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

2.5 star property
Hotel in Benson with free parking

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Located along US-12 Highway, The Benson Motel offers a comfortable retreat for road-weary travelers. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy express check-in/out services. Outdoor furniture provides a pleasant spot to relax after a day on the road.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
600 22nd St S, Benson, MN, 56215

What's nearby

  • Monson Lake State Park - 34 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • University of Minnesota - Morris - 38 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Glacial Lakes State Park - 41 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Sibley State Park - 41 min drive - 34.3 miles
  • Lake Minnewaska - 42 min drive - 28.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mckinney's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Benson Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Whistle Stop Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Route 22 - ‬9 min drive

About this property

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

Property highlights
The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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 accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, 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, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, 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 Lake Minnewaska. Starbuck Public Beach and Lakeshore Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 96 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Excellent accommodations and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Addie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

YESU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

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

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Self check in no staff, check in went fine but our room had a horrible nasty smell could have been from the filthy carpet and or mold and mildew, the beds are hard if you like a harder bed you are all set.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Small town hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would’ve left a higher rating however one of the gold standards of any motel is a comfortable bed. I’m sorry but the bed was like sleeping on top of granite!! I could hardly move when I did wake up thank God I had taken a sleeping pill the night before otherwise I don’t even think I could’ve gotten up!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Evening was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in and check out.. staff very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jameson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time ever using the automated service. It was pretty neat, but I like human interfacing as well lol All in all it was a pretty neat experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just right for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

joshua

It was fine. Remotely managed which was weird, fridge didn't work ice machine didn't work, room was clean as far as could tell and the bed was comfortable enough for what i needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dorinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice, quiet and spacious. The only issue was the tv and the remote. It appears the remote was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was very average and literally had no one to talk to in person. Also our floor in the bathroom was always damp or even wet after taking a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

Very comfortable and relaxing

Very nice and quant. Will say the no contact check in was a bit new to me. So be prepared if you are not. Bit of a hiccup that management was very open to discussing that we figured out together.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! We were visiting a friend in the cute little town of benson and stayed one night.No front desk person but Easy instructions for check in and getting key. Only thing was the cleaning lady knocked on our door early in am to see if we had left yet. We were awake but if not I would have been super annoyed. I think they could use a better system than that for knowing when guests have checked out. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice value and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very Comfortable, Clean and Roomy Rooms

We like to stay here as it is close to family. The owners are very responsive to all text and email messages to answer questions or if I/we need anything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olena

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

Clean, newly remodeled, comfortable

Clean, newly remodeled, comfortable. I would definitely stay again if will drive through that area in a future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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