Best Western Holiday Lodge

Name: Best Western Holiday Lodge
Address: 2023 7th Avenue North, Clear Lake, Iowa, United States of America, Clear Lake, Iowa, US
Price range: $84–$136 per night
Rating: 8.17

$110

/ night

Avg. for September

Prices for Best Western Holiday Lodge

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$110

/ night

Avg. for September

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Best Western Holiday Lodge average $88 in April, the cheapest month, and $111 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Best Western Holiday Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$91
February	$88
March	$88
April	$88
May	$96
June	$102
July	$108
August	$111
September	$110
October	$100
November	$94
December	$88

Most expensive: August (~$111)

Cheapest: April (~$88)

About this property

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Amenities

Business amenities

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Clear Lake? This hotel has 5899 square feet (548 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.

Dining

Enjoy American cuisine at Bennigan’s, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 136 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Location

With a stay at Best Western Holiday Lodge in Clear Lake, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Central Gardens of North Iowa and Clear Lake Fire Museum. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Surf Ballroom and Museum.

What's nearby

Central Gardens of North Iowa(0.9 miles)
Clear Lake Fire Museum(1.1 miles)
MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine(1.3 miles)
City Beach Park(1.4 miles)
Clear Lake(1.5 miles)
Surf Ballroom and Museum(1.6 miles)
Country Club Hights Park(2.7 miles)
Armour Pugh Memorial Park(3.1 miles)
All Vets Golf Course(3.3 miles)
Clear Lake State Park(3.4 miles)
Clear Lake State Park Beach(3.5 miles)
McIntosh Wildlife Area(4.2 miles)
Hoffman Prairie(4.6 miles)
McIntosh Woods State Park(5.5 miles)
Maze(5.9 miles)
The preferred airport for Best Western Holiday Lodge is Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)(1.7 miles)

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Location

2023 7th Avenue North, Clear Lake, Iowa, United States of America

Central Gardens of North Iowa (0.9 miles)

Clear Lake Fire Museum (1.1 miles)

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Refrigerator

Guest reviews of Best Western Holiday Lodge

8.2

Very good

Based on 715 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

27%

Couple

22%

Family

32%

Group

10%

Solo

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Best Western Holiday Lodge, many guests praise friendly staff, clean rooms, and a convenient location near the interstate and Surf Ballroom, with a free shuttle and attached restaurant, while noting the older property shows its age in places.

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What guests think

Rooms are comfortable but can be small, with reports of thin walls or loud HVAC. Breakfast is generally well liked with good variety, though a few disliked early cutoff times or limited items. Overall, expect a budget-conscious stay in an older property, with occasional layout or elevator hassles.

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Facilities

An attached restaurant and a shuttle to the Surf Ballroom are appreciated, the property is pet-friendly, and boat parking was noted as good. Some rooms are in a separate annex connected by a tunnel, the elevator is sometimes slow or out of service, and ice access can be inconvenient.

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Jennifer

Mar 8, 2024

Stayed 1 night

They have a breakfast buffet and a very good restaurant connected to it, close to interstate and other fast food restaurants and gas stations

Sean

Feb 11, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Staff were nice. The free shuttle to the surf was great!

Sandi

Jun 28, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Lose the pancake maker and bring back the waffle maker. Melvin was an awesome driver!!! We appreciated him so much!! Parking for our boat was also great!! We will absolutely stay here again!

Jun 20, 2024

Stayed 1 night

This site is acceptable, however, the wireless internet crucial for my stay was virtually non-working. If this is a business friendly site, internet access for business is crucial. Elevator was not working when we arrived & was minimally functional to our 4th floor room by the time we left.

Michael

Mar 30, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Just runned down elevator still down. I was here in January down then. Tried telling another just went down this week

ann

Oct 4, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Comfortable hotel attached restaurant for convenience.

Tresa

May 29, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great find! Clean, convenient location, free shuttle to the Surf Ballroom, super friendly, helpful staff. My only criticism is that we were put in a separate building with no elevator, so we had to lug our cases up two flights of stairs. (Maybe a hot tub by the pool too?)

