Name: Austin Motor Inn
Address: 11400 North Interstate 35, Walnut Forest, Austin, Texas, United States of America, Austin, Travis County, US
Price range: US$42–US$225 per night
Rating: 6.17

What guests think

Across mixed reviews, Austin Motor Inn is a budget, no-frills spot with inconsistent cleanliness and occasional window-only interactions, offset by easy freeway access and occasional mentions of comfortable beds, strong TVs, and acceptable value.

Many note the lack of in-room appliances such as a fridge, microwave, or ice, along with pool closures or wear and parking that ranges from decent to tight. Noise and neighborhood feel vary, with several reports of late-night activity and a rough area near the freeway, though a few guests found stays quiet enough. Expect a very basic stay focused on price over comfort.

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Facilities

Commonly noted are the absence of in-room appliances (fridge/microwave/ice), periodic pool closures or wear, and parking that ranges from decent to tight; check-in often occurs through a window with a small remote deposit.

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steven

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The greeting was from behind a glass panel. I dont ask a lot from a motel, but the room was very basic. No ice bucket, no fridge, no coffee facilities, no shampoo, no body wash, the bed creaked every time you moved. Im sure there was more, but thats enough. I paid the same peice somewhere else on my trip and gadcsll those things I've mentioned. I thinkbtheres vetter facilitiee at Bates motel!

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Alexandra

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were not allowed into the lobby, only given the key through a window. Nothing was available to purchase, no snacks, no ice and no refrigerator in the room. 1 large towel for 2 people.

8

Emily

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is not so clean on the outside but the rooms are kept nice and there are no roaches anywhere I could see. Pool is nice but small, staff are nice and accomodating as much as they can. Vending machines are fairly cheap here. Parking can sometimes be packed. Definitely good to book if u need something cheap and quick, deposit is 10 a night on card only though.

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Ralph

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in took longer than expected because the front desk clerk was out on the premises checking rooms. The room was clean. Furthermore there was no microwave, refrigerator nor ice maker. The bed was too firm, I woke up with slight back pain. Yet I do love the Roku Tv with all the channels to watch and me being able to cast to the TV.

6

David

9 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ok, it was clean, and cheap. no breakfast, had to talk through a window to the desk clerk to check in and out, because the lobby door was locked, the pool has seen better days. Lots of folks living there, not the best part of town….. but it was good enough for a short stay. No bedbugs!!!!

10

Fredrick

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was extremely clean on inside no microwave or mini fridge and cheap prices

4

Michael

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was surprised to find that there was no fridge or microwave. Have not encountered this previously in any motel room. Television/ remote difficult to use. Had to seek assistance. Wifi poor. Room was OK. Reception was friendly and helpful.

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Mohammed

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Felt unsafe and parking spaces very tight. I was afraid my rental car was going to be scratched up if I wedged my car in between the trucks n vans parked on either side, so I parked away in another space not close to my room.

8

Juan

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool not available, decent parking, but construction around the area. No appliances is a small hassle. But , fair for the price. Good if you're on a budget in Austin.

6

Carlon

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Doing business thru window all day not even face to face and have to turn in remote control to TV for deposit

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed, with recurring reports of dirty rooms, strong odors, bugs, and worn linens, though some guests found rooms acceptably clean; towels are sometimes insufficient.

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Wendy

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

People were active all night: working on their cars, listening to loud television, having conversations at high volume, banging on doors. Floor was not clean so I wore socks or shoes and just took them off to get into bed. Sheets seemed clean but had holes, towels were threadbare and rough and we had only two small bath towels and one wash cloth. We checked out early in the morning and forfeited 2 nights of payment. This motel was not for visitors to the city but seemed to be a residence inn.

8

Barbara

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fairly clean, there were dead bugs in window, the ceiling in bathroom had stains

2

Surendra

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staffs were very rude. Rooms were very dirty and smell too bad. Access road to the Inn was so confusing. It's not worth the money although those rooms were cheaper.

