Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site, and it is uncovered. However, the parking area is closed seasonally from November 1 to May 15.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Where is the property located in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located in Tupper Lake, within a 5-minute drive of Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest and Wild Center. It is approximately 28.9 miles from Mirror Lake and 3.1 miles from Bridge Gardens.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property is not wheelchair accessible, and there are no specific features mentioned for guests with disabilities.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

The Dax Lodge and Cabins

What guests think

At Park Motel and Cabins, travelers describe an older, work-in-progress property where experiences vary, with clean, comfortable rooms and renovated cabins, but also dated spaces and occasional maintenance lapses, while staff are kind yet not always available in person.

Guests like the convenient, quiet location near town and local attractions. Beds are frequently praised, but lighting can be dim, and reports of ants, musty odors, weak or no hot water, and spotty Wi-Fi appear in some reviews. Expect a budget, retro stay that can be comfortable if you get an updated unit.

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Facilities

The property is older and undergoing renovations. Facilities feel basic, and some areas appear worn or unkempt.

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Kimberly

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Property is easy to access. Cabins are old/rustic and need updated, but cabin updates are in process. Host was very nice and accomodating for all our stays this summer.

6

John

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is dog friendly. It is a work in progress. Many parts of the facilities are being worked on and or need work

6

Lori

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was under renovation and most of the property was in dirty dilapidated condition. DO NOT stay in the front hotel. We rented one of the renovated cabins and it was surprisingly nice. There was no office and we had a hard time checking in.

10

Timothy

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very helpful but property very dated and limited.

6

Linda

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel needs lots of updates. The property manager was not there when we checked in but left the key in the room. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean but overall it was so dark with one lamp in the room that it felt uninviting. The grounds were unkempt and there was a pool that was closed and looked like it had been closed for years.

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Coleen

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The buildings haven't been renovated since the 1970' s i think. In spite of that it had a kind of charm to it. We spoke to the owner and he plans on upgrading this winter. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. There waa a very bright outside light that was on all night. That was the most irritating thing. It was nice to not stay ay a chain motel. It had charm. Had chairs outside the rooms to sit in at night (like Mayberry)! )

8

Jerry

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast or coffee, internet works, without it you have nothing, bed was very comfortable, a older style motor lodge

10

Bruce

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

old fashioned motel

4

Dan

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dated motel. Had to call for more towels. No cups in the room to use for brushing teeth. Tv didn't work and the bathroom looked like a 4th graded tried to caulk it. Not worth 150 a night .

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Thomas

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was in delapidated condition. The owner needs to remove this property from active status until a complete rehabilitation can be implemented. Oddly, we reserved a night stay on Expedia. Hours before arrival, the owner called to cancel our reservation, saying that the housecleaning person had abruptly quit. At that point we had no choice and so the owner relented on the cancellation. On our arrival the motel was completely empty. We were the only people there, so the excuse given by the owner was not true. We spent a very uncomfortable night in a musty, filthy, and delapidated room. The windows didnt function to let fresh air in. The only positive was that lying down was more comfortable than sitting in our car for the night.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but others reported dirty carpets and bathrooms, ants, musty odors, and stains, indicating inconsistent standards.

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Maria

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were very unclean. The bed boards were very dirty and the carpet had an unusual odor. The windows had cobwebs, the toilet was stained, the parking lot was unpaved and very weak. The wifi constantly had outages and the owner is the only worker at the motel.there is no housekeeper. Would not recommend a second stay. Anyone reading this review, please find another place to stay. Anyway, Thank you.

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Bruce

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The contractor who runs the place is a nice guy, however I had to find him to check in on arrival. The room was clean and neat, room was large, the bed comfortable.

10

Michael

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cabin is small but we only slept there. Clean, air conditioned and quiet

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DANIEL

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got there an hour before check in, keys in room. We did not see anyone on-site at any time. We rented two rooms, Room #1 had newer a/c unit, but very used carpeting and the room had carpenter ants. This place was probably really nice in the 70s or 80s. Room #2 very filthy carpet, A/C unit outdated, barely cooled and noisy and infested with carepenter ants. I contacted owner and he was not sympathetic, and offered a credit for future travels. I explained I would never be there again, too bad, soo sad. No refund or other consideration. I agreed that it was my fault for selecting a budget stay, but this was not what we expected.

