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Best Western Eau Claire South

2.5 star property
Hotel in Eau Claire with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Exterior
Lobby
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Restaurant
Best Western Eau Claire South is centrally located. Guests enjoy continental breakfast before golfing or exploring nearby shops. Rooms have WiFi, and the library offers a quiet retreat. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oakwood Hills, a neighborhood in Eau Claire with good shopping, is home to Best Western Eau Claire South. Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House and Pablo Center at the Confluence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chaos Waterpark and Action City. Antique Emporium and Children’s Museum of Eau Claire are also worth visiting.
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3614 Gateway Drive, Eau Claire, WI, 54701

What's nearby

  • Oakwood Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chaos Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Action City - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Pablo Center at the Confluence - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kobes - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Eau Claire South

Hotel located in Oakwood Hills
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, golfing on site, and shopping on site at Best Western Eau Claire South. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 58 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 80 lbs per pet
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

Country Inn Carlson Eau Claire Wi Hotel
Best Eau Claire Eau Claire
Best Western Eau Claire South Hotel
Best Western Eau Claire South Eau Claire
Best Western Eau Claire South Hotel Eau Claire

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Eau Claire South pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Eau Claire South?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Eau Claire South?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Best Western Eau Claire South?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Eau Claire South located?

Located in Oakwood Hills, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Oakwood Mall and Eau Claire Dog Park. Lowes Creek County Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Best Western Eau Claire South Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 844 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 844 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 844 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 844 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 844 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Great Hotel Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10

Clean pet friendly room with convenient location for dining and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10

Great clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10

Breakfast just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10

Comfy beds and convenient to everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Easy to get to and nice area, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Easy to get to from highway, very dog walkable area, but bring your own bags. Fast food close by...and even shopping
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10

Very clean, quiet and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

Nice property for a quick stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Easy place to get to, was quiet, and what I needed for this weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice place for the money. Wish there was a pool and that it was easier to get out of the front parking lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Very good location, easy access to any stores needed. Very good hot breakfast. Clean, updated and quiet location. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Staff was very friendly. Was very clean and breakfast area was super clean and well stock. Hotel was full and we never ran out of food on breakfast bar, if item was low it was re filled quickly. I would always come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

This hotel was the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in!!! My stay was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

A more healthy breakfast should be offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10

It was a nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This Best Western is outstanding. The accommodations are excellent. The location is very accessible and close to shopping and eating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice property. Would have been better if the EV charger didn’t require an unlock code.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10

A hotel run with pride and it shows! Great place to stay.

10/10

We’ve stayed here before and will again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

Very clean and quiet. Check in was easy and hotel staff polite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very clean and easy parking. Very close to shopping as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Extremely helpful staff, very clean, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean rooms Free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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