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The Northwest Inn

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A covered picnic table with a metal frame and a bench, located in a parking lot with a building in the background. - The Northwest Inn (Spencer)
A building with a sign reading "The North West Inn" and a 9ft entrance. - The Northwest Inn (Spencer)
A room with a large framed picture of hay bales, a round mirror, and a small reception desk with a vase of flowers. - The Northwest Inn (Spencer)
A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with three pillows, a wall-mounted TV displaying a snowy landscape, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp. - The Northwest Inn (Spencer)
A tan leather sofa in a room with a large painting of a barn on the wall, a water dispenser, and a potted plant. - The Northwest Inn (Spencer)
Located close to Clay County Fairgrounds, The Northwest Inn provides free to-go breakfast and an adjacent golf course. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with three pillows, a wall-mounted TV displaying a snowy landscape, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Spencer, The Northwest Inn is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at West Okoboji Lake and Arnolds Park, while Clay County Fairgrounds and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji are popular area attractions. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and East Okoboji Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? canoeing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Spencer travel guide
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209 11th st SW, Spencer, IA, 51301

What's nearby

  • Spencer Municipal Golf Course
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Riverview Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oneota Park
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Clay County Heritage Center
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Clay County Fairgrounds
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)
    124 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    7 min walk
  • A&W Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min walk
  • Godfather's Pizza
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Northwest Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Northwest Inn?

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

What time is check-out at The Northwest Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Northwest Inn located?

Situated in Spencer, this golf guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Clay County Fairgrounds and within 20 mi (32 km) of West Okoboji Lake and Arnolds Park. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and East Okoboji Lake are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Northwest Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated remodel. Staff was wonderful. Had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and well maintained will definitely be back in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Was fairly clean and front desk person was nice. Has gone through some renovations but could use many more. The continental breakfast is about as minimal as one can get.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We traveled for business & were up very early & in late. The rooms were clean & staff during check in was very helpful. We spent very little time in the hotel but the beds & shower were great. After a small issue with our room, the staff corrected it & they were more than corporative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn't have a coffee pot , but everything else was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought this was aa pretty good motel for the money. Staff was nice, property was clean, window ac not working real good, but kept us cool enough to sleep. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced and close to good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for a one night stay,as well as the price! However,no iron in the room or coffee maker.There was coffee near the check in desk,which was very good! Not much for breakfast,either.The turn on valve in the tub/shower busted when we turned it on...:(
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great choice for the low cost

Hotel looks recently remodeled. The choice of decor is modern and comfortable. Theb front desk was great. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
I felt safe at this property. Staff was respectful and attentive. Breakfast always available. The neighborhood was a little industrial, but quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Clean. Breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good stay with good price

The hotel has been recently remodeled and very nice. All the employees we interacted with were extremely helpful and attentive to any requests. It was a really hot weekend and the AC in our room couldn’t keep the room cool. They were very accommodating to get us a different room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was clean/ reasonable for the price. However, I stayed when we had a blizzard and the control panel for the heat/air unit did not work, it did not display any information, so I could not control the temp in my room very well. Otherwise the place was fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room had a weird smell that never went away. The front desk lady was very friendly and answered all of our questions. The room was advertised as having a morning breakfast-they had nothing but coffee. When I asked the gal about the breakfast and coffee her response was "negative", I'm guessing that meant there will not be any! I would not recommend spending $150 a night to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness

It's a place to sleep/Does have an odor

We booked this hotel because there wasn't a lot of choices in the area for the weekend. While, we just needed a place to sleep and shower, the front entrance and first floor hallway reeked of ammonia or pet urine. Hotel breakfast looked like bread in individual bags which was a huge turnoff that it was out all evening and not fresh. For that reason we didn't grab anything for breakfast the next morning. Beds were ok, pillows and AC were good, mattresses were a bit hard, and sink drained slow. Again, we were there for just overnight. The room had a faint smoke smell....we were just thankful my son didn't have an asthma attack from that and the smell of animals. Sorry it's not a great review, but it doesn't seem like a $110 room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with an exceptionally comfortable bed. Evening Staff friendly and helpful. Only negative was no vending machines and breakfast only cold cereal, bagels, toast yogurt and bananas. No one had removed chairs from tables. So not very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tv wasn't working for us. It took forever to download for the satellite. Clean environment and I would stay here again for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, clean room/ lived being on first floor- near of building
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms Good balue
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay at a good price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the heat and air conditioner was easy to set at my preference.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Close to destination
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It took me 5 trips to the front desk to get a key to let me back into my room. The manager finally got off his ass and went and figured it out. Poor service at best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fair
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

It was ok.Need a mirror in the room & an air vent in the bathroom that works.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025