Name: Econo Lodge Duluth near Miller Hill Mall
Address: 4197 Haines Rd, Hermantown, Minnesota, US
Price range: $53–$141 per night
Rating: 7.77

What guests think

Reviews of Econo Lodge Duluth near Miller Hill Mall describe a budget stay with friendly staff and a convenient location, but many guests report significant maintenance and cleanliness problems, inconsistent amenities, and a worn, dated property overall.

Multiple reviews cite closed or poorly maintained pools and hot tubs, broken or hard to operate showers, aging fixtures, and thin walls that allow noise. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with many complaints about dirty bathrooms, odors, and cockroaches, plus a few bedbug reports; some guests did find clean, quiet rooms. Breakfast is basic and often runs out of items, while the pothole-ridden parking lot and unsecured side doors concern some visitors. Overall, expect a low-cost, convenient stop with variable upkeep and service.

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub are frequently closed, cloudy, or have nonworking jets; exterior doors sometimes do not lock, there is no elevator, and the parking lot has many potholes. A few guests did enjoy the pool when operating.

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Debra

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The parking lot is strange and ways to reach it seem as though you should have an off-road vehicle as the terrain is very rough. The wait for check in was long, but staff was nice. The room itself was mediocre with a musty/damp smell. It had some cosmetic damage to the walls in the bathroom, the shampoo and conditioner wall containers were not stocked and there wasn't enough towels or washcloths for two people. The breakfast room is small and we had to wait in line outside the door. The food was average. There was coffee and infused water in the lobby which was a nice touch. However, the lounge area in the lobby was dirty. The table contained spilled beverage and had a beverage container left on it for more than 24 hours. The pool and hot tub area was the highlight of the stay. The hot tub was the perfect temp and had a lot of space. The pool was cool, but clean and refreshing. In a room just off the lobby, there was an "arcade" that had 3 claw games and another unique string cutting game. Have never seen a room like that before in a hotel. This hotel is close to many stores and places to eat. It is also less than 20 minutes from Canal park.

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Jennifer

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it was ok. Hot tub here has been out of order for years so don't stay if you want a hot tub

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Zbigniew

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool has been broken forever

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Jimmy

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You get what you pay for. Very outdated and not the cleanest. Paper thin walls and rude guests will ensure a terrible nights sleep. The back security door is broke and anyone can walk in after they make it past 30 pot holes in the parking lot. Overall we survived and the location is excellent being right next to a Mexican joint, a DQ, and a Subway. 12 min drive to Canal Park.

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Lincoln

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool is closed until further notice

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Patrick

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ran out of food. Pool and hot tub closed. Many things out of order. Even door handle to lobby entrance was falling off. Water from shower ran across bath floor. Inadequate lighting and light switch by door did not work. Uncomfortable bed.

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Leeann

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok for the price. Parking lot is still a disaster. Wi-Fi wasnt working the first day. Hot tub wasnt full enough so the water was at my waist when seated and the jets werent fully under the water. Girl at the front desk didn't seem to give a crap about anything. Last year we stayed there and there was a water main break so no running water. Big inconvenience but they offered a significant discount. I ended up getting about $20 back. So i likely will not stay here again.

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Michael

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator and only rooms on the second floor. Parking area needed repairs and the motel had seen much better days. We double locked our bikes.

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Jim

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inside was clean and tidy. Breakfast bar limited but good. Outside parking lot bumpy, rough. Outside doors not locked, one ajar that would not close. Air conditioner really noisy.

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Nicole

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot. More holes than Swiss cheese

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests found dirty rooms and bathrooms, odors, and cockroaches, with a few bedbug reports; others noted clean rooms. Housekeeping and common areas often appear neglected.

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Lisa

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff was very nice. The breakfast was decent. The hotel is not in good repair. Pool was cloudy. Air conditioner filter and bathroom filter were very dirty. Strange smell like wet dog in the very humid room. Pillows were flat. Rust in the bathroom ceiling. Grounds look very bad. One washer and one dryer were out of order. Overall, a very disappointing hotel.

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Earl

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was terrible.....there was a cockroach in our room....the hotel is a mess....outside appearance is horrible....scarry looking people hanging around....the breakfast was a joke ...the toaster wouldn't work....very bad place...extension cords all over the place....I would not recommend this place to anyone..

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Jazzmyn

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk was rude checking in, eating while checking me in. Talking with a mouth full of food. Keys didn’t work so I went back to the desk and it was an inconvenience for the lady to activate the keys. When entered the room it smelled of cigarettes badly!! Used toilet paper in the microwave, was not vacuumed, shower had gunk and hair stuck to the walls, poop around the toilets, mud splattered on the ways. Only two lights worked. Switched us rooms and the next room was just as bad. Dead bugs in the drawers, sheets were covered in hair and crumbs.

