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

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
  • ‪Yellow Mushroom Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mis Tres Flores - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬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.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
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.

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. 84 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 333 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peggy

No breakfast at all. And they dyed the sheets and bath towels. The dyed wash cloths the color comes out in the shower. Blue dye.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd, Minneapolis

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is dirty and smells like a blend of weed and wet dog. Had a wedding in town and was hooing to not drive back to the Cities. We ended up driving back...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

I Do Not Recommend

The room itself was adequate. A supposed computer glitch led to my room being cleaned and a large amount of cash going missing. There are no cameras on the second floor and the police have no possible way to conduct an investigation. I would not recommend this motel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fridge did not work. No microwave in room, clean once a week, had to ask for fresh towels and washcloths
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Needs attention.

We had some issues about the cleanliness of the toilet at the bathroom and several things in the room needed some mechanical attention. The staff very friendly. Accommodating. There was a wedding with lots of guests that weekend so there was a lot of activity outside during the course of the evening and late hours but not noisy. Just activity.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beds and pillows were hard. Carb breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dean

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t stay here

We checked in and went to dinner. When we went to our room, we found the beds to be rumpled and unclean - stained sheets, hairs, and not made. We went back downstairs to ask for help, but staff had left for the night. There was a note with a number to call for help, but no one answered. Left a voicemail, but no one ever called back. Called Hotels.com, but they were useless and have refused to give us a refund. We went to the other hotel down the road and paid directly. Now we’re out over $400. Don’t stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The desk staff were VERY KIND AND HELPFUL. The walls are thin, and the neighbors were loud. The room was basic, and mostly clean, but I did have to pluck some hair and other stuff out of the bed before I climbed in, and the bedspread appeared as if someone had been sitting on it before I arrived, and that was not very welcoming. Also: a hairdryer in the room would be great. I did enjoy the morning coffee and a pear.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

eddie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ramon

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Needs Professionalism.

Average Services. Non-professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaleesa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt uncomfortable and unsafe being there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
It served its purpose of a place to sleep. It wasn’t very clean and they said there would be a breakfast, but there wasn’t.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jun

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was okay....

The staff was nice, but if i would have seen them.on the street i wouldnhave thought they were drug addicts. They appeared to be living at the hotel and work there for their rent. Breakfast was some brwakfast sandwiches, bananas and prepackaged cereals on the counter along with bottled water, OJ and milk that was just sitting out. Th room was clean, but thats about all I can say. The room.next to me was propped open for the 2 days i was there with nothing foing on in it - messy sheets like there was no servixe on the weekend. The only reason i felt safe was because this is Wascea and what kind of criminal element would live in Waseca.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Waived pet fee which was nice due to other inconveniences
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is under new management and undergoing updating and renovations. All of this considered found my stay extremely enjoyable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely stay here again and look forward. To seeing how things improve over time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
very limited tv channels. only one exit availablr. internet lasted only 59 minutes and would disconnect you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025