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Econo Lodge Athens I-65

2.0 star property

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, and a door with a curtain.
A compact kitchenette with a Maytag commercial washer, a compact refrigerator, and an ice dispenser.
An EconoLodge with a green roof, a parking lot, and a signboard.
A kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a juice dispenser, and a sign indicating an employee-only area.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1500 Highway 72 East I 65 Exit 351, Athens, AL, 35611
  • Place, Athens State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Athens Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Spring Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a map artwork, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a map artwork, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a red patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a green armchair, and a wall map.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a red patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a green armchair, and a wall map.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a green armchair, and a wooden floor.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Econo Lodge Athens I-65

This motel features 12 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and 4 coffee shops/cafes. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Econo Lodge Athens I-65 offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Econo Lodge Athens I-65. During your stay, you'll be close to Big Spring Park. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 12 restaurants, 4 coffee shops/cafes, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and TV in a common area
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Athens Shopping Center and a few minutes from Crutcher Shopping Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There are 12 restaurants and 4 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Econo Lodge Athens I-65 also features a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Athens motel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Econo Lodge Athens I-65 has 12 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 12 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 coffee shops/cafes

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Washing machine/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from July 1 to August 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 01 and close September 01.

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Inn Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Inn Athens Hotel
Econo Lodge Athens
Econo Lodge Motel
Econo Lodge Athens
Econo Lodge Motel Athens

Econo Lodge Athens I-65 Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 334 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was easy, room was clean, and staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great didnt stay for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. Rooms were old and not very clean. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was only toast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Front desk lady was very friendly and even alerted me to an incredible rainbow that I was able to take a picture of before it vanished. This picture brightened the day for many of my family & friends! The room did not have a sink stoppers but was otherwise comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was ok unfortunately the room was filthy and terrible but the staff was very friendly and accommodating overall it was ok but i wouldn’t stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wound up leaving in the middle of the night. Guests running their cars right next to my room. Party going on next doo. Felt very unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel could use some updates. The fan in pur bsthroom was hanging from the ceiling by a wire. The girl at the front desk was so friendly making our check in and check out so easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated and unmaintained room. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
staff was good at their jobs. Room needs to be deep cleaned from top to bottom. for the price I paid it was less the expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An excellent stay

Room was excellent, comfortable bed, nice bathroom. Very convenient location close to everything I need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staff , but you’re pretty much get what you pay for though . Not the cleanest or up to date but a good place for a nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Robin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I arrived in the evening there were people hanging around outside the building partying. That's fine but, at 11 things were still noisy such as people revving their car engine and fireworks being set off. The floors were dirty and I don't think the sheets had been changed as I found someone's wallet the next morning between the mattress and wall under the pillows. How was this missed if they changed the sheets. My covers had burn marks as well as the tub. I never saw a continental breakfast either. I did mention these things to the desk clerk and she refunded me $15. I think I will stay somewhere else next time. Econo Lodge you need to do better. Your staff was great but, your place needs some updating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location and staff is really friendly. No, it's not a 5star, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very handy off I-65.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s quiet and a fast check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taseem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kim was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveling for work, this place was available last minute and I was appreciative. Front desk was friendly and checked me in quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome 😎
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great condo right on beach!

We loved the condo at pelican resort. The apartment was fully furnished and almost exactly as pictured.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the quality for the price was excellent very satisfied
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Desk clerk was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Was clean and peacefully quiet. Front desk lady was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was hard to get into the parki g lot because of the way the road was set up, but an ok place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean comfortable

Clean, comfortable room, nice people. Breakfast is cold continental.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024