Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Clean and comfortable rooms (several mentions)
Friendly/helpful staff
Good price / strong value
In-room whirlpool / hot tub available
Quiet and peaceful at times
Consistent experience for frequent visitors
Cons:
Poor breakfast quality and poor breakfast setup (multiple reports)
Maintenance problems: broken fan, ice machine, phone, occasional TV issues
Noisy A/C and other noise complaints (slamming doors, loud guests)
Accessibility issues: second floor with no elevator
At least one billing/double-charge incident with refund difficulty

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Mixed signals: several reviewers praised clean rooms and comfortable beds, but at least one report noted floors not swept and requests for cleaner bathrooms.
Service
8.8
Generally positive — multiple mentions of very nice and friendly staff and consistent service; isolated serious issue reported (double charge / refund problem) but overall staff interactions were favorable.
Location
8.5
Positive — at least one reviewer explicitly said they loved the location and no significant location complaints were reported.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed: comfortable beds and in-room whirlpool noted as highlights, but several maintenance/noise issues (AC loud, broken fan, TV/phone/ice machine problems, difficult/noisy door, no elevator for upper floor).
Amenities
7
Moderate: amenities like hot tub/whirlpool and waffles/coffee are available, but several reports of broken equipment (ice machine, phone) and problematic breakfast setup reduce the score.
Value for Money
9.2
Strong value — multiple reviewers called it a great price and fit their needs well; frequent visitors report consistent, comfortable stays for the price.
Food and Beverage
5.5
Weak — multiple serious complaints about breakfast (no eggs, empty cereal dispensers, lack of supplies, poor offerings), though a few reviewers called breakfast 'ok' or a bonus.
Overall Experience
8.5
Generally positive overall: many guests describe pleasant, comfortable stays and consistent quality, tempered by recurring breakfast and some maintenance/service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:14

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated on Highway 9, the Super 8 Estherville is just a short drive from Fort Defiance State Park and the Iowa/Minnesota border, offering easy access to nearby attractions.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at our hotel is equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee-making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Additionally, enjoy cable TV and a work desk in every room.

Complimentary Services
Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast featuring waffles, and take advantage of free parking during your stay. Our 24/7 reception offers fax and copy services for your convenience.

Book your stay at the Super 8 Estherville now and experience a relaxing and convenient hotel experience.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 5.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Elizaveta • couple • us
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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JoLynn • solo_traveller • us
10
Great place to stay rooms are nice beds are comfortable, quiet and peaceful
Pros:

It’s always quiet and peaceful

Cons:

Everything is fine

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • us
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
8
Good
Pros:

X

Cons:

X

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Leann • couple • us
3
Check in was good. Staff was ok. Breakfast was worst thing I've ever seen in hotel ever.
Pros:

Breakfast was trouble. Had to ask for something to eat. No eggs, one piece of bread, no cups to put the waffle mix in and all six choices of cereal was empty.

Cons:

Breakfast
Cleaner bathroom
Rooms floor was dirty, not swept

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
G
Gruver • family_with_children • us
4
Got charged twice for stay in Estherville!! Can't get a refund!
Pros:

Breakfast was ok

Cons:

The fan should work in the bathroom. Both Rapid City and Estherville fans not working

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Lory • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

Good bed. Good breakfast

Cons:

On the second floor with no elevator. Wife has trouble with stares. Ice machine and phone broke. AC sounds like a washing machine

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
C
Curtis • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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JoLynn • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • us
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
R
Robyn • couple • us
8
Hotel fit our needs well
Pros:

Hot tub room was set up well

Cons:

The door was not working well. It was difficult to open and shut and noisy.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Fetterman • family_with_children • us
8
Pleasant stay for a great price
Pros:

The staff was very nice, comfortable, great price

Cons:

A/c was loud

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
V
Victor • couple • us
10
Clean, comfortable and great staff.
Pros:

Rooms were clean and comfortable.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
A
Abbott • couple • us
9
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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JoLynn • solo_traveller • us
10
Comfortable beds, I enjoy having the whirlpool tub in my room, waffles, sausage and eggs for breakfast an added bonus
Pros:

I visit frequently and it’s always consistently great and comfortable

Cons:

No complaints

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
C
Cindy • solo_traveller • us
5
Could have been better
Pros:

I absolutely loved the location

Cons:

People slamming doors at all hours,people talking loudly in parking in early morning hours,tv wasn't working all the time,no soap dish by sink, the food and drinks I had in the refrigerator froze

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • solo_traveller • us
10
Great place
Pros:

Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee