Cascades Inn

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.
A reception desk at Indiana University with a sign for 'Cascades Inn' and a coffee machine.
A restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a coffee maker, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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2601 N Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404
  • Place, Cascades Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(119 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Courtyard Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Group Dormitory Room

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

Executive Triple Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Cascades Inn

This motel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. A manager's reception is free. Other amenities include conference space, a library, and express check-out. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Cascades Inn offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cascades Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Griffy Lake Nature Preserve. You'll find features like a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include 2 meeting rooms, conference space, and a car charging station
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 11 minutes by foot from Indiana University Bloomington and a 2-minute drive from Memorial Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

Event space at this motel measures 1615 square feet (150 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Cascades Inn.

The motel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Sleeper's Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Sleeper's Bar - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Sleeper's Bar
  • Sleeper's Bar

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1964
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Tax ID - 0152360085
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cascades Inn Bloomington
Cascades Bloomington
Cascades Inn Motel
Cascades Inn Bloomington
Cascades Inn Motel Bloomington

Cascades Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1011 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here multiple times and the rooms are always very clean and nice, always enjoy our trips to Bloomington
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and good location in Bloomington. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, comfortable mattress, and nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, staff, parking out my door, Sleeper's...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and everyone was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and helpful and the facilities were clean--a low-stress, budget-friendly space!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kamryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous garden and very unique place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Cascades. It's comfy and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay for the pri
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good foom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and good breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mike Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great for visiting IU. Property was quiet and nice people checked us in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, comfortable bed, good location, quiet and safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The WiFi was intermittent. The rest of the stay was quiet and lovely. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been here before and love it. Everything his beautiful and it’s great for couples
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing lil diamond in rough! Such a cute spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price point this an excellent inn. The room was very clean and the staff was great. I would recommend this inn. It was only a 7 minute drive to the heart of IU.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to where I needed to be
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't eat there but everything looked great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing, room was spotless, and close to our daughter’s dorm at IU. Great all around stay and will use anytime we head down to Bloomington
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026