Name: Smokey Point Motor Inn
Address: 17329 Smokey Point Drive, Smokey Point, Arlington, Washington, United States of America, Arlington, Snohomish County, US
Price range: $83–$95 per night
Rating: 6.55

What guests think

Reviews of Smokey Point Motor Inn highlight very friendly, accommodating staff and budget-friendly rates, alongside a convenient location near I-5 and dining, but frequent concerns about cleanliness, dated rooms, strong odors, and inconsistent maintenance and Wi-Fi reliability.

Some guests found beds comfortable and rooms large or quiet, while others reported noise, HVAC problems, and unreliable hot water. Several reviews also describe feeling uneasy about the area and parking lot activity after dark, though many stays were uneventful. Facilities are basic with drive-up parking; the property is older, accessibility features are limited, and exterior stairs can feel shaky. Expect a no-frills, budget stay where service stands out but conditions vary.

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Facilities

On-site parking is convenient, with several guests able to park near their room. The property is older with limited accessibility; reviews note no handicap bathrooms and rickety exterior stairs.

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Helen

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs update 3 different types of flooring . No handicap showers or bathroom . No wheel chair friendly bathroom

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Saqib

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

parking

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John

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a nice relaxing stay. Parking was right in front of the room. Place felt comfortable and safe. Bed was amazingly comfortable. Best part is you can't be their prices and on a tight budget thats awesome. Thanks Motor Inn.

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Ann

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The parking is the only complaint I have

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Linda

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

As a senior female traveling along I was very worried about staying there after reading some horrible reviews. I stopped in to see the manager early in the day and he assured me it was a safe place to stay. He indicated he came into the motel the previous year to clean it up and make it safe. He also said some guys he had evicted put those terrible reviews online. The hotel is old and its not the Hilton but I had a very nice room and it was spotless. Some things were missing like an ice bucket and only 1 pack of coffee for 2 night stay but the towels were very nice and the bed was amazing. It was quiet and peaceful. Good value for the money.

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Crystal

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

2 floors

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Courtenay

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The inside of the room was mostly clean. The force were sticky, but not gross sticky. They were sticky like they were washed with something maybe not meant for floor and there’s a pretty big gap between the door and the door frame to the outside. Also, we stairs leading up to the second floor are rickety.

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Helen

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No Handy cap bathroom or Not Handy Cap friendly .

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Timothy

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little hidden gem, will be back will be even better to park on the new pavment they were installing, some neighbors stayed up all night, but not overly noisy

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Morgan

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was perfect as always. Its cheap its quiet, its got everything i need and want in my room and the staff are very friendly. And thiis stay i had to rent a uhaul so i had both a uhaul and my personal vehicle and i havento say parking is fabulous here its safe and i was avle to park right outside my door . I will stay here again!!!!! And tell my friends and anyone who asks this is the place to stay !!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: multiple reports cite stains, lingering smoke or musty odors, mold, and dirty carpets or linens, while others found rooms clean. Housekeeping thoroughness varies.

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Shelli

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were exhausted from traveling..dirty sheets and room was old and outdated and needed a lot of work.

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James

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Dirty room. Worn linens smelled like I walked into an ashtray.

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scott

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have been staying here for years and it has slowly gone downhill. Sink has hot on cold side and cold on hot side... when it's hot. Shower, you're lucky to figure out where hot is. Long hair on the carpet, cleaner not rinsed well from the hard floor so it feels slippery/slimey. To top it all off, the toilet was disgusting. Seat, bowl and rim were filthy, like blow out filthy... obviously not even touched when room was last cleaned.

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Carrie

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Mold in the shower, stained/ blood on dust ruffle of bed, and stained carpet. Smelled of heavy cleaners like bleach that lingered for the 2 days we stayed. Needs updated.

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cindy

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The first time I stayed there was like the picture provided This time it was not good- The carpet was too filthy to walk on barefoot The TV would not change to English and was just a fuzzy screen the hot water in the shower turned cold quickly-had to adjust tap

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Katie

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Linens were either dirty or stained. Couches were gross. It was semi clean, at least bathroom and sink area were clean. Burn marks on toilet. Queit though. This is a dire last minute need place to stay. Staff was nice!

