Going to The Clown Motel has been my dream so we finally went and stayed the night in the Friday-The-13th room. Here are the Pros, Cons, etc.. Pros Clean sheets, friendly workers, lots of Clowns, Graveyard Ghost Tour, Nice location for walking places. Cons Window has a break with tape over it Bathtub is rusted with no tub spout and peeling Floor has a indentation that is going to turn into a hole soon by bathroom door inside and someone's foot is going to fall through Decor in Themed Rooms is Not scary! Seriously, Clown pictures and movie or character murals are fine but... Flowered Bedspread and Beach themed shower curtain? My Office is scarier with a life-sized Jason, Movie posters and mask and Scythe hanging up. I know they can fined bloody themed sheets and blankets, towels, etc..even a Friday-The-13th Shower Curtain. None of the Themed rooms are scary in decor which was a bit disappointing. Experiences On the Ghost Tour, they gave us a clicker to sense energy fields. Mine turned itself off 11 times after supposedly being fully charged. Then, the Guide gives away one of the main secrets in how that works. I started feeling dizzy when I entered the room. While reading a book next to heater which was on, I would get chills like heater was going on and off. When friend moved my phone, the ceiling light blinked. Heard noise outside like a Thump and drag but nobody was there. read more

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The only reason this place gets a 1 star rating is I thought the museum was cool and the cemetery had a lot of interesting history. This motel has been featured on paranormal shows and in books as being "haunted". It has that creepy "Devils Rejects" or "The Hills Have Eyes" vibes since you are in a remote area and feels like a group of sketchy locals might be waiting for darkness to strike. When we first arrived there was construction going on in the parking lot that went on until 10pm. That was really annoying. I originally booked room #107 which is one of the most paranormal rooms and basically one of the only reasons I booked months in advance to get it. When I arrived the gentleman at the desk said he was sorry but there was an issue with room #107 and it could not be rented to me. I said told him that was disappointing since I booked this months out. I asked what was wrong with the room. He said there was a leak and could not be rented out. I opted for the 2nd most paranormal room which was #108 (The IT room). The manager gave us a few keys and said check a few rooms out since they were all empty but a couple. I was there for the paranormal accounts so stuck with #108. We took a self tour of the tiny museum. I did enjoy that and bought some merch. The museum had the vibes I was looking for. Creepy and kind clown dolls that have been donated over time. The museum is free and you can make a donation if you wish. I would recommend stopping by the museum. Once we got into the room we noticed cockroach traps in the corners and In the closet. Clearly there was is roach problem at this motel. The room just made me feel itchy and gross. I got no spooky vibes at all, no EMF activity in the room. I pulled out my blacklight and there were gross stains all over the wall, bed, and the toilet was unbearable. Me and my bro decided to sit in the parking lot at 9pm and walk the cemetery in the dark when nobody was there. As we walked outside to tour the cemetery we noticed the room light was on in room #107 and the curtain was cracked. We could see two people on the bed. I was pissed because the manager lied to me and said the room could not be rented out due to a leak, yet two people had checked into it. They probably offered to pay him more and he gave it to them. I did enjoy walking the cemetery and reading about each occupant. We paid our respects and went back to the room. After seeing how disgusting the room was we decided to check out at 10pm. We told the manager the room was too gross and could not stay the night especially with signs of a bug infestation. The manager said he knows the rooms aren't nice and he is sorry. They will not refund you if you choose to leave. They will only refund you if there is a mechanical issue or plumbing issue. I also think that is not good business. We packed our things back in the car and left for another hotel 5 minutes away. It was called the Belvada and was awesome. Also has a haunted past. 1906 Victorian style hotel. I would NOT recommend staying at the Clown Motel. It is worth seeing to go to the museum and cemetery but that's it. Avoid the rooms. I don't believe the rooms are haunted and it's a gimmick to get people to stay in these rundown rooms. I think the reviews where people say they could not stay the night wasn't because of ghosts but because of cockroaches. They need to spend less money on the outside decor and put more money into renovating the rooms. I was very disappointed and hands down worst motel I've ever stayed in! read more