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george

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sheets were filthy. Not changed

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Ella

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was very poor. The sausage was undercooked. Eggs were instant. Very disappointing. The bathroom was not very clean.Especially the floor around the toilet. The back entry we came in , had all kinds of construction materials and plaster , laying all over. The trash receptacles were right outside that door and they were totally overflowing , and I saw no recycle containers. The grounds around the building look like a waste land. The air conditioner was very loud.And also the exhaust fan in the bathroom. We did not sleep very well at all. Would never stay there again.

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Vicki

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean! There was a live cockroach in the bathroom when we checked in. We killed it and the next morning another cockroach was crawling out of the sink. There was hair and stains still in the bathtub. I'm only hoping the sheets were changed. The entrance to the back parking lot was a dirt road with huge potholes you needed to try to avoid. "Staff, however, was very friendly.

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Randy

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We started in a room downstairs… cockroaches fell from the water-damaged ceiling onto my girlfriend as she took a bath. There were also cockroaches in the vanity cabinet. After killing two of them, we took them to the front desk. Staff was very helpful and moved us to another room upstairs. That room had an unmade bed and garbage in the bins. They then moved us to a third room which was mostly fine, though there were stains on the bedspread.

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Bailey

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were cockroaches in the bathroom in the middle of the night

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Maddy

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I found live bedbugs in my room, which was absolutely filthy. The hotel refused to refund me. I had to treat my belongings for bedbugs for weeks. Expedia would not refund my money either and I ended up going through my credit card company. Bedbugs. Stains everywhere, horribly dirty. Do not stay here.

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Jayce

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was okay. Room had gym stuck on the floor. The sheets were stained. Comforter was stained. Floor was dirty. TV and AC worked well. Pool and hot tub made up for it. Nice people.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with recurring maintenance issues—hard-to-operate or nonworking showers, malfunctioning or noisy A/C and TVs, thin walls, and sagging or uncomfortable mattresses. Some guests still found them adequate for a short, low-cost stay.

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Jonathan

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and good beds could use replaceing

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Grace

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

the internet was so bad; stayed sunday-wensday for 2wks i had work to do on labtop, big problem here. cant stay here solely cause the poor internet conection

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Marino

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shower did not work. When let desk know they said yes the handle was tricky to turn or something to that effect. Why not fix this issue rather than have guest fight with the faucets.

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Gilliann

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the front desk was very nice at check-in. However, the room was dirty and we couldn’t shower because we couldn’t get water. A housekeeper came and worked on it and she had problems getting the water to come out. Never again and I don’t recommend you staying there either.

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Linda

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room smells like smoke. Shower was vey hard to turn on. Pool was cold

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Corey

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed mattress was sagging in the middle so it was very uncomfortable to sleep in. For the price that I paid, I expected better.

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John

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean but old and in need of updates. Furniture is old and beat up, parking lot is in need of repaving. No smoke alarms in rooms.Very noisy, do not get a room near the ice machine.

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Toni

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is budget hotel so keeping that in mind, it was an alright stay. We stayed only for a night passing through. The issue for lower score was the condition of the room. The air conditioner was broke and didnt cool well, it was also clogged with dirty filter grime and the filter door was hanging off when we walked in lol right off the bat husband actually had to clean it when, and try to fix it closed. Also, the smell :( room had a strong odor. The air that blew out of the ac was also stinky, regardless his efforts to clean it. Im a budget traveler so im not looking for nothing fancy, just clean. a new air unit (atleast) and ripping the old carpet out would probably do it wonders! Apart from that- check in was good, the complimentary breakfast had really good selection, loved the waffle maker for staying with kids! The pool was small but was nice to have, always a plus with a pool! theres a subway across the street. walkable. All in all, I would stay again if i had to.

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Gary

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

TV did not work. Shower/toilet area very small. Waffle maker not functional. No eggs or sausages. Breakfast very spartan. Parking lot was in a large state of disrepair. Desk staff was excellent. A/C was noisy. Curtain needed to be fixed. Noisy guest without shirt in hallway yelling at others in room to let them in.

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Jason

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

The TV, and the A/C in our room didn't work. The desk clerk attempted to get the TV working but was unsuccessful. The A/C filter was filthy, and as an HVAC Tech, I cleaned it and the coil, but it never really worked well, and needs to be fully serviced. We didn't spend much time in the hotel, so neither issue was a deal breaker, merely an inconvenience. All of the staff we dealt with were polite and very helpful.

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Service

Staff are often friendly and accommodating, with some going the extra mile. However, guests also report long check-in delays, room assignment errors, inconsistent responses to issues, and difficulty reaching management.

