Econo Lodge Oskaloosa

Hotels
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Choice Hotels International
6.8 (70 reviews)
1315 A Avenue East, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 52577 , Oskaloosa , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Express check-out
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, personal and accommodating owners/staff
Many rooms recently renovated and bathrooms remodeled
Several guests reported clean rooms and welcoming decor
Good value for price according to multiple guests
Grab-and-go breakfast selection (when available)
Comfortable for short stays; quiet and well-presented rooms for many
Cons:
Serious cleanliness incidents reported (used syringes found, hair, shampoo lid left)
Advertised free breakfast often not served / not clearly communicated
Power outage and intermittent wifi reported by at least one guest
Small, cramped parking lot
Some rooms had small bathrooms, hard beds, musty smells, or dated features

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Mixed reports: many guests found rooms and newly renovated bathrooms clean, but several serious cleanliness issues were reported (used syringes found, hair in bed, shampoo lid left in shower, dirty towels), which significantly lowers this score.
Service
8.9
Strong positive sentiment: multiple guests praised the owners and front-desk staff as very friendly, personal and accommodating (calling guests by name, opening breakfast room after hours, checking on late arrivals). Some minor service limitations noted around breakfast availability due to Covid.
Location
6.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
6.2
Mixed: several guests praised renovated, attractive rooms and remodeled bathrooms, but others noted small bathrooms, hard beds, musty smells, and dated aspects in some rooms.
Amenities
6.7
Mixed reports: grab-and-go breakfast and coffee caddy were available at times; wifi and TV were reported as good by some but unreliable by others; parking is small and cramped.
Value for Money
7.5
Generally positive: multiple guests commented that the motel is a good value for the price and would stay again, especially for short stays.
Food and Beverage
5.5
Mixed-to-negative: when offered, guests liked the grab-and-go selection, but several reviews flagged that the advertised free breakfast was not being served (Covid policy) and that this was not clearly communicated.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall mixed but leaning positive: many guests described the stay as welcoming, comfortable, and would return, supported by friendly staff and renovated rooms; significant negatives (cleanliness incidents, power outage/no wifi for one stay) temper the overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:04

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and relax in the picnic area on the property.

Featured Amenities
Take advantage of express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box during your stay.

Comfortable Accommodations
Feel at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and microwaves. Stay entertained with LCD televisions and stay connected with free wireless internet.

With a stay at Econo Lodge in Oskaloosa, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mahaska Health and City Square Park. Book now for a convenient and comfortable stay!

Important information:

  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 70 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 8.9
Location: 6.8
Room Quality: 6.2
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 5.5
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Maria Luisa Vidal • family
10
Pros:

Service very efficient

2023-05-16 • via Nuitee
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KaseyC1111 • Couples • us
6
Old But Clean
Pros:

The motel is old, but our room was clean. The office is warm and welcoming decorated for fall. The breakfast is grab and go with a nice selection. The lady that runs it was very nice as well as her son. We stayed 2 nights and it wasn't noisy even though it was pretty full. Parking lot is small and cramped. We would stay here again as it is clean and welcoming.

2022-10-16 • via Tripadvisor
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Sheena
10
Wonderful place!
Pros:

This place is too cute. The owners are super friendly and kind. Lots of new renovations. Rooms were clean and cute. Bathrooms clean and newly remodeled.

2020-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Good
Pros:

The owners are excellent are very friendly and they always call you by your name and they accommodate you to the best of their ability sad they had no breakfast

2020-08-26 • via Nuitee
D
dave
10
Pros:

It was a good place to sleep and shower. Good TV and wifi,clean room.

2020-08-18 • via Nuitee
R
Ryan
4
Used needles found in room. Yes. Really.
Pros:

Upon pulling out the desk to create an eating area, I found a used syringe under the table. Later, when filling the coffee caddy, I found another and nearly jabbed it into my finger when reaching inside. Yes, really. Used needles. Oh, and they refuse to serve their advertised free breakfast due to Covid...that's fine, but that should be advertised on the site when booking, as the free breakfast was one of the reasons we booked it.

