It was just nasty all the way around. It's the point that once I made it back home, I actually took off all my clothes before going in the house immediately threw them in the washer and then In a really hot dryer because the risk of bed bugs at that place was probably pretty high. It was the kind of place that looked like most of the people that stayed there were probably crack addicts or homeless. As it was I didn't even bother spending the whole night. I checked in at about 5 :00 and left at about 12 A.M. I know that the website I booked this on, didn't make the rooms look as bad as it was. Family friendly definitely not.

2

Jeff

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was disgusting and I walked out and got a room at another hotel. Unfortunately I had already checked into the room and so I had to forfeit my payment. The doors seemed like they had been pried open and they didn’t close well. It smelled terrible and the bathroom was in terrible condition. Missing tile and paneling. I opened the makeshift closet and four roaches crawled down the door. I took my bags and walked out. I know it was a cheap hotel so my expectations weren’t high, but I honestly feel like this facility should be condemned.

4

Dionna

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely needs a complete makeover. The room was dirty, walls were filthy and it smelled like straight cigarette in the room that I reserve was supposed to have been a non-smoking room. The bathroom dining will look like it was cleaned out the bed sheets had a blood stain on it. The pillows look like they weren’t even washed and luckily, I actually brought my own pillow and my own blanket.

2

Lily-Belle

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

roaches all over, we checked two rooms and had to leave. I would like a refund.

2

Ty’Kera

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Don’t stay here unless you have literally no other choice. There’s roaches and the doors look like they’ve been kicked in. This places needs a serious deep clean and remodeling. The appliances were not useable. There was rust in the microwave and the mini fridge was dirty. I requested a refund and still haven’t heard anything it’s been more than 3 days. Terrible customer service.

4

Victor

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fridge didn't close, cockroachs in bathroom, phone broken, blankets are thinner than the sheets. Would not recommend

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic, with noise reported by some and thin doors. A few guests found beds comfortable or the room adequate, while some noted unreliable Wi‑Fi or TV equipment.

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8

David

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy…not the most safe, but good for the $

4

Traci

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms have holes in walls and roaches remotes for tv dont work with new batteries.

2

Running Bear

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was old as hell. I checked in at 14:00 middle of the day. And yet they had the office locked as if it were midnight and checked in thru a thick glass window. Which gave me pause as to the area. I mean really in the middle of the day? The room was clean but old. The remote did not work. There was nothing great about the room. Had concret painted floors, through I was visiting a forgien county. although it was run by Pakistans. So what does that tell you. Dinning was at a taco truck in the parking lot. Did not feel my car or i waere safe

6

Marcia

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Forgot i stayed here before. Its been cleaned up some the bed was pretty comfortable i did see 1 roach unlike b4 there were quite a lot. Tv had 9 white lights in it. Besidez that the area is cleaned up more from walkers and loiterers. Spent 1 nite might stay again if needed. Themaides could do better.

8

Deron

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was adequate. slight smoke smell and could use a refresh or update but overall fine for what we needed.

4

NORA

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman that checked me in did not say one word to me. The place is being painted all of the windows are plastic over. You could not see out of the peep hole in the door.The inside was not clean. The air vent was open in the bathroom with no cover. The bath tub was rusty. Will not recommend

4

Adelina

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was roaches I counted 6 of them come out there was also holes in the walls and pillows were not comfy at all. Doors are thin and can hear everything outside.

6

Sam

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wall have white patches need to be painted and the bathroom needs to be removed!!

2

william

6 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place is a dump!!! Wi-fi didn’t work, room phone didn’t work, the one employee did not speak English. Homeless, welfare people handing out, very dangerous environment. We we very surprised this was on your site. Room was not handicapped accessible, as promised we didn’t stay, turned around and left the property. We would like a refund

4

Thomas

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Did like: Cheap price! Did not like: No amenities. Not even a place to hang your clothes. Killed two roaches. Floor and bed sheets were dirty. Wee really don't think Expedia should list this property!

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Service

Service is inconsistent: some guests describe friendly, helpful staff and quick check-in, while others report rude interactions, long waits or locked lobbies, and unresolved refund or billing issues.

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2

DEMETRIUS

29 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was terrible paid for a room in full and they would not accept my identification cards was very rude and did not refund the money. Asked to speak to manager and they was rude and called the police and took my money

10

LISA

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend a stop here during travel.

10

Enrique

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly fast check in. Quiet area, shopping area near by. Taco truck walking distance

2

Ashley

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible staff and dirty, bugs in room. No support to rectify

10

Omar

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was super nice

8

James

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It took a while to check in, they appeared to be understaffed. Otherwise the room was nice and it's a good location.