10

John

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pleasant, clean room. Two double beds. Good location - convenient to stores.

10

Aima

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and nice set up.

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Carolyn

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room didnt look like any of the photos on line. I walked into the bathroom and the shower was discusting. The shower curtain had soap scum on it. There was some kind of goo on the floor of the shower. The water didnt get hot. We paid for 2 nights. There was one face cloth. The office wasnt open. We went to the store and bought a mat to put on the floor of shower. I also purchased some face cloths. I ended up eating the cost of the room, and got another hotel to stay at! To top it off, we moved the pillows and there was ants. I have no regrets on losing the money.

8

Lisa

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was simple and clean. Kate was super friendly and was always available if we needed anything. We went during off season, so the hotel was updating, and the town had limited dining options. It is less than a mile away from the Wild Center which is walkable, so very convenient.

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Dan

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dated motel. Had to call for more towels. No cups in the room to use for brushing teeth. Tv didn't work and the bathroom looked like a 4th graded tried to caulk it. Not worth 150 a night .

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Thomas

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was in delapidated condition. The owner needs to remove this property from active status until a complete rehabilitation can be implemented. Oddly, we reserved a night stay on Expedia. Hours before arrival, the owner called to cancel our reservation, saying that the housecleaning person had abruptly quit. At that point we had no choice and so the owner relented on the cancellation. On our arrival the motel was completely empty. We were the only people there, so the excuse given by the owner was not true. We spent a very uncomfortable night in a musty, filthy, and delapidated room. The windows didnt function to let fresh air in. The only positive was that lying down was more comfortable than sitting in our car for the night.

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Rooms

Beds are often very comfortable, and some rooms or renovated cabins are spacious or quiet, but decor is dated, lighting can be dim, and several reviews cite spotty Wi-Fi and weak or no hot water.

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Cindy

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Derek was very accommodating and easy to get along with. Nice quiet room. Bed was very comfortable. Lots of hot water

2

Maria

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were very unclean. The bed boards were very dirty and the carpet had an unusual odor. The windows had cobwebs, the toilet was stained, the parking lot was unpaved and very weak. The wifi constantly had outages and the owner is the only worker at the motel.there is no housekeeper. Would not recommend a second stay. Anyone reading this review, please find another place to stay. Anyway, Thank you.

8

Bruce

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The contractor who runs the place is a nice guy, however I had to find him to check in on arrival. The room was clean and neat, room was large, the bed comfortable.

10

Michael

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cabin is small but we only slept there. Clean, air conditioned and quiet

10

RICHARD

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room and bathroom were spacious. My only suggestion is there should be more than one lamp in the main room. A lamp is especially needed near the dining table.

10

JoAnn

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great choice. No internet

2

Victoria

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The renovated cabin I stayed in had no window screens, the dead bolt did not lock from the inside, and the shower did not have hot water. I cannot recommend staying here.

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Carolyn

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room didnt look like any of the photos on line. I walked into the bathroom and the shower was discusting. The shower curtain had soap scum on it. There was some kind of goo on the floor of the shower. The water didnt get hot. We paid for 2 nights. There was one face cloth. The office wasnt open. We went to the store and bought a mat to put on the floor of shower. I also purchased some face cloths. I ended up eating the cost of the room, and got another hotel to stay at! To top it off, we moved the pillows and there was ants. I have no regrets on losing the money.

8

Jerry

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast or coffee, internet works, without it you have nothing, bed was very comfortable, a older style motor lodge

8

Nick

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds were top notch comfy. It’s a good place to sleep.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, yet several guests struggled with unattended or difficult check-ins and limited on-site availability.

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Kimberly

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Property is easy to access. Cabins are old/rustic and need updated, but cabin updates are in process. Host was very nice and accomodating for all our stays this summer.

