The Northwest Inn

3.0 star property
3-star golf inn with free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Standard Single Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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209 11th st SW, Spencer, IA, 51301
  • Place, Spencer Municipal Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverview Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Clay County Heritage Center
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Spencer

In Spencer .Within a 15-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Spencer Municipal Golf Course and Riverview Park. Clay County Heritage Center and Oneota Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Spencer Municipal Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Riverview Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clay County Heritage Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oneota Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • West Okoboji Lake - 26 min drive - 18.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BlackEarth Java - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Northwest Inn

3-star golf inn with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Northwest Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Spencer inn is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Northwest Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads.

This Spencer inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 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.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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The Northwest Inn Spencer
The Northwest Inn Inn Spencer

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Northwest Inn to the airport?

The Northwest Inn is 117.6 mi (124-min drive) away from the Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Northwest Inn?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Northwest Inn on Nov 23, 2025 start from $69.0, 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 The Northwest Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Northwest Inn.

How close is The Northwest Inn to the beach?

This inn is 9.5 mi (15-min drive) from Scharnberg County Park.

Does The Northwest Inn offer free breakfast?

The Northwest Inn offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Northwest Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Northwest Inn?

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

Is there free parking at The Northwest Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Northwest Inn have a pool?

The Northwest Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Northwest Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Northwest Inn to downtown Spencer?

The Northwest Inn is 1.2 mi away from Spencer.