Pray's Motel
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#1 of 1 motel in Newport
Location
3.9
Rooms
3.4
Value
4.4
Cleanliness
4.0
Service
3.8
Sleep Quality
3.9
Finding an ideal budget friendly motel in Newport does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Pray's Motel, a nice option for travelers like you.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel.
The property also features an on-site restaurant to make your visit even more pleasant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
During your visit, be sure to check out a popular Newport lobster restaurant such as Angler's, which is a short distance from Pray`s Hotel.
Pray's Motel looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Newport.
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Free parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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146 Main St, Newport, ME 04953-3106
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18 Restaurants
within 0.75 miles
2 Attractions
within 0.75 miles
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I stayed at Pray's Motel for two nights in May and liked it so much I returned for two more nights in June with my dog. Pray's is a small 10 room motel located in back of a gas/service station and I agree with the other TripAdvisor members that this place is a great value. For about $50/night you get a small, rustic mini-suite with lots of thoughtful touches not found in hotels for twice the money. I stayed in Room #3 which had two twin beds in a small bedroom, living area with kitchenette and full bathroom. Everything was old but very clean and immaculate. The carpeting in the living room and bedroom was clean and not gross. The kitchenette has a coffeemaker, two burner stove, sink, cabinets, and a mini fridge (freezer works great) -- bring your own pots and pans. No microwave. The immaculate bathroom had 4 sets of towels much larger than what you'd get at a Motel 6, and amenities like soap and shampoo (no hairdryer). The shower head is forceful. The TV in the living area was a standard CRT but had a great reception due to excellent cable service. I believe Internet is available but I used the library just down the street. Other nice touches included air fresheners in the living room/ bath, two chairs with chair cushions, loveseat-sized sofa with pillows in the living area, end table with lamp. There are plenty of lamps and lighting -- much better than in a fancier motel. The bedroom has an alarm clock. There are extra pillows and blankets (a bit thin) but the mattresses are fine. No phones are in the rooms, so don't expect any wake-up calls. All the windows open to fresh air outside and there is also an A/C in the bedroom. Outside each mini-suite is a freshly painted bench to relax in. Although the street is a deadend (bridge construction), surprisingly on summer nights there is a lot of traffic around downtown Newport due to the detour around Rte 2. The downtown area is rundown and dilapidated with second-hand stores and the court, police/fire station and town offices are a 5 minute walk away. Fast food (Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, MacDonalds, Tim Horton's), restaurants, Walmart, supermarket, banks and a hardware store are all a 5 minute drive away on Rte 7 near I-95. Note, since the office is in the service station after 6 pm (5 pm on weekends) you have to go to the owner's residence (house in back of the motel) to pick up your key. When I called, the guys who answered the phone were very friendly and polite. Also, a lot of contractors stay there for weeks so the motel is often sold out, so book early. The owner has been trying to sell the property for a few years as I noticed a "For Sale" sign out in front, but lucky for us he has not sold the motel yet and if your car breaks down they will be able to fix it, too.
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Date of stay: June 2011Trip type: Traveled solo
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My husband is in Newport on a work assignment. He tried out Lovely's...which isn't so lovely. Considering there are no choices of places to stay, Pray's will have to do!! The owner and housekeeping lady are very nice. The rooms are dated/updated...lol New ceilings and light fixtures but still old wood panel walls and old furniture. The rooms are clean but do have a musty smell...I hate smells so I immediately set out DampRid and Odor Absorbers...much better!! For the price, Pray's is well worth it. My husband is staying on a weekly rate so housekeeping comes and cleans once a week but you can get new linens and toilet paper anytime. There is a mini-fridge, 2 range burner, sink, and some storage (pantry) space in the room. The living room has a tv with cable. There is a nice size closet in the hall way, and the bedroom is separate which is nice...kinda like a little apartment. Anyway, it ain't the Ritz but it serves its' purpose for him! He would stay here again if working in the area again.
