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Best Western Holiday Lodge

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A restaurant with booths, tables, and a high ceiling with skylights. - Best Western Holiday Lodge (Clear Lake)
A modern hotel room with two sofas, a patterned rug, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with curtains. - Best Western Holiday Lodge (Clear Lake)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains. - Best Western Holiday Lodge (Clear Lake)
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An indoor pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and umbrellas. - Best Western Holiday Lodge (Clear Lake)
Free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Holiday Lodge. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Bennigan’s, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a suitcase.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Oversized Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a sofa.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Oversized Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Clear Lake is home to Best Western Holiday Lodge. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maze and Music Man Square. Snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Clear Lake travel guide
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2023 7th Avenue N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428

What's nearby

  • A framed guitar with a Winter Dance Party poster.
    Surf Ballroom and Museum
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Clear Lake
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • City Beach Park
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    8 min drive
  • Culver's
    6 min walk
  • Seven's 777
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bennigan’s

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,899 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Holiday Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Best Western Holiday Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Holiday Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Holiday Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Best Western Holiday Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Best Western Holiday Lodge located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Central Gardens of North Iowa and Clear Lake Fire Museum. MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine and City Beach Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Holiday Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 715 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 715 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 715 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 715 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 715 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm great pool & delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Barry

Breakfast was good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like room and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and having the shuttle service was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a quality refurbished hotel at a reasonable price with a great restaurant conveniently attached to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location to Mason City if not wanting to stay in Mason City - and right off the main highway. Great nearby fast food chains and Brennigans attached to motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a quiet nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good breakfast and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The checkin process took way too long! Staff was friendly and did their best to accommodate as needed. Restaurant food, drinks and waitress were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly we just came for the pool for two days because the weather has been bad and not much to do outside. Had a great time. Breakfast was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast area was large & welcoming. Nice selection of food items. Lotz of parking area. Nice double room with comfortable bed and Large TV. Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, free breakfast was good, pool was standard for a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Room was nice and clean. We also rented a banquet room for a birthday party. Nice sized, reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay! Everyone was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Breakfast was great. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good and the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JENNIFER

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a little run down, but the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice breakfast choices
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Hotel was full but very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay for work. The area is nice and the rooms are very comfortable. Bennigans restaurant is a great place to eat that is paired closely to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025