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Theon

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They did not have a room for us

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Jodie

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awful!! I was told to upon arrival that I had to pay an additional 50.00 fee for processing which I refused to pay , explaining to the manager that there was no mention of this fee anywhere online and it wasn't mentioned when I had called earlier that day regarding check in. I was told this was a new policy and that I needed to vacate the room because the fee would not be waived and that I should be grateful that he wasn't going to charge me for canceling the reservation. I left with no place to stay.

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Gail

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Please don’t stay here. Don’t let the price entice you. We had to be checked in to 3 rooms before we got one that wasn’t occupied by people we did not know. Took that as a sign to lock our door from inside immediately. Good thing because at 9pm and midnight two attempts to enter our room. Front desk blamed two separate reasons. She was very nice to us for not getting angry, but I had to strongly persuade her to come up to the floor to make sure our 3rd try at a room was vacant. It wasn’t, but at least she was present to finally find us an available room. Good grief. Plus we witnessed two other groups experiencing similar problems.

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Stephen

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little road noise through the night being next to Hwy 53, but otherwise nice stay, staff helpful and friendly.

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Vasim

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Worst service, we stayed there for 4 days they never changed the bed sheets or towel, never came to check we need more towels or some napkins. We were out of toilet paper rolls.

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Judith

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing fancy here but it was clean and was a perfect location to access the airport. The staff was great and very helpful when my car wouldn't start at 3:30 in the morning. A cab was called so my Grandson made his flight on time.

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Claire

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff person was excellent and very competent. She was basically running the entire hotel by herself. The maintenance staff were non-existent and of little assistance for a broken TV and the request of a rollaway bed.

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Rodney

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

when I arrived at about 6 p.m. there was a long line of visitors all waiting to check in. they did not have anyone to clean the rooms and the group had to wait until late in the evening to check in. I had friends waiting to meet for dinner so not a big deal for me, but others were very upset. The front desk people were as helpful as they could be, but it was a very bad situation. they confirmed my reservation and let me drop my bag behind the desk which was very nice. after i returned at 11:00 p.m. I still had to wait to get checked in.

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Peyton

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a nice stay while I was here, they were able to make a few accommodations for me and my partner which we really appreciated and they were at no additional charge. Got there earlier than check-in but they were able to switch our room so we were able to get ready at the hotel before our event. We even woke up late and they allowed us to have an extra hour to pack up so we didn’t have to scramble.

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Ryne

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property smelled like weed, the front desk guy was smoking a bowl when we walked up, the room was dirty, the bed was extremely uncomfortable, there were only a few towels given, our keys didnt work on the exterior doors. I wouldnt recommend anyone stay here.

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Location

Convenient for Miller Hill Mall, dining, and the airport, with a short drive to Canal Park/downtown. Access roads and the lot are rough, and a few mention minor highway noise.

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Melinda

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While this place looks like it's been around for a while, and some things show a bit of wear, it is clean, quiet and comfortable. And very conveniently close to the airport, which is what we were looking for.

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Debra

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The parking lot is strange and ways to reach it seem as though you should have an off-road vehicle as the terrain is very rough. The wait for check in was long, but staff was nice. The room itself was mediocre with a musty/damp smell. It had some cosmetic damage to the walls in the bathroom, the shampoo and conditioner wall containers were not stocked and there wasn't enough towels or washcloths for two people. The breakfast room is small and we had to wait in line outside the door. The food was average. There was coffee and infused water in the lobby which was a nice touch. However, the lounge area in the lobby was dirty. The table contained spilled beverage and had a beverage container left on it for more than 24 hours. The pool and hot tub area was the highlight of the stay. The hot tub was the perfect temp and had a lot of space. The pool was cool, but clean and refreshing. In a room just off the lobby, there was an "arcade" that had 3 claw games and another unique string cutting game. Have never seen a room like that before in a hotel. This hotel is close to many stores and places to eat. It is also less than 20 minutes from Canal park.

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Jose

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's close to the airport but there's not much good to say. Good if only spending a night before an early flight. The building needs a sign and remodeling.

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gdpianosrock

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was one of the few remaining in Duluth during a busy fall weekend. It was adequate and met our needs. Getting to it through old pot-holed back roads and old parking lots was a bit of adventure. There was a busy Mexican restaurant next door that probably added to the noise and drunk guests in the building.

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Debra

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Econo Lodge is easy to find in Duluth next to the Miller Hill Mall. It is located next to a highway but the room we had, which was on the end and nearest to the highway, was very quiet. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the room too. The clerk who checked us in was very sweet and even suggested a Mexican restaurant, Maya, which was next to Econo Lodge. We’d recommend this hotel!

