Name: Western Inn South
Address: 510 3rd Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United States of America, Kearney, Nebraska, US
Price range: $71–$79 per night
Rating: 7.65

What guests think

At Western Inn South, reviews describe an older, partly updated roadside motel that offers convenient stopover basics and sometimes good value, but with inconsistent experiences in cleanliness, service, and amenities that travelers should weigh before booking.

Many guests found rooms clean, comfortable, and quiet, while others reported stained linens, dirty floors or bathrooms, and occasional maintenance issues. Service ranges from friendly and efficient to confrontational, with complaints about deposit policies and reservation or payment disputes. Breakfast is minimal or inconsistent, though the location works well for quick overnights near the highway. Expect a basic, budget-friendly stop with variable quality.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities are limited at this older roadside motel; multiple guests note there is no pool or gym. Parking by the door is convenient, though a few reported access issues with exterior locks and walkways.

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6

Jim

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I would not recommend this place not because of the service or the property itself but because they advertised a pool which they did not have

8

Vickie

Sep 26, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a older motel, but they've updated there's no nasty carpet to worry about, it has nice laminate floors. Rooms were clean. Would stay again!

8

Sandy

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older facility with nice updates. Quick check in.

10

Karlis

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Set your expectations. This is pretty much a classic roadside motel. My room was clean and appeared to be fairly recently renovated, but it's still an old facility. I'm pretty sure the man at the desk lives there because he checked me in at 1am, and was there when I dropped my key at 9:30am. Love being able to park by my door for a quick overnight stop. Didn't hear other guests coming or going, so nice and quiet. When I sat on the bed, I wasn't expecting much, but I slept like a baby and woke up well rested. Wifi worked. Premium channels. The only thing I would caution is the connecting doors between rooms have a peephole. Or at least mine did. So, I would recommend the property get rid of those or cover them up. Otherwise, I would stay here again any day when traveling I-80.

8

Daniel

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice place to stop at. Had some noisy neighbors but they quoted down early. Would recomend to stay there.

4

MICHELE

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beds went downhill toward headboard. Furniture banged up. Not many outlets. Tv box hanging down from tv. Walk from car to doorstep was slick and snow covered. Front desk person was overly nosey. Pillows thin.

4

Cole

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean. Lock broken on door. Raining had to go back to office to get let in as dead bolt on outside door left locked. Not much offered for breakfast.

8

Linda

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is an older hotel BUT it was very clean & comfortable.

6

Gail

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly front desk staff. Quiet. No workout room/pool. Small TV. Bedding was old. Pillows flat. Since we were their only non-worker guest, they asked if we needed breakfast. It was an okay place for getting off the road for 1 night of our trip. Don't recommend and would not stay there again.

10

Steven

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is older but updated and in good condition. I enjoyed that it was close to alot of things and easy to check in. Breakfast was reasonable and everything about the place was honest

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Cleanliness

Reviews are mixed: several guests found rooms very clean and comfortable, while others reported stained or unwashed linens, dirty floors or bathrooms, rust-colored water, and occasional maintenance problems like a broken toilet seat.

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Hilaria

Jun 5, 2023

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Exactly $112.86 wasted! Horrible staff, witnessed two other people treated horribly, the bathroom floor Mat was so disgusting I gave my toddler a bath in the sink. Was already 10:38 at night so moving was optional, towels were dirty sheets had not been washed, I’m now horribly sick, was asked to check out at 10:30 even though check out was 11:30, out door didn’t even lock I had to put a chair against it. DON’T GET A ROOM HERE EVER.

10

Linda

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is my second stay. It is an older facility but very clean & comfy

8

Robert

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Filthy floors

8

Andee

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, especially the bathroom. Furniture was not newest, but was everything we needed for an overnight, all in good repair, and frankly we could appreciate that pieces didn't all match for sale or environment and economic factors. Breakfast was small and cold, but filling and fresh. Heat/AC worked great. Frankly this was the best we have gotten for such a rate. Oh, and the beds had clean linens, variety of pillow types, and medium firmness, for those that need to know.

10

Benjamin

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I went to Kearney for a wrestling tournament. I brought my 57 and nine-year-old children with me. I paid for the room in advance and when I got there, they were extremely nice and courteous to me. The morning breakfast is very simple, but the coffee was excellent. The room was clean perhaps a little outdated, but it was an excellent day for the price that I paid. I would definitely come back.

10

Steve

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced, and clean. The king size bed was very comfortable. I recommend this hotel, I drive through Nebraska regularly and will stay there again.

6

David

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was fairly clean and pleasant for the most part. The toilet seat was completely broken off the toilet and one had to becareful when sitting down...

