Alabama Aviation College at Ozark - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Roy Parker Lake - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Army Aviation Museum - 19 min drive - 24.3 km
Wiregrass Commons Mall - 20 min drive - 35.1 km
Westgate Recreation Center - 22 min drive - 36.5 km
Getting around
Dothan, AL (DHN-Dothan Regional) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Grocery Outlet - 4 min drive
Our Place Diner - 17 min walk
About this property
Candle Light Motel
Enjoy your visit to Ozark with a stay at Candle Light Motel. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Room amenities
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Soap
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (may vary based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and Cash App.
Also known as
Candle Light Motel Hotel
Candle Light Motel Ozark
Candle Light Motel Hotel Ozark
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Candle Light Motel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Candle Light Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Candle Light Motel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Candle Light Motel like?
Candle Light Motel is located a short 6-minute walk from Alabama Aviation College at Ozark.
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Reviews
Candle Light Motel Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
6.0
Amenities
8.6
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2026
Clean remodeled room in an older motel. Definitely a good choice for a budget traveler. Manager is very helpful
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6/10 Good
Mar 22, 2026
Was skeptical at first but it was much cleaner. The staff was very pleasant. They’re working on the property so there is that. Over all was better than expected.
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4/10 Fair
Nov 28, 2025
The hotel room conditions and the hotel itself. The staff was very professional and polite.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Great stay for a good price. This hotel is right next to a Love's, so it's easy to get breakfast items in the morning. It's also a safe area, so ideal for traveling with children. The check-in was easy, the room was in good condition and clean, and the bed and AC were comfortable. Will be staying here again.
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2/10 Poor
Sep 10, 2026
I love a good mom-and-pop motel. Give me a clean room, a decent bed, and a guy named Dave who knows everyone within 30 miles, and I’m happy.
The reviews were good. Everyone loved Dave.
There was no Dave.
I’m not entirely sure anyone knew we had a reservation.
The room itself was clean and mildly updated. We dropped off our stuff, went to dinner, and came back. That’s when the motel started unlocking bonus content.
Turns out the room next door had what appeared to be permanent residents. We had no idea anyone was there until they materialized outside our doors to smoke.
Then we noticed the mattress outside one room. The grill outside another.
Ah. There were the clues.
We decided to leave. The neighbors seemed genuinely confused about why we were checking out so quickly, which raised a question I hadn’t previously considered:
Did they think we rented the room by the hour?
We had driven past several times and somehow missed all of this. Apparently the mattress, grill, and mysterious residents are features you unlock after check-in.
The room WAS clean. I’ll give them that.
But we packed up and found another hotel before this side quest turned into a Dateline episode.
Still love a good mom-and-pop motel.
Next time, I’d just like the pop to actually be there.
And Dave. Where the hell was Dave?
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6/10 Good
Jun 2, 2026
Pleasant motel - Not the neatest.
Not a bad place, as with lots of places like this, they are cheap & cheerful, but could do with some TLC. But I think post COVID with increased costs everywhere it isn't easy.
Half bath had a bad go of sealing the cracks in it.
Bit the room was clean and tidy, bit rough around the edges.
We were room 42. Rooms 42-46 had me pipework from the toilets running in front of the steps. It's plastic pipe and not painted yellow. You have to step over it, then straight away step back up the 2 stairs to the room - not good for less mobile people and anyone at night!
But, it's not a horrendous place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
Giest Service was great here. David was very accommodating to us.
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6/10 Good
Sep 22, 2025
Room was clean and updated, no lamp by the bed just blaring bright LED on ceiling, road was noisy all night, woken up several times from road noise. Otherwise probably would consider staying again.
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6/10 Good
Oct 31, 2025
This hotel is fairly old roadside motel. The room was pretty old. Clean but old decor, old furniture, etc. Looks like some time had been spent updating the bathroom a bit. Bed was comfortable. The bad part was so much road noise, sirens, and it was right outside because the hotel is right next to the road.
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8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2025
When I pulled up to check in I was laughing because the place was so pathetic and run down. The doors have paper taped on with the room number. The room key was an actual key. But the AC worked great, the bed was comfortable, the shower was strong and hot, and the room was clean. Overall, a positive experience.
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8/10 Very good
Dec 27, 2025
I am giving this 4 stars for what it is- a budget friendly motel for one night in transit. No, it does not have amenities you expect at a chain hotel, but it is half the price. It has the things I consider requirements- clean room, hot water, insect-free, and safe feel. We like to stay at family-owned motels when we travel and recognize that it is a tough business. In general, I think these owners are making the right trade-offs. With that said, the paper door numbers are going too far. Legible vinyl numbers are an inexpensive and necessary upgrade.
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4/10 Fair
Oct 16, 2025
Rooms were clean, ac worked great, and tv worked great in one room but an older remote in the other wasn't fully functional but did work. I found the beds to be quite comfortable. The room doors had been repainted outside but the temporary numbers marked on tape weren't easily readable in the dark and the door seals need replacing as the adjacent highway noise was unusually loud. There wasn't any place for some long-term residents to keep their outside equipment (BBQ, Chairs, etc) except on the sidewalk but not a problem except there wasn't a wheelchair ramp near our end of the building. The office area needs a major update and the one-time attractive sign out front is missing some of the lights. I would stay here again but would not if my family was traveling with me.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
Great place at a great price
For an inexpensive motel, this is among the best!
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8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2026
Older motel but nicer than 1st appearance. Completely remodeled room very nice bathroom. Room was clean. Only recommendation is a dimmer for the too bright LED lighting. Very good value for a traveler not needing fancy.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
Is comfortable bed
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Just great experience
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
The friendly patience of the Boss. Very comfy beds, very affordable. Pretty decent area and it’s newly renovated.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2025
We had another great stay at the Candlelight in Ozark, AL. David was a great host and remembered us from a previous stay a few weeks ago! Which he was very accommodating then and had the same service this stay. We are working outside and it was nice to get checked in quickly, and able to get shower and relax for the night. Thank you David and Team at the Candlelight!
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4/10 Fair
Oct 26, 2025
Motel was not like what it stated shouldn’t be considered Hotel and shouldn’t be listed as such. It’s mainly apt complex Did not feel safe or worried about my vehicle
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4/10 Fair
May 2, 2025
I did not like the property at all It is more for long-term renters. The rooms are outdated and half-ass remodeled