6

Ignacio Torres

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Place was unsafe the room was dirty and it smell

2

Kirk

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The floor was filthy. There were roaches and crickets in the room. Only 1 towel. Employees were rude. The motel looked awful upon arrival. After several bugs were killed, we decided we couldnt stay there. When we turned in the key, the employees comment to us was "yeah....there arent words for it". Stay away ftom here even if you just need a bed for the night.

10

Jose

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean

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Ted

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place literally stink. It was dirty. The sheets, towels and wash cloths were not clean. There were buckets outside each door filled with cigarette butts, no emptied them the whole time I was there. They perform all business through a little window with the client standing outside. Rain or shine. The grounds were dirty.

2

Stephen

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This place is a dump. No hot water and dirty.

6

Andrea

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We didn't sleep under the covers because sheets were dirty.

10

Alex

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You can tell that this property has had its fair share of experience and years but overall the room, bed, restroom and access to parking was flawless and the customer service was very honest and professional. Affordable rates for people who want to save money. I would strongly recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and worn; some mention comfortable beds and Roku/TVs, while others cite flat pillows, creaky beds, faulty outlets, and noise from the freeway or other guests. Wi-Fi reliability appears inconsistent.

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Howard

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not the nicest place. Beds are lumpy and uncomfortable. Towels are like sandpaper and the size of a hand towel. Sheet and crappy bedspreads had stains and cigarette holes. Pillows terrible and flat. Water for shower was hot. Air conditioner, TV and WiFi worked. Noisy by hi way, though.

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Lisamarie

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic and decent room for the price. The bed was comfortable but they need to get new, better pillows because one of mine was flat and lumpy! Other than that I still slept pretty well. It was quiet despite being right on the freeway feeder.

2

Wendy

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

People were active all night: working on their cars, listening to loud television, having conversations at high volume, banging on doors. Floor was not clean so I wore socks or shoes and just took them off to get into bed. Sheets seemed clean but had holes, towels were threadbare and rough and we had only two small bath towels and one wash cloth. We checked out early in the morning and forfeited 2 nights of payment. This motel was not for visitors to the city but seemed to be a residence inn.

6

Vamsi krishna

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Door locks are vulnerble to break. Floor is slippery.

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steven

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The greeting was from behind a glass panel. I dont ask a lot from a motel, but the room was very basic. No ice bucket, no fridge, no coffee facilities, no shampoo, no body wash, the bed creaked every time you moved. Im sure there was more, but thats enough. I paid the same peice somewhere else on my trip and gadcsll those things I've mentioned. I thinkbtheres vetter facilitiee at Bates motel!

6

Leda

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It's a bare bones room. No conveniences. But it was clean enough and the bathroom was actually very nice.

6

Ralph

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in took longer than expected because the front desk clerk was out on the premises checking rooms. The room was clean. Furthermore there was no microwave, refrigerator nor ice maker. The bed was too firm, I woke up with slight back pain. Yet I do love the Roku Tv with all the channels to watch and me being able to cast to the TV.

4

Michael

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was surprised to find that there was no fridge or microwave. Have not encountered this previously in any motel room. Television/ remote difficult to use. Had to seek assistance. Wifi poor. Room was OK. Reception was friendly and helpful.

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Alfonso

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

TV worked just fine. Rooms were runned down, outlets didn't work, over charged for for a double room when I was obviously to staff that I was the only one in the room.

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Leigh

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a Motor Inn, so manage expectations. I must have been given a smoking room, as it definitely smelled. The bed was surprisingly comfortable. The TV offering was also surprisingly great. Bathroom amenities … well bring your own. I assume the fella at check-in was the owner, and he was very nice.

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Service

Service is inconsistent: window-only interactions and slow or difficult check-ins are reported, along with rude behavior, deposit disputes, and poor responsiveness, but several guests also praise friendly or helpful staff.

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autumn

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good customer service

10

Felix

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Complicated to get deposits back quick to get their money but not helpful to return a deposit

2

Megan L

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Completely non-responsive.

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Alexandra

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were not allowed into the lobby, only given the key through a window. Nothing was available to purchase, no snacks, no ice and no refrigerator in the room. 1 large towel for 2 people.