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We traveled t/o Nevada to hit the old towns and learn a bit of state history. We googled each town to check out their highlights. The Clown Motel was listed as one of them in Tonopah. In all fairness we did not see inside the rooms. We did see the outside and went into the museum and gift shop. Took a few pics. It's a cool little shop & would recommend checking it out. We bought a coffee mug from the gift shop, as we did in each town we stayed at. When we came home i put all the mugs in the dishwasher, and when I pulled them out I noticed something weird about the Clown mug. Could it be haunted? Is it cursed? Nope. They put a sticker on the mug. Who puts stickers on coffee mugs? I managed to smooth out the sticker to get it flat again, but the corners peeled off. Unless you look closely you can't tell it's a sticker. Lesson learned. read more

This review is for the Clown Motel Museum. It's worth a stop if you happen to be in the area. It's unique, historical, creepy, and fun. If the buildings' exterior decor (a bunch of large, wooden, larger-than-life clowns) doesn't get your attention, park your car and take a step inside the museum if you dare. There are a ton of clowns and items related to clowns at the museum. They accept donations of clowns - surprise, right? Shelves and shelves of clowns. Walls covered in clowns, paintings, and whatnot. Floors filled with clowns. There was a customer who happened to be wearing clown make-up. There's a sign at the entrance stating that there are some haunted clowns - who knows if that's true?! Of course, they sell merchandise and I couldn't leave without buying a sticker. I have to admit that I was surprised to see patrons staying at the Clown Motel. As a bonus, there is a cemetery just a few feet away from the parking lot. read more

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Marrrrrrrrrrrrrryy my wife was puszest do not go or you might be next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Want to visit the famous clown motel?? READ THIS REVIEW!!! People come here for different reasons- are you driving through and need a place to stay? Have you always been interested? Is it bucket list?? My reason was bucket list. But even so I need to give some good advice. My son wanted to come here for his 6th birthday. He is a weirdo and loves YouTube crap. I read every review before I came so I would be prepared. I brought sheets, pillow covers, towels, room spray and Clorox wipes. Honestly these things were all put to use! And I would have been so uncomfortable without them. But with them my 5 stars can stand. We had a blast!! Do the ghost tour!! Chris is amazing! The best time! read more

The experience was definitely scary, just not in the ways I wanted it to be. So this place, the Clown Motel has definitely been on my bucket list for some time. So many social media posts making me want to check it out. I was able to secure a night for about $125 with a summer discount code. Let me say, if you look at the rooms online you can tell it's a pretty basic room. You're coming here for the lure. Let's get into the good: The man who works and I believe owns the motel is very friendly; quiet, but friendly. The lure / experience is fun. You definitely are going to get some fun photos The air conditioning worked great The meh: The gift shop didn't have much being that the area was pretty decently sized. They had more items not for sale than for sale. My room had a nice fridge but was not clean Now the bad: The motel is seemingly falling apart. The flooring on the second floor is just panels. My room had a big break in the glass held up by tape. The bathroom had mold in it. The shower was pretty grody looking. The bathroom flooring was uneven. There are essentially zero amenities here. Not even an ice machine which is crazy being in the desert. The WiFi didn't work The walls are super thin so you hear everyone outside or next door. Overall it was a bummer. The place definitely didn't live up with what I wanted. Maybe I should have realized it was more of a social medial spot, but it is definitely worth a visit but not at all worth the stay. read more

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On our drive from Vegas to Reno we had a chance to stop at one of the scariest motels in America the "Clown Motel" which is said to be haunted. My first impression of this motel was it was very colorful and cool looking. I didn't get a creepy vibe. Maybe if you have a fear of clowns it may feel creepy lol Only creepy thing was the cemetery next door. Nice little stop to check out the gift shop, stretch your legs and take some pictures. read more

