Motel 6 Gastonia, NC
1901 Broadcast St, Gastonia, NC 28052, Bessemer City, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.6 / 5
Overview
Motel 6 Gastonia, NC is an unpretentious, budget-oriented lodging off Interstate 85 at 1901 Broadcast St in Gastonia (Bessemer City area). It’s positioned for quick highway access while still being set back enough to help reduce road noise, based on guest feedback. The property has interior corridors and two floors, with no elevator.
Rooms
Standard rooms include TVs with expanded cable channels and free WiFi. Some rooms add a minifridge for basic in-room storage. Guests frequently highlight clean rooms, comfortable beds, and practical work surfaces with convenient power outlets.
On-site services
Free morning coffee is offered (but no full breakfast is documented). The motel provides free parking and has an on-site coin laundry, useful for longer stays and road trips. Amenities beyond these items are not documented.
Location & nearby attractions
The motel is about 3.2 miles from the Gaston County Museum and roughly 4.3 miles from The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium (with the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater nearby as well). Outdoor and recreation options include Rankin Lake Park (~1.0 km away), Lineberger Park (~3.8 km), and Crowders Mountain/Crowders Mountain State Park (about 9.9–14.7 km away). Farther afield are the U.S. National Whitewater Center (~16.8 km), Daniel Stowe Conservancy (~17.7 km), and Catawba Two Kings Casino (~19.1 km).
Best for
Best for budget-minded road-trippers and short-stay visitors who want quick I-85 access plus free parking and morning coffee. It also suits guests who prioritize basics done well—clean rooms, reliable WiFi, and expanded cable—over extensive on-site amenities.
Travel tips
If stairs are a concern, request a ground-floor room in advance, as the property is two stories with no elevator. Plan breakfast off-site: only morning coffee is documented, though guests note restaurants are close by. For a quick local outdoor option, Rankin Lake Park is about 1 km from the hotel.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the cleanliness of rooms and the overall upkeep, with some noting the property feels newer or very well maintained for the brand. Staff helpfulness and friendliness are recurring positives, including reports of issues being resolved by changing rooms. Location is commonly described as convenient to I-85 while still relatively quiet. Common cautions include limited morning offerings (coffee only, no breakfast) and the lack of an elevator, making upstairs rooms less suitable for those avoiding stairs.
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