Northland Motel is a rejuvenated retreat near Pennsylvania State University. Relax in the restaurant, unwind with drinks at the bar, or stay connected with free in-room WiFi. The motel also offers convenient services like ATM/banking and smoke-free premises.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Free parking
Restaurant
Main amenities (4)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant
Air conditioning
ATM/banking services
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Bathtub or shower
Room options
View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Exterior Entry
1521 Martin St, Northland Motel, State College, PA, 16803
What's nearby
Bryce Jordan Center - 6 min drive
Pegula Ice Arena - 7 min drive
Beaver Stadium - 7 min drive
Pennsylvania State University - 7 min drive
Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 9 min drive
Getting around
State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 16 min drive
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 19 min walk
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Berkey Creamery - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 20 min walk
About this property
Northland Motel
When you stay at Northland Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Beaver Stadium.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Monday (5:00 PM - 11:00 PM) and Tuesday - Sunday (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Children
Up to 2 children (aged 17 years old and younger) stay free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
The Arena Bar & Grill - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Northland Motel Motel
Northland Motel State College
Northland Motel Motel State College
Frequently asked questions
Does Northland Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Northland 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 Northland Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Northland Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Northland Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Northland Motel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Arena Bar & Grill.
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Northland Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
27 January 2025
Would stay again
The room was clean and comfortable and looked newly painted and refurbished.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2024
Nice little place to stay.
Dave
Dave, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 February 2025
A Wonderful Budget Hotel
Budge hotel wise, it’s hard to beat this hotel. Clean, decent sized room and comfortable beds. Convenient and safe location. Little things like pieces of chocolates on your nightstand show how they care for you. I would give this place a 5 star. But since it is lumped with other hotels, for a basic budget hotel, a 4 star is quite remarkable.
Wuyi no
Wuyi no, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Great value!
This motel is a great value. It was very comfortable very clean and the woman at the front desk was a peach.
FRANCO D
FRANCO D, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2024
Game Day Stay
It was perfect for our one night stay
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
It’s a nice place to stay. The bar has really good pub fare and the staff could not be nicer.
Dave
Dave, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Outstanding!
Great location, newly updated room, amazing service - staff personally checked on us daily.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
A nice little place to stay for game day weekend. Bar had live music, and the food was great
Dave
Dave, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2024
Clean and staff were super friendly and helpful…nice to have the bowling alley and bar next door!
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 January 2025
Recommended
Attached to a Bowling Lanes which had a restaurant. Food/drinks good. Housekeeping is awesome. Bowling was fun. Everyone in the building were genuinely friendly and nice.
Esmeralda
Esmeralda, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
The worker at the front desk was incredibly friendly and kind.
Liam
Liam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2024
Nice place
Dave
Dave, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Amazing Customer Service & Cleanliness!
We had a fantastic time at Northland motel. The customer service was excellent, and the room was very clean. We paid a reasonable price and our expectations were all exceeded. Michael at the front desk was extremely helpful and made our check in / check out process very quick & easy. We would love to come back & I would highly recommend!
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Really like how clean the room was.
Logan
Logan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2024
Excellent from staff to rooms
MITCHELL M
MITCHELL M, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
This is a cute little motel. Perfect for a Penn state football game. Wonderful, friendly staff. Rooms are newly renovated and the location is great.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 January 2025
The Big Lebowski Audio Tape
This was an affordable motel close to Penn State. It was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. The only odd part about it is it's built adjacent to a bowling alley. You could hear the bowling balls rolling and the pins falling. But I honestly didn't mind it; it was incredibly soothing and I fell asleep quickly every night. Like the sounds of a summer storm. I was also told the food at the Bowling Alley was excellent, but didn't get a chance to try it.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 September 2024
The little motel is newly renovated and a great place to sleep when visiting students at Penn State. It's convenient and clean.
Myriam
Myriam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Northland Motel. First and foremost, the staff simply could not have been nicer or more accommodating. The room updates were very well done and it made for a very comfortable stay. We actually loved that the motel is connected to the Northland Bowling Alley - they had great food and a nice bar too! The only concern may be that it's exterior entry to your room, but overall the area felt safe to us. We would definitely stay again!
Nina
Nina, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
29 September 2024
The place is connected to a bowling alley which we could hear and smell well into the night.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
The staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating!!! Updated, clean and super cute!!! All of our travels over the last couple of years, no one ever gives fresh towels or empties the garbage. How AMAZING to come back at night and this was done. You could feel that the staff takes pride in their motel. We will stay with them again for sure!!!
Deb
Deb, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
Very nice place. Clean, well maintained. It is hard to find.. Hidden behind bowling alley. No prior info telling customers that they need to check in at the front desk of the bowling alley.
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
9 September 2024
It wasn’t what I expected it to be. It could’ve been a whole lot better for the price that I had to pay pay to stay there. It wasn’t worth what I paid to stay there.
Constance
Constance, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 October 2024
The property was recently updated and on the surface looked nice. But there were some areas in the bathroom that were a bit shoddy. The tub spout had about an inch gap from the wall. The shower handle was barely hanging on. The shower curtain rod while secure was poorly connected on one end. And the sink faucet was so far back from the sink that the water just about hit the back of the sink leaving no room to wash your hands without getting water everywhere. Everything functioned but it kind of makes you wonder what other shortcuts were done. But it was a pretty quiet place despite being attached to a bowling alley. Overall not bad.