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American Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Waseca with free breakfast

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Lobby
The American Motel combines comfort with practicality. Guests start their day with a continental breakfast, connect easily with in-room WiFi, and utilize well-appointed conference spaces for productive meetings. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1313 Highway 13 N, Waseca, MN, 56093

What's nearby

  • Loon Lake Park - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Waseca Lakeside Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Minnesota State University - 37 min drive - 31.8 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Mushroom Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 228 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

American Motel

Property highlights
American Motel provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • A TV in the lobby and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium 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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 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 night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

American Motel Waseca
American Waseca
American Motel Motel
American Motel Waseca
American Motel Motel Waseca

Frequently asked questions

Is American Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at American Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at American Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at American Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is American Motel located?

Situated in Waseca, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waseca County Historical Society Museum and Loon Lake Park. Waseca Lakeside Club is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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American Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 320 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorrie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs more updates, no micro, hair dryer, iron, better wifi in room although they did have these items available in reception area or could be requested. TV reception lagged, poor lighting outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

No breakfast at all. And they dyed the sheets and bath towels. The dyed wash cloths the color comes out in the shower. Blue dye.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Reservation was cancelled and I was never informed. It was cancelled hours ago. I dont know why I am receiving this.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jaleesa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt uncomfortable and unsafe being there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
It served its purpose of a place to sleep. It wasn’t very clean and they said there would be a breakfast, but there wasn’t.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and friendly place to stay while cleaning up from the flood! Owner was extremely helpful and communicated easily about everything we needed! Will recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Side

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good stay experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We came in on Wed. afternoon and left Sunday morning. Our room was not cleaned even once. I had to ask for clean towels and trash bags. I did bring it to their attention Fri. morning but they just said they were real busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its close to grand daughters
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was there for five days. It usually smelled like pot when I entered the side entrance. The outside area needed a walk around to pick up trash. But it was a quiet hotel and my room was clean. The price was reasonable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smells like smoke and piss
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Steven

Disliked: Amenities
Dust bunnies hanging from the ceiling. Top of TV cabinet dusty. Entire Motel reiked of Curry and Ginger.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night and it is fine for that. Any longer and I'd choose the other hotel in town. The rooms are dated. They are clean, but may not feel that way. The TVs are tiny and the remotes not very easy to work. No snacks or drinks at the front desk and the vending machines only take cash. The shower was good. The beds were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

ALLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bad - During check in was told there would be no breakfast, new owners and remodeling was going to happen, no big deal for us, as we would be going to Daughters place for breakfast anyway. When we tried to enter our room card did not work, after numerous attempts we notified personnel. After numerous attempts by hotel management making a new card, battery was replaced which didn't work either. The good - we were then moved into a King bed room, a lot nicer room for the money, an awesome upgrade, management really made an effort to please us. Will stay there again and can't wait to see the upgrades they will be making.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad cigar smell throughout room even though non smoking room, other…skunkish smell available, not recommended. Open windows kept ac on, left asap
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Smells bad

An order greeted me when I went in. I am sure it was from their cooking their meals. A deferent order greeted me when I went into my room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

FRANCISCA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price charged the place looks very old, carpet smells like smoke, tub was clogged didn’t drain good. Carpet was not super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old motel but ok

It is an old hotel. It looks old, sounds old and smells old. Other comments mention sketchy characters in halls but we didn’t see any. Loud party going on in room next to us and dog barking down hall. But then everything quiet. Very peaceful night. Bed not best but sheets felt clean. Shower had good water pressure and drained well. We bought some Lysol to freshen the room air and it was ok. Yes just doughnuts and cereal and coffee for breakfast but that is been mentioned often. Front desk pleasant. Whole motel should be renovated but it is was it is and it was ok. The room was serviced daily so that was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean place to sleep, nothing fancy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The front desk clerk was a wonderful person. The room was awful. Beds all rumpled, some black stuff on the toilet seat, soap grime in the bathtub, the first-floor windows were open when I arrived and I shut them but couldn't tell if they locked, there were crumbs on the floor. The clerk apologized and moved me to a different room where the windows seemed to lock better the beds were neater, although the sheets on one bed were stained and there was a weird brown stain on the bathroom wall by the toilet. Once I slept, I slept well. But I would only stay here again if there were absolutely no other choices, including campgrounds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, room was clean just dated bathroom. We needed a place to sleep and shower and it fit the needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No breakfast, tye dyed sheets and towels need to be washed out real good. The blue dye in them i was afraid would turn my hair green.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good morning coffee and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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