HARMONY INN & SUITES

Hotels
8.7 (72 reviews)
3259 5th Avenue South , Fort Dodge , US

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Facilities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Access to nearby indoor pool
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms / recently renovated
Friendly, helpful staff
Comfy beds / good sleep
Quiet and convenient location
Good value for money
Heated pool
Cons:
No elevator
Occasional dirty bathrooms / visible hair
Breakfast quality and breakfast equipment issues
Inconsistent towel/housekeeping service
Reservation/check-in handling problems (one report)
Bathroom maintenance issues (wobbly toilet, shower rod)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Many guests report very clean rooms and freshly renovated areas, but several reviews note issues (dirt in bathroom corners, long hair, inconsistent towel replacement), indicating generally high but occasionally inconsistent cleanliness.
Service
9.3
Staff consistently praised as friendly, personable and accommodating (help with bags, early check-in, helpful managers). One notable check-in/reservation handling failure occurred, but overall service sentiment is very strong, justifying an above-target score.
Location
9
Multiple reviewers call the location ideal or convenient for road trips and general access; location sentiment is predominantly positive.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms are frequently described as clean, recently renovated and comfortable (many mention great sleep and comfy beds). Some guests noted beds too hard, slightly small beds, or minor bathroom maintenance issues, yielding a generally positive but mixed rating.
Amenities
8.1
Amenities include a nicely heated pool and basic facilities; however there are complaints about no elevator, limited cable channels and some dated equipment (waffle machine), so amenities are decent but with limitations.
Value for Money
9
Several guests explicitly call this excellent value and praise the combination of cleanliness, location and comfort for the price, supporting a strong value rating.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast opinions are mixed: some guests found it good with plenty of choices, while others reported poor quality (tough sausage, watered orange juice, coffee grounds, equipment issues), leading to a below-target score.
Overall Experience
9.7
The majority of headlines and comments are highly positive (superb/exceptional, would stay again), citing cleanliness, friendly staff and good sleep; isolated negative incidents (reservation handling, bathroom dirt, breakfast) exist but overall experience is strongly positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:32

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services
Experience a stay filled with luxury at HARMONY INN & SUITES. Enjoy the convenience of a fitness center, indoor pool, and a shared lounge during your visit.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Relax in air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a private bathroom. Each room includes a desk, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries for your comfort.

Convenient Location and Hospitality
Conveniently located in Fort Dodge, our 4-star hotel offers daily continental breakfast and a helpful staff ready to assist you 24/7.

Book your stay at HARMONY INN & SUITES for a truly harmonious experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of USD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 72 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Alicia • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
2025-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo traveller • us
9
Superb
2025-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • young couple • ca
9
Superb
2025-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo traveller • us
10
Exceptional
2025-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Nina • young couple • us
6
Pleasant
2025-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Angela • young couple • us
10
Would stay there again
Pros:

Quiet location; clean room, wonderful front desk staff

Cons:

No elevator

2025-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Josh • review category business travellers • us
10
Exceptional
2025-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • young couple • us
9
Great experience will definitely stay again at this hotel
Pros:

Very clean and spacious rooms. Facilities very clean and quiet . Breakfast was good plenty of food items to choose from. Staff was very friendly and very accommodating.

Cons:

We stayed for 4 nights and would have liked clean towels every day.

2025-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • solo traveller • us
9
Very enjoyable...
Pros:

Great place to stay...
Nice staff...
Highly recommend...

Cons:

The bed was way too hard for my back...

2025-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • family with young children • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very clean nice staff

Cons:

Everything

2025-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • family with young children • us
8
Very good
Pros:

The manager was very friendly. Carried my bag up the stairs for me as my hands were full. Clean facility.

Cons:

Beds were a little small but pretty comfy.

2025-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Partridge • group • us
8
Very good
2025-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Maren • young couple • us
9
Superb
Pros:

Clean, quiet and very friendly staff.

2025-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • young couple • us
10
Definitely would stay here again
Pros:

The room was very clean and nice !Beds were comfy and the staff was really nice and helpful .Great location

2025-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Phil • young couple • us
9
Excellent Value
Pros:

Nice location. Very clean. Fresh paint on hallways. Good breakfast.

Cons:

Everything was fine.

2025-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Johnson-mathiason • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Staff was very friendly. I recommend this property as it was very clean and nice.

2025-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Janice • young couple • gb
10
Best sleep in a long while…
Pros:

Ideal location as part of our road trip. We were welcomed and able to check in earlier than expected, which was something we were very grateful for. Room facilities were as expected and enjoyed a private swim in the nicely heated pool. Of the many different hotels we’ve stayed in so far on our trip, this offered me the best sleep so far and I felt rejuvenated by the comfortable beds.

Cons:

N/A

2025-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
2025-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Don • young couple • us
5
Not what I expected
Pros:

The room was obviously recently renovated.

Cons:

Although I had made the reservation through Booking.com, the clerk couldn't find us. Not even after I showed her the email confirmation. She located an email sent to management from Booking.com but they hadn't entered the reservation, even though it was paid for. I never received a single apology for the inconvenience.
Furthermore, the room was decent but there was noticeable dirt on the floor in the corners of the bathroom.

2025-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Edward • young couple • us
5
Prob would NOT stay here again.
Pros:

Location and general looks. This COULD be a great property with a bit of TLC.

Cons:

The bathroom! The toilet rocks and the shower rod was hanging by a thread - on both sides.

2025-05-08 • via Nuitee