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Best Western Holiday Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel in Clear Lake with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Best Western Holiday Lodge is centrally located, offering continental breakfast and Bennigan's restaurant for lunch and dinner. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Guests love the helpful staff and convenient express check-out service.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Oversized Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Oversized Room) | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Oversized Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2023 7th Avenue N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428

What's nearby

  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • City Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KWIK STAR #223 - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Best Western Holiday Lodge

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Holiday Lodge. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Bennigan’s, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, free newspapers, and a vending machine
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 136 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bennigan’s

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,899 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 20 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Holiday Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Best Western Holiday Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Holiday Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Holiday Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Best Western Holiday Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Best Western Holiday Lodge located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Central Gardens of North Iowa and Clear Lake Fire Museum. MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine and City Beach Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Holiday Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 594 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 594 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 594 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 594 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 594 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good and the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay for work. The area is nice and the rooms are very comfortable. Bennigans restaurant is a great place to eat that is paired closely to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The delicous yougurt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient to area attractions; good breakfast. Nice to have a restaurant/bar on premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to quaint downtown. Ate at sports bar 5 minutes from the hotel and had delicious burgers! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Very Pleasant

Very nice and clean. Great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nycole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down property. Room clean but area around property not taken care of. Had to stay on backside of property behind a resuarant and up next to RR tracks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only thing was bigger or more shampoo/conditioner. Bottles were small for two people to share.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and quiet stay. Breakfast staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lose the pancake maker and bring back the waffle maker. Melvin was an awesome driver!!! We appreciated him so much!! Parking for our boat was also great!! We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean> Bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Randy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ac in the room was terrible. Hot and stuffy all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad D

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is old but very clean. We were there 2 nights and the staff appeared friendly and took pride in their jobs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Weldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff located us to easy access to our room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place-needs some updates

Good place. Needs some updating. Rooms were clean and roomy. A tad noisy but nothing terrible. Great location and restaurant was handy w/ good food. Service @ the Hotel and restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was good. The hotel was pretty busy with an event in town. No working elevator and we were on the third floor. They did offer assistance with our bags. Breakfast was the same as most other chain properties. They were very busy but kept up with demand. Hotel was clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a late check-in (after midnight). But the night clerk happily checked us in for the evening, informed us of breakfast, and wished us a good night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Employees are great. Front desk, breakfast, etc. Room 465 has a smell. Like something died in there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ursula

We liked the breakfasts and the variety we were offered. What we did not like was the lack of room service ( almost non-existent even when we asked for it).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

5 star comfort

This hotel had the most comfortable bed and pillows I've stayed in awhile. It was more comfortable than mine at home. I like the updates it's going through.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ailene

Clean pleasant Breakfast menu board. Only downside was no ice machine on the 3rd floor. But that was minor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was pretty much fine. Only complaint was everyone the furnace kicked on it was pretty loud. Seemed clean in room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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