Name: Dude Rancher Lodge
Address: 415 North 29th Street, Downtown Billings, Billings, Montana, United States of America, Billings, Yellowstone County, US
Price range: $89–$115 per night
Rating: 7.43

What guests think

Dude Rancher Lodge delivers a vintage, budget-friendly stay downtown with notably friendly staff, walkable access to eateries, and an inexpensive on-site breakfast, but rooms and facilities feel dated, cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, and temperature control can be tricky.

Its old-West charm and central courtyard layout suit travelers who prefer character over chain-hotel uniformity. Several mention thin walls and downtown street activity that can feel uneasy, and some find parking tight. Expect a no-frills, historic motor-lodge stay at a fair price.

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Facilities

On-site courtyard parking is available but can be tight or confusing. The historic building lacks an elevator, and jetted tubs in some rooms show wear or maintenance issues.

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Vicki

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet was very dirty and the nozzles in the jacuzzi tub should have been removed as they collected gunk.

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Anthony

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was fine but a little confusing. No air conditioning during colder months cause they have a boiler system so its either heat or cold. Room does have several fans. Staff was nice and helpful. Rate is good for how close it is to the downtown, easy walk to just about everything

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Katelyn

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got in late but they were very nice and accommodating. Parking wasn’t great but we were able to find some. Rooms were cute but lighting wasn’t great.

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Sara

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is very outdated and I stayed here during a snow storm so the door to the outside leaked air so bad that with the heater set to 80 it was still chilly in the room... there were no towels in my room when I got there and then the guy who was cleaning the parking lot hit my car with the snow blower, left a smudge on the door and bumper when he could have just asked me to move my car a minute for him to clean the area.. carpet was dirty and I found sticky spot on end table, dirt and food in the corner next to the table... the place has that rustic look to it.. just wish they would update.. the giant holes in the jetted tub that doesn't work freaked me out a lot... bed was good though so if you are in a pinch and need a soft place to lay your head then this would work.

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Dawn

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is a great location, reasonably priced, beds were comfy and clean. Really enjoyed the decor. Staff was friendly and helpful. Parking is a bit tricky. Rooms are a bit small. We will stay here again when we visit Billings.

10

Quinn

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find, good, accessible parking, many dining opportunities in the immediate area.

10

Gwyn

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very reasonable price and clean rooms. The 24-hour staff at the front desk is extremely helpful for potentially late arrivals, and they are always friendly and helpful. The room had a dark window shade to block outside light for easier sleeping, and they allow patrons to leave their vehicles parked in their lot for free instead of parking at the airport. No shuttle service to the airport, but the hotel is only a few minutes from the Billings, MT-Logan International Airport so a cab/Uber ride is more affordable than airport parking lot rates. Definitely worth staying here!

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Kelly

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was impeccably clean and delightfully decorated with a western theme. Location is directly downtown in an area with great walking access to independent coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. The building itself could use some updating to carpet and common areas. There is no elevator for guests to access the second floor.

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Rebecca

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This”no frills” hotel is a favorite place to stay. It’s close to unique downtown businesses and restaurants. I walk to good restaurants and even tried drinks at a distillery. This hotel does not have an elevator so be sure to get a first floor if you have restrictions on walking. Very good $8 breakfast at the adjoining restaurant.

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Terziha

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was nice and clean but the bathrooms needed some update. Cracked toilet seat, and the tub jets are all cracked out and looked black

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many guests found rooms tidy and linens fresh, while others reported odors, stained carpets or towels, mold, and missed housekeeping details.

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Vicki

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet was very dirty and the nozzles in the jacuzzi tub should have been removed as they collected gunk.

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Kimberly

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. The staff was friendly and they offered a great breakfast for very little money.

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Amy

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The towels were all dingy brownish and should have been white - I couldn’t tell if they were indeed clean. A dirty towel was left on the back of the bathroom door. The toilet seat had liquid on it (cleaning solution?). The carpet was tacky with cigarette burn marks and a wet spot on the floor by the left side of the bed. Pipes were exposed in the bedroom and filthy black. The mattress was very old and I could feel the springs. Staff was nice however I would not stay here again. Owners need to put some money into this establishment.

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David

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like older motels that are clean and well taken care of. Unfortunately this is not one of them. I don’t go looking for issues unless they are so easy to find. The hardboard was covered in a very thick layer of dust. The room smelled so bad! Opening the window didn’t help. I checked in later, so I could have gotten the redhead stepchild room? Who knows, I won’t go back to find out.

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Melissa

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They were friendly at check in. We went to our room and it was not clean. There was food in the fridge and freezer, toilet paper on the bathroom floor, mold on the curtains and the bed cover. This place really needs some attention. I didn't have high expectations for the price but in the very least clean is what I expected and did not get. I am very disappointed with this booking.