Susie

Feb 26, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

I was very surprised to find that we were in a building attached by a long hallway to the main building. It was very inconvenient for finding ice and/or using the breakfast area. Since it snowed when we entered the room through the outside entrance we of course got snow all over the carpet. We are NOT fans of rooms with an entrance door direct to the outside. The train was unbelievably loud. We live right next to train tracks and this was WAY louder than we are used to. A little warning about all of these things would have helped.

Ailene

Aug 16, 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Clean pleasant Breakfast menu board. Only downside was no ice machine on the 3rd floor. But that was minor.

Michelle

Apr 1, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms. Convenient location. Disappointed restaurant wasnt open later on Friday night.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and common areas as very clean. A minority reported issues such as musty or smoke odors, a bug, and poorly cleaned fridges or fixtures.

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Jerald

Oct 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Check-in was fast. Room was very clean & bed was very comfortable. One disappointment was the breakfast time was so short - for a weekend day it seems like 9:00 is too early to end .

Adalberto

Jan 21, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Everything was great but toilet seat wasn’t clean before me

Laurie

Sep 1, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Bug in bathroom

Ross

Sep 18, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very clean!

Karen

Jul 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night

An older property but nicely updated. Very clean. Breakfast had the usual fair but a large selection and everything was well stocked. A very pleasant place to stay.

Eugene

May 5, 2025

Stayed 6 nights

Fridge did not work and was super dirty. Next fridge I got was super dirty. Kind of disgusting when I relied on the fridge. Staff was very nice is the only positive

KAREN

Jul 15, 2025

Stayed 1 night

VERY FRIENDLY STAFF CLEAN

Mark

Jul 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Confusing directions to the second annex rooms. Musty smell in the room.

Katie

Mar 24, 2024

Stayed 1 night

We were given a "non-smoking" room that smelled so badly of cigarette smoke that it was kind of nasty. We are not smokers.

Linda

Jul 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean. Great breakfast!!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable but on the smaller side in places, and several guests noted thin walls or noisy HVAC. Decor and fixtures feel older in parts of the hotel, and some rooms had AC problems; others praised the beds.

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Desiree

May 5, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Everything was pretty much fine. Only complaint was everyone the furnace kicked on it was pretty loud. Seemed clean in room.

Carmen

Apr 11, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable and the room itself was clean enough but the ceiling tiles were falling down and it was loud! The mini refrigerator was making such a loud noise, I actually unplugged it from the bundle of frayed wires wedged behind the TV and just said goodbye to my leftovers in the fridge. The heat/air sounded like a rattling freight train and there was a loud clicking noise that came from the vent (sounded like a loud turn signal that you would hear from your car or something?) Anyways, it kept me up and it was too late to try and get a different room, so I just ended up sleeping like crap all night. I took a video of the weird noise coming from the vents and how loud the room was and showed it to the front desk girl in the morning, who responded with a smirk and said "well I sleep with the TV on". Okay, well good for her but I was supposed to work my six 12hr shift that week and I was exhausted because I was unable to get a good night sleep. I've stayed in a lot of hotels as a travel nurse and understand that things break but it was the response of the front desk girl who really made me upset. Like what ever happened to customer service? No cares were given and I will not be staying at this hotel in the future.

Alicia

Jul 21, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Overall, it was clean which is the most important to me! However, the property itself you could see was very old. They only had one elevator, low ceilings and you small rooms.

Randy

Jun 28, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Ac in the room was terrible. Hot and stuffy all night.

Todd

Aug 31, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Outdated and needs work.

Carol

Sep 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast, small room, can hear people talking through the walls, convenient location. Room was overpriced in my opinion.

Rebecca

Apr 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The property was clean but needs some updates and fixing.

daniel

Sep 4, 2024

Stayed 1 night

This is an old hotel in need of updating. It’s a main stay for construction workers and truckers, breakfast was surprisingly good and customer service was excellent.

Lisa

Apr 23, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Room was small, but clean and quiet... bed was comfortable. Had my highest sleep score in weeks! Breakfast was more than expected. Friendly check in staff.

David

May 28, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Room was nice and clean> Bed was very comfortable!

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with quick check-in and accommodating shuttle drivers and maintenance. A few guests reported slow or dismissive front-desk responses and inconsistent housekeeping.

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Jerald

Oct 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Check-in was fast. Room was very clean & bed was very comfortable. One disappointment was the breakfast time was so short - for a weekend day it seems like 9:00 is too early to end .

Ron

Aug 29, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff !

