Best Western Eau Claire South

Hotels
Best Western
8.6 (512 reviews)
3614 Gateway Dr , Eau Claire , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Decent breakfast
Cons:
Lack of cleanliness
Service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
Multiple reviews mention unclean rooms and facilities.
Service
9.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier; occasional issues with front desk staff.
Location
9.6
Convenient location near shopping and services.
Room Quality
8.1
Decent accommodations, but issues with room assignment and comfort.
Amenities
9.1
Good selection of amenities including breakfast options.
Value for Money
9.1
Reasonably priced for the accommodations provided.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast was adequate but some items were often out.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall experience marred by cleanliness but acceptable for the price.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:42

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Comfort
Indulge in the ultimate comfort at Best Western Eau Claire South with amenities like a refrigerator, hairdryer, and a Keurig coffeemaker in every guest room. Relax and unwind while watching your favorite shows on a flat-screen TV.

Convenient Facilities
Stay on top of your fitness routine at the on-site fitness center or keep your wardrobe fresh with the available launderette.

Ideal Location
Located just minutes away from Hillcrest Country Club and within close proximity to Eau Claire city center and the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, our hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and relaxation.

Book your stay now at Best Western Eau Claire South and experience a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and luxury.

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 512 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Stephanie solo_traveller us
10
Good stay
Pros:

It was a good stay

Cons:

No problems

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Salomon couple us
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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ScottS89 Couples
2
I'm done with Best Western
Pros:

We have been committed to the Best Western brand since 2018. We didn't get to the Diamond status by accident. The customer service, cleanliness of the property and the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and property have continued to become a major problem at Best Western hotels. There is very little that I look forward to when staying at BW.
Very limited food options were available. Just the same ol' Best Western breakfast. Not very good to eat or look at.
The toilet had not been cleaned and had poop stuck to the top of the rim. None of the drains drained. The shower head needed to be cleaned as there were only half of the holes that had water coming out. All the corners of the room had dirt. The sheets seemed "pilly" and not a fresh new feel to them. There was dirt/sand in the elevator and other corners in the hotel. The first thing the Desk Clerk said was "Do I have a pet?" (I did not). Not "welcome" or "Thank you for selecting Best Western". She was very difficult to understand. She didn't acknowledge my Diamond Status. All in all this has become more normal at most of the Best Western Hotels. The quality and Customer Service continues to deteriorate. This will be the last time I will choose to stay at a Best Western Hotel.

2026-03-11 via Tripadvisor
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Lisa family_with_children us
10
Great choice for hotel
Pros:

Everything was very clean, comfortable beds, good variety for breakfast.

Cons:

Maybe consider getting a waffle maker instead of the pancake maker. The pancakes maker really didn't make a pancake.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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CARRIE couple us
4
Cons:

There were many many ants in the bathroom! The person at the front desk said he wasn't able to add a piece of stamped mail to their outgoing mail! I've never heard of that from any other motel we've EVER stayed in.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple us
6
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple us
9
Highly recommend this Best Western South Ea
Pros:

Cleanest stay I have had at any hotel by far. Loved the tile floors. Thus no stale carpet smell. Very comfortable stay! Great breakfast. Quiet room. Our dog did not feel the need to bark related to strange noises. Very nice staff. Everything was in excellent condition, even though it was a pet friendly room.. Towels and linens white and fresh. Affordable compared to other hotels in the proximity.

Cons:

Lighting over the bed was lacking in our room. Bit hard to read in low light. Very minor issue though! Was at a busy location, but convenient for shopping. Felt safe there.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Paul family_with_children us
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple us
1
We had a confirmation number but were refused for our stay by a rude man who wouldn’t even come to the door.
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Steven couple us
10
Everything was wonderful. Enjoyed our stay. 👍
Pros:

Easy to get to.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kyra family_with_children us
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Pam couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Heidi family_with_children us
8
Just what we needed to get through our whirlwind visit to Eau Claire.
Pros:

The breakfast was good.

Cons:

I wanted to fill my water bottle before we left and the dispenser was shut off.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Merry couple us
9
Very comfortable
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Kristi couple us
4
Never Again!
Pros:

Breakfast in the morning

Cons:

Room was way too hot. Tried turning down the temp. Carpets were not very clean as my dog would not stop sniffing them. I was not allowed to have the room I chose and paid for because I had a small dog. He could not adjust the price because it was booked 3rd party and paid for ahead. So instead of a king suite we got 2 double bed room. Front desk was very argumentative. I said not my problem who they list with theirs and I was upfront with our dog and they accepted the reservation! I will never stay in a best western again! Not pet friendly. Which is understandable since they don’t clean the rooms well so they limit what rooms can have a pet.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple us
8
Decent accommodations.
Pros:

Accommodations were good. Maintenance and snow removal.

Cons:

Housekeeping frequency. Uncleanness of hallways and breakfast/bar area. Unaware of pet charges... booked pet friendly room with anticipated quote and then charged extra after checkout.

2025-12-12 via Nuitee
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volkening family_with_children us
10
2025-11-30 via Nuitee
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Stites couple us
1
2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple ca
9
2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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Matt extended_group us
10
2025-11-18 via Nuitee