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Ambrel

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So to begin, I want to highlight everything good about this place. The building itself is very charming and cozy. The interior parking is very convenient. The onsite dining is great and the lobby felt very welcoming. The desk staff were very kind and helpful. The rooms are very cozy and have a historic and rustic feel to them which felt very nice. There is a lot of potential to this lodge. Now for the drawbacks. The room we stayed in could use some help. It needs a very deep cleaning and update. The mattresses were old and uncomfortable. There was something on the walls which looked gross. The cloth wall paper has got to go; not only is it unhygienic, it holds the moisture in the bathroom which does not have ventilation and they obviously aren’t being cleaned. The floor around the toilet needs fixed as it’s horribly cracked and lifted. Also, per building codes, any outlet in a bathroom has to be a GFCI outlet and it wasn’t. And although my sheets were clean, the decorative runner was definitely not as per the stains in the photos. I did choose to stay despite this, but I don’t think I will be back unless the owners overhaul their rooms and update them just a little. Cleanliness is crucial.

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Jennifer

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and reasonably priced. Older but very well maintained. Very friendly staff.

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David

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Simple, clean sheets clean towels fridge microwave coffee machine

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Curran

Jan 30, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff

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Brian

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms. Staff were all very pleasant. All in the group travelling with me stated they would be happy to stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms have a retro, dated feel; many are small with thin walls. Comfort varies, with some praising beds and others citing sagging mattresses; several reviews also note limited temperature control (boiler heat, inoperative or noisy AC) and occasional noise.

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Anthony

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was fine but a little confusing. No air conditioning during colder months cause they have a boiler system so its either heat or cold. Room does have several fans. Staff was nice and helpful. Rate is good for how close it is to the downtown, easy walk to just about everything

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Shelby

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very loud most of the night

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Hailea

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t realize this hotel was haunted until I got online and accidentally stumbled upon articles that talked about its history. The staff was nice and the $10 pet fee was a plus! They don’t charge a pre authorization which is also nice. The room was clean although there was pubic hair on the toilet seat and there were some burn marks in the carpet. The beds and pillows were clean and comfortable for the most part. The walls are thin and I was woken up a few times because of other guests being loud and doors slamming. I won’t stay here again but it honestly wasn’t bad for the price and the hospitality was good.

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Andrew

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First off, you know what you're getting when you book here. It is a quaint, throwback hotel, adequately maintained. Staff were very friendly and helpful, including when my neighbor left his TV on all night and had to be called to ask him to turn it off (the walls are thin, it wasn't *that* loud). Overall, I had a pleasant stay and would choose to stay here again.

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Christina

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast menu was fresh, large servings, but not free. You did get your money's worth. Parking was accessible, safe, and convenient. Room was small but adequate.

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Lacey

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walls and overall room are not very sound proof. People above us stomping around and loud at 4am. People walking outside our room at 4am very loud. Someone knocked on our door at 11pm, but were not there when we got up to look. Bed was very uncomfortable and noisy when moving around- felt like cardboard under us and almost bounced you out of the bed when turning over. Mostly clean room, needed vacuumed better. Clean linens and bedding. Pillows were fairly comfortable. Parking close to your room is a nightmare- not enough space. I feel $100 a night is too much to ask for such an old establishment without a decent bed. I can look past other things, since noise is not the hotel's fault, but not being able to sleep and waking up stiff because the bed is bad, is not acceptable for the amount. Id rather pay $50 more to stay at an updated place.

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Laurie

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was nice. The sheets and pillowcases were clean. The rooms were very small and not well lit. The air conditioner did not work. Not a hotel I will choose again.

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Royce

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The mattress sagged so bad that we could not get a good sleep.

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Randy

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Mattresses should have been replaced 20 yrs ago. Room hvac fan didnt work on constant "on" so the snoring from adjacent room wasnt drowned put. Tv said unavailable pn every channel, left and went to another hotel. Staff looks like theyrecall on Meth

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Tracey

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Avoid this place at all costs unless you want to sleep in a sauna. Thermostat in my room was showing 82 degrees and heat blasting. AC won’t turn on because it’s winter. Reception told me to just turn it off - which I did, and the heater is still pumping out 82 degree air. Hotel is not full, you would think there would be a functional room available but you would be wrong. Horrible experience.

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Service

Service is a standout, with many reviews praising exceptionally friendly, accommodating staff and smooth check-in. A few reports note lapses (missed wake-up calls or limited help with room issues), but most experiences are positive.

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Jeffrey

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was 80 degrees in the room and yet had no option for ac. It would not turn on. The bed was terrible. I felt like a banana curve. Extremely uncomfortable. Staff could have cared less about the ac issue. And there were facial hairs in the bathroom so you know it wasnt cleaned

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Bridey

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire staff was off the charts amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a better place for our much needed stay-cation.

