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Best Western Eau Claire South

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Eau Claire

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Restaurant
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3614 Gateway Drive, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
  • Oakwood Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Chaos Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Action City
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.0 out of 10
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(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
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  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

9.2 out of 10
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(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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About the neighborhood

Eau Claire

Heart of Eau Claire.With a stay at this Oakwood Hills hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Oakwood Mall and 2 miles (3 km) of Eau Claire Dog Park. Also, Lowes Creek County Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Oakwood Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chaos Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Action City - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Florian Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Eau Claire South

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Eau Claire
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A fitness center, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Eau Claire South. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Eau Claire hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Eau Claire South offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Weight limit: 80 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Country Inn Carlson Eau Claire Wi Hotel
Best Eau Claire Eau Claire
Best Western Eau Claire South Hotel
Best Western Eau Claire South Eau Claire
Best Western Eau Claire South Hotel Eau Claire

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Eau Claire South to the airport?

Best Western Eau Claire South is 10 mi (17-min drive) away from the Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Best Western Eau Claire South have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Eau Claire South.

How close is Best Western Eau Claire South to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (13-min drive) from Half Moon Beach.

Does Best Western Eau Claire South offer free breakfast?

Best Western Eau Claire South offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Eau Claire South?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Eau Claire South?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Best Western Eau Claire South?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Eau Claire South have a pool?

Best Western Eau Claire South does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Eau Claire South have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Best Western Eau Claire South have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Eau Claire South to downtown Eau Claire?

Best Western Eau Claire South is 3.9 mi away from Eau Claire.

Best Western Eau Claire South Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 805 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 805 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 805 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 805 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 805 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional, breakfast very nice, great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was a nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BEATRICE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful staff, very clean, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, PLEASANTVILLE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here before and will again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

weiyue

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms Free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Hector

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
There was no pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

WAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Enjoyed the hot breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always my consistent go to when in Eau Claire. Excellent value, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in March. The bed was incredibly comfortable!! It was quiet the entire night and breakfast was great in the morning. Very easy access to plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby if needed. We will definitely be staying again when visiting our daughter at school.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros:comfortable and quiet.Clean Cons: Ripped sheets on bed. Had a hard time understanding the desk clerk .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hotel run with pride and it shows! Great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location,,,clean rooms, hallways and the breakfast was excellent. Everything I would expect from a Best Western!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The people above us were extremely loud, I found garbage in the bathroom, along with chewed gum stuck to the mirror.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and remodeled property. Rooms are spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025