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Listen, this isn't the Waldorf - Astoria, it's the freakin' Clown Hotel. It's fun and inexpensive and clean(ish). If you're into photography, this place is a dream to shoot. Don't forget to visit (and photograph) the old cemetery next door filled with miners who died in mining accidents, victims of the "Tonopah plague", and a lot of babies and children. Some say the hotel and cemetery are haunted. Be respectful of where you tread if you visit the Tonopah Cemetery next door and please be mindful of the fact that you are visiting the final resting place for over 600 people. The owners of the Clown Motel are usually on site until like 11:00 pm every night and they're very friendly and happy to help you. Their souvenirs aren't too pricey so we got some tshirts, a hat, and some stickers. I'll share our favorite pics of our visit. read more

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We've driven past here many many times but didn't have the time to stop in and beck it out. Hame (pronounced like Name but with an "H") was extremely pleasant and helpful. He's the artist that paints all of the artwork shown in, around and on the buildings! Awesome work ! We didn't stay over as we were heading elsewhere but when given the opportunity you should stop by even for a few minutes ! They do take donations - monetary and clowns. Also Hame can paint anything you want; just send a picture and he will mail it back - just check for pricing. read more

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Walked in and these two gentlemen in the gift shop gave a little history and very friendly. On our way from Reno, why not stop huh? It was fun! Graveyard Nextdoor. It feels creepy. Maybe it's in our mind but it did feel creepy. We also did the tour. The attendants knowledgeable. Took about 45 mins for the history. It's fun. read more

Let me start off by telling you, if you want to experience what horrible zero star India hotels are like, this is where you stay, I would know I am a world traveler and stayed in many hostels, This place is not haunted in the slightest bit, and my brother and I seek out haunted hotels. I got zero feelings of haunting here but let me tell you what there was..... there were sticky traps for cockroaches in every corner and every nook of the room. There was the smell of mold. There was dirty disgusting hair all over the bathroom and stains all over the walls. If you don't believe me just book the room and bring the black light with you. This place is disgusting. I am the last person to leave a hotel, but this is high up on the list of disgusting places to stay.... On top of that, they were doing construction in the parking lot and went past 10 PM. We literally had to walk outside and look at the guys on the tractors to get them to stop.... When I told the office guy how disgusting the room was, he just smiled and said I am sorry.... Not to mention we booked room 107 several months in advance when we checked in, he told us the room had a leak so we cannot stay in that room. Then he proceeded to check us into room 108, 40 minutes later two people checked into room 107 just for us to find out they offered him some cash.... So forget about booking in advance they don't give a dang. We went down the road to mizpah hotel and wow!!! Its like the ritz Carlton for the same price. I told the clown motel guy to keep the money, but this was the worst hotel I have ever stayed at.. All I can tell you is this place is absolutely disgusting. Proof is in the photos and if you still don't believe me, then go ahead and book a room... you are welcome. Book Mizpah hotel and check out clown motel cemetery at night its free skip the $20 tour. We did it solo with flashlights. CLOWN MOTEL IS DISGUSTING SCAM 100% read more

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Museum visit [Tonopah NV] We stopped by this motel while we were on our way to Las Vegas... we've gone this way on our road trips many times before but this was the first time we actually stopped to check out the museum. The creepy clown-themed motel is located on the north end of Tonopah. Tonopah is between Reno and Las Vegas. We dropped by the lobby, entered the museum (which doubled as a mini gift shop) and was greeted by a caretaker... err, employee, I believe named Vijay. He has been an employee of the Clown Motel for over 6 years. He allowed us to take videos and pictures and we did to our hearts content. In fact, they have signs throughout the place that said "photography welcome" so don't mind me. Many clown dolls, statues, stuffed animals, porcelain statues, and wall hangings were on display towards the back of the museum staring down at us from every angle. Many came from around the world donated and gifted to the museum, priceless ones, not for sale, but for guests to view. Enjoy but do not touch. The collection is currently over 5000 clowns. Amazing and creepy! I purchased a shirt. Before heading out I wanted to take one more photo of the surroundings... as I got close to the stairs, a housekeeper was kind enough to offer if I wanted to see one of their popular rooms, Room 107. He unlocked the room for me. Very much clown-themed as I suspect the same as the other rooms. Not sure what the story is on why it is popular or if guests actually experienced paranormal encounters. The Old Tonopah Cemetery next door was very much a place that I would consider more haunted since Civil War Vets, 14 miners who were victims of the Tonopah-Belmont Mine Fire of 1911, and lots of children were laid to rest here (most under horrible circumstances). It certainly adds to its allure... We used to watch Ghost Adventures and Zak Bagans was drawn to the town of Tonopah and did a lockdown investigation at the Clown Motel (Season 14). Clown statues and old graveyard in the desert... yes, it actually exists ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Review #3521 read more