4

Cole

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean. Lock broken on door. Raining had to go back to office to get let in as dead bolt on outside door left locked. Not much offered for breakfast.

4

Javier

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I would never stay here again. The water that came out of the bath when I turned it on was dirty and rusted colored, I did not take a shower that night which pissed me off and the room felt like it could use a deep clean, and maybe a coat of paint, the bed was decent,the pillows sucked, and the sheets were questionable.

2

Robert

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

tv didnt work, stains on bed spread, blood stains on pillow case, pillows dirty, didnt offer breakfast as advertised

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Rooms

Rooms are basic in an older, partly updated property; some beds are comfortable and many stays are quiet, but pillows are thin, outlets near beds and desks are lacking, and occasional issues with locks, TVs, and fixtures occur.

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8

Albert

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice size room. Clean. No electrical outlets by desk oŕ bed but they could incorporate them with different lamps. B'fast is minimal. Would consider staying here again.

8

Betty

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The door would not lock very good.

8

Vickie

Sep 26, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a older motel, but they've updated there's no nasty carpet to worry about, it has nice laminate floors. Rooms were clean. Would stay again!

8

Sandy

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older facility with nice updates. Quick check in.

8

Fidel

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No where to charge your phone near the bed

10

Karlis

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Set your expectations. This is pretty much a classic roadside motel. My room was clean and appeared to be fairly recently renovated, but it's still an old facility. I'm pretty sure the man at the desk lives there because he checked me in at 1am, and was there when I dropped my key at 9:30am. Love being able to park by my door for a quick overnight stop. Didn't hear other guests coming or going, so nice and quiet. When I sat on the bed, I wasn't expecting much, but I slept like a baby and woke up well rested. Wifi worked. Premium channels. The only thing I would caution is the connecting doors between rooms have a peephole. Or at least mine did. So, I would recommend the property get rid of those or cover them up. Otherwise, I would stay here again any day when traveling I-80.

8

Catherine

Feb 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and the bed was super comfortable. Had a really good nights sleep.

4

MICHELE

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beds went downhill toward headboard. Furniture banged up. Not many outlets. Tv box hanging down from tv. Walk from car to doorstep was slick and snow covered. Front desk person was overly nosey. Pillows thin.

2

Robert

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

tv didnt work, stains on bed spread, blood stains on pillow case, pillows dirty, didnt offer breakfast as advertised

6

Gail

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly front desk staff. Quiet. No workout room/pool. Small TV. Bedding was old. Pillows flat. Since we were their only non-worker guest, they asked if we needed breakfast. It was an okay place for getting off the road for 1 night of our trip. Don't recommend and would not stay there again.

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Service

Service feedback is inconsistent: many mention friendly, efficient check-ins, but multiple reports cite a rude or condescending owner, deposit disputes, and reservation or payment confusion.

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Shelley

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property owner very condescending and rude

10

Thea

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Inn Keeper was very nice, helpful and friendly. Our room had been updated and very clean. The price was great!

10

Benjamin

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I went to Kearney for a wrestling tournament. I brought my 57 and nine-year-old children with me. I paid for the room in advance and when I got there, they were extremely nice and courteous to me. The morning breakfast is very simple, but the coffee was excellent. The room was clean perhaps a little outdated, but it was an excellent day for the price that I paid. I would definitely come back.

2

Joy

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The management was terrible. We reserved 3 rooms. My family reserved 2 and I reserved 1. They could not find my reservation but my family had 3 rooms on theirs instead of 2. They ended up paying for the room but I had prepaid (non-refundable), so I think they got both payments for 1 room. They didn’t speak enough English that we will probably never get the money back.

2

Matt

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owner was rude and poor customer service and insinuating you will not be able to pay even after you pay online he makes the $100 deposit sound like an additional fee you will be charged until you make him clarify. Stained sheets and cigarette matks throughout the room, oh and poor water pressure that barely flushed the toilet.

10

Reece

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and efficient staff. We only had a short stay but would come back here next time we are in the area. Thank you!

6

Gordon

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The communication between the property and Travelocity was terrible. Travelocity charged my credit card but showed at check-in that I had not paid. It took over 1/2 hour to resolved by canceling your reservation and paying the property with a different card. Inexusable!

2

Nicholas

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owner tried to swindle me out of another $46.17. He was a cheat and a scoundrel. Do not use your credit cards there he will likely scam you on your cards. He accused me of smoking in a non- smoking room which is clearly false because I’ve been a non smoker for over 10 years. I called and filed a complaint with Expedia and called the Kearney Nebraska non-emergency phone hotline. Hotel was not worth the headache.

