My Aunt and Uncle recommended that we stay at the Smoketown Motor Lodge and we were so happy that we did. We had intended to stay one or two nights and ended up staying for 3 nights. Super reasonable room rate, super helpful staff/owners, who were very happy to share information about the area and a nice selection of complementary baked goods in the morning. Highly recommend this charming family owned place.

We were here in OCT. 2010, to view the "Fall Foliage" and to see a part of the country, we had never visited. The Motor lodge was actually an old Amish farm, that had been converted into a motor lodge; It was very roomy, comfy, clean, and the inn keeper was extremely nice and accommodating. They offer a small continental breakfast each morning, and the surroundings are beautiful, with farms all around them. This is truly a picturesque place to stay. It is just outside of Lancaster, so you are not bothered overly with traffic noise. Can't wait to go back....we'll definitely stay here again!

We arrived at the Smoketown Lodge en route to a wedding. The interior of the building consisted of a narrow musty hallway with a "Registration" window at the far end, and guest rooms along the hallway -- very claustrophobic and unappealing -- a throwback to the '50s or earlier. Our first impression was "how did we ever pick this place," but, with no time to spare before the wedding, we paid by credit card and went quickly to our room to drop off our bags. As we entered the room, which had a light-duty residential passage lock on the door -- no security lock or substantial doorknob set -- we were greeted by a sickening smell, like old musty rugs or something, accompanied by a whiff of antiseptic, an attempt to cover the smell. We changed clothes quickly and went to the wedding, but when we returned, the smell was still there. We met another couple at the wedding who had checked in here and left with the same complaint. We couldn't bring ourselves to spend the night in this place, so we left the wedding party early and drove home. We had flushed the toilet exactly once and not made any other changes to the room, but when we tried to get a refund, or so much as an apology, from the manager, he refused to cooperate in any way. So it was an expensive lesson for us.

I traveled to PA with my husband and 4 year old daughter. We found this motel to be very enjoyable- comfortable and clean ! The rooms were larger than I was hoping for- and the
room was set up like a Bed an Breakfast more than a motel. Very sweet decor - and warm feel to the place. There is plenty of land to roam about behind the motel. There is even a farm next door- so animals are beneath some of the motel windows( kids love it).
They have some sweets for breakfast - free of charge and coffee as well. Friendly and welcoming staff- . In the middle of everything , yet just off the main road- ( quiet and serene).
Would rec. it - and I am going back this week as well. Its perfect choice for the area- with great pricing. So- yes.. children are welcome- just not in the cottage in back- thats for adult romantic getaways.