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Staff were pleasant and the rooms, though a bit aged, were comfortable and clean. They could use some updates but overall we had a great time spending the night in the World Famous Clown Motel! We will definitely revisit and check out the other theme rooms! read more

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If you like clowns have I got the place for you! Each room has clown decor and a few have themes. We stayed in the Fear Unlimited room. Turn on the black lights and you'll find hidden messages on the wall! Good creepy fun. To be honest, go for the clowns and not the accommodations. Our shower may have been the scariest thing in the room and the beds aren't the greatest so one night is plenty. The graveyard tour next door is an add on and the history is chilling but the guide was a bit long winded. There's not a whole lot more to do in town but the Mizpah Hotel is good for dinner and has a haunted past. read more

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I finally stopped at the Clown Motel, after many years of driving past. The kid in me has always loved a circus clown. :) Minus "POGO" of course! :-o I knew the Clown Motel was known for supposedly being a mix of haunted/creepy. A long time Nevada local I've heard many stories about this very spot! It wasn't until I spotted the blood stained concrete & rope (see pic) exiting my car that I immediately felt, super duper creepy. I'm assuming this was "propish" hopefully. The Motel office houses a multitude of clown memorabilia including hundreds of clown figurines. I was surprised to learn most every clown was donated to this very spot. Although, the current and previous owner have included their private collections as well. *The Clown Motel has zero clown figurines for sale- fyi. We were lucky enough to meet the "ghost hunter" while browsing the office. She shared many of her own, but also included several guest experiences in specific rooms. I must say it was very intriguing! While I personally have zero desire to book a room, I'll happily stop by on my next trip to drop off my donation! *The adjacent cemetery is definitely worth a look. FYI: This isn't a clown cemetery. :) The Tonopah cemetery 1901-1911 Most laid to rest in this cemetery died from either the mysterious "Tonopah Plague" or the Tonopah town fire. This spot feels ghostly for sure! read more

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It's a once in a lifetime experience that's for sure. Check it off the bucket list? Sure. Go again? No. The owner is very nice and is obviously trying to run a business however the rooms are old and didn't appear to be very clean. We actually slept in our clothes if that says anything about how we felt about the cleanliness. We wanted to photograph and all the signage said,"photography and video welcomed." However, the owner asked for a $40 donation to be able to do so. It's a novelty and nothing more. It's a very old motel that needs a lot of updating and although I think the owner is doing his best it was far below our standards especially for the price. It was over $100 for a themed room. read more

The staff was amazing but some creepy things did happen while I stayed there... At night me and my bff explored the graveyard and inside the lobby where the clowns were and lots of paranormal activity was happening around. Also my bffs hair was pulled out of nowhere. But overall if you love spooky things this is for you! read more

Amazing! This motel is super unique and special. I stayed at the Fear Unlimited themed room (107) and had a blast. I love all things horror and paranormal, and it did not disappoint both in decor and paranormal activity (in a good way). Heym, who checked me in, was also the artist who painted the rooms and he's extremely creative and talented, and very nice. As luck would have it, I was traveling solo and my car decided to break down there as I was about to check out. Heym and all his staff were incredibly kind, patient and helpful while I got that sorted out. Just great, great people. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Stopped by the Clown Motel while passing through Tonopah because--let's be real--how could you not check out a place with that name? From the outside, it definitely delivers on the creepy factor, with clown-themed décor and a cool, eerie cemetery right next door. They even had a sign advertising ghost hunts, which adds to the whole spooky vibe. That said, I was pretty disappointed because I wanted to check out the gift shop, and according to the sign, it was supposed to open at 8:30 AM. We waited until 8:40 AM, but no one ever showed up to open it. Definitely a bummer! If you're into weird roadside attractions, it's worth stopping by for the atmosphere alone--but don't count on the gift shop actually being open when it says it will be. read more

