Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District

2.0 star property

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Free WiFi, alarm clocks
Room amenity
BBQ/picnic Area
Room amenity
Reception

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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840 E. Hwy. 80, Abilene, TX, 79601
  • Place, Abilene Christian University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Taylor County Expo Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Abilene Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District

Motel in Abilene with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
This motel features a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a computer station, an arcade/games room and express check-in are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District, you'll be within walking distance of Frontier Texas. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a computer and laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Frontier Texas and a few minutes from Grace Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
As a guest of Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District also features an arcade/games room, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Abilene motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 60.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 60.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per room (one way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. 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 in March and close in April.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Whitten Inn Expo
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Reviews

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District Reviews

5.4

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 321 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Christy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pictures leave you believing this is a hotel. And it's clearly a motel. Drugs deals happening on property. Pool was closed down. Does not say that on app. Front desk was rude. Unexpected deposit that it hidden at bottom of page. Front desk called manager and manager told me he would refund me. That I wasn't going to find anywhere any nicer. To get off his property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible Conditions

I did not expect anything fancy because of the negative reviews. However, I never expected it to be as bad as it was and for the place to have the audacity to charge a deposit for rooms that are damaged and completely ran down. There were no blinds in the room only mis matched curtains that during the day and night the light poured through making it hard to sleep. The air conditioner was barely even attached to the wall with about a 2 in space of outside exposure while also propped up on a rock. A good cleaning with a magic eraser or a can of paint would work wonders. It’s sad that this place is aloud to operate in such poor conditions. The only positive was that i didn’t see and bed bugs, roaches, or rodents. Paying nearly $100 a night for a place so ran down is diabolical.
A/C space where it’s not securely attached
Rock holding A/C unit in place
Electrical wiring of the light above the vanity which is also the main lighting source of the room
Main lighting source that had to be plugged in and unplugged
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Apocalyptic Hotel

They did not advertise that they have year around residents. Very unsavery folks staying there. Stay at your own risk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

r

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark C

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking lot was full of huge potholes. Look like property rents weekly. Pool was closed full of algae.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

JaQuila

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nor very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cole

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MARLON

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sydney

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience. Filthy, stinky property, and the staff was not helpful at all. The pictures of the rooms and lobby on the website are not representative of what it actually is, and can be construed as false advertising. I recommend NOT staying at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jones

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed sheets are dirty! Bathroom is dirty tower are not clean also! Floor look nasty..I will not recommend anyone to stay at the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

B

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms ac unit not working and not fully installed in the wall correct.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pedro

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While i didnt notice until the morning, my room door didnt close all the way and didnt latch. I did notice my deadbolt didnt latch, and i let that slide due to the little flick latch thing they had on the door was well. Otherwise the staff were nice. The grounds were fine, nothing to write home about. The rooms were clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025