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Douglas

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Poor snow cleanup, including walks and drive. No person available at check in or out and no phone number. No remote in room - TV not functioning - lock on door - poor security - left open with nobody around generally facility old and in need of major upgrade price not worth it - would not stay again or recommend

10

Cindy

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Derek was very accommodating and easy to get along with. Nice quiet room. Bed was very comfortable. Lots of hot water

6

Lori

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was under renovation and most of the property was in dirty dilapidated condition. DO NOT stay in the front hotel. We rented one of the renovated cabins and it was surprisingly nice. There was no office and we had a hard time checking in.

8

Bruce

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The contractor who runs the place is a nice guy, however I had to find him to check in on arrival. The room was clean and neat, room was large, the bed comfortable.

2

DANIEL

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got there an hour before check in, keys in room. We did not see anyone on-site at any time. We rented two rooms, Room #1 had newer a/c unit, but very used carpeting and the room had carpenter ants. This place was probably really nice in the 70s or 80s. Room #2 very filthy carpet, A/C unit outdated, barely cooled and noisy and infested with carepenter ants. I contacted owner and he was not sympathetic, and offered a credit for future travels. I explained I would never be there again, too bad, soo sad. No refund or other consideration. I agreed that it was my fault for selecting a budget stay, but this was not what we expected.

10

Kimberly

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel gave us retro vibes which made us have plentyof laughs. It was an older property, but that for us gave it a unique charm. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff did everything they could when dealing with a power issue. We would stay again.

10

Timothy

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very helpful but property very dated and limited.

6

Linda

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel needs lots of updates. The property manager was not there when we checked in but left the key in the room. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean but overall it was so dark with one lamp in the room that it felt uninviting. The grounds were unkempt and there was a pool that was closed and looked like it had been closed for years.

8

Lisa

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was simple and clean. Kate was super friendly and was always available if we needed anything. We went during off season, so the hotel was updating, and the town had limited dining options. It is less than a mile away from the Wild Center which is walkable, so very convenient.

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Location

Convenient, quiet setting near town, with easy access to the Wild Center and nearby hiking.

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Kimberly

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Property is easy to access. Cabins are old/rustic and need updated, but cabin updates are in process. Host was very nice and accomodating for all our stays this summer.

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David

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice. It was a quiet place I was looking for, reasonably priced. It was just outside of town, not downtown, not far from town.

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Cindy

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Derek was very accommodating and easy to get along with. Nice quiet room. Bed was very comfortable. Lots of hot water

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Laurie

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This older motel is clearly being remodeled but has a long way to go. Bathroom outlet didn't work, no hand soap, carpets stained and nightstand inadequate. On the positive side the owner was friendly, bed comfortable and location to hiking convenient.

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Michael

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cabin is small but we only slept there. Clean, air conditioned and quiet

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Shanna

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The spot was convenient and the staff were nice.

10

John

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pleasant, clean room. Two double beds. Good location - convenient to stores.

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brittany

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good deal for the price and location

10

William

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location!

8

Lisa

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was simple and clean. Kate was super friendly and was always available if we needed anything. We went during off season, so the hotel was updating, and the town had limited dining options. It is less than a mile away from the Wild Center which is walkable, so very convenient.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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karen

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I love Tupper Lake, grew up there. I want to help anyone starting a business in the area. The motel was clean but dated. I would have appreciated a note about getting a second key, how to get more towels, and a soda machine on or near the premise. On the upside, A/C worked great, plenty of hot water, refrig, microware and coffee fixing were much appreciated.

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Karen

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A real bargain, clean and comfortable. Minor things like no bathmat, no shower cap, no mugs for the coffee maker, no caffeinated coffee were less important than the new king size mattress and clean bathroom. I'd give it two to three stars.

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Jerry

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast or coffee, internet works, without it you have nothing, bed was very comfortable, a older style motor lodge

8

Lisa

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was simple and clean. Kate was super friendly and was always available if we needed anything. We went during off season, so the hotel was updating, and the town had limited dining options. It is less than a mile away from the Wild Center which is walkable, so very convenient.

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The Dax Lodge and Cabins

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Basic Double Room

Basic Cabin

Basic Single Room

Deluxe Cabin

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