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BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81

2.0 star property
Salem motel with restaurant

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase
Reception
BlueJay Motel is a great choice for a stay in Salem. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Sicily Italian Cuisine, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Convenience store
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
$51 nightly
The total price is $58
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5399 W Main St, Salem, VA, 24153

What's nearby

  • Dixie Caverns - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salem Civic Center - 14 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Valley View Mall - 20 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 26 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Tanglewood Mall - 27 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 20 min drive
  • Roanoke Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Camp Seagis - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

About this property

BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81

BlueJay Motel is a great choice for a stay in Salem. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Sicily Italian Cuisine, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • One child (17 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Built in 1960
  • ATM/banking

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Sicily Italian Cuisine - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Also known as

Blue Jay Motel Salem
Blue Jay Salem
Blue Jay Motel
Hotel Salem Roanoke I 81

Frequently asked questions

Does BlueJay Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, BlueJay Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at BlueJay Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at BlueJay Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at BlueJay Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 15 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 15. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near BlueJay Motel?

Yes, Sicily Italian Cuisine offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around BlueJay Motel like?

BlueJay Motel is located a short 9-minute walk from Dixie Caverns.

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Reviews

BlueJay Motel - Salem - Roanoke I-81 Reviews

4.6

5.0

Cleanliness

3.6

Amenities

5.4

Staff & service

4.2

Eco-friendliness

4.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Bathroom
Weather

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Run down Motel, not a hotel.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

In need of a full renovation.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value! Traditional road-side motel - no frills, but clean and a nice bed to sleep in. Really easy check-in/check-out with not issues!
Charley, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not a good motel, not a hotel.

Arrived and name on motel was Bluejay, not what was advertised. Would not suggest others to stay. Towels felt like they were hung dry. If I wasn't so exhausted would not have stayed.
Esther, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Did not stay Left after one hour. Was filthy
Richard, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Quiet and accessible
Kevin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aged property and non-smoking room smells like smoke, but there is a fridge with freezer, microwave and a nice Mexican restaurant a mile down the road. Inexpensive compared with near by options, and close to trailhead.
Rachel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

This motel is in the middle of the freeway, right next to the gas station and there is nothing around. It is very run down place. Picture of the room is from a different motel or taken 30 years ago. There are no people were around and i saw staff member only twice-when i got the key and on check out. There was a power outage for about 6 hours or more, i could not find anyone to ask for a flashlight or a candle. I guess when you need a place with a door for one night, i’ll do.
Viktor, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

They posted Hotel OYO but it motel name Blue Jay. It’s terrible ad
Viet, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

This was a scary site when we pulled up and the sign at the road does not even read OYO Hotel, it reads Blue Jay Motel. I would pass on staying here again, we were supposed to stay 2 nights and only stayed 1 and I would not even use the shower, I took my shower somewhere else and not at this scary place.
Erica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very much enjoyed our stay here. After reading previous reviews we almost canceled and went elsewhere. I'm glad we didn't do that. It was quiet (other than traffic which is not something that they can control) and there were no issues at all. I would stay there again.
3-night trip

4/10 Fair

room was terrible and I'm not a picky person
john, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Never again

Think i rather sleep in my car then there again
Michael, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

No heat, no new soap only a used soap bar, no tissue, broken sink, needs a total renovation
James, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Norman Bates

Took 20 minutes to register site. Clearly shows there is new paint and new bedding and new linens and new flooring, but apparently these are just showrooms. I ended up in a room that hadn't had the carpet changed for 50 years. Colors were brand new but over the top of dirty stained walls. Stains already starting to show through no bathtub. Just a shower tiny clearly says on the check-in. No refunds which should have told me something right then
Anne, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Stay away

Looked nothing like the pictures in the the actual room, name different on the sign
Sean, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It doesn’t look like the pictures at all. But the owner was the best!! And it still was super clean!
Shawna, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good for a single night. The soap was so old that it didn't work until you left it in water for awhile.

2/10 Poor

Towels were dingy and stained, room smelled like mold, carpeting was soiled
James, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Sub standard no service

This place is a dump, it listed check in as 4pm-Midnight, we got there at 11pm and no one was at the lobby. Two cats roamed the dirty lobby room, the hotel sign said Blue Jay Hotel, not listed on the info. I do not recommend this place, we are hoping to get a refund for no service.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The place needs to be renovated. Bathroom had broken tile and the caulking was a mess. The outside looks like it has been abandoned. I would say it is about. 20 min drive to Va Tech and easy to get into and out. If you are staying one night then it’s doable.
melissa, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Shabby and uninviting. No water or coffee
Richard, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Run down facility. TV didn’t work. Bathroom in bad condition.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The property and rooms were very old and outdated. The bathroom door had to be slammed to shut and yanked very hard to open. Nobody was ever at the office window. Not once was there ANY housekeeping and I had to borrow their vacuum to vacuum my own room. I was there for 4 nights of yuck.
Dianna, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

The place was overbooked. No notification that it was. Had notified that we would be late arriving. Had to find a new place at 11.30 pm
gayle, 2-night trip