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Lakeview Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Willmar with free breakfast

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Fridge, microwave
Lobby
Property grounds
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Lakeview Inn offers a comfortable retreat with practical amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, continental breakfast each morning, and coffee and tea in the lobby all day. Outdoor barbecue grills provide a pleasant dining alternative.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Willmar is home to Lakeview Inn. Willmar Wildlife Management Area and John Latsch State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Robbins Island Park and Big Kahuna Fun Park.
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1212 N Business Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, 56201

What's nearby

  • Willmar Conference Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Rice Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • The Barn Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Glacial Lakes Trail - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Robbins Island Park - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Foxhole Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Azteca Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lakeview Inn

Property highlights
Lakeview Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeview Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7 AM - 1 AM) and Sunday - Sunday (7 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lakeview Inn Willmar
Lakeview Willmar
Lakeview Inn Motel
Lakeview Inn Willmar
Lakeview Inn Motel Willmar

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeview Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lakeview Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeview Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lakeview Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 PM.

Where is Lakeview Inn located?

Situated in Willmar, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Robbins Island Park and Kandiiyohi County Historical Society. Willmar Wildlife Management Area and Willmar Conference Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Lakeview Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 146 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and comfortable. The staff and community were great. What more could you want.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the staff was friendly and there was daily maid service, the room was dirty overall. The bathroom fixtures were in need of repair. In this case, it seemed like you get what you paid for. A cheap room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Teena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very nice. Light socket and fan loose. A bit musty at 1st when getting into room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service

Great water pressure!

I could feel the springs in the mattress, but I slept pretty well. In fact I slept better than I have in “nicer” hotels with “better” mattresses. I was very pleasantly surprised with the EXCELLENT water pressure! The room was quiet, I slept well, and the water pressure in the shower was excellent! I found good value in this small hotel and would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never got to stay there they told me they didn't have a room for the time I booked for
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

trish

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room smelled liked poop. They were not happy to move us. Stairs were metal and felt shaky. Next morning went to have breakfast and there is none. Supposedly since Covid yet all sites where they are featured show free continental breakfast. Phone blinks off and on intermittently at all times. Breaking point was finding roach on bathtub second night. Next morning microwave, fridge, and tv stopped working. DO NOT Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breeanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Cheap, easy check in, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ot was uniquely fantastico staff very freindy nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and very welcoming will stay again. Rooms need a bit more work when it comes to cleanliness but overall I recommend to stay with a family long or short term

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Willmar

It is a little dated but affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Was great

The woman at the front desk on our first night was great she went out of her way to get us into the room since she had never had a Klarna purchase. It was a quiet establishment and housekeeping was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a good place was disappointed to find out that the lakeview inn got rid of the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
A little dated but priced well
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service

Affordable

The lady at the front desk was so friendly. The room is about what you expect for the more affordable price. Some bumps and bruises, but it was a place to stay while we were in town for family events.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Motel was clen and quiet but needs a facelift, bathroom floor badly in need of repair
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast. Very run down. Bed was too hard and couldnt sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Disliked: Amenities
Average to below average overall
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Away from the masses. Always get same room so i cant say about rest of them. The staff was super helpful. Gave us the office remote for tv as ours wasnt working. Have stayed here a few times. Its not for everyone but resonable .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in terrible shape. Holes in doors, smelled, leaky windows and doors. Listing said there was continental breakfast. There was none. Ice machine didn’t have ice. No soap or shampoo in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laurie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Low grade hotel room. Furniture old and scraped. fridge moved out of original cabinet, hole left where fridge should have been. Tub and shower fixture at least an inch from the wall, though water pressure was good and water was hot, which is the only good thing about the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Amenities
Very noisy, people coming and going until 3am. Very run down. Suspicious activity.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has the ability to be a great place. The Location wasn't bad, but not the greatest. The suite we stayed in was clean, but had a leaky faucet and when you entered the foyer you could smell mold coming from the basement. The tile around the whirlpool tub needs some attention. The check-in woman was very nice. The stay was comfortable overall. For the price a person would expect better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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