Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located 8 minutes by car from Fall Creek Falls State Park, 9 miles from Fall Creek, and 10.2 miles from Fall Creek Falls.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or extra beds, and extra-person charges may apply.

The Way Inn by OYO Spencer

What guests think

Reviews of The Way Inn by OYO Spencer are sharply mixed, with many guests praising friendly staff, clean, comfortable rooms, peaceful surroundings, pleasant views, and a convenient location, while others report serious check-in problems and pest issues.

Several comments highlight breakfast positively, though a few wanted more variety. Some rooms lacked basic items or had dated fittings, and a few guests noted odors or TV or door issues. Expect variability: solid stays are possible, but reliability and upkeep can be inconsistent.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Facilities

Exterior areas appear neglected in multiple reviews, and parking can be impacted by resident vehicles.

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6

George

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older motel but room was not run down. Manager was nice and helpful. Full time resident is a mechanic and took up 5 parking spots. Revving engine at 7am. Dog poop all over the parking area. Outside area not maintained very well. Beds were comfortable. Good shower pressure. Food available in convenience store in front of motel but limited to what owner wants to fix. Motel manager assured me that above problems would be addressed.

4

Richard

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Far less than perfect but tolerable for an outdoor person. Grounds were neglected, roaches and spiders in the room, weather stripping missing from the bottom of the door, beds were advertised as queen size but were full size. Other than that, it was tolerable as compared to camping but would rate low compared to other motels.

10

Dino

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very pleasant and full of amenities.

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Cleanliness

Many guests reported very clean rooms and fresh linens, but several others cited pests, odors, and stained carpets.

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10

Hadassah

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I truly enjoyed my stay at this property. Everything was well organized, and the hotel maintained a high level of cleanliness. The service was prompt, and the team was very professional.

2

Laura

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely the worst motel ever!!!! False advertisement. No restaurant … gas station served pizza. No balcony. What a joke that was. I had reserved a king room, given a double as they didn’t have a king. The room had two queen beds that were worn out, lights weren’t working, awful smell. We requested another. Given another room with two queens. Looked and smelled a little better. We sat down to eat the pizza we purchased at the gas station and started seeing live roaches (have videos and pictures… numerous.) We were there 15 mins and immediately knew this was a health risk. What a dump!!! Threw our luggage into the car and drove 45 mins to nearest town with a vacancy. I am requesting immediate refund on this. So disappointed in the obviously false reviews. I will be using another source than Expedia for our travels.

10

Armani

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is excellent for both leisure and business. The room was spotless, and the attentive staff ensured our stay with my partner was smooth and enjoyable throughout.

10

Braden

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful window view made the room more enjoyable. Cleanliness inside was well-maintained. Lighting supported a peaceful atmosphere. Staff made sure comfort stayed consistent.

2

DANIELLE

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the listing for Expedia is wrong, The picture of the reception area - this area does NOT exist. There is no "restaurant" Check in is at the gas station next door. There is no note indicating this at the motel property. We rang a buzzer and a resident at the motel finally came and told us. Roaches in the room, gap under the door, stains on the carpet. The staff person was friendly.

10

Finn

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A calming environment welcomed me instantly. The room was clean and quite comfortable. Staff were very cooperative. The stay was thoroughly enjoyable.

2

Amandae

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would never stay there it was very nasty not clean and smelled

4

Richard

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Far less than perfect but tolerable for an outdoor person. Grounds were neglected, roaches and spiders in the room, weather stripping missing from the bottom of the door, beds were advertised as queen size but were full size. Other than that, it was tolerable as compared to camping but would rate low compared to other motels.

10

Alaric

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a very pleasant experience during my stay. The hotel is well located, making it convenient for travelers. The staff was polite and attentive to every request. The cleanliness of the property was impressive, and the room had a cozy feel. I would definitely consider staying here again.

10

Chaim

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The environment felt fresh with good air flow inside the room. Bed and linens were extremely clean. Staff remained approachable and kind. A simple but very comfortable stay.

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Rooms

Rooms are often comfortable, with pleasant views and some spacious layouts, but several reviews cite maintenance issues such as loose outlets, faulty lighting, stuck doors, worn beds, and limited or problematic TVs.

