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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near The Ledge Amphitheater

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Property amenity
Laundry room
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Lobby
Business center
The Econo Lodge, near The Ledge Amphitheater, greets guests with a daily manager's reception. Visitors enjoy WiFi throughout their stay and can grab coffee from the cafe or lobby. Guests appreciate the helpful staff who create a genuinely relaxed atmosphere.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Waite Park, Econo Lodge is on the Strip and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve and Munsinger Clemens Gardens, while The Ledge Amphitheater and Paramount Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Joe Faber Field or National Hockey Center.
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815 1st St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387

What's nearby

  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Crossroads Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Quarry Park and Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • St. Cloud State University - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 8 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cash Wise Foods - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge

Hotel near The Ledge Amphitheater
Located close to Crossroads Center and Joe Faber Field, Econo Lodge provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a computer station
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge located?

Situated on the Strip, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Ledge Amphitheater and Crossroads Center. Quarry Park and Nature Preserve and Joe Faber Field are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 283 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JOAQUIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in and out.... friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very inexpensive but very quality rooms and very nearby shopping and parks and dog walking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Martinez

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff person during check-in was kind and made the process easy. The room itself was dirty and also dirty with dog hair.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
Receptionist very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room ok. Coffee and juice limited time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Regina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
C-store across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beds were comfortable, smells in the room were concerning. Quick stop for my boys and i
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needed a place to stay on short notice and on a budget and the Econo Lodge fit the bill. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had a surprising amount of open floor space, which our family greatly appreciated after a long day in our vehicle. A goodly number of power outlets, easy to access. No breakfast, but we'd brought picnic fixings with us and were flexible. The night clerk was quick and professional. Not chatty, but not unfriendly. Ditto when he also checked us out in the morning. Some guests were noisy around midnight (Sat. night / Sun. morning), and we heard some firecrackers go off in the parking lot, but that was the only disturbance and quickly ended. (I did not feel unsafe.)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tesla

Very nice staff and pretty easy check in and check out. Room was outdated nothing like the pictures had older carpet. Overall though it’s a pretty good cheap inexpensive place to stay for a short time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bev

Clean room nice staff comfortable bed our overnight stay was very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Why were my linens removed before I checked out. I couldn’t even shower…checkout was 11am my linens were removed before 7am while I was sleeping. WTH
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is older, but was clean and quieter than I expected for the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is run down. We did not stay at this place after seeing the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel the property itself could use a little work. It was kind of run down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Still waiting a week later to get my deposit returned. Talked to them and said would be here today but still waiting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hildegard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice

Hotel was nice for price. Walls thin though 🙄 but was good for my needs of a couple nights for work travel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experience was good, however the bathroom was too small, especially for a handicapped person.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel but wow! Updated, clean and great value! New door locks, new a/c, carpet replaced with solid surface floors, new drapes all contribute to not having the smells of older, stale smoke filled hotels. At prices per room, probably best value in the area. Very impressed and satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

mary

Liked: Staff & service
pet friendly, no Breakfast, but coffee and juice. Hard to find, but staff help us get there when we called.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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