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"We all go a little mad sometimes!" Norman Bates, Psycho Why do we seek out places that are mysterious and peculiar. You know those tingling spots where ones hairs stand up on their neck. Should I really be here. They might be coming for you! Do I dare step inside? Is this place cursed? Have you been in a place that just does not feel right? As you drive down the highway, the sign with a giant clown appears in the mirror. As it gets closer, should we stop. In the back of your mind your wondering why ? The unexplainable and bizarre grab your attention. The Clown Motel is located in Tonopah, Nevada. It's been given the nickname "America's Scariest Motel." Upon entering this abnormal place you question quickly, "why you stopped?" Was it sheer curiosity! Maybe just the unconventional and unexpected extraordinary made the difference. Either way, one debates whether or not to get out of the car and actually go inside. Are you scared? You might be after walking in the door here to this motel! What an array of all artifacts of clowns. The individual that greeted me explained the historical significance of the motel. You are able to come in the motel and look around without staying the night. Shall we test how brave you really are? This is not your atypical motel. The perplexing theme of clowns in a motel as a theme can be found in our nightmares. If your brave enough, sleep well. Make sure and take the tour in the Old Tonopah Cemetery. Are you looking for an unconventional and outlandish place to visit? Look no further than the Clown Motel. Stay here if you dare! Is it make believe or some phantasmal nonsense. You be the judge. read more

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Passed through Tonopah on a road trip, my lovely husband thought the Clown Motel would be an ideal spot to spend the night. What a memorable experience, I didn't sleep, at all! As expected the room lived up to the advertising- clowns, clowns and more scary clowns; I had no issue here, the artist that painted the walls is very talented. Kudos. My lack of sleep resulted from the musty, stained, itchy bed sheets and pillow cases. I considered sleeping in the car multiple times but the temperatures dropped into the low 30s at night, so I'm stuck counting the minutes until the sun comes up and we can move on. Given the popularity on social media , I was very disappointed by the lack of cleanliness. I can accept the broken curtain and duct taped outlets even the large gaps at the front door allowing for pests but lack of basic concern for sleeping conditions is disheartening. Someone needs to do better and take some pride in every aspect of the business. Also noteworthy- my husband thought this was a cool stop and slept like a baby. :-) read more

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I stayed at The Clown Motel last year in October, of 2024. The staff that work there are extremely nice. This area of Nevada, is great for photographers and also low budget film makers. I also dressed up like a crazy pscho clown and even dressed my fiance up as a clown. The decor is out of sight. I stayed in the really scary room. It was worth it. I plan on coming back in May and donating a clown gift to their musuem. read more

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I loved my expirence. My freind did not. She had bad vibes the moment we got there. We booked a ghost tour she left 5 min into it because it wasn't very ghost toury... she was mad it didn't start on time. She made me trade rooms cause she didn't like the vibe in her original room. Took 2 min for the water to get hot and the shower head was a bit sharp stingy but livable when u havnt slept in two days. One bed was hard the 2nd one i slept in was springy. But I swear best sleep I had in years. But was short lived at 230 am she messaged me if we could leave early cause she couldn'tsleep. The clown paintings were staring at her. I got 3 hours of sleep and we were in the car by 3am. I would go back but I'll bring someone else who is into ghost activities more. Definitely had a wild ghost dream. My friend thinks they visited me when I was sleeping. Your paying for the expirence. Also they had a summer discount code. And u book your ghost walk when u book your room. read more

