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Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Storm Lake motel

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Lobby sitting area
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer
Exterior
Fridge, microwave
Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1504 Lake Ave, Storm Lake, IA, 50588
  • Place, Buena Vista University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Storm Lake Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Storm Lake

In regional park.You'll find Buena Vista University and Harker House within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Living Heritage Tree Museum and Chautauqua Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harker House - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Buena Vista University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Chautauqua Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Living Heritage Tree Museum - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Storm Lake Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux City, IA (SUX-Sioux Gateway) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puffs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Hereford BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cobb Tavern At The Cobblestone - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Storm Lake motel
Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Storm Lake motel.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake offers 38 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Total with taxes and fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake to the airport?

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake is 78.3 mi (85-min drive) away from the Sioux City, IA (SUX-Sioux Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake on Sep 27, 2025 start from $60.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake.

Does Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake offer free breakfast?

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake have a pool?

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake does not have a pool.

Does Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake to downtown Storm Lake?

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake is 0.9 mi away from Storm Lake.

Reviews

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 228 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place is a hard no for all. stinks bad, should be torn down. reviews online say its not bad but they must be burying the real ones
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, safe area. Building exterior was rundown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners are constantly upgrading this property. It is reasonably priced, comfortable, but not unnecessarily extravagent. Friendly staff. Great for inexpensive business travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

carmen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kerrie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleased

I appreciate the comfortable bed and the location of the hotel. The employees are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access super quiet
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cecil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay for the Price

Check in was easy. Location was convenient for work. Staff was friendly and polite. Not high end or fancy but good bed, hot shower, safe location, and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elphazard, Cedar Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room pleased
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needed a spot to rest my head
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager is a very pleasant person. A good family man and a good person.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The wifi network wasnt secured and had a really bad signal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

KD

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was fine..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was fast. Looked like they were trying or attempting to remodel. When walking to my room. Walked near a group of guys and all i could smell was Marijuana. Not exactly pleasant. Some of the guests were loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Merredith

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The place was OK for what i needed but old, dirty and outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room, stay and staff were very good. They would probably have better reviews if they didn’t advertise a breakfast or offered more choices of food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024