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Lighthouse Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Lighthouse Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Superior Single Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Storm Lake, Lighthouse Inn is on the beach. Storm Lake Golf Course and Aurelia Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nester Stiles State Preserve and Storm Lake. Visit our Storm Lake travel guide
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1601 E Lakeshore Dr, Storm Lake, IA, 50588

What's nearby

  • A pathway beside a lake with grassy banks and trees in the background.
    Storm Lake Golf Course
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A bench overlooking a calm lake with trees framing the view.
    Chautauqua Park
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Storm Lake
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harker House
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Buena Vista University
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Grand Central Coffee Station
    3 min walk
  • Smokin' Hereford BBQ
    6 min drive
  • Taqueria La Juanita
    4 min drive
  • Hardee's
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Lighthouse Inn 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 Lighthouse Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 11:00 AM for a fee of USD 25.

What time is check-out at Lighthouse Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lighthouse Inn located?

Situated on the beach, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Storm Lake Golf Course and Storm Lake. Chautauqua Park and Harker House are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Lighthouse Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was good. Walking distance to the lake. Bed was comfy. Staff was polite. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been on the road for a month - a motel almost every night. This was the most clean, well maintained, friendly, helpful place we have been in all month. The woman who seemed to own the motel works so hard, was always working outside cleaning the parking and common areas, watched us and was always handy when we needed something. Really liked this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed that it's right across the street from the water park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff was great! Would recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was quaintly decorated, and the owners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was just as described and pictured. Very clean. No noise from neighboring rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dannette

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

Well worth it!

This was a one day stop over.. room was spacious.. clean.. front desk was efficient and nice.. full size fridge.. clse to alot of amenities ( gas food golf ) view was amazing. Would recommend and would stay again!! If have kids water park across street. Black out curtains would help only suggestion...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first glance you might not think it’s much but it truly a hidden gem! The staff were professional and delightful to work with and the room was cozy and extremely comfortable!!!!! We can’t wait to come back ALS stay again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully kept vintage property. Very clean. The staff is very friendly. It's an incredibly quiet place as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept property...I'd definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Found a Bed bug in bed although didn’t get bit. Guess that’s a plus. TV or internet didnt work wasn’t able to watch tv. Mostly construction workers were staying there vs. family or tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

joshua

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Probably the first guest of the season. We checked in on a 40 mph windy day. The clerk did go out of her way to find us a room with a working TV. 3rd try. Ice machine was MIA and the hotel coffee machine was a challenge to figure. Water was hot, The smoke alarm was doing the spring robin chirp. Staying in this hotel was an Indiana Jones adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Outdated but very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff tried to put us in a room with a queen bed when we prepaid for a king. They did move us. This is an older hotel so don’t expect much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Paige

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was DISQUSTING! The room was not clean at all. There was a towel hanging from the door when we walked in. The bed was unmade and clearly slept in before we checked in. The trash was not taken out and lights were left on. The check in process was terrible since we had to call the guy 3 times to even tell us where our key was. We didn’t even end up staying here because it felt like a health hazard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Wijittra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't get the room i booked for
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Demica

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Reece

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eddie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jon

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025