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Becky

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very accomodating. Let us check in early. Super helpful.

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Barbara

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in, staff was great! Clean rooms. I will stay again!

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Alan

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They didn't call at either of the two wakeup call times i had scheduled.... I almost was too late for my flight! And they had no clock in the room

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Becky

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk person was super friendly. She went above an beyond helping with restaurant choice, helping fix remote, and more.

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Anne

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly day staff! Enjoyed visiting with her.

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Larry

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was awesome

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Gena

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and helpful. Perfect spot for a quick overnight.

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Tamara

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was EXTRAordinary! I had a medical emergency while I was staying here that required an ambulance. The front clerk actually offered to watch my Shi’tzu for me, so I had one less worry. Never in a million years would I expect something that kind from any hotel stay. BRAVO👍👍👍👍👍

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Location

Downtown location is walkable to restaurants, bars, shops, the library, and hospitals, and it's a short drive to the airport. Several reviews mention street activity and homeless presence nearby, which made some guests uncomfortable.

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Lee

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We love the downtown location. Near art museums and the Mose Mansion.

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Anthony

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was fine but a little confusing. No air conditioning during colder months cause they have a boiler system so its either heat or cold. Room does have several fans. Staff was nice and helpful. Rate is good for how close it is to the downtown, easy walk to just about everything

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Christopher

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy stay for road trippers... classic motor motel setup for ez in n out loading. Mid century charm. Quaint and comfy room. Hearty fresh cooked breakfast. Central location. A+

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Emily

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect spot for a stay downtown. My room was nice and quiet and fit my needs. Walking distance of MBP, Aspinwall and Sourdough Bagel shop.

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Jennifer

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay for the price. There were homeless people asking for money and alcohol, which made us nervous.

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Randi

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Vintage hotel, with nice staff. Surrounding area ok, had a few homeless in the area

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Kevin

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to downtown. Historical building that is kept in good shape. Will stay again when in the area.

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Kelly

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was impeccably clean and delightfully decorated with a western theme. Location is directly downtown in an area with great walking access to independent coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. The building itself could use some updating to carpet and common areas. There is no elevator for guests to access the second floor.

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Steve

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

it's near a hospital so we had a few sirens and helicopters to deal with. But we would stay here again.

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Terry

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I fly out in the morning and this is 6 minutes from the airport…perfect!

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Dining

On-site breakfast is not free but widely praised as a great value (about $8) with generous portions and good quality; several note occasional slow service or limited hours/closures.

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Andrew

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in late on the 18th was guaranteed a nice warm breakfast at the restaurant but the next morning there was no cook to run the restaurant

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Simon

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and an Old Style but great Motel in centre of town. It has some quirky bits, but that makes it all the better. Breakfast was an additional $8 and was amazing!! Great Coffee, Orange Juice and a FULL breakfast.

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Rebecca

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, dog friendly, good mattress. Great breakfast.

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Andrew

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service in this small downtown hotel. Friendly, efficient staff. Our room was a bit small, but extremely clean & comfortable. The bed was comfortable & provided a relaxing night's sleep. They had a delicious breakfast in the lovely, quaint dining room for $8. We enjoyed our stay!

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Christina

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast menu was fresh, large servings, but not free. You did get your money's worth. Parking was accessible, safe, and convenient. Room was small but adequate.

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Audrey

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This older motel was a real gem. No dining option for supper but restaurants were close by, an easy walk. You did receive a coupon for $8.00 for a full hot breakfast in the onsite restaurant. The service was slow but the food was tasty.

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Shigemi

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast restaurant needs more staff. Just one lady took care of all guests. She tried her best but just one person on the floor wasn't enough. I felt bad...

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Tina

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was a bargain for what you get.

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Leo

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good downtown location. Great breakfast for $8.

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Kay

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean with comfortable bed. Breakfast cost $8 but is excellent. Room decor is old but functional. Bathroom sink and toilet are very low. Good value for the price though.

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Month	Average price
January	$74
February	$72
March	$77
April	$86
May	$86
June	$95
July	$102
August	$100
September	$90
October	$85
November	$75
December	$77

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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $115
20 $110	21 $110	22 $89	23 $110	24 $95	25 $110	26 $110
27 $103	28 $89	29 $89	30 $89

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $89	2 $89	3 $95
4 $95	5 $89	6 $90	7 $89	8 $89	9 $90	10 $92
11 $90	12 $90	13 $91	14 $89	15 $90	16 $90	17 $89
18 $89	19 $91	20 $90	21 $91	22 $89	23 $89	24 $89
25 $90	26 $89	27 $91	28 $91	29 $89	30 $90	31 $90

Dude Rancher Lodge

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