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American Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Waseca motel

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Free self parking

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1313 Highway 13 N, Waseca, MN, 56093
  • Loon Lake Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Waseca Lakeside Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sakatah Lake State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Waseca

In Waseca .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Waseca motel, you'll find Loon Lake Park and Waseca Lakeside Club. Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center is within 6 miles (10 km) and Waterville City Hall is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Loon Lake Park - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Waseca Lakeside Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Minnesota State University - 37 min drive - 31.8 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Mushroom Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

About this property

American Motel

Enjoy free breakfast at this Waseca motel
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly American Motel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Waseca motel.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
American Motel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary weekday newspapers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs.

This Waseca motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25 per night.

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 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

American Motel Waseca
American Waseca
American Motel Motel
American Motel Waseca
American Motel Motel Waseca

Frequently asked questions

How close is American Motel to the airport?

American Motel is 67.7 mi (72-min drive) away from the Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at American Motel?

As of Jun 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at American Motel on Jun 22, 2025 start from $81.0, 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 American Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at American Motel.

How close is American Motel to the beach?

This motel is 16.3 mi (22-min drive) from City Beach.

Does American Motel offer free breakfast?

American Motel offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at American Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at American Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at American Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does American Motel have a pool?

American Motel does not have a pool.

Does American Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is American Motel to downtown Waseca?

American Motel is 1.5 mi away from Waseca.

American Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 276 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ALLEN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bad - During check in was told there would be no breakfast, new owners and remodeling was going to happen, no big deal for us, as we would be going to Daughters place for breakfast anyway. When we tried to enter our room card did not work, after numerous attempts we notified personnel. After numerous attempts by hotel management making a new card, battery was replaced which didn't work either. The good - we were then moved into a King bed room, a lot nicer room for the money, an awesome upgrade, management really made an effort to please us. Will stay there again and can't wait to see the upgrades they will be making.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAVEL

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAVEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service

Too expensive for what you get

This hotel would be less than $50/night anywhere else, but they take full advantage of being 1 of 2 hotels in the area by jacking up the price. (The other hotel is just as expensive and just as bad.)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darrell

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chad

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

10/10 Excellent

PAVEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very bad stay, room gross. Burn holes everywh, dirty sheets, Everythi all dirty n gross, wish I could get a refund
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAVEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

PAVEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAVEL

Not bad for one night

Other than having long discussion about my service dog ( no payment for service dogs, they should know that you CANNOT ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICE DOG - PERIOD ! ), front desk was friendly. Breakfast ? Well, I do like donuts but that was the only thing they offered for breakfast. Not counting cereal :) Otherwise room was clean, smell nice, comfy bed. Water in bathroom sink run rusty so they should check the pipes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad cigar smell throughout room even though non smoking room, other…skunkish smell available, not recommended. Open windows kept ac on, left asap
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, easy to access. Breakfast was Kwik trip doughnuts and tampica juice. Cable did not work till later on Saturday. Overall C- rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven, Oak Park

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night and it is fine for that. Any longer and I'd choose the other hotel in town. The rooms are dated. They are clean, but may not feel that way. The TVs are tiny and the remotes not very easy to work. No snacks or drinks at the front desk and the vending machines only take cash. The shower was good. The beds were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
na
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms & good customer service. The grounds could use some weeding and maintaining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and friendly place to stay while cleaning up from the flood! Owner was extremely helpful and communicated easily about everything we needed! Will recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

DANIELLE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary, CHAMPLIN

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are friendly and helpful. The only thing I wish was better is having higher toilets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness
I was getting married so i got a room for my brother and nephew he said he has had better but all he needed was a bed to sleep in so he said it was fine coild have been nicer and cleaner i think but i didnt stah there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Niakita

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024