Blue Jay Inn and Suites

2-star hotel Good 1700 W Cherokee Ave, Sallisaw, OK, 74955
Blue Jay Inn and Suites

About Blue Jay Inn and Suites

Located in Sallisaw and with University of Arkansas – Fort Smith reachable within 28 miles, Blue Jay Inn & Suites has a terrace, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi and a bar. This 2-star motel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer, some rooms at the motel also feature a balcony. All rooms feature a closet. Blue Jay Inn & Suites has a playground. Fort Smith Airport is 29 miles from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.2 / 5

The hotel offers clean rooms and friendly staff, but guests frequently complain about the lack of cleanliness and maintenance in the bathrooms and common areas. The location is convenient for some, but others find it unsafe and unappealing.

What guests liked
  • Clean rooms
  • Friendly staff
What could be better
  • Lack of cleanliness in bathrooms and common areas
  • Unsafe and unappealing location
  • carl Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Found 2 dead roaches and one that was alive...no hot water...bed was very comfortable

  • Scheible Jun 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    Not much Absolutely NO hot water. The water wasn't even warm . Could not shower. I let it run several minutes thinking maybe the hot water heater wasn't close. That did not work.

  • Kinnari Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room was very very dirty. We didn’t even want to take a shower as the bathroom and walls and doors were filthy. Won’t ever go again.

  • Dawn May 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    We had to leave a day early bc my husband was getting welps all over his body face neck arms legs not sure y and then didn’t even get reimbursed for the day we didn’t stay they said they don’t do that. The first night we was there I was having to kill roaches, and there amities are not right for example it says they give u vouchers for breakfast they didn’t, they said they don’t do that either and it says in room massages they don’t do that either. They need to update picture’s and there amenities bc nothing matched.

  • Adam May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was inexpensive and in a convenient location.

  • Rica Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The jacuzzi did not work and the first night there was no water. The walls had scracted out areas and a hole filled with what looked to be toothpaste. They did switch me out of the first room which was way worse and only one lock worked so the second room was safer.

  • Costales Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Everything Everything was okay

  • Costales Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Everything Everything was okay

  • Fred Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was clean and there was no noise. My stay was great i will be using this motel everytime i plan a weekend in Sallisaw.

  • Antonio Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Staff was great bit the room was rather dirty. The floor and carpet were pretty bad bathroom was dirty

  • John Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great and accomdating base hotel. Good value

  • Judie Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was great! The place was clean and well maintained. It was much nicer than I thought it would be. I wish I had know it was so close to the train tracks. The train came through a few times that night and blew the horn waking me up.

  • Maria Feb 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Jennifer Feb 2026 · via booking
    1.5/5

    Poor

  • James Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice clean rooms and courteous staff

  • James Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice clean room and helpful staff

  • James Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was spotless and staff was courteous

  • Kaitlin Jan 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Carolyn Jan 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Sitting outside Everything else It was disgusting!!!! I didn’t even stay the whole time

  • Joseph Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Great location and great staff. Very clean and great location.

  • Joseph Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Wonderful stay and great location.

  • Joseph Jan 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Wonderful stay and great location.

  • Joseph Jan 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Great location and great staff. Very clean and great location.

  • Tia Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Cockroachs EVERYWHERE

  • James Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Yes

  • Carolyn Nov 2025 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Sitting outside Everything else It was disgusting!!!! I didn’t even stay the whole time

  • Apache Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everyone was very nice to us

  • Lessard Nov 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Not much. . There was black mold in the bathroom where the shower stall was. I was in a handicapped room so the water spouts were on one side the shower head on the other it had a long hose that was held together with duct tape. There was only one towel for the whole facility. The toilet paper was not on the rack but elsewhere. There were holes in the doors in the bathroom and a crack in the wall in the hallway. The walls needed washing really bad. The rug had holes in it by the couch. The couch was up against the wall that had a door that must have been adjacent to the Next Room. The TV would not stay on and you had to fiddle with the side of the TV in order to get it to a channel as the remote control did not want to work. I had somebody in there two different occasions to get the TV to work. I was really not a happy camper about the whole thing. I put my own bedding on their bed because I did not trust it and I'm glad I did because during the night I Was Bitten on the back six different places by bed bugs. I do not recommend this place nor will I ever return there.

