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The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, a star decoration on the wall, and bedside lamps. - The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY (Benson)
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The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a star decoration on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden table, and a star decoration on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Benson is home to The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monson Lake State Park and Glacial Lakes State Park. Visit our Benson travel guide
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600 22nd St S, Benson, MN, 56215

What's nearby

  • A wooden observation tower with a balcony, surrounded by leafless trees and dry grass.
    Sibley State Park
    30 min drive - 34.0 miles
  • University of Minnesota - Morris
    28 min drive - 31.6 miles
  • Glacial Lakes State Park
    28 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Lake Minnewaska
    30 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Lakeshore Park
    31 min drive - 28.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    2 min drive
  • Whistle Stop
    2 min drive
  • Route 22
    9 min drive
  • Mckinney's
    19 min walk
  • Mi Mexico
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive lockbox information

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY located?

Situated in Benson, this hotel is within 25 mi (40 km) of Monson Lake State Park, Glacial Lakes State Park, and Starbuck Public Beach. Lake Minnewaska and Lakeshore Park are also within 25 mi (40 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 Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was very quiet and very comfortable. The bed was excellent! Only thing was it was a little hard to find in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice n cleaned rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shanice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

alaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 2nd time stay here. And I absolutely love how quiet and peaceful it is here. House keeping staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Responsive and pleasant staff. The check-in room smelled mildewy/musty. There was a strong fragrance smell in the room. For those who are sensitive to fragrances, this is always a challenge! (Was it covering up mildew or must?) Ours was a corner room under the 2nd floor - dark. All that said, the beds were excellent - firm. Quiet location as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Excellent accommodations and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall we had a good stay at the Benson Motel. It was definitely worth it for the price. There was a Roku TV in the room which was appreciated. The room was clean and the air conditioning worked well. My only complaint was how muggy and damp the room and bed felt. There was a ceiling tile over the bath tub that was saturated and appeared to have possible mold spots. Other than that I have no complaints. The check in process was super quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and warm clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irving Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay very simple and clean hotel room. Cleaning ladies were the best and made sure my stay was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, convenient, with an easy check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet very clean cozy stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kristy Ellyn Harden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in is different. No human present. Checked in via a person on a screen. The room door lock was tricky and would stick. Bed mattress was.okay for a night. It was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed. I was in total shock. Is not fancy by any means. But it is a very very clean! I will definitely be booking a room again here .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudeen

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

A gem!

Very pleasant stay. Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was good. Staff was helpful with a check in blip. Property was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

We will be back…

We always have a nice stay and the staff accommodates our needs when we make a request. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Clean. The bed mattress was pretty firm. Can't beat the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

This Is Our Go To Place In Benson

We enjoy staying at the Benson Motel because it’s clean and the staff is very responsive to our needs. The only negative is, if you are looking for breakfast, you have to go into town to seek the local options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It is a very good property if you do not need amenities. If you are looking for a basic room only for a nights rest it was a good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy Jo

Comfortable and clean rooms. Easy check-in/check-out. Quiet. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean. There is no staff they send you a code to get your key and a phone number if any problems or questions. Absolutely fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel, would stay again for sure! The process is simple and easy, the room was clean and simple with all the necessities. Everything was well thought out and considerate. I'd give this place 10 stars if i could! Thank you for a quiet, pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a place to stay 1 night after hiking the beautiful State Parks in this area, and Expedia suggested this motel. It was perfect for my needs. The price is right, the room ample and clean, nice king size bed, water pressure in the shower amazing. I'll continue to explore this area after a good-night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J

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

Great overnight stay!

Super comfortable bed and pillows. We slept well after the trains stopped whistling. Very spacious room for the two of us. Love the idea of how to check in to get the room key. Owners/managers very attentive to questions in texts. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean Motel. Responsive Staff.

The rooms are clean. When we ran out of facial tissue, the staff was very responsive to replace our box. I put a 4 star on eco-friendly as I didn’t see anything that promoted recycling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024