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Fair Motel

Fair Motel offers budget rooms with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and parking in Upper Saddle River, NJ. Near Campgaw Mountain and Appert & Wyckoff lakes.

255 NJ-17, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458, United States View on map
7.4/10
Good Based on 124 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Air-conditioned Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Fair Motel guest highlights

Guests appreciate the motel's budget-friendly rates and cleanliness, while noting its convenient location near outdoor activities. Some mention occasional traffic noise, but overall find it a practical choice for short stays.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and comfortable rooms with good-sized beds and fresh linens.
  • Affordable pricing providing good value for the cost.
  • Convenient free Wi-Fi with multiple access points and free parking on site.
  • Friendly and helpful staff who accommodate basic guest needs.
  • Easy drive-up access to rooms for quick loading and unloading.

Worth knowing

  • Close proximity to Route 17 can cause some traffic noise, especially from trucks at night, though it is manageable for most guests.
  • Rooms lack certain amenities such as an in-room alarm clock guide, soap initially (provided upon request), and updated TV channel options.
  • No on-site restaurant, pool, fitness center, airport shuttle, or pet-friendly services.
  • Showers are clean but relatively small, fitting the motel’s no-frills character.
  • Morning coffee is offered in the office area but no in-room coffee makers are available.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking basic, clean lodging near outdoor attractions.
  • Visitors wanting quick access to Campgaw Mountain Ski Area and nearby lakes for hiking and camping.
  • Travelers needing a convenient overnight stay outside New York City.
  • Families looking for kid-friendly accommodations without extra frills.
  • Guests arriving by car who appreciate easy parking and drive-up room access.
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About this property

Welcome to Fair Motel

Fair Motel offers straightforward, budget-friendly accommodations just off Highway 17 in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. The property features air-conditioned rooms equipped with cable TVs, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary parking. Its functional setup includes convenient drive-up access to rooms, catering well to travelers looking for a simple and practical stay without extra amenities like a restaurant or fitness center.

Located less than three miles from Appert and Wyckoff lakes, the motel provides easy access to outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and camping at nearby Campgaw Mountain Reservation, which is about a 15-minute drive away. Nature enthusiasts can also explore spots like Dater Mountain Nature Park and the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, both within a reasonable drive.

Guest reviews highlight the motel’s good value, cleanliness, and comfortable beds, though some mention occasional noise from nearby Route 17 and limited in-room features. The absence of certain amenities like in-room soap or wake-up calls is noted, but the overall experience is described as reliable and suitable for travelers seeking affordable lodging near the New York metropolitan area.

With check-in starting at 3 PM and check-out by 11 AM, Fair Motel accommodates visitors looking for a practical overnight option. Its location offers convenient access to major airports including Newark Liberty and John F. Kennedy International Airport, making it a reasonable choice for budget-conscious business travelers and leisure guests passing through the region.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

EA
Eric Anderson Apr 17, 2026
10

A quality stay for a great rate. The rooms are spacious, the showers are hot, and the bed is great. To top it off, there are four or five WiFi access points to choose from. One might think the proximity to Rt 17 would be detrimental but the road noise was barely perceptible even on the south side. Were I on the west side, I would expect zero noise.

L
Lor Apr 10, 2026
10

As far as $90 motels go this is the taj ma hal. Very clean and good staff. Excellent value for the money. I was blown away by the clean bathroom and fully finished room. Very happy with my money being spent here

JD
Jaylens Daddy Apr 09, 2026
8.0

Nothing spectacular. It's a budget friendly motel in North Jersey if you just need a no frills room for the night. There's a Quik Chek convenience store 2 minutes down the road. I recently stayed here because the hotels in New York City were too expensive. It's about 30 minutes outside New York

PL
Peter Lore Mar 19, 2026
10

Love this place! Spacious rooms. Decent price clean. Drive right up to your room and offload a few feet away from your door! T.v needs work to little channel z No wake up call from front desk. Alarm clock in room but no instructions on how to use. No soap in room light in needs to be improved no dimmer switches it's either bright or total darkness no in between.

BB
B. Banks Feb 05, 2026
8.0

A great value. Room was very clean, smelled great and no unwanted creatures ( if u know what I mean. LOL). New tv and a good, firm matress. A bit of traffic noise but not unbearable. Slept well.

KS
Kyle Spencer Jan 22, 2026
8.0

I stayed here last week, for a business trip. Nice, private rooms and it is quite nice inside. Priced right and the staff was friendly. My only gripe is that due to how close it is to the road, you hear trucks going by all night. I over came this by turning on their heater/ AC provided in room. Over all, a great experience and well worth the price.

EK
Eunmi Kim Dec 30, 2025
10

We stayed here for a night! $97 inlcuding tax for a queen size bed. Pretty resonable price. The room is very clean. The shower place was too small but not bad. I would go here again (better than a cheap priced hotel)

RR
Rosina Ragusa Dec 30, 2025
10

The room was clean and comfortable. Bed was comfy and the sheets were clean. Microwave and refrigerator are provided in the room. No shampoo in the room..no problem I asked at the front desk and it was provided to me. As far as some of the reviews were saying they heard the cars on route 17, I can honestly say that I did not hear the traffic from my room. Coffee is provided in the office in the morning. I would recommend the Fair Motel.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Fair Motel

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA

Off Highway 17, next to the Upper Saddle River, this basic motel is less than 3 miles from both Appert and Wyckoff lakes. The Campgaw Mountain Reservation area, popular for skiing, snowboarding, camping and hiking, is a 15-minute drive away.

  • Ramsey 1 hr 16 Walk
  • Allendale 1 hr 24 Walk
  • Waldwick 1 hr 41 Walk
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport 58 min Car · 2 hr 14 Transit
  • Newark Liberty International Airport 40 min Car · 2 hr 3 Transit
  • LaGuardia Airport 42 min Car · 2 hr 2 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in New Jersey. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Dater Mountain Nature Park 462 reviews

Dater Mountain Nature Park

54 Seven Lakes Dr, Sloatsburg, NY 10974, United States

4.5 · Hiking Area
Campgaw Mountain Ski Area 2,476 reviews

Campgaw Mountain Ski Area

200 Campgaw Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430, United States

4.2 · Ski Resort
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park 11,078 reviews

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

72 McBride Ave Ext, Paterson, NJ 07501, United States

4.5 · National Park
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