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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel near The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park

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Property amenity
Business center
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Laundry room

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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815 1st St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387
  • Place, The Ledge Amphitheater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Crossroads Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Passages
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Waite Park

Close to airport.You'll find The Ledge Amphitheater and Crossroads Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Quarry Park and Nature Preserve and Joe Faber Field are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Crossroads Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Passages - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Joe Faber Field - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Quarry Park and Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 8 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cash Wise Foods - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge

Hotel near The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Econo Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Waite Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Econo Lodge offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and complimentary weekday newspapers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • 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

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Econo Lodge to the airport?

Econo Lodge is 8.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Econo Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Econo Lodge.

How close is Econo Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 10.8 mi (15-min drive) from Saint John's Beach and 12.9 mi (16-min drive) from Avon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Econo Lodge offer free breakfast?

Econo Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Econo Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Econo Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Econo Lodge have a pool?

Econo Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Econo Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Econo Lodge to downtown Waite Park?

Econo Lodge is 0.3 mi away from Waite Park.

Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 328 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice clean rooms

The rooms were very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend if your just looking for a place to stay. No pool but great rooms for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room ok. Coffee and juice limited time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vera

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Why were my linens removed before I checked out. I couldn’t even shower…checkout was 11am my linens were removed before 7am while I was sleeping. WTH
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Larry, brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Regina

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
C-store across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bobby

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JOAQUIN, Corydon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in and out.... friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

NEVER AGAIN! Possibly Never CHOICE BRAND

They charge $100 deposit for "Essentials" when they have NO "Essentials". Then when I was to check out and get my $100 back they were not "in the Office" The carpets have not bee vacuumed since 1986. 15" toilets? Was this built before the Civil War? Slept OK, Music was OK, but overall this place is not worth being a consideration for anyone with expectation of a decent place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Still waiting a week later to get my deposit returned. Talked to them and said would be here today but still waiting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Receptionist very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Boris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

I “reserved” a room and was supposed to pay at the hotel. Because of medical reasons I was unable to stay at the hotel. I was not aware that I had to cancel if I could stay there because I had just “reserved” not BOOKED. When I got home I was reviewing my bank account and noticed that your hotel changed me $191.00. I called and was told I would only be refunded $100 for one night because I didn’t cancel which I was not made aware that I had to do. I received an email from your hotel after I reserved the room and even in the letter it said NOTHING about canceling if I couldn’t come. I’d be happy to give you a copy of the email if you’d like. I want ALL of my money back since I didn’t even stay with you and was NOT made aware of your policy. When I RESERVED(not booked) the room I was not aware that I would be charged if I didn’t come. Since that is your policy why was I not called or emailed when I didn’t show up for the first night? It definitely doesn’t seem like an honest customer service company to me!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yucky

Rooms were filthy. Hair in beds, hair in shower, dirt all over the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Visit July 28 & 29, 2025

The room itself was clean, but everything else was disgusting. The hallways were nasty. I'm not sure I would stay here again. Also, I found it very odd that they made a copy of my driver's license when I arrived. I have traveled a lot and never had anyone make a copy of my license, which makes me feel a little weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bree

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashlyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denice

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025