I had seen and heard about the clown motel on the internet multiple times. And seen the pictures, read the reviews, but never thought I would ever have the opportunity to stay there. There. Well once again, never say never. I almost spent the night at a comfort inn, but they wanted 200 bucks for just a night and I didn't think it was worth it, so I headed down the street and as luck would have it, the clown motel sign stood out like a bright star in the sky! Now mind you I am not fond of clowns, in fact, I'm downright creeped out. Leaving this life with any regrets or any hesitations to try something new. So I opted to spend the night. I got to say, the real appeal. Here is the fact that there are clowns everywhere. And when I say everywhere, I mean freaking everywhere! The moment you walk in to the lobby, you are greeted by no less than 10,000 clowns of various shapes and sizes, and origins. If you've never gone through the gift shop, you are really missing out, all of your clown needs and necessities are there. But the real magic is when you get your room key and go to your room.. Is this a five-star hotel? No. Is it a three-star hotel again, no. But I will say the rooms were clean, and have more clown pictures than I have seen anywhere in my entire life. A lot of folk art, a lot of creepy art, and to be honest, this was a one-time experience that I do not regret. The room was comfortable, the bed was fine, some of the appointments could be updated, if they didn't spend all their freaking money on clown decor, but overall it was an okay place to spend the night. The night. Reason I'm giving it five stars is because... Well, it's the clown motel. You are never going to get an experience like this anywhere else. Else. So if you happen to be driving in the desert moving out of Las Vegas, you would do yourself well to stop by the clown motel! read more

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I wanted to stay the last time my friends drove through. When my car broke down and had to find a place to stay for the night I took advantage to book a room. The people are very nice. Room was clean, simple, old, but they are still renovating and we did go with the cheapest room. Notice a heater in the room and figured the wall one may not be working, wall heater was fine but it snowed that night so the extra heat helped. Even about to walk to a restaurant. read more

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This is the coolest hotel I've ever stayed in. The entire building is decorated in colorful art, and the lobby is filled to the brim with clowns. Christopher was an amazing tour guide and receptionist. The ghost tour was entertaining and captivating. We were taken to various rooms, the lobby, and the cemetery next door. He also told us all about Tonopah's history and background about the hotel. After my friend lost his wallet, I gave him our information so he could contact us if it was found. Within a day, he called me to tell us that it was found. He had the staff search for it all around the property and called the bar we visited. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay would be good. I had a wonderful time and I'll definitely visit again! read more

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NOTE: I did not spend the night at the motel, but I did hang out at the gift shop for probably a bit too long. Here's the thing, if you're choosing to spend the night at the Clown Motel, you know what you're in for. Just a bunch of goofy looking rooms and clowns everywhere. But, I love it. Decor on the outside of the motel is so over the top, with 20 ft clowns surrounding the building, and paintings of clowns everywhere. It's pretty cool that they even have some themed rooms, like Michael Meyers, IT, and others. The gift shop has some fun items. Lots of cool t-shirts with their logo, as well as tank tops and sweaters. There are mugs and other knickknacks too. My only complaint is that the clothing items are a bit pricey, with the t-shirt being a little over $20, but it's pretty worth it. Maybe it's weird, but I adore this weird little motel, and you should definitely at least check out the gift shop if you are in the area. read more

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I loved the thought of staying at the clown hotel! Finally had the chance for my birthday The owner is super nice very informative about the clown and his establishment he's proud to share it with everyone Loved the stories We got the Michael Meyers room on the second floor Driving in you get the ti see the lore of the place especially with a cemetery right next door It was snowing so it was slippery going up the rickety stairs. The room itself wasn't all that , it was big really pretty appliances for your convenience But decor didn't match Clowns, Michael Meyers and country just kinda threw together It was very run down thought the floor would fall through in certain areas...carpet was filthy there was graffiti on the wall... It was very cold snowing and the heater in the room didn't work it was so cold in the room all night long Plus side! The bed was so comfortable it was an amazing night sleep considering we are in a creepy clown hotel lol The shower pressure was fantastic and the hot water was hot! For the experience it was a 5* all the way great time I'm glad I stayed the night we got the EMF detector unfortunately it only went off twice early in the morning but I did definitely feel like I was being watched at night.... read more