  • Lessard Nov 2025 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Not much. . There was black mold in the bathroom where the shower stall was. I was in a handicapped room so the water spouts were on one side the shower head on the other it had a long hose that was held together with duct tape. There was only one towel for the whole facility. The toilet paper was not on the rack but elsewhere. There were holes in the doors in the bathroom and a crack in the wall in the hallway. The walls needed washing really bad. The rug had holes in it by the couch. The couch was up against the wall that had a door that must have been adjacent to the Next Room. The TV would not stay on and you had to fiddle with the side of the TV in order to get it to a channel as the remote control did not want to work. I had somebody in there two different occasions to get the TV to work. I was really not a happy camper about the whole thing. I put my own bedding on their bed because I did not trust it and I'm glad I did because during the night I Was Bitten on the back six different places by bed bugs. I do not recommend this place nor will I ever return there.

  • Bill Nov 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    It was older but very clean.

  • Bill Nov 2025 · via booking
    4/5

    It was older but very clean.

  • Jose Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Seems like cleanliness leaves lots to be desired these days, room had sprayed but not wiped surfaces, smell from carpet, and general grime all about. The price was alright, but not worth the ask.

  • Phillips Sep 2025 · via priceline
    1/5

    It was in the town with my family and conviently located to town. The first room had clear signs of bed bugs and when I brought it to his attention he told me no refund and put me in another room. The other room I didn't see signs of bed bugs but it was very damp the sheets felt wet there was so much moisture in the room I ended up not even staying the last night in town at the motel I stayed with family.

  • Phillips Sep 2025 · via booking
    1/5

    It was in the town with my family and conviently located to town. The first room had clear signs of bed bugs and when I brought it to his attention he told me no refund and put me in another room. The other room I didn't see signs of bed bugs but it was very damp the sheets felt wet there was so much moisture in the room I ended up not even staying the last night in town at the motel I stayed with family.

  • Cecil Aug 2025 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Tiffany Aug 2025 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Alisa Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff here is absolutely amazing the owner is the most respectable man and his wife is super sweet

  • Alisa Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The owners and the manager are some of the nicest people and most polite helpful staff I've ever encountered at a hotel

  • Grace Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Was very dirty flies in the bathroom floor dead and on the bed hairs all over the bathroom tub was not clean fridge had stuff inside of it

  • Derrick Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    It was totally misleadi.g

  • Kaylee Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is a great place to stay very friendly workers

  • Daniel Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    For a hour I felt like I was back aboard a Navy ship due to how cold the showers were. I took to long for it to warm up. Place was dirt and nasty but the military has worse barracks.

  • Michael Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The bathroom had not been cleaned. Flys were everywhere.

  • April May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Best price for a clean room with jacuzzi tub in suite and no bed bugs

  • Verified May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    This was a booking that we had to make bc everything else was full. It wasnt bad. Just older and nothing special. I didn't see any bugs at all. A homeless guy wondering around made us a little nervous with a work trailer. But all in all it worked for the night.

  • Harue Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was terrible it is shame to put it in the hotel .com very dirty I didn’t want to take shower little coffee pot was so dirty could not see inside and also train goes by all night

  • bryce Mar 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    found 2 empty fireball shooters in our room, no smoking rooms are permeated with cigarette smell. filter wasnt cleaned for ac, i dont think the rooms been cleaned in weeks.

  • Melanie Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I got the king suite for the jetted tub because I have back problems and that sounded like heaven on a long road trip. The first thing I noticed was that the toilet was dirty. It had that paper wrap around the seat that tells you it's been cleaned, but there was still a little poop in the bottom that had to be flushed away. There is mildew in the seams of the tub. Little rubber stopper doesn't fit properly; if you don't fill the tub very slowly at a trickle, the splashing knocks it out of the drain. I didn't use the jets because I was scared of what would come out of them. After filling the tub, the faucet continued to drip in a very unrelaxing way and i gave up after just a few minutes of soaking. The latch and lock on the door to the adjoining room are broken, it was held closed with a pocket knife jammed into the molding (the molding itself was loose enough that I could probably rip it right off the wall with one hand). It's a good thing I don't have a child to play with that knife. If someone with bad intentions was in that other room, they'd have no difficulty kicking it in. I stacked more furniture there as a barricade. There were also open bottles left in the freezer, the ironing board is disgusting, and the ice machine has clearly been broken for a long time.

