Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, the hotel allows pets in specific rooms with a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located 18.6 miles from Monson Lake State Park and Glacial Lakes State Park, and 22 miles from Starbuck Public Beach and Lake Minnewaska.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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What guests think

At The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY, travelers describe a simple, budget stay with generally clean, quiet rooms and an automated, code-based check-in that is easy for several guests yet confusing or unresponsive for others.

Multiple reviews note good value for money, with some mentioning recent updates. Feedback on cleanliness and upkeep is mixed, ranging from spotless rooms to reports of strong odors, bugs, and issues like damp bathrooms, a broken chair, or nonworking fridges and ice machines. Room comfort varies; several liked comfortable beds and spacious layouts, while others found mattresses very firm or worn, and a few mentioned train noise or early housekeeping knocks. Expect a no-frills, self-serve motel suited to short, quiet stopovers if you are comfortable without extras.

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Facilities

Amenities are minimal, and a few reviews mention issues like a broken ice machine or nonworking in-room fridge; vending machines are not available.

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10

Denise

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This cute little motel was perfect for what I needed. The only thing I really didn’t like was there was no type of vending machines. The town is kind of in the middle of no where and there wasn’t any type place to get food. A snack would have been very helpful.

4

joshua

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine. Remotely managed which was weird, fridge didn't work ice machine didn't work, room was clean as far as could tell and the bed was comfortable enough for what i needed.

8

Teresa

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I recently stayed at this quaint and cute motel, and I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The check-in process was different from the usual, as they have implemented automated services, but it was smooth and hassle-free. It's clear that the motel has undergone significant updates, and they are transforming it into a place people will really enjoy. After a dinner in town, we returned to the motel and spent some time relaxing outside in their comfortable Adirondack chairs, taking in the beautiful view. Overall, a wonderful stay that I would recommend to anyone looking for a cozy and modernized retreat.

8

Lonnie

9 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a very good property if you do not need amenities. If you are looking for a basic room only for a nights rest it was a good value.

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Cleanliness

Many guests highlight very clean rooms, while others report serious problems such as strong odors (including urine), bugs, and dirty carpets; housekeeping during longer stays felt inconsistent for a few.

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Olena

26 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, newly remodeled, comfortable. I would definitely stay again if will drive through that area in a future

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Kimberly

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Self check in no staff, check in went fine but our room had a horrible nasty smell could have been from the filthy carpet and or mold and mildew, the beds are hard if you like a harder bed you are all set.

10

Irving Raymond

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay very simple and clean hotel room. Cleaning ladies were the best and made sure my stay was great.

10

Brian

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, convenient, with an easy check in process.

2

India

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was older and the original room was DIRTY. There were bugs, flies, and gnats everywhere inside the room.

2

Deborah

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled so badly of urine that I could not stay in it. The hotel refused a refund.

4

Brad

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room service comes, doesn't do much... no new towels no new shampoo, lets see 2 adults 4 nights only 1 tiny shampoo. Come on. My bed was horrible springs loud n broken. And i sat in a chair it broke, i placed on my bed so house keeping would replace the broken chair and nope they just put it back at table like really

10

Chris

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean. There is no staff they send you a code to get your key and a phone number if any problems or questions. Absolutely fantastic

10

Cindy Jo

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and clean rooms. Easy check-in/check-out. Quiet. No complaints!

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Melissa

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Never. Again. The bed was so springy and nasty we barely spelt. Sheets were shaggy and felt like sandpaper. The whole building was musty and stank so badly that I needed to launder everything immediately including what we didn’t wear. There were no privacy curtains so the room was like a dungeon or people could see into your room. The water even stank.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple; some feel newly updated, spacious, and quiet, but others seem dated, with mixed mattress comfort (very firm or worn), small bathrooms, damp bathroom floors, or TV remotes that do not work, plus occasional train noise.

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Olena

26 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, newly remodeled, comfortable. I would definitely stay again if will drive through that area in a future

8

Troy

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was very average and literally had no one to talk to in person. Also our floor in the bathroom was always damp or even wet after taking a shower.

4

Christine

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bathrooms way too small, uncomfortable, next time our techs will stay elsewhere if they have a job in this area again.

6

Patricia

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would’ve left a higher rating however one of the gold standards of any motel is a comfortable bed. I’m sorry but the bed was like sleeping on top of granite!! I could hardly move when I did wake up thank God I had taken a sleeping pill the night before otherwise I don’t even think I could’ve gotten up!!

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Michael

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable. Had trouble getting my key from human less check in front desk. The room was somewhat dated, but for the price it was good.

10

Jessica J

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super comfortable bed and pillows. We slept well after the trains stopped whistling. Very spacious room for the two of us. Love the idea of how to check in to get the room key. Owners/managers very attentive to questions in texts. Thank you!

4

Brad

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room service comes, doesn't do much... no new towels no new shampoo, lets see 2 adults 4 nights only 1 tiny shampoo. Come on. My bed was horrible springs loud n broken. And i sat in a chair it broke, i placed on my bed so house keeping would replace the broken chair and nope they just put it back at table like really

10

Cindy Jo

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and clean rooms. Easy check-in/check-out. Quiet. No complaints!

8

Dorinne

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice, quiet and spacious. The only issue was the tv and the remote. It appears the remote was not working.

