American Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Waseca

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
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American Motel, where comfort and convenience meet. Enjoy a continental breakfast, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of conference space for your next business meeting. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $62
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1313 Highway 13 N, Waseca, MN, 56093

What's nearby

  • Loon Lake Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waseca Lakeside Club - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Minnesota State University - 37 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Mushroom Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 228 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

American Motel

When visiting Waseca, American Motel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and on-the-go breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 51 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

American Motel Waseca
American Waseca
American Motel Motel
American Motel Waseca
American Motel Motel Waseca

Frequently asked questions

Does American Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, American Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at American Motel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at American Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at American Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at American Motel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

Does American Motel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.

What's the area around American Motel like?

American Motel is a short 20-minute walk from Loon Lake Park and 20 minutes' walk from Waseca County Historical Society Museum.

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Reviews

American Motel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

6/10 Good

The room was clean for the most part. However, there were a lot of drink stains on the end table that had not been washed off. The wash clothes oozed blue dye while using it in the shower, the same color as the cloth. During the night, about 3 a.m., someone kept going in and out of their room for a half hour, letting the door slam behind them. It was very loud and disruptive. The pillows were very hard and flat. I would recommend bringing your own if you stay there. The staff were very friendly and helpful though.
Shelia, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

I Do Not Recommend

The room itself was adequate. A supposed computer glitch led to my room being cleaned and a large amount of cash going missing. There are no cameras on the second floor and the police have no possible way to conduct an investigation. I would not recommend this motel.
Ronald, 7-night trip

4/10 Fair

Needs Professionalism.

Average Services. Non-professional.
Ramon, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

It served its purpose of a place to sleep. It wasn’t very clean and they said there would be a breakfast, but there wasn’t.
James, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don’t stay here

We checked in and went to dinner. When we went to our room, we found the beds to be rumpled and unclean - stained sheets, hairs, and not made. We went back downstairs to ask for help, but staff had left for the night. There was a note with a number to call for help, but no one answered. Left a voicemail, but no one ever called back. Called Hotels.com, but they were useless and have refused to give us a refund. We went to the other hotel down the road and paid directly. Now we’re out over $400. Don’t stay here.
6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean great place to stay
Douglas, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Most unprofessional motel manager of all time

If you can, stay somewhere else. We initially booked our room for one night. For a cheap motel the room was fine as it was fairly clean and had basic amenities, no microwave in the room, but for a cheap motel it was perfectly acceptable. The customer service, however, was a completely different story. Our first night there we had a pretty late night/early morning so around 9am the next day I rebooked our room online so we could stay and sleep into the afternoon. Sometime between 10 and 11am we received a call from the front desk stating that I had to sign some paperwork for the extra night. I said that I would come down sometime in the afternoon after we woke up to sign the document, at which time I was told that if I didn't come down to sign before 11, I would be charged a late check out fee. FOR A ROOM I BOOKED ON CONSECUTIVE DAYS. So I got out of bed, got dressed, and went down there. Then at about 1pm I got another call that they were coming down to our room to talk to us. Upon arrival they stated that someone had complained that they thought someone was "smoking drugs" in the motel to which we said, "Do you smell anything in here?" and they went away. Then then next day and I find an additional $150 charge on my debit card and when I called them they stated that there were make up stains on the comforter, which was true (but do they not have washing machine??), and also damages to the tub, which was absolutely untrue. Most unprofessional "hospitality" staff ever.
David, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

We came in on Wed. afternoon and left Sunday morning. Our room was not cleaned even once. I had to ask for clean towels and trash bags. I did bring it to their attention Fri. morning but they just said they were real busy.
Wanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and friendly place to stay while cleaning up from the flood! Owner was extremely helpful and communicated easily about everything we needed! Will recommend and stay again!
Steve, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good stay experience
Side, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its close to grand daughters
Susan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The bad - During check in was told there would be no breakfast, new owners and remodeling was going to happen, no big deal for us, as we would be going to Daughters place for breakfast anyway. When we tried to enter our room card did not work, after numerous attempts we notified personnel. After numerous attempts by hotel management making a new card, battery was replaced which didn't work either. The good - we were then moved into a King bed room, a lot nicer room for the money, an awesome upgrade, management really made an effort to please us. Will stay there again and can't wait to see the upgrades they will be making.
ALLEN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was there for five days. It usually smelled like pot when I entered the side entrance. The outside area needed a walk around to pick up trash. But it was a quiet hotel and my room was clean. The price was reasonable. I would stay there again.
Tina, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Stayed 1 night and it is fine for that. Any longer and I'd choose the other hotel in town. The rooms are dated. They are clean, but may not feel that way. The TVs are tiny and the remotes not very easy to work. No snacks or drinks at the front desk and the vending machines only take cash. The shower was good. The beds were fine.
Steven, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Smells like smoke and piss
Jolyn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dust bunnies hanging from the ceiling. Top of TV cabinet dusty. Entire Motel reiked of Curry and Ginger.
Steven, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bad cigar smell throughout room even though non smoking room, other…skunkish smell available, not recommended. Open windows kept ac on, left asap
Caleb, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Smells bad

An order greeted me when I went in. I am sure it was from their cooking their meals. A deferent order greeted me when I went into my room.
richard, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

For the price charged the place looks very old, carpet smells like smoke, tub was clogged didn’t drain good. Carpet was not super clean.
FRANCISCA, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Old motel but ok

It is an old hotel. It looks old, sounds old and smells old. Other comments mention sketchy characters in halls but we didn’t see any. Loud party going on in room next to us and dog barking down hall. But then everything quiet. Very peaceful night. Bed not best but sheets felt clean. Shower had good water pressure and drained well. We bought some Lysol to freshen the room air and it was ok. Yes just doughnuts and cereal and coffee for breakfast but that is been mentioned often. Front desk pleasant. Whole motel should be renovated but it is was it is and it was ok. The room was serviced daily so that was nice
Aimee, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was clean. There was cold cereal for breakfast. There was no coffee available. No one answered at the front desk to ask for coffee or when I went to check out.
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Eugenee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Yes the only complaint is no heat but the staff gave me space heater it helped. Will stay again just when not cold
Nancy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean & friendly service…excellent price!!!
Corey, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Needs attention.

We had some issues about the cleanliness of the toilet at the bathroom and several things in the room needed some mechanical attention. The staff very friendly. Accommodating. There was a wedding with lots of guests that weekend so there was a lot of activity outside during the course of the evening and late hours but not noisy. Just activity.
Brenda, 1-night trip