10

Carmelia

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They let you enjoy your time there they don't be bothering you with unnecessary phone calls or knocking on the doors they let you come to them if you need something

4

Joseph

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The woman who ran the front desk was sociable and pleasant. The facility, however was absolutely disgusting. The minute I stepped in the room, I wanted to turn around and walk right back out and find another place even if it was going to cost me triple. It was just nasty all the way around. It's the point that once I made it back home, I actually took off all my clothes before going in the house immediately threw them in the washer and then In a really hot dryer because the risk of bed bugs at that place was probably pretty high. It was the kind of place that looked like most of the people that stayed there were probably crack addicts or homeless. As it was I didn't even bother spending the whole night. I checked in at about 5 :00 and left at about 12 A.M. I know that the website I booked this on, didn't make the rooms look as bad as it was. Family friendly definitely not.

2

Shirley

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I don't like at all this property so dirty cackoroches all over bad room floor sheet pillow cigarette ashes on the sheet ... not recommended this hotel at all I have to run to another hotel and I call for refund and never responded my email ....and the front lady SOOOO RUDE ...SO BAD EXPERIENCE 👎

2

Cheryl

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had to stand outside in the cold for 30 plus minutes to sign in because the clerk wouldn’t allow anyone in the lobby. Smh

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Location

Location feedback is mixed; multiple reviews raise safety and noise concerns, while others like the proximity to a hospital, shops, and dining and found it convenient.

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8

David

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy…not the most safe, but good for the $

2

Running Bear

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was old as hell. I checked in at 14:00 middle of the day. And yet they had the office locked as if it were midnight and checked in thru a thick glass window. Which gave me pause as to the area. I mean really in the middle of the day? The room was clean but old. The remote did not work. There was nothing great about the room. Had concret painted floors, through I was visiting a forgien county. although it was run by Pakistans. So what does that tell you. Dinning was at a taco truck in the parking lot. Did not feel my car or i waere safe

4

Marcus

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wasn’t clean at all and it was in the hood.

10

Dario

7 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the location

8

James

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It took a while to check in, they appeared to be understaffed. Otherwise the room was nice and it's a good location.

2

Kyra

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smells awful terrible area just don’t waste your money here

10

sara

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hospital right across the street... CVS, Walgreens and dining restaurants less than a mile..

2

Kerry

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place was in a dangerous area. It wasn't well lit or felt very safe. Emergency vehicles were always driving by and there was garbage everywhere outside. Inside the room smelled strongly of cleaning agents. There was hair on the pillows and roaches. The lighting made it feel like you were in the street at night. There was even a ball of hair and other stuff on there floor. The "head board" was some tiles on the wall and the paint was slopped over them in planes. The bed sheets were dirty.

2

Michael

9 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely terrible!! Room was disgusting. Went for a concert, anyone I told where I was staying told me that I needed a gun because of how dangerous it was. Saw prostitution in front of the building. Constant yelling and loud noise from the whole area. Had to sleep with chairs in front of the door to feel somewhat safe. When I went to check out, waited for 5 minutes but the hole in the plexiglass was boarded up until someone showed up. Definitely do NOT recommend. Even for a single night.

2

Crystal

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Paid for the room with Expedia. When i got there the property charged my card again. When i brought it up that i was charged twice, office informed me it was an Expedia problem. Room was clean but the floors were standing in water. You could see where our door had been pried open at some point. Pretty sure there qas a homeless camp under the bridge next to the hotel.

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Dining

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Running Bear

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was old as hell. I checked in at 14:00 middle of the day. And yet they had the office locked as if it were midnight and checked in thru a thick glass window. Which gave me pause as to the area. I mean really in the middle of the day? The room was clean but old. The remote did not work. There was nothing great about the room. Had concret painted floors, through I was visiting a forgien county. although it was run by Pakistans. So what does that tell you. Dinning was at a taco truck in the parking lot. Did not feel my car or i waere safe

10

Enrique

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly fast check in. Quiet area, shopping area near by. Taco truck walking distance

6

Thaily

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is pretty kind but the room and the conditions of the hotel was so poor, in front of my door was trash, holes in the wall of my room and If you have a breakfast there you should know that this ends until 9 and not 10 how it says in her ticket for breakfast

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Month	Average price
January	US$65
February	US$66
March	US$67
April	US$76
May	US$73
June	US$72
July	US$71
August	US$67
September	US$69
October	US$69
November	US$64
December	US$64

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $81
20 $76	21 $75	22 $75	23 $75	24 $75	25 $81	26 $80
27 $75	28 $74	29 $75	30 $75

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $75	2 $80	3 $80
4 $75	5 $74	6 $75	7 $74	8 $75	9 $80	10 $81
11 $75	12 $75	13 $75	14 $75	15 $74	16 $81	17 $81
18 $74	19 $74	20 $75	21 $77	22 $79	23 $85	24 $81
25 $79	26 $79	27 $79	28 $79	29 $79	30 $85	31 $85

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