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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property

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Property amenity
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Laundry room
Lobby
Business center

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$63
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

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815 1st St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387
  • Place, The Ledge Amphitheater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Crossroads Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Passages
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Econo Lodge

Waite Park hotel close to The Ledge Amphitheater
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Econo Lodge offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and complimentary weekday newspapers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Dining options at the hotel include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a business center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Econo Lodge is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 326 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Bobby

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JOAQUIN, Corydon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in and out.... friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

NEVER AGAIN! Possibly Never CHOICE BRAND

They charge $100 deposit for "Essentials" when they have NO "Essentials". Then when I was to check out and get my $100 back they were not "in the Office" The carpets have not bee vacuumed since 1986. 15" toilets? Was this built before the Civil War? Slept OK, Music was OK, but overall this place is not worth being a consideration for anyone with expectation of a decent place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Still waiting a week later to get my deposit returned. Talked to them and said would be here today but still waiting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Receptionist very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Boris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property exterior is run down and shabby, but room was clean, updated, and comfortable. Staffxwas friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

I “reserved” a room and was supposed to pay at the hotel. Because of medical reasons I was unable to stay at the hotel. I was not aware that I had to cancel if I could stay there because I had just “reserved” not BOOKED. When I got home I was reviewing my bank account and noticed that your hotel changed me $191.00. I called and was told I would only be refunded $100 for one night because I didn’t cancel which I was not made aware that I had to do. I received an email from your hotel after I reserved the room and even in the letter it said NOTHING about canceling if I couldn’t come. I’d be happy to give you a copy of the email if you’d like. I want ALL of my money back since I didn’t even stay with you and was NOT made aware of your policy. When I RESERVED(not booked) the room I was not aware that I would be charged if I didn’t come. Since that is your policy why was I not called or emailed when I didn’t show up for the first night? It definitely doesn’t seem like an honest customer service company to me!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

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

Yucky

Rooms were filthy. Hair in beds, hair in shower, dirt all over the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Visit July 28 & 29, 2025

The room itself was clean, but everything else was disgusting. The hallways were nasty. I'm not sure I would stay here again. Also, I found it very odd that they made a copy of my driver's license when I arrived. I have traveled a lot and never had anyone make a copy of my license, which makes me feel a little weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bree

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashlyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denice

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was affordable, which was a plus, but the overall experience wasn’t great. The property is old and clearly hasn’t been renovated in a long time. While the room was technically clean, everything felt worn out. The bedding and sheets weren’t dirty, but they looked and felt heavily used, not the fresh, crisp quality you’d expect at most hotels. The biggest concern was safety. There were people drinking in the parking lot, and a few seemed to be under the influence of something. It didn’t feel secure, and I didn’t see any staff or security presence to manage the situation. If you just need a cheap place to crash and aren’t too concerned about the environment, it might do, but I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really dirty. We didn’t take off our shoes the entire time we were there. I made sure that when I got of my bed that my sandals were there to slip on. The bathroom floor was dirty and the tub was gross. We did not shower because it felt counter productive. Luckily our next stay allowed us to check in early and we were able to clean up. The lady that checked us in was pushy. She handed me a sheet of paper to sign away my life and seemed annoyed that I was reading it. She angrily pointed to the line at the bottom and said “sign there.” I then told her I was reading it and she let it go. Checkout was better. The gentleman there was cordial and thanked me for giving the keys back. The beds were at least clean. We weren’t expecting much. We booked this one because we weren’t planning to do anything but sleep and move on to our next location and it had what we were after: a clean place to sleep and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Somehow even worse than I expected

Non smoking room smelled strongly of smoke; entire building did in fact. Room had peeling wall paint and the whole place just felt sketchy. I went back to the lobby checked out after literally 20 minutes, stayed down the street at a different chain instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

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

Never again

Place smelled terrible, room smelled of cigarettes. Halls were dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is run down. We did not stay at this place after seeing the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025