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Grant

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room smelled like wet dog and Lysol. No matter what I did I could not get the smell out of the room, so I just lived with it. When I got there the window was open. It was apparent that they were trying to air out the room. The heater/air conditioner wouldn't turn off with the on/off switch, so it kept turning on no matter what temperature I set it to, and when starting up it was extremely loud which kept waking me up during the night. The Wi-Fi was mediocre at best which was frustrating since I had a lot of work on my computer to do. I've stayed here before and it has never been this bad. I 'might' give it another try. But I would rather stay somewhere a half-hour away rather than deal with this again. We'll see...

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Keirstin

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The gentleman at the front desk was nice but the hotel it self was absolutely disgusting. The toilet was constantly running and I had to fix it to be able to flush the toilet. The mattress was extremely dirty with dirt and stains all over. Then tried to put us on the second floor even though they knew there was a blind occupant for this room who could not use the stairs. The entrance ways frame was very unstable and would move as you walked through it.

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Dillom

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty. Stains on couch and bed. Old food. Smelled like cigarettes. Homeless people in parkinglot. No security latch on door. Did not feel safe and left immediately

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david

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Price was good but the sink had toothpaste in it and the night stand had sticky stuff on it. The toilet /tub were clean. Also the upper plug by the sink didn’t work for the coffee pot. Had to put on floor by fridge to work. Housekeeping isn’t doing a thorough job of cleaning. Bed was clean and comfortable. Might come back.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic; beds are often comfortable and some rooms are spacious or quiet. Recurring issues include noisy or malfunctioning HVAC, fluctuating hot water, worn furnishings, and slow or unreliable Wi-Fi.

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CLIFFORD

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was awesome. Bed was soft and comfortable

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jianjun

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Internet is slow and not stable. All inside condition are old and feel mold.

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Mike

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The check in and out was quick. Staff was pleasant. The room was large and comfortable. The furnishings were dated but in good condition and the room was clean.

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Grant

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a problem checking in, so the front desk gave me an 'upgrade' to a king bed which I didn't need since I was traveling alone, but OK. I asked if there was a fridge and microwave in the room and was told 'yes.' He was right: There was a fridge and microwave, but there was no plug for the microwave. In order to use it, I had to set it next to the sink. The fridge also does not have a small freezer section. When I went to take a shower my first night, the water was almost cold. It was cold enough that I could barely stay in it. The water temperature fluctuated a lot during my 2-night stay. So much so that I didn't bother taking another shower. One of the outlets didn't work, and I tested it and found that it has an 'open ground' condition which is a safety hazard. The place has definitely seen better days. I will say that the bed was comfortable, and it appeared that they were in the middle of replacing a lot of the mattresses throughout the motel.

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Gary

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, the stay was good. Lots of food options within a short walking distance from the hotel. The air conditioner could do some work went on and off all night. I set it on low to run all night and it did not.

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Grant

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room smelled like wet dog and Lysol. No matter what I did I could not get the smell out of the room, so I just lived with it. When I got there the window was open. It was apparent that they were trying to air out the room. The heater/air conditioner wouldn't turn off with the on/off switch, so it kept turning on no matter what temperature I set it to, and when starting up it was extremely loud which kept waking me up during the night. The Wi-Fi was mediocre at best which was frustrating since I had a lot of work on my computer to do. I've stayed here before and it has never been this bad. I 'might' give it another try. But I would rather stay somewhere a half-hour away rather than deal with this again. We'll see...

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Kathleen

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a fine little motel. The room was clean if a bit spartan. There was a lot of unused space in the room and a large couch. The bed was comfortable. The shower was dated and it was hard to get hot water but it was serviceable. Considering the price, it was a good value. Staff were very nice.