Sarah

Aug 23, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Check in was very quick. Staff was very friendly. Our room was clean. Amenities were provided. Breakfast had great variety of options.

Dawn

Feb 12, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The girl at the front desk was very nice and helpful. We took their shuttle to the Surf for a concert, and the shuttle driver was very nice too. The room and the hotel smelled good and was very clean. The beds were comfy too

Mark

Jul 7, 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Calm and friendly staff all the way thru - nice and quiet! Room was cleaned and very tidy each day. Breakfast was very filling and full meal. The air conditioner did not work properly, however the maintenance man came in and got things working quickly.

Natalie

Jan 4, 2026

Stayed 3 nights

Clean hotel. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good. We would definitely stay here again.

Denise

Jul 15, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Needs updating. Slow service on check in. Weird smells in the hallway.

Tresa

May 29, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Kristle

Jan 5, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

I wouldn’t recommend my worst enemy to stay here. I took cold shower night of my check in and then took cold shower next morning and instead of going to room seeing I had no hot water they were so rude unpleasant and refused to issue me refund or any accommodation for the inconvenience.

Mark

Jun 25, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Fast efficient service

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Location

Convenient for travelers, close to the interstate, downtown Clear Lake, and the Surf Ballroom, with an event shuttle available.

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Robert

Aug 16, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Very quiet and private and easy to access shopping and food.

Kathleen

Aug 26, 2024

Stayed 1 night

It was very convenient for us. Close to the interstate as we were traveling up to Minneapolis. Lots of places to eat in the area.

Alana

Jan 1, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. It was located in a convenient location to the Surf Ballroom and it was nice that the hotel provided a shuttle to the concert.

Lavon

Jan 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Nice location to transport us to surf.

Dennis

May 23, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were very comfortable and the location was ideal for the area

Melody

Dec 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Nice location.

Mary

May 21, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very close to quaint downtown. Ate at sports bar 5 minutes from the hotel and had delicious burgers! Would definitely stay here again.

Tamra

Nov 28, 2024

Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night as we were in town for a show at The Surf and this hotel was a perfect option. Just a short drive to the ballroom and right off the highway with several quick dining options close by. Staff were very nice and accommodating and we appreciated that the hotel was pet friendly, clean and provided a nice breakfast. I would definitely stay here again.

Carol

Sep 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast, small room, can hear people talking through the walls, convenient location. Room was overpriced in my opinion.

Tresa

May 29, 2025

Stayed 1 night

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for its quality and variety. Some guests disliked early breakfast cutoff times, limited coffee or menu on certain days, or preferred different hot items.

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Jerald

Oct 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Check-in was fast. Room was very clean & bed was very comfortable. One disappointment was the breakfast time was so short - for a weekend day it seems like 9:00 is too early to end .

Jennifer M

Feb 2, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Clean, convenient to area attractions; good breakfast. Nice to have a restaurant/bar on premises.

CHRIS

May 18, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Super good value. Very good restaurant connected to motel.

Karen

Oct 2, 2023

Stayed 1 night

We had to drive around to the back of the property to get to the room which was in a separate building and connected by a tunnel. The on-site restaurant had a limited menu and bar closed by 9 pm.

Barbara

May 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The Breakfast was very good. they had the whole menu for the week posted. Had a yogurt machine which was very nice. It is a large property. When I checked in, the clerk gave me a map and told me exactly where to go and let me keep the map. A very nice touch

Sheldon

Jun 16, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

My stay was great, quiet and peaceful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The downside was the breakfast and coffee, very limited and no one was doing anything about the coffee on Saturday morning.

Natalie

Jan 4, 2026

Stayed 3 nights

Clean hotel. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good. We would definitely stay here again.

Chris

Sep 26, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Nice breakfast choices

Karen

Aug 26, 2024

Stayed 1 night

A fine stay. The breakfast could be better

Linda

Jul 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean. Great breakfast!!

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Mark

Aug 22, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and the room was clean. Breakfast was ok but nothing to brag about

Julie

Aug 10, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Very nice overnight stay. The property was very clean, the staff were very friendly. It would’ve helped to have some USB outlets to plug into in the room because we didn’t have our cubes with us. Bathroom floor & baseboards could use some upgrading eventually, but otherwise the place was fantastic and the breakfast was wonderful. Would definitely stay here again.