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David

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Poor management unfriendly staff

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Surendra

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staffs were very rude. Rooms were very dirty and smell too bad. Access road to the Inn was so confusing. It's not worth the money although those rooms were cheaper.

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Ralph

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in took longer than expected because the front desk clerk was out on the premises checking rooms. The room was clean. Furthermore there was no microwave, refrigerator nor ice maker. The bed was too firm, I woke up with slight back pain. Yet I do love the Roku Tv with all the channels to watch and me being able to cast to the TV.

10

Salman

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Property is conveniently located to all the restaurants and shopping the room Was clean and comfortable front desk was very helpful professional and courteous

2

Justin

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Error on reservation that took a hour to fix it made me late to work

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Carlon

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Doing business thru window all day not even face to face and have to turn in remote control to TV for deposit

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Location

Convenient to the freeway and some dining/shopping, but several guests felt the surrounding area was rough or unsafe, and traffic or on-site activity can be noisy.

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Preslee

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This stay was really good. We enjoyed the pool the most. Our room was clean, we just werent provided with enough towels. No biggie. The area around the hotel felt a little unsafe. Other than that, it was a nice spot.

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Lisamarie

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic and decent room for the price. The bed was comfortable but they need to get new, better pillows because one of mine was flat and lumpy! Other than that I still slept pretty well. It was quiet despite being right on the freeway feeder.

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Jay

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convienient location right next to the freeway. The area around the location isn't the best but OK if travelling without family. The staff can be nicer but they may have trauma and that's OK. They weren't mean but still.

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David

9 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ok, it was clean, and cheap. no breakfast, had to talk through a window to the desk clerk to check in and out, because the lobby door was locked, the pool has seen better days. Lots of folks living there, not the best part of town….. but it was good enough for a short stay. No bedbugs!!!!

6

Jay

9 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close by the freeway

10

Salman

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Property is conveniently located to all the restaurants and shopping the room Was clean and comfortable front desk was very helpful professional and courteous

2

George

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was told to wait in the parking lot for ocher 20 minutes. During that time the office doors were locked and several auspicious people knocked on my car. I also witnessed several crimes but the staff refused to open the door. I left the premises and went to another hotel. Horrible environment. Totally creepy and unsafe.

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Mohammed

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Felt unsafe and parking spaces very tight. I was afraid my rental car was going to be scratched up if I wedged my car in between the trucks n vans parked on either side, so I parked away in another space not close to my room.

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Juan

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool not available, decent parking, but construction around the area. No appliances is a small hassle. But , fair for the price. Good if you're on a budget in Austin.

6

Cynthia

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When I arrived today the police where in the lobby and told me to wait outside til they where done. I finally left and went to get a drink! All's good in my room!!

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Alexandra

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were not allowed into the lobby, only given the key through a window. Nothing was available to purchase, no snacks, no ice and no refrigerator in the room. 1 large towel for 2 people.

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David

9 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ok, it was clean, and cheap. no breakfast, had to talk through a window to the desk clerk to check in and out, because the lobby door was locked, the pool has seen better days. Lots of folks living there, not the best part of town….. but it was good enough for a short stay. No bedbugs!!!!

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Month	Average price
January	US$40
February	US$40
March	US$41
April	US$37
May	US$38
June	US$38
July	US$38
August	US$48
September	US$43
October	US$51
November	US$42
December	US$41

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $66	16 $45	17 $43	18 $43	19 $43
20 $42	21 $42	22 $43	23 $43	24 $43	25 $43	26 $43
27 $43	28 $43	29 $42	30 $42

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $43	2 $67	3 $64
4 $42	5 $43	6 $42	7 $42	8 $43	9 $64	10 $64
11 $43	12 $205	13 $210	14 $47	15 $200	16 $215	17 $213
18 $215	19 $223	20 $219	21 $205	22 $210	23 $205	24 $205
25 $208	26 $223	27 $225	28 $220	29 $223	30 $205	31 $220

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Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

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