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Budget Host Inn Buffalo

2.0 star property
Motel in Buffalo with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool
Daily to-go breakfast (USD 2 per person)
Front of property
At Budget Host Inn Buffalo, guests enjoy both convenience and comfort. The in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the indoor pool offers a place to unwind. The helpful staff provides concierge services that previous guests consistently praise for their attentiveness.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Desk chair
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
303 10th Ave S, Buffalo, MN, 55313

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Lake - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mills-Sturges Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Wild Marsh Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Lake Pulaski - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Buffalo Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Big Lake Station - 25 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Budget Host Inn Buffalo

Property highlights
Budget Host Inn Buffalo provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Budget Host Inn Buffalo feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and free toiletries
  • Heating, housekeeping, and desk chairs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 2 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Budget Host Inn Buffalo Motel
Budget Host Inn Buffalo Buffalo
Budget Host Inn Buffalo Motel Buffalo

Frequently asked questions

Does Budget Host Inn Buffalo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Budget Host Inn Buffalo pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Budget Host Inn Buffalo?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Host Inn Buffalo?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Budget Host Inn Buffalo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Budget Host Inn Buffalo located?

Situated in Buffalo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Willow Ridge Park, Pine Meadows Park, and Mary Lake. Sturges Park and Buffalo Heights Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Budget Host Inn Buffalo Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Staff very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, cold fridge, and easy check in and out process.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet place. The breakfast offerings were very minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jo Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very, very clean. The staff was extremely helpful. Lots of places to sit outside at picnic tables. The lot was very clean! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent in all ways

It's always amazing and wonderful when I stay here. Very clean and very friendly. They go above and beyond for the price they offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast consisted of toast, fruit loops, and cheap coffee. This facility is a former super 8 that hasn't been updated since it was built in the 80s. We saw one staff member at check in after we called for service on the lobby phone. Property seemed to be clean but the old blankets and striped sheets were just odd for a hotel. It was ok for a cheap one night stay but next time i think ill spend the extra $50 on something nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convienent, clean. The property is a bit outdated, but, they seem to be doing updates to at least a room everytime I have stayed, which had been a few times in the last couple months and I'll be back often when I'm in the area, you really can't beat the price for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean. The room was comfortable. The staff was friendly. The room had a refrigerator and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet area, staff could be a bit more friendly othwrwise it was great, room was clean and perfect, shower was hot and amazing. The price was fair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My four-night stay

The room was very clean, and the bed was comfortable and had a sufficient number of towels. It was also nice and quiet except for the air conditioner was a little noisy but not bad. For the price it was worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is old and rundown. It has a strong odor. The AC and bathroom fan sounded like jet planes taking off. Our king room turned into two doubles bc of a “plumbing issue.” The grout and paint were all cracked and peeling. Sheets were a black print…that’s kind of sus. The price was less than others in the area-for a reason!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor lights
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front end staff was friendly and house keeping was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ella

Homeless people surrounded the building in the shade. Too scary for this single old lady.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

joshua

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and spotless room. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Friendlyy clean. A little dated, blankets had stains/holes. Get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The desk clerk was very nice! Bed was comfortable. Room had a smell, there was an air freshener attached to the conditioner- way too strong! Storm window is off the track, remote control barely worked (we tried new batteries, no change) the door unlocked ok, but there’s a problem with the door handle - doesn’t always want to open. New tub enclosure is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok staff was friendly, no elevator and we were charged an extra $16 for low level and there was a shortage of those rooms. Rooms were clean and beds were clean with new sheets. We would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was all around happy with everything. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was totally a great clean place to stay Room was immaculate…certainly will be back Great price …And IT IS VERY CLEAN ( and I am fussy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mona does a great job running the place!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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