Cheryll

Aug 5, 2026

Stayed 1 night

The toilet had not been cleaned, gross. There was a dead fly stuck to the window, ick! Roomy. Comfortable beds and pillows. Breakfast was ok, not great.

Felice

Aug 4, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was super helpful and patient on our check in! It was pretty late and he was extremely kind.

Jennifer

Aug 2, 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Blood and pink inked stained sheets. Bennigens is a joke. I water merky in pool and don’t ask the night time staff for towels or anything.

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 03:00

Before 11:00

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Optional extras

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FAQs about Best Western Holiday Lodge

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is complimentary for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle is available during limited hours.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and elevators. Accessible rooms and bathrooms are available.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Central Gardens of North Iowa and Clear Lake Fire Museum. It is approximately 1.2 miles from MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine and 1.7 miles from Surf Ballroom and Museum.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available for guests.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 10.00 per day, and advance request is required for availability.

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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.

Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

2026-09-21: 121.76297799925996USD
2026-09-22: 96.51190893914033USD
2026-09-23: 97.73899911420442USD
2026-09-24: 97.64566183383943USD
2026-09-25: 119.71705658953859USD
2026-09-26: 135.56293680348207USD
2026-09-27: 87.71719234822083USD
2026-09-28: 96.68826506876374USD
2026-09-29: 97.73899911420442USD
2026-09-30: 97.64566183383943USD
2026-10-01: 96.77129264765931USD
2026-10-02: 118.71941619721986USD
2026-10-03: 124.56865718907167USD
2026-10-04: 88.67370741994478USD
2026-10-05: 97.64566183383943USD
2026-10-06: 97.64566183383943USD
2026-10-07: 97.64566183383943USD
2026-10-08: 97.64566183383943USD
2026-10-09: 131.01835754237368USD
2026-10-10: 125.55052312706758USD
2026-10-11: 83.80194135860444USD
2026-10-12: 97.64566183383943USD
2026-10-13: 92.78072234874726USD
2026-10-14: 92.78072234874726USD
2026-10-15: 97.64566183383943USD
2026-10-16: 118.71941619721986USD
2026-10-17: 118.71941619721986USD
2026-10-18: 88.67370741994478USD
2026-10-19: 97.76893303997804USD
2026-10-20: 92.78072234874726USD
2026-10-21: 92.78072234874726USD
2026-10-22: 105.30136155886079USD
2026-10-23: 126.41762925514222USD
2026-10-24: 120.68477178572084USD
2026-10-25: 90.78543283447266USD
2026-10-26: 97.73899911420442USD
2026-10-27: 97.76893303997804USD
2026-10-28: 97.73899911420442USD
2026-10-29: 92.78072234874726USD
2026-10-30: 123.70762688845063USD
2026-10-31: 110.74825357465363USD
2026-11-01: 84.78960377566528USD
2026-11-02: 88.78017407457733USD
2026-11-03: 88.78017407457733USD
2026-11-04: 88.78017407457733USD
2026-11-05: 88.78017407457733USD
2026-11-06: 102.75714373120881USD
2026-11-07: 123.70762688845063USD
2026-11-08: 84.78960377566528USD
2026-11-09: 101.03238567208864USD
2026-11-10: 88.78017407457733USD
2026-11-11: 93.74842881529237USD
2026-11-12: 93.74842881529237USD
2026-11-13: 102.75714373120881USD
2026-11-14: 110.74825357465363USD
2026-11-15: 79.70885893068696USD
2026-11-16: 92.67098208018494USD
2026-11-17: 79.81137105969239USD
2026-11-18: 84.76965655478669USD
2026-11-19: 84.76965655478669USD
2026-11-20: 124.68531133025361USD
2026-11-21: 155.8752136482544USD

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $97	2 $119	3 $125
4 $89	5 $98	6 $98	7 $98	8 $98	9 $131	10 $126
11 $84	12 $98	13 $93	14 $93	15 $98	16 $119	17 $119
18 $89	19 $98	20 $93	21 $93	22 $105	23 $126	24 $121
25 $91	26 $98	27 $98	28 $98	29 $93	30 $124	31 $111

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21 $122	22 $97	23 $98	24 $98	25 $120	26 $136
27 $88	28 $97	29 $98	30 $98