  • Teresa Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The property is old. The bed are very comfortable. This place is super cheap but it’s comfortable and spacious. The mattresses are in covers to keep them clean. No signs of bugs. We didn’t use the shower so e we can’t speak to that.

  • Richard Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The guy at the desk was very nice and friendly.

  • tillis Oct 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    My room hadn’t even been cleaned

  • Cynthia Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Cheap place to stay at the last minute to rest instead of driving tired.

  • Laurie Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very quiet, and comfortable. Reasonably priced. Managers very friendly

  • Gary Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love it

  • Marvella Aug 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    I reserved a room through expedia.com and 6 hours later when i arrived they said they did not have a room for me. So i went to 3 other motels before i found a room

  • Rae Aug 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    I reserved my room at 9:00 a.m. tried checking in at 1:00 p.m. my room was not ready they placed me in a different room and when I went into the room and turn the light on the ceiling was pouring water covering the floor I almost fell so I notified the front desk then they moved me to the room next to it it was not ready they had to replace the air conditioning floors were covered with footprints from mud the bathroom door did not shut correctly it was horrible it wasn't until almost 5:00 p.m. that I was able to get into my room which was very inconvenient I had to sit in the U-Haul for 4 hours

  • Ann Jun 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The only problem I had with my stay was the 1st room I was given was occupied. That was a big surprise when I opened the door

  • Casey Jun 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Perfectly fine stop for the night.

  • Haley Jun 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Sketchy

  • Kevin Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Kind management

  • Deanne Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    People was very nice and I had been in a accident and could hardly walk to get around so they gave me a room with easy access when they saw I was struggling during check in. I do love that I didn't have to pay or give card info until I got there it was so easy to cash check in. Great and simplest booking and check in I've had!

  • jaydan Jun 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    does not clean rooms, had trash in my room.

  • Christopher Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It’s an good place for the price

  • Ronald Apr 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    No restaurant open 24 hours as advertised or bar. Place was old and run down in a bad part of town. Cops sirens woke me three times.

  • Joseph Apr 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Convenient

  • Greg Apr 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    This is a very average property. Not very walkable; dining options require driving. For the price It was OK.

  • Linda Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was AMAZING, room was clean and quiet!

  • Gregg Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Stay was good and bed was comfortable. My only complaint was the knobs on the wall unit were stripped and i could not get the heat to come on

  • Robert Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    A place to get a shower and a good night sleep. Good price. A train passes a couple times a night.

  • Felisha Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It's a good Fair hotel for the price range it's a EXC ellence for convenience wise there's a bank Dollar general easy marks convenience store all right there and walking distance and not too far there's a Casey's to me a storm and Walmart in a couple of restaurants right down the road not even a mile away.

  • Morgan Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Tv was great, large unit, full size mirror in bathroom and more mirrors in suite. Front desk attendant offered to help us carry our stuff in when we showed up at 8pm. Great diner next door very affordable and delicious. There is a train that goes by but with the AC on you dont hear it. Only thing thatd make it better is having an outlet on both sides of the bed- but with my journey so far this roadtrip it doesnt seem like many hotels do that.

  • Asher Sep 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    What an experience had a great time clean place absolutely amazing

  • Desiree Aug 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Best weekend in years. The locol shops were amazing and the owners and atadd were all so pleasant. Goodbols fashion things i hadnt seen in years. Sparked memories i hadn't thought of sinse i was a small child. Already planning my next trip for the end of November. Thank yku evweyone.

