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Forest City Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Forest City Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a yellow accent wall, and large framed pictures of a mountain and a bridge.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe King Suite with Spa Bath, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Forest City is home to Forest City Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area and Pilot Knob State Park. Visit our Forest City travel guide
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1215 Highway 69 S, Forest City, IA, 50436

What's nearby

  • A framed guitar with a Winter Dance Party poster.
    Surf Ballroom and Museum
    26 min drive - 28.2 miles
  • Winnebago Industries Factory
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park
    29 min drive - 30.3 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino
    30 min drive - 35.8 miles
  • The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank
    35 min drive - 36.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Super Bowl
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    16 min walk
  • Cabin Coffee
    12 min walk
  • The Daily Grind
    17 min walk
  • Hero's Lounge
    16 min walk

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest City Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 15 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest City Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Forest City Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Forest City Inn located?

Situated in Forest City, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Winnebago Industries Factory and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area and Pilot Knob State Park. Pilot Knob State Preserve and Torkelson Pits Wildlife Area are also within 9 mi (15 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

Forest City Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 417 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Very quiet place. Enjoyed our stay. The only thing was the room felt very damp due to the air conditioner. Breakfast was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place and very nice quiet comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious. The biscuits were a little burnt but everything else was amazing. The staff was wonderful and the room was so clean and comfortable! Will be here again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marlys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place to stay. Staff are very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good clean hotel for my guys and geat breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Great place to stay

Staff here is great. Amy was so friendly and made me feel right at home! Love staying here when I come to town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean with great king beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was very polite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia L

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

Great Hotel !

The management is very nice. Nice breakfast with Waffles, sausage gravy and biscuits. The rooms were spotless and it was quiet and peaceful. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is always friendly and helpful. Beds are nice and the showers have great water pressure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and always courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient when you visit the Winnebago factory since it is in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Inside amd rooms were very clean. Check in and out was easy owners were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Amenities
The staff was amazing, they went above and beyond to be helpful. The room was perfectly clean and very comfortable. I would certainly stay with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were insanely helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed one night, nice bed, clean, easy to get to property outside could be cleaner and updated. Staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Jeff

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

Nice overnight stay

The room was clean, comfortable, and well worth the money. Breakfast provided several options. I had the waffles and sausage links with milk and orange juice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel for the area. It is older so some things are expected. It was clean and very comfortable. We stayed two nights and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Was a decent room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Repeat stay

This is our second stay. The staff are friendly. Room was very clean. It was quite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023