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Earth Inn Motel

2.5 star property
This welcoming motel offers relaxation and connectivity, with outdoor barbecue areas and reliable WiFi for comfort and convenience.

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Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Earth Inn Motel, with barbecue grills for casual outdoor dining after exploring. Free self-parking is available, and in-room WiFi keeps guests connected in their comfortable accommodations away from city noise.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Deluxe Suite, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

About the neighborhood

Jackson is home to Earth Inn Motel. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Okoboji Summer Theatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore East Okoboji Lake and West Okoboji Lake. Don't miss out on a visit to 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji. Visit our Jackson travel guide
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Map
1051 Highway 71 N, Jackson, MN, 56143

What's nearby

  • Jackson Golf Club
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ashley Park
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • East Okoboji Lake
    25 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • West Okoboji Lake
    25 min drive - 31.1 miles
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji
    35 min drive - 32.1 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP)
    165 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    3 min drive
  • Pizza Ranch
    3 min drive
  • Bob & Ellen’s
    5 min walk
  • Subway
    5 min walk
  • Bucksnorts Brew HaHa and Grill
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Earth Inn Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Earth Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Earth Inn Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Earth Inn Motel located?

Situated in Jackson, this motel is within 25 mi (40 km) of East Okoboji Lake, Okoboji Summer Theatre, and West Okoboji Lake. Arnolds Park and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji are also within 32 mi (52 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

Earth Inn Motel Reviews

6.0

6.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I needed affordable, clean and comfortable. I got that. I stayed 4 nights. This is a small operation and will not thrill those looking for amenities but I’d choose Earth Inn again if I ever get back that way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kind of a dive, but it was reasonably clean and very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Built into a hill like an earth home. Clean and quiet. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building itself is so unique. The owners are so kind and helpful. Goes beyond themselves to make your stay great. The housekeeping is great, so clean! Will stay everytime i come there. Which is often. This was my third stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a few setbacks on getting there for our reservation but we made it there around 11:30 PM and I was told that my reservation was given out so my room was taken. We had to wait 45 minutes to have another room cleaned which the room was horrible and still charge the full price for two days all around poor service and quality of everything in the hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi and television did not connect so we were unable to work on our computers or even watch local channels. Room was poorly lit and smelled stale. Bathroom is cramped with poor venting and extremely small shower stall. Walls are extremely thin; can hear people clearly in the hall and next door. Overall was a bed to sleep in and nothing more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is not for everyone but I love it. I have stayed here multiple times and it's always been a great experience. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Not much by way of added perks but a great place to get a good nights sleep and a nice shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was very nice and friendly and helped me get my things to my room and when I needed something she got it and didn't take long.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kj

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I called to let them know I would be coming in at 9pm and was told that was fine. When I arrived, there was no staff at the desk so I waited. After 15 minutes I called their number. The person on the other line said give them one minute. It took them over 10 minutes to show up. They proceeded to say some woman called them and canceled my room on my behalf. After a conversation, she said there’s a room available she just needs to change the linens it’ll only be 5 minutes. It ended up being FORTY FIVE minutes before she came back and said “oh yea your room is ready now” so I asked for a refund and they couldn’t even do that. I decided not to stay and eventually got my refund via ZELLE when I paid for the room with my credit card.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not have children with and if I had we would have not stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alex was a great person to get what I needed to stay an extra night. They are short staff so check in was after 5 that was a little inconvenience but other than that I enjoyed my stay, Restaurant next door with awesome food too….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concept of an earth inn is a cool idea. However, there was no soap, no tissues, barely lighted. It was in poor condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Kelley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not stay!! Room was filthy, disgusting and no toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Susan

Waited at least 10 minutes just to check in. Our door to our room had a broken lock. Which she didn’t believe till I showed her. Very run down. There’s a reason the room was cheep!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Fred

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't like that we couldn't stay there because they do not take online reservations so we had to find a room somewhere else. We stayed in Spencer Iowa in a very nice motel. You might contact the Earth Inn so you take them off of your online register.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel is quite dated-entrance feels very gloomy. Also, we could not find individual room heat control. But the room was fine and the price was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was not in great condition. The staff were not available when I arrived. After ringing a bell to get staff’s attention I waited wondering if anyone was there. When staff came they were talking on the phone and continued to talk on the phone while I waited. After initial check-in, I then had to wait to receive a key for my room. The room was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An interesting place!

No frills, not a palace. For the price should not expect perfection. Needed a place to sleep while driving across the state. It was quiet and had the basics. Can’t complain It did what it needed to do for me. I would not plan to stay here for an extended stay with my family. But was just fine for passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Sunday breakfast shuts down at 9. Not even close to standard hours, et alone being customer-forward. Laundry not operational.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lisa

The place was locked up. I had to bang on a window and honk my horn to get in. And I never got the quoted price
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mike

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

The place is a scam

No has out dated curtains fell off the wall no screen in the window no toilet paper no cable place was a crap hole and they charged me a extra $200 I want my $200 back I'm not paying for curtains falling off the wall cus you don't no how to put Sheetrock anckers in. It doesn't look like it's the first time they fell off for how big of a hole was in stat area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stanley

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Safety doesn’t apply here.

Check in was horrendous and took forever. We had 3 rooms and one of us was given keys to a room that was occupied. They were then given a key to another occupied room. I was given a room with dirty towels thrown on a cabinet. I was then shown several rooms and told to pick ones . A lot of keys thrown around with little security. No one should provide internet service for this hotel as there is a lack of security and carelessness with patrons keys.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kanise

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

Not great

Have stayed here a few years ago, sad to say it’s gone downhill. Holes in the wall, barely any furniture in the rooms, there was no dresser or tv stand, just a sheet of plywood mounted on brackets. The ceiling fan had a cord running across the ceiling and down the wall to the extension cord that was dangling from the plug for the tv with a bunch of other stuff plugged into it. Never stayed anywhere quite like that before. Didn’t feel very clean or cozy in the rooms. The door didn’t latch, so had to always use the deadbolt to keep it closed. Didn’t feel very safe with my kids. Ended up cancelling our booking for our return trip home and staying somewhere else.
The room we stayed in included this “furniture” as well as 2 beds that wouldn’t stay in place (they were on wheels), a countertop type nightstand between the beds, and a kitchenette.
Hole in the wall in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mitchell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Arrived at 6:45 pm to check in. Outside office door propped open with a pail. Sign said ring door bell. Rang it twice. Young ( maybe 8 years old) boy shows up. Asked a couple questions and got no response. Either didn’t understand or couldn’t speak. Never found, saw, or spoke to an adult. Definitely not a functional motel at this time. And Human services should check on the boy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Pam

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

Closing for good reason

After making a booking on hotels.com we arrived to find no one at the hotel. We called a number posted and they said they told Hotels.com to stop booking because they were closing. We were then directed to find the cleaning lady to see if there was a room. She showed us one but we declined and the entire place was dark and smelled damp and moldy and the floor was squishy. This place is not adorable. It’s disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022