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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel in Gaylord with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Econo Lodge offers countryside charm with practical comforts. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and on-site laundry after exploring. The front desk is available 24/7 to assist with any needs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
330 Main Avenue East, Gaylord, MN, 55334

What's nearby

  • Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery - 45 min drive - 35.1 miles
  • Minnesota's Largest Candy Store - 53 min drive - 39.2 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 55 min drive - 43.0 miles
  • Minnesota State University - 57 min drive - 43.6 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 57 min drive - 43.9 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪EJ's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prairie House Family Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Neisen's Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Blimpie - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge

Hotel in a rural location
Econo Lodge provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Econo Lodge have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Gold Leaf Inn Gaylord
Gold Leaf Inn
Gold Leaf Gaylord
Econo Lodge Hotel Gaylord
Econo Lodge Gaylord
Econo Lodge Hotel
Econo Lodge Gaylord
Econo Lodge Hotel Gaylord

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 25 mi (40 km) of Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, W.W. Mayo House, and Phasianus Wildlife Management Area. Sumter Wildlife Management Area and Area 22 Paintball are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific staff with a great, quiet location. If work takes me back to the area, I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAFF WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL BC MY CHECK IN WAS REALLY LATE. THEY ALSO ACCOMMODATED ME WITH TWO EXTRA NIGHTS WHEN I KNOW THEY WERE FULLY BOOKED. THAT WAS GREAT!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to activities I was attending, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

Only option in area. Clean

The only option in the area. Clean basic rooms. Price is reasonable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The bed was abit too hard and the pillows weren't very good. Was used to my own.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a personal issue arrive, uexpectedly, and the staff went over and above to assist me in resolving the situation. 100% 'pat on the back' and 'thanks' for the PERSONAL service. Rooms very comfortable and clean...fairly priced
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean and comfortable!

Clean, comfortable and would definitely stay again. We have stayed in many hotels and had our fair share of issues. This hotel had zero issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Swede, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place for the money. Breakfast was kinda thin but something free anyway. Good stop!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean hotel. A really great steakhouse nextdoor also
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Cindy, Hancock, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel and staff were very nice. Rooms were clean. My only complaint is that the light above the sink had a short in it and did not work. Overall our stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

John

The motel was very clean and welcoming. Room was nice, comfortable bed, great shower. Breakfast was of the continental type, but filling and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay. The rooms were spacious and the evenings were quiet. Staff were friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good location for one night stay

We’re crossing the country by bicycle, and this accommodation was very adequate for our needs. Friendly staff, quiet location, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and simple. No frills. Only a few TV channels. Breakfast skimpy, no cream for coffee. Staff friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

STACY

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

Nice for the price

Hotel looks like they may be in the process of painting the rooms - still tape at the top of the walls and not cleaned off outlets, so that was nice to know they're updating. Room was spacious and clean. Only down-side really was that the bed was hard and the pillows pretty flat - and only 2 of them - no extras in the room either.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice big clean room. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and quiet

The room was pretty clean besides a empty vodka bottle that was left inside the dresser drawer. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Coffee wasn't ready on time, otherwise everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Steph, CA

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

Comfortable place to stay in a very small town

I was very happy with my experience. This hotel was a very comfortable home base for us while we were visiting family. The room was large and clean and the staff members were friendly and responsive to any concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Aundre

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

The truth

It was a nice room no cable tv and food options were limited
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Good value for ann overnight stay!

I booked online as an Econolodge and my GPS directed me to the wrong address-but was basically across the road from hotel. The signage for Econolodge has not been placed, so it is still called Gold Leaf. Cheerful front desk staff gal checked me in quickly and told me about restaurants nearby that offered discounts to hotel guests. I needed a couple more pillows and she took care of it immediately! A train did go by around 7pm, but no others went through. The room was safe, mostly clean and comfy, no frills, Appliances/HVAC all were in great working condition, carpet looked used, there was some hair on the bathroom floor that was most definitely not mine. Breakfast consists of a variety of bread products, cereals, condiments, juices/milk. Overall, an okay place to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Excellent experience!

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by the room size, cleanliness, condition of the hotel and the service. We had not planned to stay at this hotel, but since we had such a good experience we would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend the hotel. The only thing that could be improved would be to expand the breakfast.

6/10 Okay

Ron, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

visiting family

We have stayed before. Everything was fine except two things. there is a strong cleaning chemical smell when you come in the front door. it is too strong to be pleasant. The second is the breakfast. We are not particular about breakfasts in general but this time the juice machine wasn't working, the pastries are stale, and the cereal selection was poor.

2/10 Terrible

anne, michigan

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

Room description was a lie

Online room description stated fireplace in room, but was not there. Staff were unwilling to help when we ended up with a much smaller basic room that smelled bad. I had to eventually have Expedia intervene so that we could leave the hotel to find a more suitable place for the week

10/10 Excellent

Ronn, North Bend, OH

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

Nice time with a good and helpful staff

We were treated very well and the rooms were pleasant. We had a first floor room, but any one on the 2nd had no elevator/

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