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Econo Lodge

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

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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

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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

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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, 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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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
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬9 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, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, 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

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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
  • 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 near the airport, 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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 323 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, quiet, near busline
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet...great place for price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

It as ok for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Perry

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately I didn't really like anything about it after my daughter and I were turned away because she wasn't 21
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bev

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

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy never informed us that we had to pay extra for our dogs. He charged us $50 more for the dogs and the hotel was so so awful. Dirty,smelled so bad like dog urine. Was hair all in the bed. We ended up leaving, no refund. I do not recommend this place one bit!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very outdated and grungy feeling. Dirty microwave, hair and dust on the floor trim, very worn towels and sticky carpet. One desk guy was none too welcoming, the other was very friendly. It was inexpensive in comparison to other hotels in the area but as they say, “you get what you pay for “!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

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

Yucky

Rooms were filthy. Hair in beds, hair in shower, dirt all over the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay, the hotel is near a train station so you do hear trains at times. Also, the hallway smelled like marijuana, not surprised as it’s legal in MN.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, friendly staff, updated and renovated hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Visit July 28 & 29, 2025

The room itself was clean, but everything else was disgusting. The hallways were nasty. I'm not sure I would stay here again. Also, I found it very odd that they made a copy of my driver's license when I arrived. I have traveled a lot and never had anyone make a copy of my license, which makes me feel a little weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for a quick over night stop.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Princess

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

Cooling until my leave tomorrow

It was ok so far it is lovely here I don’t know if that do room service but next time I am out here I will come back love it thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

Good stay

The room was clean and had the necessities. It was easy to book on line and the counter staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

The room was quiet and mostly clean. There was toothpaste left on the faucet and mirror wasn't very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not what the photos showed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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