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The Way Inn by OYO Spencer

2.5 star property
Spencer guestrooms with balconies

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Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Free toiletries, towels
Property entrance
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1989 Archie Rhinehart Pkwy, Spencer, TN, Spencer, TN, 38585
  • Place, Fall Creek Falls State Park
  • Place, Fall Creek Falls Lake
  • Place, Fall Creek Falls
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe 3 Queen Beds Suite Non-Smoking

Deluxe 3 Queen Beds Suite Non-Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the area

Spencer

In Spencer .At this Spencer hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Fall Creek Falls State Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Fall Creek. Fall Creek Falls is within 12 miles (20 km) and Caney Fork River is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Fall Creek - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Fall Creek Falls - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Savage Gulf State Park - 31 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Rock Island State Park - 46 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Cumberland Caverns - 46 min drive - 53.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Poolside Snack Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gaul's Galley Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Astronomy Field - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Way Inn by OYO Spencer

Spencer guestrooms with balconies
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Way Inn by OYO Spencer also features a vending machine and an ATM. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Spencer hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Way Inn by OYO Spencer offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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 25 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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Way Inn
The Way By Oyo Spencer Spencer
The Way Inn by OYO Spencer Hotel
The Way Inn by OYO Spencer Spencer
The Way Inn by OYO Spencer Hotel Spencer

Reviews

The Way Inn by OYO Spencer Reviews

6.6

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

DANIELLE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the listing for Expedia is wrong, The picture of the reception area - this area does NOT exist. There is no "restaurant" Check in is at the gas station next door. There is no note indicating this at the motel property. We rang a buzzer and a resident at the motel finally came and told us. Roaches in the room, gap under the door, stains on the carpet. The staff person was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Far less than perfect but tolerable for an outdoor person. Grounds were neglected, roaches and spiders in the room, weather stripping missing from the bottom of the door, beds were advertised as queen size but were full size. Other than that, it was tolerable as compared to camping but would rate low compared to other motels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved waking up to the serene views from my room. The staff were exceptional and made sure I had everything needed. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amandae

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay there it was very nasty not clean and smelled
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very pleasant experience during my stay. The hotel is well located, making it convenient for travelers. The staff was polite and attentive to every request. The cleanliness of the property was impressive, and the room had a cozy feel. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Showed up after the “store” closed. No lobby to check in at. Then took forever to get door to open as deadbolt was stuck. Finally got it opened but would jam if you didn’t lift up to open it from the inside. No local channels on tv only Roku channel. No remote for tv so had to adjust volume manually. Other than close location for fall creek falls state park it was a horrible experience. Will not stay again. All units are regular renters looked like for the most part.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hadassah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay at this property. Everything was well organized, and the hotel maintained a high level of cleanliness. The service was prompt, and the team was very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very pleasant and full of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is cozy and inviting, cheerful atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
DO NOT BOOK HERE. Nightmare of an experience at the Way Inn by OYO in Spencer, TN. Description says check in anytime after 3 pm and "will be greeted by front desk." There is no front desk. There is a doorbell outside a window that no one answered. After driving over 9 hours with my child and arriving after 11 pm there was no one available to check us in. Tried calling the hotel and did not get and answer. Tried calling the OYO 800# and they attempted to reach someone at the hotel and did not get an answer. No solution offered by OYO. Tried to find somewhere else to stay, but there was nothing nearby. There were not even any open gas stations/bussiness nearby where we could safely park. We slept in our car overnight. I knew I did not book the Ritz. I knew it was a "no tell Motel." I did not expect much in the way of quality as far as the room/facility was concerned, but I did expect to be able to check in and have a safe place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice which
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was very spacious, small tv, microwave and fridge. If you want coffee; bring your own, It was in need of update. Old building, needs shower upgrades' no grab bars, tub too high for elderly to step over. All in all, it was ok, Probably wouldn't book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Older motel but room was not run down. Manager was nice and helpful. Full time resident is a mechanic and took up 5 parking spots. Revving engine at 7am. Dog poop all over the parking area. Outside area not maintained very well. Beds were comfortable. Good shower pressure. Food available in convenience store in front of motel but limited to what owner wants to fix. Motel manager assured me that above problems would be addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in time is at 11, but we were not allowed to check in until 1 ants coming out of the sink and can’t flush paper down toilet
Ants coming out the sink
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025