Name: Budget Inn Motel
Address: 1504 North Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, Iowa, United States of America, Storm Lake, Iowa, US
Price range: $67–$77 per night
Rating: 7.15

What guests think

At Budget Inn Motel, guests describe a low-priced, older motel with friendly management, often quiet rooms, and a convenient, safe location, but also report dated facilities, inconsistent cleanliness with occasional odors, and Wi‑Fi that can be weak or unreliable.

Several guests highlight comfortable beds and strong shower water pressure. Breakfast is minimal and amenities are basic, with limited in‑room coffee options and occasional maintenance issues like slow drains, worn bathroom fixtures, and poor lighting. Overall, expect a no‑frills budget stay suited to price‑conscious travelers.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and aging, with a worn exterior and ongoing upgrades. Parking is straightforward, and feedback on ice/vending machines is mixed.

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leland

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

Rooms are comfortable, clean, and large. Bathrooms small, old, but functional. One concern was no deadbolt lock on the door that opens outside. Lobby needs work, hotel looks rundown on the outside, but rooms were decent. No real breakfast, but good breakfast restaurant next door across parking lot.

10

Chip

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owner is always working to upgrade the property. It's not the fanciest in town, but it is economical, clean, quiet and easy to get to and from.

10

Chip

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are constantly upgrading this property. It is reasonably priced, comfortable, but not unnecessarily extravagent. Friendly staff. Great for inexpensive business travel.

8

Duane

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Easy to park and walk to!

10

Chip

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always clean. Owner is constantly upgrading. Good value for the money.

10

Chad

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location. New mattresses in room and was informed that new upgrades coming soon! Great vending/ice machine and parking was very adequate. Pleasant staff and very courteous!

6

Mary

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, safe area. Building exterior was rundown.

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Jim

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was about what we expected from budget Inn, the lowest priced motel in the area. The continental breakfast amount of two free coffee and either a kind of granola bar or dinky muffin. There was no coffee maker in the room. The ice machine was broken. But at the price we paid and for what we needed, it was acceptable.

8

Joel

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Easy access super quiet

8

Alex

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It may be an older budget hotel with a warn out exterior but it does have concrete walls. Very quiet stay. Comfortable bed. Towels could use replacement and bathroom fixtures are very old in desperate need of refurbishment but everything was clean. Good value, friendly staff.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many report clean rooms, but several cite strong odors, dust, moldy shower curtains, stained or worn furnishings, and bathrooms needing attention.

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Brittany

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable. Everything worked in my room & it was relatively quiet. That’s all I need to make me happy! The owner recognized that I had stayed there before (I’ve stayed there around 5 times in the past 3 years.)

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Justin

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty and stinky

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NATALIE

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was an older, motel in a safe area. The room was clean. The shower had great water pressure. Front desk staff was very polite and welcoming. This was a good, safe place to be for a quick stay with a grocery store and restaurants nearby.

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Merredith

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was OK for what i needed but old, dirty and outdated.

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Pamela

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

DISGUSTING!! Shower curtain had mold on it. Wall was falling apart in the bathroom Nothing was dusted or wiped down. Towels were old and disgusting! Chairs in the room, one was broken couldn’t sit in and the other was so dirty it was black in spots! Absolutely filthy!!! If this is the last place available in Storm Lake go to a neighboring town!

8

Christina

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was advertised correctly. Very basic, clean, and low cost. Very quiet.

6

Ann

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property is basic. It's is outdated and not very clean.

10

Chip

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stay here on a regular basis. The staff is always kind. The room is simple, but exceptionally clean. There are good restaurants within walking distance.

8

Shanda

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room it’s self was very nice but cleanliness of the bathroom needs some attention

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MJ ernie

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very bad WiFi, dirty, old, smelly, no free breakfast manager/owner made excuses about housekeeping and food and WiFi, I would stay clear unless you absolutely just need a place to sleep…

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and simple, with several mentions of comfortable beds; bathrooms are small and old but functional. Wi‑Fi is often weak, and some rooms have issues like poor lighting, slow drains, loose outlets, humidity, or limited door hardware; many stays are quiet.

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Brittany

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable. Everything worked in my room & it was relatively quiet. That’s all I need to make me happy! The owner recognized that I had stayed there before (I’ve stayed there around 5 times in the past 3 years.)

8

leland

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

Rooms are comfortable, clean, and large. Bathrooms small, old, but functional. One concern was no deadbolt lock on the door that opens outside. Lobby needs work, hotel looks rundown on the outside, but rooms were decent. No real breakfast, but good breakfast restaurant next door across parking lot.

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Eric

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The wifi network wasnt secured and had a really bad signal.

8

Dale

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The price can't be beat, but the wifi is not all that great.

6

Nancy

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Poor lighting. Cigarette burns on the tub. Furnishings needed updating. Security chain on door was too short & couldn't latch. Office was very cluttered with random stuff, like it was being used as living space.

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Elizabeth

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a last-minute booking when plans to stay with a relative were scuttled by her air conditioner going out. The hotel has a 7+ rating. This is more a 3, maybe 4, star motel. The manager and staff are amazing and very helpful. The beds were very nice. There is good water pressure. Other than that, it is very 1970's...the chairs were old and stained, there were very few outlets, the tub was obviously at least 50 years old, with electrical tape around pipes running into it. The room was bug-free and relatively clean, but there was a ton of dust behind lamps and the microwave. It was annoying to have large trucks parked outside our room...we were awoken by a ridiculously loud engine that was allowed to run for an extended time before 6 am.