2020-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler • self
8
Pros:

It was clean and easy access. Staff is very friendly.

2019-10-13 • via Nuitee
D
Dennis
4
t a nice place to stay
Pros:

Bathroom is small,bed was hard didn’t change the sheets found hair in our bed NOT OURS towels were dirty could see daylight around the door to the outside

2019-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Sheena
10
Pros:

Wonderful service! Newly renovated rooms! The place was very clean. Bathroom was brand new. Customer service was great. The gentleman who checked me in was very personal and helpful. Very welcoming. I only stayed one evening but would have been comfortable staying multiple nights.

2019-09-19 • via Nuitee
T
tonya
10
Don't judge a book by the cover
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay we were dropping off our daughter to college and our stay was very enjoyable the upgrades were very nice in the finishings were beautiful. The front desk gentleman was awesome he even opened the breakfast room for us after breakfast was over we really appreciated that we will definitely stay here again

2019-08-28 • via Nuitee
J
jeff
2
Pros:

This place was terrible. They didn't tell us about a scheduled power outage. We spent the night with no power and had to get ready in the dark. The wifi didn't work when we did have power. There are a couple of other places to stay in Oskaloosa, go there

2019-08-26 • via Nuitee
J
Janet
10
Delightful, Welcoming and a very nice stay.
Pros:

A truly comfortable motel. The owners are wonderful. My room was large, well presented and quiet. Arriving extra late, I was checked upon and greeted warmly.

2019-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Just the basics........ friendly check in person and the room was clean, just nothing updated about it. Old motel and the room smelled a little musty. If you are sensitive to noise, the window A/C is not something you want running all the time

2019-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler • self
8
Pros:

It was a very nice room. The lady at the front desk was awesome! Only one complaint, there was a lid from someone else’s shampoo bottle in the shower. I stayed 3 days and it was never picked up so I know the shower was never cleaned.

2019-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler • friends
8
Pros:

You get what you pay for. I have time share suits on manhattan.$500/ night. This is a good value for arriving late and leaveing early.
No complaints.

2019-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
2
Unexpected creatures in bed
Pros:

We went to that area to see the tulip festival in Pella. While the flowers were amazing, our stay in Oskaloosa was not.
The motel's management was very responsive, the rooms inside looked okay. Outside the rooms (hallways) were not clean, and the ice station looked scary.
We arrived late on a weeknight, so just crashed the first night. The second night, when getting ready to sleep, I noticed something moving on my bed...turned out to be bedbugs. Jumped out of bed, let Hotels.com know, packed, made sure we had no stowaways, and left. It was 11 p.m. The management was cooperative and helpful and even refunded one night, but the incident left a scar on us and we will always double check from now on.

2019-05-28 • via Nuitee
C
Carrie
8
It’s not the ritz but very nice ! Would stay again
Pros:

Motel is being updated and looks way better only problem was the people above us was very loud walkers ! Over all things was nice check in was easy and friendly told us of a few things going on around the area !

2019-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Good clean and nice place with no damage and nice clean in breakfast room

2019-05-06 • via Nuitee
D
Debi • partner
8
Pros:

Friendly staff. Stay three time prior to What Cheer flea market. Great experience for the price.

2019-05-02 • via Nuitee
E
EricParkinson1 • Family • us
6
Good value, central location, and incredibly friendly owner-operators!
Pros:

Let's be frank: 3-stars is probably the HIGHEST rating of ANY hotel in Oskaloosa, IA. This rural town of 10,000 population is just not your typical destination for business travelers or vacationers. Accordingly, the scale of measure needs adjustment into more intangibles, such as "super-friendly owners" in addition to the basics of location, cleanliness, safety and value. So, if you're expecting the Presidential Suite, you'll not find one in Oskaloosa. But if you need a quiet, safe, clean and affordable room for the night, check out the America's Best Value in Oskaloosa.

2019-04-13 • via Tripadvisor