2

Melissa

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Never. Again. The bed was so springy and nasty we barely spelt. Sheets were shaggy and felt like sandpaper. The whole building was musty and stank so badly that I needed to launder everything immediately including what we didn’t wear. There were no privacy curtains so the room was like a dungeon or people could see into your room. The water even stank.

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Service

Largely contactless via codes and messages, check-in is smooth and responsive for several guests, but others experienced glitches, poor communication, early housekeeping knocks, and difficulty reaching staff or getting issues resolved.

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Matthew

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

King size bed with large windows to let in natural light. Check in was automated and very easy. Housekeeping knocked on the door at 8:30am to see if we had left (they didn't announce themselves, but later learned it was staff and not a misdirected customer). Housekeeping knocked again at 9:30am and opened the door as they announced themselves before I could reach it while partially dressed. Check out was supposed to be at 11am, but felt like we should have been out of the room before 7am.

10

Patrick

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay! We were visiting a friend in the cute little town of benson and stayed one night.No front desk person but Easy instructions for check in and getting key. Only thing was the cleaning lady knocked on our door early in am to see if we had left yet. We were awake but if not I would have been super annoyed. I think they could use a better system than that for knowing when guests have checked out. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

8

Michael

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable. Had trouble getting my key from human less check in front desk. The room was somewhat dated, but for the price it was good.

4

Anita

9 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I had to have the assistance of the cleaning lady to check in. Never received a text message or an email on the steps to check in, And I wasn’t the only one. However, the motel was quick enough to have the neighbors turn down the music only after they sent me a text, asking me how I was liking my stay.

10

Brian

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, convenient, with an easy check in process.

6

Jim

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Little trouble checking in as this first time with this system. Phone call to number given and all went well.

6

Connor

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very nice and the location was wonderful. Communication with the property is awful, however. We had lots of trouble checking in and after we got our keys, we found our room door open. The room was rather dirty but it's impossible to tell how much of it was actually the room being dirty, and how much of it was the door being open for anything and everything to get into the room. Despite reaching out several times to the staff via the check-in desk, phone, and even their text option, no one ever reached out to us. It was a gorgeous area and easy to get to and find, but I would never stay there again.

10

Chris

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean. There is no staff they send you a code to get your key and a phone number if any problems or questions. Absolutely fantastic

10

Mehmet

11 May 2024

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The motel was great but the service was greater. They were very welcoming. There is not a front desk in the motel but we didn’t need it. They were very responsive and helpful, and explained everything in detail.

10

Marie

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We always have a nice stay and the staff accommodates our needs when we make a request. We will be back again.

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Location

Quiet, easy-to-reach small-town spot in Benson near US-12; convenient for local parks and passing through, though one review noted train whistles and another limited nearby food options.

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Patrick

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay! We were visiting a friend in the cute little town of benson and stayed one night.No front desk person but Easy instructions for check in and getting key. Only thing was the cleaning lady knocked on our door early in am to see if we had left yet. We were awake but if not I would have been super annoyed. I think they could use a better system than that for knowing when guests have checked out. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

10

Brian

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, convenient, with an easy check in process.

10

Jessica J

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super comfortable bed and pillows. We slept well after the trains stopped whistling. Very spacious room for the two of us. Love the idea of how to check in to get the room key. Owners/managers very attentive to questions in texts. Thank you!

8

Adrienne

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small town hotel.

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Denise

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This cute little motel was perfect for what I needed. The only thing I really didn’t like was there was no type of vending machines. The town is kind of in the middle of no where and there wasn’t any type place to get food. A snack would have been very helpful.

10

Marie

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, staff is wonderful to talk to, quiet.

6

Connor

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very nice and the location was wonderful. Communication with the property is awful, however. We had lots of trouble checking in and after we got our keys, we found our room door open. The room was rather dirty but it's impossible to tell how much of it was actually the room being dirty, and how much of it was the door being open for anything and everything to get into the room. Despite reaching out several times to the staff via the check-in desk, phone, and even their text option, no one ever reached out to us. It was a gorgeous area and easy to get to and find, but I would never stay there again.

10

Cindy Jo

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and clean rooms. Easy check-in/check-out. Quiet. No complaints!

10

Susy

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was looking for a place to stay 1 night after hiking the beautiful State Parks in this area, and Expedia suggested this motel. It was perfect for my needs. The price is right, the room ample and clean, nice king size bed, water pressure in the shower amazing. I'll continue to explore this area after a good-night sleep.

8

Dorinne

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice, quiet and spacious. The only issue was the tv and the remote. It appears the remote was not working.

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Denise

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This cute little motel was perfect for what I needed. The only thing I really didn’t like was there was no type of vending machines. The town is kind of in the middle of no where and there wasn’t any type place to get food. A snack would have been very helpful.

8

Teresa

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I recently stayed at this quaint and cute motel, and I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The check-in process was different from the usual, as they have implemented automated services, but it was smooth and hassle-free. It's clear that the motel has undergone significant updates, and they are transforming it into a place people will really enjoy. After a dinner in town, we returned to the motel and spent some time relaxing outside in their comfortable Adirondack chairs, taking in the beautiful view. Overall, a wonderful stay that I would recommend to anyone looking for a cozy and modernized retreat.

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The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY

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