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I had a very good experience at the Clown Motel when passing through Tonopah en route from Reno to Vegas during the summer of 22'. I can truly see why folks can get scared of staying here, given it's close proximity to one of Tonopah's oldest cemeteries (I was told that there are glowing orbs at night) plus the novelties in the room. Seriously, just imagine waking up at night or being entangled with your significant other, look up at the wall, and see a mean looking clown staring back at you! Lol. Some can't stand the sight of it all, yet others like how different the scenery truly is. The housekeeping supervisor/assistant property manager was hilarious. She gave me an education on how the motel evolved over time, and is still growing (currently expanding the museum section to accommodate another 3-4,000 additional clowns in storage). I found the rooms to be clean, and more updated than what I previously imagined upon first impression. If there was one thing that I didn't like about the property, it's of the parking lot being mostly unpaved. Not for the sandal-wearing crowd after a long day on State Road 95, yet it'll do. Still learning the town of Tonopah itself. You won't find a ton of chain restaurants that you would be accustomed to in a major city or suburb, yet it's somewhat adequate for a night or two if passing through. While this property isn't on the level of an older property full of old school regalia such as The Mizpah Hotel down the road, the Clown Motel will do. Just be prepared in what you are inevitably going to see- clowns, upon clowns, upon more clowns. Who knows? The clown from the Stephen King movie "It" may be in your room! read more

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We booked 3 rooms at The Clown Motel. My husband and I stayed in the Chucky room, our 18 and 14 year olds had the Halloween room with Mike Myers, and our 15 and other 14 year old had the Friday the 13th room. All 3 rooms were clean and comfortable. They all had adorable retro refrigerators and microwaves. There was PLENTY of soap, lotion, shampoo, and conditioner provided! All the rooms had their own individual scent. None of them were awful, just distinct. Exactly what I would expect for a motel built at least 50 years ago. My husband sprayed a little of his cologne in our room and it freshened right up! The kids voted that the Halloween room smelled the best. LOL! I had read all the reviews and I was bracing myself for dirt and grime. I even brought a brand new large tub of Clorox Wipes to wipe everything down because so many people complained about how filthy it is. I didn't need to use even one Clorox Wipe. I also brought my own pillow and blanket since the winers talked so much crap on the accommodations, but I was pleasantly surprised that everything was clean. No dust, no stains, no bugs. Clean sheets, clean towels, a comfortable bed, hot water shower and the Discovery Channel...everything we needed! Don't come here expecting a 5 star hotel. This is an OLD school roadside motel that has been painted with crazy colors and clowns for your pleasure. The way the decor and remodeling is slapped together is all part of the spooky charm. It is fun and silly, and sufficiently scary. If you have a decent sense of humor and want a to add a little color to your road trip adventure, then book your room at The Clown Motel! If you have a stick up your butt, then stay in one of the chain motels and please spare everyone your overcritical review. The owner was so kind! He even let us use a ghost scanner at no charge! He just asked us to please return it in the morning. Very trusting and sweet! I think he was surprised we had booked 3 rooms for our family and the kids were staying in their own rooms. We figured that was all part of the experience! We were also prepared to have all the kids end up in our room if they got too freaked out during the night. We were open to whatever shenanigans happened. All the kids ended up staying in their own rooms all night, but even if they would have migrated to our room during the night, it would have been completely worth it to book all three rooms for making epic memories. Plus, 3 rooms at The Clown Motel cost us less than one room at a Courtyard Marriott or Hampton Inn, both of which we have stayed in too many times to count. Are those hotels more modern, and updated? Sure, but not nearly as memorable! I have stayed in WAY worse motels in my life. One motel in Myrtle Beach, SC was so gross that I wouldn't even sit on the bed before I bought sheets at the Family Dollar store down the street to put OVER the bed spread, our door wouldn't close or lock, and we were cold and terrified! I have also stayed in some pretty sketch places in Russia that had cockroaches and cold water that smell like blood. The Clown Motel is actually at least a 4 star hotel compared to those nightmares. The graveyard next door is fascinating. Everyone buried in the cemetery died between 1901-1911 from the flu or a mining related accident. We had breakfast at the Strawberry Hill Diner which was delicious. I had a spinach and cheese omelette with a side of yummy pancakes, my husband had a chorizo skillet, our kids had chocolate chip pancakes, crepes, and French toast. The servings were extremely generous and the staff were very nice and attentive. Thank you Tonopah! We will see you again for more good times! read more