  • aimee Jul 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    The property is cute. You can definitely tell it was once a charming place. The gentleman at the desk was very kind. We got the 1 room with 2 king size beds. I have a child that likes to toss & turn at night and my mom was traveling with us. So I wanted a bigger bed. Our room was nice until we went into the bathroom. There was makeup & toothpaste all over the sink. The toilet lid has cigarette burns all over it. The shower had a huge black ring around it and there were dead little bugs all over the floor. The AC unit squeaked all night. I'm glad the bed was comfortable.

  • Angela Jul 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Friendliest and most helpful staff I've ever met! Check in was smooth even though I arrived rather late. It only took a couple of minutes and I was in my room. The prices were very affordable too! The rooms are very spacious and clean and the beds are as comfy as my bed at home! The staff is eager and happy to accommodate your every need. And if all that's not enough, there is an awesome "home cooking" style diner right beside the motel! The food was great and so close you could just walk over and grab breakfast before you head out for your day. And the cinnamon rolls are to die for!!!

  • Juan May 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Water problems here. Only hot water, no cold, so the toilet only flushed once. The tank couldn’t fill because the cold water was shut off. We couldn’t take showers.

  • Jordy Apr 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    dirty, roaches and bed bugs. when brought to staff's attention they just said "i know" and told us to leave

  • Amber Mar 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love this place!!!!

  • Grace Mar 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bugs and dead bugs all over the room .. sheets stained with blood and urine

  • Amber Feb 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great clean rooms and nice jetted tub!!

  • Amber Feb 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Was told there was a jacuzzi but it was a jets bathtub

  • Susan Jan 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    You get what you pay for.....

  • Samantha Nov 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    This is nothing but a trap motel. If you want to be up all night, whether it be because of people fighting in the surrounding rooms or because people in and out 24/7 high and doing drugs, then this is the place to be. All the light bulbs were missing, there was still things from the previous guest left in the room when i checked in. Door frame had come off when opened the door. Absolutely the worst place i have ever stayed my entire life!!

  • Nora Oct 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was convenient location for my job in Sallisaw. Got good rest no problems at all

  • Verified Oct 2022 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Room looked clean but smelled like weed, trim missing/falling off, dirty stained tub/shower, main office smelled while checking in...did not even stay!

  • Stacey Sep 2022 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    There isn't a pool or playground like it says. There wasn't a breakfast like i had seen at first then on another site i seen where u get a voucher for breakfast next door at an adjacent restaurant. The bathroom was dirty the tv didn't work half the time. My bed was comfortable but bedding was stained as well as towels and wash cloths.

  • David Sep 2022 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    We booked this stay on reviews that were good. We arrived to find mold on the ceiling in the bathroom as well as used soap in shower and a dead bug by toilet. Beds were comfortable

  • Khyrsten Aug 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    There were cockroaches in my room. Holes in the ceiling. The shower was dirty. Only one light in the whole room worked.

  • Elisabeth Jul 2022 · via expedia
    2/5

    I don't recommend people stay here. The room was dirty, there were stains on the linens, and the towels were paper thin and stained. According to Orbitz, there is a restaurant and bar, but all there is is a diner next door that doesn't serve alcohol.

  • Peggy Jun 2022 · via expedia
    2/5

    It felt unsafe. At 4am, I got a call from the front desk saying there were complaints and police were called. Turns out there was a loud fight in room above. The car next to mine had its winfshield smashed. Two police came and interviewed me. I left at 5 am.

  • Jacob Jun 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place to stay best place ever

  • Jacob Jun 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place to stay love this place

  • Michael Jun 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    If noise bothers you, I’d pass on staying here (train near by).

Frequently asked questions about Blue Jay Inn and Suites

Does Blue Jay Inn and Suites have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Blue Jay Inn and Suites offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Blue Jay Inn and Suites offer parking?
Yes, Blue Jay Inn and Suites offers free parking on-site.
Does Blue Jay Inn and Suites have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Blue Jay Inn and Suites offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Blue Jay Inn and Suites have a fitness center?
Blue Jay Inn and Suites does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Blue Jay Inn and Suites located, and how walkable is the area?
Blue Jay Inn and Suites is located at 1700 W Cherokee Ave, Sallisaw, OK 74955. With a Walk Score of 25, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

House rules

Check in 1:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available