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Mike

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not sure that I would stay here even as a last resort. Broken boxspring. Beds are on old, exterior-intended pallets. Tub peeling. Cracked bathroom floor. I can believe I was charged what I was charged for this room.

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Kelvin

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great beds and spacious rooms. Relatively quiet rooms!

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King

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was ok, but the ac did not work. The room was 87 and the ac was blowing out super hot air, the clerk was able to get it a little cooler (apparently it was put on there incorrectly or backwards as he stated). After 20 minutes it was still about 84 so he brought a fan which did nothing but blow hot air around, it was completely miserable.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and efficient, with quick check-ins and helpful managers. There are occasional communication or reservation issues.

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george

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff friendly, fast and efficient. Quiet and clean. Beds good. Close to restaurants and Interstate.

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Jennifer

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff checking us in was very friendly and helpful. Got us in to our room really early! Given how exhausted we were that meant Everything! Thank you so much! This was a wonderful experience!

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January

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love to stay here. The staff is grest and friendly to everyone who walks in the door

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Donald

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There wasn't any rooms available. The front desk employee didnt understand english very well. I already paid online.

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Warren

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The person on the check in desk was outstanding in getting us checked in early and accomodating our disabilities. He went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable.

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Ashley

Nov 6, 2023

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The hotel staff is very accommodating. I have been a customer for 7 years and gone through several property owners. This owner is the best one. They definitely have cleaned up the property compared to a couple years ago.

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January

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When you first walk in you are greeted with a smile. The manager was very friendly and very helpful

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ronald

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk guy is super nice an funny always accommodating thank you

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Morgan

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very accommodating and friendly :)

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Ron

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well really the staff is so great. They have really been working hard to maintain the property. And if you need anything very friendly and helpful.

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Location

Convenient for I-5 access and within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and a bus stop. However, several guests felt uneasy about the surrounding area and parking lot activity at night.

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george

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff friendly, fast and efficient. Quiet and clean. Beds good. Close to restaurants and Interstate.

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Larry

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find and close to freeway!

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Tracy

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and friendly staff at front desk. Everything you need for a quick overnight stay. The price was right. It is obvious that the neighbourhood is struggling with some homelessness. Sad to see, but safe overall.

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Alicia

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was so unsafe, so very intimidating from the smokers hanging over the railing, to the proprietor who spoke no English, with bars on the locked lobby doors, to the abandoned cars in the parking lot. We abandoned our reservation and paid to sleep somewhere else! We would never have our children be in that area!!!

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Jeffery

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I had a great stay and enjoyed Olympia pizza right next door! Plenty of options for food within walking distance and located right next to highway so easy in and easy out!

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Wendy

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and the staff was friendly. Hotel is VERY dated, but it was spotless. Beds were comfortable. We were counting on the pullout couch since it said it slept 3, but there was no pullout couch. It was close to town and easily accessible. Outside the room did not seem like a safe environment. There were a lot of what seemed link long term occupants and cars filled with people's belongings. I would not stay here again as I felt unsafe. We did arrive after dark.

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Tamara

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to I5 but quiet.

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Victor

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient in the area

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Heather

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to shopping and freeways quiet, clean and comfortable bed

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Charles

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It not to hard to get to bus stop. Drug store and groceries ate close

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Sonya

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really like the pizza place across the street and that the room was really clean

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Wendi

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff good rates no ice bucket or sugar or cream for coffee

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Gary W

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was a coffee maker in the room, but just 1 pack of coffee, but no selection of teas. I went to see if the desk clerk had tea . He looked all through y he breakfast suppliers which were haphazardly organized, but found none. There was coffee available in the lobby the next morning, but no stir rods or utensils to stir creamer in the coffee. All else just fine.

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Jeffery

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I had a great stay and enjoyed Olympia pizza right next door! Plenty of options for food within walking distance and located right next to highway so easy in and easy out!

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Month	Average price
January	$76
February	$79
March	$79
April	$81
May	$84
June	$91
July	$93
August	$93
September	$84
October	$76
November	$73
December	$73

Smokey Point Motor Inn

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