Best Western Holiday Lodge

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Best Western
7.9 (169 reviews)
2023 7th Avenue North , Clear Lake , US
+1 641-357-5253

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly/helpful staff (frequent positive mentions)
Convenient, easy-to-find location
Clean and spacious rooms reported by several guests
Nice pool and useful shuttle service
Good value for money for many guests
Attached Bennigan's restaurant praised by several
Cons:
Breakfast complaints: cold eggs, limited items, slow service
Occasional cleanliness issues: odors, dirty A/C filters, greasy floors
Room issues: uncomfortable beds, noisy/buzzing A/C, slow-draining baths
No hot tub and limited fitness equipment
Service problems in isolated incidents: rudeness, double-booking, slow check-in
Billing issues: some guests reported double charges

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed reports: several guests praised very clean rooms, but multiple complaints about dirty A/C filters, greasy/slippery bathroom floors, lingering odors (including marijuana) and overall spotty housekeeping.
Service
8.8
Generally praised — many guests called staff pleasant, friendly and helpful; several comments of excellent/amenable service and shuttle support. Isolated issues noted (rudeness, slow restaurant service, double-booking and check-in delays) but outweighed by positives.
Location
8.9
Frequently noted as a strong point: easy to find, convenient and close to destinations for most guests. A small number mentioned it wasn't as close as they'd hoped.
Room Quality
7
Mixed: some rooms described as spacious and comfortable, while others had uncomfortable beds, noisy or buzzing A/C, slow-draining baths and unpleasant smells impacting comfort.
Amenities
7.5
Good pool and useful shuttle mentioned positively; attached restaurant appreciated. Repeated requests for a hot tub and better fitness-room equipment (yoga mat/foam roller) suggest amenities meet basic needs but could be improved.
Value for Money
8.5
Perceived as good value by many guests (decent cost, met expectations, several said they'd return). A few thought pricey for what was offered, but overall value sentiment is positive.
Food and Beverage
7
Mixed to negative overall: several guests reported poor breakfast quality (cold eggs, crumbly biscuits, limited items, slow restaurant service), while others enjoyed the breakfast and had very positive experiences at the attached Bennigan's.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall skew is positive: many guests said their stay was great, quiet and would return or recommend. Occasional significant service or cleanliness issues tempered some stays but did not dominate overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Welcome to Best Western Holiday Lodge!

Luxurious Amenities: Indulge in our hotel's top-notch amenities including a fitness centre, garden, and an indoor pool. Relax and unwind in style during your stay.

Delicious Dining Options: Treat your taste buds to a culinary delight at our on-site restaurant and bar. Enjoy a variety of delectable dishes and refreshing beverages without leaving the comfort of the hotel.

Convenient Services: Benefit from our convenient services such as room service, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi. Our attentive staff is always ready to cater to your needs, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay.

Book your stay at Best Western Holiday Lodge now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and luxury!

Important information:

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: MCW

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 169 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8.5
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kristy • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
10
Great hotel for one night stay.
Pros:

Staff was very pleasant and seemed happy as they worked.

Cons:

Breakfast was sad. Crumbly biscuits, cold eggs.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • couple • us
1
Would not recommend this place
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff not good
Benigans was so slow and waitress never checked on us and I got my food after everyone was done eating and there was barely any breakfast left and there was still an hour and half left no pancakes no biscuits eggs and sausage were cold and were almost gone and never saw any staff

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Nice pool area. Clean hotel easy to get around

Cons:

Beds were uncomfortable. Some of the staff were very rude. Bath drained extremely slow in our room. Smelled horrible. A guy was cleaning the ACs and he told me "should have smelled it before I did, it was worse!"

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • us
4
It was disappointing.
Pros:

The location was good. Staff was friendly.

Cons:

The AC was noisy. The A/C filter was dirty, making the air quality very poor. The bathroom floor was slippery and greasy feeling, like it had been mopped with the same mop used in the kitchen. We were not comfortable walking barefoot on the carpet.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • us
10
Clean and quiet. Good value.
Pros:

The room was very clean and quiet. We enjoyed the pool. Thank you for offering breakfast.

Cons:

We would have loved a hot tub, but were quite happy in the pool area. The fitness room could have used a yoga mat and foam roller, but there wasn't really anywhere to stretch anyhow.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Carol • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • family_with_children • us
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Shasta • couple • us
3
Pros:

That it allowed our dog to travel with us.

Cons:

Not the cleanest and smelled like marijuana.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Pata • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Hilbelink • extended_group • us
8
Fully met my expectations as a convenient & comfortable place to stay
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. Twice ate at the attached Bennigan's restaurant which was also excellent. All good.

Cons:

Can't think of anything.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Randall • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • us
9
We will use that site again when traveling to Illinois.
Pros:

Great loved it nice start to the day.

Cons:

Air conditioner buzz in the ceiling.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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mark • couple • us
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Carrie • couple • us
8
Our stay was great! Would highly recommend
Pros:

It was quiet and very easy access to our room which I really liked.

Cons:

It wasn’t closer to our destination

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • us
8
Staff were great
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee