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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$57
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Reviews

Econo Lodge Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 328 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room ok. Coffee and juice limited time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vera

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Why were my linens removed before I checked out. I couldn’t even shower…checkout was 11am my linens were removed before 7am while I was sleeping. WTH
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Larry, brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

joseph

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

6/10 Okay

Regina

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
C-store across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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