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American Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Waseca motel

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Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Interior
Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1313 Highway 13 N, Waseca, MN, 56093
  • Place, Loon Lake Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Waseca County Historical Society Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Waseca Lakeside Club
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Waseca

In Waseca .You'll find Waseca County Historical Society Museum and Loon Lake Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Also, Waseca Lakeside Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Loon Lake Park - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Waseca County Historical Society Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Waseca Lakeside Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Minnesota State University - 37 min drive - 31.8 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 39 min drive - 32.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mis Tres Flores - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Mushroom Restaurant - ‬3 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 toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at American Motel on Apr 5, 2026 start from $69, including 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 338 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ryszard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and big parking lot
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ALLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean and the staff friendly. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because their tv technology needs to be updated, tv kept pausing non stop and picture wasn't the clearest, like I was watching everything in 480i.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was Wonderful. Will Return Again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHNATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Stopped Here Unexpectedly during the snowstorm on my way through town, I'm really glad I did. The room was very clean, quiet, and offered every thing I needed for a comfortable night. The hotel is reasonably priced, and I enjoyed the wonderful coffee in the morning before getting back on the road. A Great Place To Stay. HIGHLY RECOMMEND....
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Airika

Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really recommend this place they are very clean and friendly also very helpful! Its a very safe place for yourself, family members also safe for your fur babies! My room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable! Check in was also easy and clean i loved everything about staying bere! Everyone is friendly which made it a plus! The staff always greeted me and had smiles on their faces i really appreciated that. I will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katie, Zumbrota

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire hotel smelled of smoke that was being covered up by some kind of aroma - the hallway smelled of marijuana - the bathroom toilet wasn’t even attached to floor moved every time you sat down on it - couldn’t even watch tv as the entire tv was out of focus and zoomed in and only got 10 channels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean. There was cold cereal for breakfast. There was no coffee available. No one answered at the front desk to ask for coffee or when I went to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Harley

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most unprofessional motel manager of all time

If you can, stay somewhere else. We initially booked our room for one night. For a cheap motel the room was fine as it was fairly clean and had basic amenities, no microwave in the room, but for a cheap motel it was perfectly acceptable. The customer service, however, was a completely different story. Our first night there we had a pretty late night/early morning so around 9am the next day I rebooked our room online so we could stay and sleep into the afternoon. Sometime between 10 and 11am we received a call from the front desk stating that I had to sign some paperwork for the extra night. I said that I would come down sometime in the afternoon after we woke up to sign the document, at which time I was told that if I didn't come down to sign before 11, I would be charged a late check out fee. FOR A ROOM I BOOKED ON CONSECUTIVE DAYS. So I got out of bed, got dressed, and went down there. Then at about 1pm I got another call that they were coming down to our room to talk to us. Upon arrival they stated that someone had complained that they thought someone was "smoking drugs" in the motel to which we said, "Do you smell anything in here?" and they went away. Then then next day and I find an additional $150 charge on my debit card and when I called them they stated that there were make up stains on the comforter, which was true (but do they not have washing machine??), and also damages to the tub, which was absolutely untrue. Most unprofessional "hospitality" staff ever.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn, Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean place to sleep, nothing fancy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eugenee

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes the only complaint is no heat but the staff gave me space heater it helped. Will stay again just when not cold
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The front desk clerk was a wonderful person. The room was awful. Beds all rumpled, some black stuff on the toilet seat, soap grime in the bathtub, the first-floor windows were open when I arrived and I shut them but couldn't tell if they locked, there were crumbs on the floor. The clerk apologized and moved me to a different room where the windows seemed to lock better the beds were neater, although the sheets on one bed were stained and there was a weird brown stain on the bathroom wall by the toilet. Once I slept, I slept well. But I would only stay here again if there were absolutely no other choices, including campgrounds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelia

Disliked: Room comfort
The room was clean for the most part. However, there were a lot of drink stains on the end table that had not been washed off. The wash clothes oozed blue dye while using it in the shower, the same color as the cloth. During the night, about 3 a.m., someone kept going in and out of their room for a half hour, letting the door slam behind them. It was very loud and disruptive. The pillows were very hard and flat. I would recommend bringing your own if you stay there. The staff were very friendly and helpful though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean & friendly service…excellent price!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorrie

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs more updates, no micro, hair dryer, iron, better wifi in room although they did have these items available in reception area or could be requested. TV reception lagged, poor lighting outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025