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Joel

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Easy access super quiet

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Peggy

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had trouble getting WiFi to work, but the problem was identified and fixed.

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Alex

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It may be an older budget hotel with a warn out exterior but it does have concrete walls. Very quiet stay. Comfortable bed. Towels could use replacement and bathroom fixtures are very old in desperate need of refurbishment but everything was clean. Good value, friendly staff.

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Dale

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This room was like staying in the tropics, without A/C! From the time I stepped in the room, even with the A/C working, all the linens were damp to the touch from the high humidity in the room, which never went away all 3 days. All of my clothes also felt damp when I left from being in there, even the ones I hardly wore. Also, the shower drain was so slow that I was standing in about 2-3 inches of water when I was done.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with an engaged owner and efficient check‑in. A few guests reported slow issue resolution or unhelpful responses.

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Brittany

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable. Everything worked in my room & it was relatively quiet. That’s all I need to make me happy! The owner recognized that I had stayed there before (I’ve stayed there around 5 times in the past 3 years.)

8

Harley

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manager is a very pleasant person. A good family man and a good person.

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NATALIE

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was an older, motel in a safe area. The room was clean. The shower had great water pressure. Front desk staff was very polite and welcoming. This was a good, safe place to be for a quick stay with a grocery store and restaurants nearby.

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Cecil

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Check in was easy. Location was convenient for work. Staff was friendly and polite. Not high end or fancy but good bed, hot shower, safe location, and clean. I would stay here again.

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Chip

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owner is always working to upgrade the property. It's not the fanciest in town, but it is economical, clean, quiet and easy to get to and from.

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Chip

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are constantly upgrading this property. It is reasonably priced, comfortable, but not unnecessarily extravagent. Friendly staff. Great for inexpensive business travel.

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Andrea

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff where so friendly

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MJ ernie

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very bad WiFi, dirty, old, smelly, no free breakfast manager/owner made excuses about housekeeping and food and WiFi, I would stay clear unless you absolutely just need a place to sleep…

6

Elizabeth

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a last-minute booking when plans to stay with a relative were scuttled by her air conditioner going out. The hotel has a 7+ rating. This is more a 3, maybe 4, star motel. The manager and staff are amazing and very helpful. The beds were very nice. There is good water pressure. Other than that, it is very 1970's...the chairs were old and stained, there were very few outlets, the tub was obviously at least 50 years old, with electrical tape around pipes running into it. The room was bug-free and relatively clean, but there was a ton of dust behind lamps and the microwave. It was annoying to have large trucks parked outside our room...we were awoken by a ridiculously loud engine that was allowed to run for an extended time before 6 am.

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Dale

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The hot water didn't work in the initial room I was put in, and the wifi signal was sketchy and weak. They put me in another room, but it took them half a day to do so. They could do a better job at snow removal too. I think next time I will pay a bit more for a better hotel.

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Location

Convenient and generally safe, with easy access and parking and several dining and shopping options nearby; many found it practical for work or travel.

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NATALIE

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was an older, motel in a safe area. The room was clean. The shower had great water pressure. Front desk staff was very polite and welcoming. This was a good, safe place to be for a quick stay with a grocery store and restaurants nearby.

8

Cecil

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Check in was easy. Location was convenient for work. Staff was friendly and polite. Not high end or fancy but good bed, hot shower, safe location, and clean. I would stay here again.

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Duane

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Easy to park and walk to!

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paul

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient

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Teresa

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean, and it was a quiet stay, also liked the fact that it’s near places to eat that are in walking distance. Also liked the convenience of the microwave and refrigerator. To bad they didn’t have coffee or tea options in the room.

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paul

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet and convenient

10

Chad

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location. New mattresses in room and was informed that new upgrades coming soon! Great vending/ice machine and parking was very adequate. Pleasant staff and very courteous!

6

Mary

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, safe area. Building exterior was rundown.

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David

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is in a great location for us. We were close to all of the areas we needed for food and gas and rest.

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Joel

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Easy access super quiet

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Dining

Dining is very limited: guests report minimal or no breakfast and a lack of in‑room coffee, though a breakfast restaurant is next door.

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leland

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

Rooms are comfortable, clean, and large. Bathrooms small, old, but functional. One concern was no deadbolt lock on the door that opens outside. Lobby needs work, hotel looks rundown on the outside, but rooms were decent. No real breakfast, but good breakfast restaurant next door across parking lot.

8

Terry

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room, stay and staff were very good. They would probably have better reviews if they didn’t advertise a breakfast or offered more choices of food.

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Teresa

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean, and it was a quiet stay, also liked the fact that it’s near places to eat that are in walking distance. Also liked the convenience of the microwave and refrigerator. To bad they didn’t have coffee or tea options in the room.

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Jim

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was about what we expected from budget Inn, the lowest priced motel in the area. The continental breakfast amount of two free coffee and either a kind of granola bar or dinky muffin. There was no coffee maker in the room. The ice machine was broken. But at the price we paid and for what we needed, it was acceptable.

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MJ ernie

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very bad WiFi, dirty, old, smelly, no free breakfast manager/owner made excuses about housekeeping and food and WiFi, I would stay clear unless you absolutely just need a place to sleep…

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Budget Inn Motel

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