Very fun and spooky experience. Awesome gift shop with clown collection and they have graveyard open to the public. They even rent/sell EMF detectors to use in the motel or graveyard. Unfortunately, the room and beds did not seem very clean. I saw the reviews and brought an air mattress and my own blankets to sleep on, and thank god I did. They let people know to bring bug spray because there are gaps under the room doors that bugs as big as a full cockroach can fit under. Even though the rooms weren't the cleanest, staying at the Clown Motel this summer was the most memorable and fun experience I've had this year! I was prepared for the bugs and dirty beds so I wasn't too concerned. The Clown Motel is definitely somewhere to stay for the experience. read more

Clown Motel - Cemetery on Motel Property - Hotels Near Me - Tonopah, Nevada

If you stay at the clown motel the jokes on you. If we could give this motel zero stars we would. We had booked two nights in the chucky room which has a black light. If you are going to put a black light light in the room, the motel staff should make sure that the sheets are cleaned from gizz stains. Apparently they don't bother to check, when I asked the manager for a refund the offered to refund, but never gave the refund or returned calls. BEWARE. read more

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GREAT ADVENTURE!! I loved this spot The rooms are getting fixed by still nice The vibes are definitely cool Going to the gravesite for our ghost walk w Chris was amazing loved it Then to see all the clowns that have been donated to this store Is a crazy amount We will definitely bring friends back read more

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We booked two nights but to my dismay I was in the bathroom the employee took my wallet taking my money he didn't realize I was in my room I yelled at him and said hey!!!! Put that money. I couldn't stay another night I told the man at the desk that his employee almost took my money. read more

... even though the window was broken and taped, the bathtub was gnarly, beds were uncomfortable and a little gross. If you need to stop while driving between Las Vegas and Reno, stay here. Benevolent clowns visited us each in our dreams and bestowed wisdoms upon us that we will use for the rest of our lives. read more

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We have driven past the Clown Motel many times over the years so this trip we decided to stay a night. We did travel with our small dog & the motel does allow pets with a $20 surcharge. The Clown Museum was not what I expected! The old, very old clowns clowns were crammed into a little space, the nicknacks are reasonably priced, the old cemetery next door is interesting. The Clown Motel is suppose to be haunted & one of the scariest places in the country. We will see.... Pulled the bed covers down only to find scary dirty sheets, used pillowcases & housekeeper is nowhere to be found!!! Moved the small sofa where dust & cheerios peeked out from underneath! The bedside table lamps work intermittently, scary. We understand the new owner is working hard to improve the motel but was deeply disappointed with our stay. read more

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In the middle of nowhere is the clown Motel. It's a must stop just to see! You can't quite explain the sideshow attraction. read more

My friend and I stayed at the clown motel and had such a great experience! The reviews about Chris are 100% true-he is AMAZING!!!!! He definitely made our trip!!! He a so passionate about his job, super friendly and welcoming, and overall just super coo to talk with! We loved exploring the grounds and looking at all of the different paintings on the motel. The gift shop was awesome, and the graveyard had so much history! read more

I want to temper this with saying that the clown motel is a fun place to visit . The gift shop and grounds and cemetery are worth a look if in the area . However I must warn about the rooms. They are really really bad. Dark dank and dirty showers . Bathroom floor felt like it might cave in . Air conditioning unit was scary and appeared to be spitting out some sort of dirty condensation. The bedding was itchy and we straight up were afraid to sleep on it. The tv appeared to work by Wi-Fi and the wifi went out every five seconds so what you had was lagging blurry pixels on screen . Cracks on windows and large gaps in the doors that can easily let in roaches bugs flys etc .The paint job in the room looked as if a five year old did it. I hate to be negative but for almost $200 a night it was completely unacceptable. Theme room or not it is not worth it . They simply must invest in upgrades. The ghost tour was led by a very nice but completely spastic adhd lady . She was hard to follow and her stories seemed out of order and probably not being remembered correctly . All in all worth a stop but no need to stay here . read more