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Kay

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the airport

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Jimmy

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You get what you pay for. Very outdated and not the cleanest. Paper thin walls and rude guests will ensure a terrible nights sleep. The back security door is broke and anyone can walk in after they make it past 30 pot holes in the parking lot. Overall we survived and the location is excellent being right next to a Mexican joint, a DQ, and a Subway. 12 min drive to Canal Park.

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Angela

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A little more old-fashioned/simple design. The staff is very nice, overall quiet when we stayed, and breakfast is provided. Parking is easy and the location is right in the middle of everything (wells fargo, grocery stores, food, etc).

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Christine

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Yes, a mall nearby. Area is full of natural beauty and lots of things to do for all ages.

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bruce

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This Econo Lodge is inexpensive and conveniently located for short trips to the Miller Hill Mall area.

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Dining

Breakfast is simple and frequently runs out of items (e.g., milk or hot options); some guests found it acceptable. Waffles are available at times but not reliably.

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Rebecca

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff where very nice, continental breakfast was good. It was quiet even though there were a lot of people staying there. We did not use the pool so can't comment on that. We got there at around 9 pm and left by 10 am so there wasn't a lot of time there.

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BOB

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very nice. I chose the lower price hotel because they still had one hot item on the breakfast buffet...waffles. Well no waffles on Wednesday. They said they ran out. No waffles on Thursday and Friday. Same story. It was obvious the waffle maker had not been used for some time. Finally on Saturday....Waffles!! If they are only serving a hot choice on the weekends, they should say so. Otherwise everything was good.

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Carla

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great budget option. The room was spacious and had everything needed, except it was missing hand and shower soap! There were hairs in the shower and the walls had areas of gunk. The breakfast was minimal with no hot items (trays were labeled but empty). No hot water for tea and only apples for fruit. There was a wait at check in with 4 people in line. The gentleman was nice and professional. In the morning the desk was vacant once and the other time had 2 girls that didn’t acknowledge us. Overall the property is aged.

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Kitty

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The price was reasonable. The first room we were given was not made up yet. The second room was clean, but had a slight smell like wet dog. The TV remote did not work. The hot tub and pool were nice. We had a comfortable and restful night. Would stay again for the price.

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Jessalyn Mara

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly at check in, and it went quick. The roads around the property were terrible a lot of pot holes. Our room had a weird odor to it and the beds had miss matching sheets and bedding. The shower was confused to run. But otherwise it was okay. It was noisy with the doors closing. But not terrible. Overall. The pool and hot tub were running efficiently and they have a continental breakfast

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Ella

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was very poor. The sausage was undercooked. Eggs were instant. Very disappointing. The bathroom was not very clean.Especially the floor around the toilet. The back entry we came in , had all kinds of construction materials and plaster , laying all over. The trash receptacles were right outside that door and they were totally overflowing , and I saw no recycle containers. The grounds around the building look like a waste land. The air conditioner was very loud.And also the exhaust fan in the bathroom. We did not sleep very well at all. Would never stay there again.

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Tim E.

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was nice. Our room was right by our car. The staff was nice. Breakfast was good but nothing hot like eggs and bacon. I missed that

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James

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and the area was nice. There was a Sam's Club and places to eat within walking distance. The toilet kept running after it was flushed until I fixed it. The toilet seat was very loose. The breakfast was marginal at best and they ran out of many things 45 minutes before it ended.

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Rolf

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC did not work ... they fixed it and then broke again... TV did not work, shower hot - cold did not work well..... no stopper in shower.... no elevator.... Parking lot was in fair condition.... Breakfast was very minimal...but the room was clean. $110 sadly does not get you much.

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Gary

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

TV did not work. Shower/toilet area very small. Waffle maker not functional. No eggs or sausages. Breakfast very spartan. Parking lot was in a large state of disrepair. Desk staff was excellent. A/C was noisy. Curtain needed to be fixed. Noisy guest without shirt in hallway yelling at others in room to let them in.

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Month	Average price
January	$66
February	$69
March	$65
April	$68
May	$81
June	$108
July	$107
August	$98
September	$90
October	$102
November	$74
December	$69

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $60	2 $60	3 $60	4 $60	5 $60	6 $95	7 $90
8 $61	9 $63	10 $61	11 $60	12 $64	13 $95	14 $95
15 $60	16 $60	17 $60	18 $60	19 $60	20 $109	21 $104
22 $60	23 $60	24 $60	25 $60	26 $58	27 $112	28 $109
29 $55	30 $57

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $57	2 $57	3 $57	4 $116	5 $115
6 $57	7 $57	8 $57	9 $57	10 $57	11 $141	12 $131
13 $57	14 $57	15 $57	16 $57	17 $57	18 $104	19 $117
20 $58	21 $57	22 $57	23 $57	24 $53	25 $95	26 $94
27 $57	28 $57	29 $57	30 $57	31 $53

Econo Lodge Duluth near Miller Hill Mall

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