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Date of stay: April 2012Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip:Â There are only 10 rooms and usually the owner has a waiting list...
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My family and I stayed at Prays for a rest from a drive from Machias and Farmington Maine. When I drove up I was not expecting to see trucks with the tailgate down and bar b ques on the back and cooking, first impression was not that good. After checking in the room was not that bad for the price. We were hungry and stepped out for dinner around 2 blocks away at a seafood restaurant best place ever. If you get over first impressions this place is food for 1 night only.
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Date of stay: July 2012Trip type: Traveled with family
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I can write this now. I have been here since April of 2024. The landlord is a jerk. So we are moving out and was supposed be yesterday. The people that was supposed help backed out so needed another day. Got told a little bit ago we got before 12 to get out. And she's always been pretty ignorant. Even though we pay the whole 1500 a month. But we are not out and she's already booking the room. No smoke detectors. No fire extinguisher. Every room has to share a small hot water tank. The tubs take for ever to drain. She demands money before it is actually due. She's not really that nice. I'd give it a 0 if I could there mantice guy is really nice so is his wife. There is a few nice people here at the motel. But there is some thats not like every place you go to. The stove don't work . The heat don't work right. The place is kinda hard to fix when the landlord takes for ever to buy the parts ppl.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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The owner is not defiantly not the prays. She is very rude. Some of the people there are nice but there is crack heads around. And the owner was mad because I had my cat with me even though it is supposed to be pet friendly. I'll never go there again.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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I am writing this review on behalf of my mother. We now live in Florida but used to be residents of Newport and travel there to visit family about 3 times per year. This past visit was about the 3rd consecutive time that reservations have been lost or "mixed up". Because of these mistakes, my mother has been forced to go to a more expensive hotel, which is also miles away. Thinking that these mistakes were starting to become a bit ridiculous, my mother kindly asked for some type of small discount to make up for her troubles. Instead of offering a resolution, the owner called her a liar! By the way, the owner also explained that the method for taking reservations is that "the guys write it on a little piece of paper and give it to me". Now that sounds highly efficient and professional to me, but I do think that it may be possible for "a little piece of paper to be lost from time to time. What do you think?
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Date of stay: August 2010
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I have stayed there many times..Not fancy.But,comfortable.Price is good for what you get.Located in the heart of Newport.Friendly staff.They will do their best to meet your accomodation requests.Great cable tv.House keeper prides her self in keeping your room clean.If your planning to stay there.It's best to reserve in advance. They have limited rooms rented out daily because they take on contractors who stay extended periods of time.
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Date of stay: September 2012Trip type: Traveled with family
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Overall decent place to lay your head.
Biggest problem is if someone farts in the room next to you it sounds like an bomb. The walls are paper thin!!
Biggest problem is if someone farts in the room next to you it sounds like an bomb. The walls are paper thin!!
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Date of stay: November 2011
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We've stayed here twice, once in May and once in October. Clean, good location, and great value. We like that the bedroom is split off from the main area so if someone is up late or early they can do so without waking the others up. It's better than the other spot we have stayed in here in Newport. Plus you get a fly swatted in your room! (We've never had flies though.)
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Date of stay: October 2011
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My family and I stayed at Pray's Motel because of an unexpected situation. I was very surprised at how homey and clean this place was. It may not be the most modern motel, but we found our stay to be nice, quiet, and comfortable and all of us thoroughly enjoyed the room lay-out and the amenities were that of home. ( Just remember pots and pans). Very fair price too!!! I would most definately stay at Pray's again.
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Date of stay: February 2011Trip type: Traveled on business
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pray's Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Pray's Motel?
Nearby attractions include Leona May's Antique & Gift Shoppe (0.02 miles) and Newport Entertainment Center (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Pray's Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Pray's Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Pray's Motel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Pray's Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Harvest Moon Deli, Newport Diner, and Dunkin'.
Is Pray's Motel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.04 miles away from the center of Newport.