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Eric

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stay! The view from our room was stunning.

2

Laura

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely the worst motel ever!!!! False advertisement. No restaurant … gas station served pizza. No balcony. What a joke that was. I had reserved a king room, given a double as they didn’t have a king. The room had two queen beds that were worn out, lights weren’t working, awful smell. We requested another. Given another room with two queens. Looked and smelled a little better. We sat down to eat the pizza we purchased at the gas station and started seeing live roaches (have videos and pictures… numerous.) We were there 15 mins and immediately knew this was a health risk. What a dump!!! Threw our luggage into the car and drove 45 mins to nearest town with a vacancy. I am requesting immediate refund on this. So disappointed in the obviously false reviews. I will be using another source than Expedia for our travels.

6

Md Sadiqur

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trash can needs to be included, Should include coffee machine Needs napkin Charging power outlets were loose, needs fixing

10

Braden

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful window view made the room more enjoyable. Cleanliness inside was well-maintained. Lighting supported a peaceful atmosphere. Staff made sure comfort stayed consistent.

10

Mac

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the peaceful surroundings and comfortable rooms.

6

joyce

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very spacious, small tv, microwave and fridge. If you want coffee; bring your own, It was in need of update. Old building, needs shower upgrades' no grab bars, tub too high for elderly to step over. All in all, it was ok, Probably wouldn't book again.

4

Richard

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Far less than perfect but tolerable for an outdoor person. Grounds were neglected, roaches and spiders in the room, weather stripping missing from the bottom of the door, beds were advertised as queen size but were full size. Other than that, it was tolerable as compared to camping but would rate low compared to other motels.

10

Margo

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well-maintained interiors created a nice first impression. The room offered great comfort and warmth. Staff were courteous during the entire stay. It was a smooth experience.

2

Jason

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Showed up after the “store” closed. No lobby to check in at. Then took forever to get door to open as deadbolt was stuck. Finally got it opened but would jam if you didn’t lift up to open it from the inside. No local channels on tv only Roku channel. No remote for tv so had to adjust volume manually. Other than close location for fall creek falls state park it was a horrible experience. Will not stay again. All units are regular renters looked like for the most part.

10

Chaim

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The environment felt fresh with good air flow inside the room. Bed and linens were extremely clean. Staff remained approachable and kind. A simple but very comfortable stay.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, attentive, and professional, yet multiple guests experienced serious check-in difficulties or unresponsiveness, particularly when arriving late.

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Hadassah

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I truly enjoyed my stay at this property. Everything was well organized, and the hotel maintained a high level of cleanliness. The service was prompt, and the team was very professional.

10

Lucy

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Atmosphere throughout felt peaceful, breakfast was delicious, and service always came with a friendly attitude.

2

Keith

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

When I arrived and had to find another hotel

10

Milani

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved my stay here! The room was cozy, the food was delicious, and the staff made me feel at home. Highly recommend this place.

2

DANIELLE

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the listing for Expedia is wrong, The picture of the reception area - this area does NOT exist. There is no "restaurant" Check in is at the gas station next door. There is no note indicating this at the motel property. We rang a buzzer and a resident at the motel finally came and told us. Roaches in the room, gap under the door, stains on the carpet. The staff person was friendly.

4

Nicholas

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in time is at 11, but we were not allowed to check in until 1 ants coming out of the sink and can’t flush paper down toilet

10

Orlando

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Impeccable service — every staff member greeted us with a smile.

2

Yvonne

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

DO NOT BOOK HERE. Nightmare of an experience at the Way Inn by OYO in Spencer, TN. Description says check in anytime after 3 pm and "will be greeted by front desk." There is no front desk. There is a doorbell outside a window that no one answered. After driving over 9 hours with my child and arriving after 11 pm there was no one available to check us in. Tried calling the hotel and did not get and answer. Tried calling the OYO 800# and they attempted to reach someone at the hotel and did not get an answer. No solution offered by OYO. Tried to find somewhere else to stay, but there was nothing nearby. There were not even any open gas stations/bussiness nearby where we could safely park. We slept in our car overnight. I knew I did not book the Ritz. I knew it was a "no tell Motel." I did not expect much in the way of quality as far as the room/facility was concerned, but I did expect to be able to check in and have a safe place to stay.

