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Americas Best Value Inn Onawa

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Americas Best Value Inn Onawa provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp and a phone, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp and a phone, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp and a phone, and a window with curtains.

2 Double Beds Non-Smoking

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Onawa is home to Americas Best Value Inn Onawa. Moorhead Cultural Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis and Clark State Park and Preparation Canyon State Park. Visit our Onawa travel guide
Map
2835 Iowa Avenue, Onawa, IA, 51040

What's nearby

  • Lewis and Clark State Park
    2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • WinnaVegas Casino
    22 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Brown's Lake-Bigelow Park
    22 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Cone Park
    30 min drive - 38.7 miles
  • Oakland Golf Club
    36 min drive - 36.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux City, IA (SUX-Sioux Gateway)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ten34 Brickhouse
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    3 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    4 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 10.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Electricity fee: USD 10.00 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Is Americas Best Value Inn Onawa pet-friendly?

Yes, Americas Best Value Inn Onawa allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay and a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Americas Best Value Inn Onawa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Americas Best Value Inn Onawa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Americas Best Value Inn Onawa located?

Situated in Onawa, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Burgess Health Center and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lewis and Clark State Park. Missouri River is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) away.

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

Americas Best Value Inn Onawa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 358 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and very helpful. Room was top notch. Had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean with helpful staff. Right next to DQ for a quick bite to eat. Although the highway is close by, not much noise from it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and lots of truck parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Easy parking. Staff is friendly and professional. I’ve stayed here many times and will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access. Plenty of parking. Room was in good shape for age of property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for exploring the Loess Hills. I was in the area to participate in the annual Loess Hills Prairie Seminar, and I will definitely return to this hotel next year. Comfortable bed, hot shower, convenient location. What else matters?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Amenities
Very clean property and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff was friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, clean lobby etc as well. Staff was friendly. Great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very helpful and hotel was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy and reasonably priced. Lots of outdoor activities nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It might not be a 5 star motel but it was clean , comfortable and the staff was very nice. If ever back in the area I will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok for a nights stay, room was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

Comfortable

Would stay there again. Pleasant staff, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just what we expected, small town charm, friendly people and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very friendly! Even though it's an older hotel, it was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating.,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice inexpensive hotel when there’s no other option. Very clean very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for a small town option. Was very clean, rooms were nice and staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

It’s a very basic hotel but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

amjad

Clean comfortable and safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Stayed very warm on a cold windy night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and quiet. Access to the room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025