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Best Western Holiday Lodge

3.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building
Lobby
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Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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2023 7th Avenue N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, City Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Oversized Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Oversized Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Best Western Holiday Lodge

Hotel in Clear Lake with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a business center, and conference space.
Best Western Holiday Lodge offers 136 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Clear Lake hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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 Best Western Holiday Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Central Gardens of North Iowa. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Bennigan’s
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Central Gardens of North Iowa and a few minutes from Clear Lake Fire Museum
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Best Western Holiday Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5899 square feet (548 square meters) and includes conference space. Best Western Holiday Lodge also features a vending machine, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Clear Lake hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily.
Bennigan’s - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bennigan’s

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,899 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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, 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Holiday Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 594 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 594 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 594 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 594 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 594 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The 600 rooms are like a motel. doors on either side of the hotel room, air quality was bad and smelt musty. Bed was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property but nicely updated. Very clean. Breakfast had the usual fair but a large selection and everything was well stocked. A very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, it was clean which is the most important to me! However, the property itself you could see was very old. They only had one elevator, low ceilings and you small rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Confusing directions to the second annex rooms. Musty smell in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

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

CLEAR LAKR

VERY FRIENDLY STAFF CLEAN
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Golden

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Very Pleasant

Very nice and clean. Great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ac in the room was terrible. Hot and stuffy all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lose the pancake maker and bring back the waffle maker. Melvin was an awesome driver!!! We appreciated him so much!! Parking for our boat was also great!! We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was quick. Room was clean and comfortable. The only complaint is that they elevator was very slow.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Hotel was full but very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great, quiet and peaceful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The downside was the breakfast and coffee, very limited and no one was doing anything about the coffee on Saturday morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ifeyinwa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025