2

Tyler

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely not Pet friendly!! $100 cash deposit that you don’t get back.

10

Steven

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is older but updated and in good condition. I enjoyed that it was close to alot of things and easy to check in. Breakfast was reasonable and everything about the place was honest

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Location

Convenient for quick overnights near the highway and close to local amenities.

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10

Karlis

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Set your expectations. This is pretty much a classic roadside motel. My room was clean and appeared to be fairly recently renovated, but it's still an old facility. I'm pretty sure the man at the desk lives there because he checked me in at 1am, and was there when I dropped my key at 9:30am. Love being able to park by my door for a quick overnight stop. Didn't hear other guests coming or going, so nice and quiet. When I sat on the bed, I wasn't expecting much, but I slept like a baby and woke up well rested. Wifi worked. Premium channels. The only thing I would caution is the connecting doors between rooms have a peephole. Or at least mine did. So, I would recommend the property get rid of those or cover them up. Otherwise, I would stay here again any day when traveling I-80.

8

Daniel

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice place to stop at. Had some noisy neighbors but they quoted down early. Would recomend to stay there.

10

Steve

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced, and clean. The king size bed was very comfortable. I recommend this hotel, I drive through Nebraska regularly and will stay there again.

10

Lana

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We we're just looking for aplace to spend the night, and it was safe, friendly, and comfortable. It met our needs.

6

Gail

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly front desk staff. Quiet. No workout room/pool. Small TV. Bedding was old. Pillows flat. Since we were their only non-worker guest, they asked if we needed breakfast. It was an okay place for getting off the road for 1 night of our trip. Don't recommend and would not stay there again.

10

Steven

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is older but updated and in good condition. I enjoyed that it was close to alot of things and easy to check in. Breakfast was reasonable and everything about the place was honest

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Dining

Breakfast is minimal and sometimes not available or must be requested; offerings are typically coffee and donuts, though a few guests found it reasonable.

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8

Albert

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice size room. Clean. No electrical outlets by desk oŕ bed but they could incorporate them with different lamps. B'fast is minimal. Would consider staying here again.

8

Libby

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast could have been better

10

Carolyn

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, small breakfast just coffee and donuts.

8

Andee

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, especially the bathroom. Furniture was not newest, but was everything we needed for an overnight, all in good repair, and frankly we could appreciate that pieces didn't all match for sale or environment and economic factors. Breakfast was small and cold, but filling and fresh. Heat/AC worked great. Frankly this was the best we have gotten for such a rate. Oh, and the beds had clean linens, variety of pillow types, and medium firmness, for those that need to know.

10

Benjamin

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I went to Kearney for a wrestling tournament. I brought my 57 and nine-year-old children with me. I paid for the room in advance and when I got there, they were extremely nice and courteous to me. The morning breakfast is very simple, but the coffee was excellent. The room was clean perhaps a little outdated, but it was an excellent day for the price that I paid. I would definitely come back.

6

Matt

Jun 5, 2023

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The breakfast was minimal...but there is a dunkin donuts nearby

2

Robert

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

tv didnt work, stains on bed spread, blood stains on pillow case, pillows dirty, didnt offer breakfast as advertised

8

jeanette brown

Jun 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast

6

Gail

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly front desk staff. Quiet. No workout room/pool. Small TV. Bedding was old. Pillows flat. Since we were their only non-worker guest, they asked if we needed breakfast. It was an okay place for getting off the road for 1 night of our trip. Don't recommend and would not stay there again.

10

Steven

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is older but updated and in good condition. I enjoyed that it was close to alot of things and easy to check in. Breakfast was reasonable and everything about the place was honest

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Month	Average price
January	$62
February	$60
March	$63
April	$61
May	$65
June	$84
July	$90
August	$76
September	$90
October	$85
November	$58
December	$62

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14 $77	15 $77	16 $76	17 $76	18 $75	19 $75
20 $71	21 $75	22 $76	23 $79	24 $76	25 $76	26 $76
27 $78	28 $79	29 $76	30 $77

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $76	2 $76	3 $77
4 $72	5 $76	6 $76	7 $78	8 $76	9 $78	10 $78
11 $78	12 $76	13 $79	14 $76	15 $79	16 $79	17 $79
18 $72	19 $79	20 $79	21 $79	22 $79	23 $76	24 $76
25 $79	26 $79	27 $79	28 $79	29 $79	30 $79	31 $79

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Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds

King Room with 2 King Beds

1 King Room

Queen Room with 3 Queen Beds

King Suite with Spa Bath

1 Queen Bed

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