10

Alaric

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a very pleasant experience during my stay. The hotel is well located, making it convenient for travelers. The staff was polite and attentive to every request. The cleanliness of the property was impressive, and the room had a cozy feel. I would definitely consider staying here again.

2

Jason

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Showed up after the “store” closed. No lobby to check in at. Then took forever to get door to open as deadbolt was stuck. Finally got it opened but would jam if you didn’t lift up to open it from the inside. No local channels on tv only Roku channel. No remote for tv so had to adjust volume manually. Other than close location for fall creek falls state park it was a horrible experience. Will not stay again. All units are regular renters looked like for the most part.

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Location

Location is regarded as convenient for both leisure and business, with peaceful surroundings and access to nearby attractions like Fall Creek Falls.

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Eric

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stay! The view from our room was stunning.

10

Armani

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is excellent for both leisure and business. The room was spotless, and the attentive staff ensured our stay with my partner was smooth and enjoyable throughout.

10

Mac

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the peaceful surroundings and comfortable rooms.

10

Tate

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my short stay at the property. The location is convenient and the breakfast spread offered plenty of variety.

10

Alaric

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a very pleasant experience during my stay. The hotel is well located, making it convenient for travelers. The staff was polite and attentive to every request. The cleanliness of the property was impressive, and the room had a cozy feel. I would definitely consider staying here again.

2

Jason

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Showed up after the “store” closed. No lobby to check in at. Then took forever to get door to open as deadbolt was stuck. Finally got it opened but would jam if you didn’t lift up to open it from the inside. No local channels on tv only Roku channel. No remote for tv so had to adjust volume manually. Other than close location for fall creek falls state park it was a horrible experience. Will not stay again. All units are regular renters looked like for the most part.

10

Emma

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved waking up to the serene views from my room. The staff were exceptional and made sure I had everything needed. Wonderful experience!

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Dining

Several guests enjoyed the breakfast and found it varied, but multiple reviews note there is no on-site restaurant, with food limited to a nearby store; one guest wanted more breakfast options.

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Laura

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely the worst motel ever!!!! False advertisement. No restaurant … gas station served pizza. No balcony. What a joke that was. I had reserved a king room, given a double as they didn’t have a king. The room had two queen beds that were worn out, lights weren’t working, awful smell. We requested another. Given another room with two queens. Looked and smelled a little better. We sat down to eat the pizza we purchased at the gas station and started seeing live roaches (have videos and pictures… numerous.) We were there 15 mins and immediately knew this was a health risk. What a dump!!! Threw our luggage into the car and drove 45 mins to nearest town with a vacancy. I am requesting immediate refund on this. So disappointed in the obviously false reviews. I will be using another source than Expedia for our travels.

6

George

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older motel but room was not run down. Manager was nice and helpful. Full time resident is a mechanic and took up 5 parking spots. Revving engine at 7am. Dog poop all over the parking area. Outside area not maintained very well. Beds were comfortable. Good shower pressure. Food available in convenience store in front of motel but limited to what owner wants to fix. Motel manager assured me that above problems would be addressed.

10

Lucy

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Atmosphere throughout felt peaceful, breakfast was delicious, and service always came with a friendly attitude.

10

Milani

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved my stay here! The room was cozy, the food was delicious, and the staff made me feel at home. Highly recommend this place.

2

DANIELLE

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the listing for Expedia is wrong, The picture of the reception area - this area does NOT exist. There is no "restaurant" Check in is at the gas station next door. There is no note indicating this at the motel property. We rang a buzzer and a resident at the motel finally came and told us. Roaches in the room, gap under the door, stains on the carpet. The staff person was friendly.

10

Tate

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my short stay at the property. The location is convenient and the breakfast spread offered plenty of variety.

10

Jovanni

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how friendly the staff were the moment I walked in. The room smelled fresh and looked tidy. Breakfast could have been better with more options. Even so, I felt relaxed during my stay.

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The Way Inn by OYO Spencer

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe 3 Queen Beds Suite

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

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