John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 83 min drive
Restaurants
Boyd Dining Hall - 4 min drive
Donkey Coffee & Espresso - 3 min drive
Larry's Dawghouse - 1 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min drive
Little Fish Brewing Company - 17 min walk
About this property
Highlander Motel
Hotel near Ohio University
Highlander Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Highlander Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Food and drink
Room service available
Conveniences
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Entertainment
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Desk
Free local calls
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Highlander Motel Athens
Highlander Athens
Highlander Motel Hotel
Highlander Motel Athens
Highlander Motel Hotel Athens
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlander Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Highlander Motel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Highlander Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Highlander Motel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Highlander Motel located?
Situated in Athens, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of West State Dog Park and Ohio University. OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital and Hot Dog Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Highlander Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 92 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 92 reviews" "
8 - Good
50
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 92 reviews" "
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 92 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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2 - Terrible
6
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
James, Toledo
11 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Basic motel not too far from campus. Staff was very helpful. Room basic but clean and quiet.
James
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Kathleen
Traveled with family
7 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for the price. Bed was comfy. A new coat of paint would go a long way. The shower head is not made for tall people. All in all, I’d stay there again. It was nice a close to OU which was the reason for our visit. Super quiet. The road construction on the front street was a bummer. Bottom line is that we got to see our daughter during parents week and didn’t have to go bankrupt to do so, though the price was inflated due to the occasion.
Kathleen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Richard
Traveled with family
8 September 2024
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Quick, affordable, and decent.
Easy parking at your. Suitable for a quick overnight.
The motel was clean and the beds were SUPER comfortable! The woman who checked us in (I was in Athens with my 16 yr old daughter visiting a friend) was very friendly! The door to the room only had a doorknob lock and it wasn't super sturdy. The chain lock was broken. And the door had a decent-sized gap between it and the door frame in some places. That all being said, I still felt safe enough and the rooms on the opposite end of the motel were being worked on and upgraded while we were there. I would definitely still recommend this motel! VERY good for the price!
Not a bad place to stay. What you would expect from a 65 dollar a night room. Relatively clean. Looks like they have done some recent painting. Staff is very nice. I would stay here again.
The Highlander has had some upgrades since my previous visit. The only negative was that the bed was VERY HIGH.
There was an American high jumper named Dick Forsbury. I practically had to do the Fosbury Flop to get into the bed. Not everyone is tall, so this is an issue that should be resolved.
Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
10 August 2023
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not the cleanest place I’ve been to, has a lot of drug activity going on! But that’s my opinion no proof, we are smokers so was glad they had smoking rooms, the young lady at the front desk was very kind.
I have stayed here dozens of times. It's a great motel if you're on a budget. There are certainly cheaper motels in Athens, but those scare me. The Highlander is in a nice spot in Athens near a bike path and between a coffee shop and a popular hotdog stand. It's a long walk to "downtown" Athens but doable if. This is not the Ritz. You are getting what you pay for. The floors may be squishy at spots, but they are clean floors. Beds are nice. The water pressure from the showers is actually impressive--so that's a plus. This is a popular motel with construction contractors doing work somewhere near Athens. I almost always see a few construction trucks and vans every time I stay here. This place is family owned and they seem to take pride in their work with limited means. If you want to stay in Athens for cheap, stay here.
Big dirt bike race in town —The John Penton GNCC— had every hotel in town full. The Highlander was a simple, spartan, elegant solution. Would do it again. Considering the cost, 4.5 of 5 stars! 90 of 100! Thanks
I booked this because the reviews said it was clean and it definitely was not! Upon checking in we noticed that the property was a little run down but hey it got great reviews online so I paid for the room and got my key. Upon entering we noticed that the cable box looked like it had caught fire, the drywall didn’t even meet in the corner and was covered in dirty smudge marks and there were fluid stains on the bed covering. No way could we sleep there! I went back to the office where the clerk was kind and offered us 2 more rooms to look at but both were equally as dirty. When I told her I was sorry that we just couldn’t sleep in those conditions she refused to cancel the transaction and I ended up having to pay the full rate even though we didn’t stay. Very disappointing experience