Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Storm Lake motel

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Storm Lake

In regional park.You'll find Buena Vista University and Harker House within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Living Heritage Tree Museum and Chautauqua Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harker House - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Buena Vista University - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Chautauqua Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Storm Lake Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Black Hawk State Park - 41 min drive - 40.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux City, IA (SUX-Sioux Gateway) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪225 Sushi Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Villager - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Storm Lake motel
Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Storm Lake motel.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake offers 38 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake to the airport?

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake is 78.3 mi (85-min drive) away from the Sioux City, IA (SUX-Sioux Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake on May 3, 2026 start from $67, 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 Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake.

Does Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake offer free breakfast?

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake have a pool?

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake does not have a pool.

Does Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake to downtown Storm Lake?

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake is 0.9 mi away from Storm Lake.

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 243 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pedro, Worthington

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room staff was great. Very good restaurant in the parking lot
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Brent

Gross
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin, Pekin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and stinky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE

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

Adequate and Safe Stay

This was an older, motel in a safe area. The room was clean. The shower had great water pressure. Front desk staff was very polite and welcoming. This was a good, safe place to be for a quick stay with a grocery store and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place is a hard no for all. stinks bad, should be torn down. reviews online say its not bad but they must be burying the real ones
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The motel was exactly what you should expect from a low priced facility, average. Nothing stood out as bad but nothing stood out as being above average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MJ ernie

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

You get what you pay for…

Very bad WiFi, dirty, old, smelly, no free breakfast manager/owner made excuses about housekeeping and food and WiFi, I would stay clear unless you absolutely just need a place to sleep…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Angel

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

6/10 Okay

Lois

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Traveled with family and small children
Need more towels in the rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t Stay even though it’s the last place avail!

DISGUSTING!! Shower curtain had mold on it. Wall was falling apart in the bathroom Nothing was dusted or wiped down. Towels were old and disgusting! Chairs in the room, one was broken couldn’t sit in and the other was so dirty it was black in spots! Absolutely filthy!!! If this is the last place available in Storm Lake go to a neighboring town!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff where so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chip

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

Make this your regular stay in Storm Lake.

The owner is always working to upgrade the property. It's not the fanciest in town, but it is economical, clean, quiet and easy to get to and from.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

A great option if you're in a pinch.

This was a last-minute booking when plans to stay with a relative were scuttled by her air conditioner going out. The hotel has a 7+ rating. This is more a 3, maybe 4, star motel. The manager and staff are amazing and very helpful. The beds were very nice. There is good water pressure. Other than that, it is very 1970's...the chairs were old and stained, there were very few outlets, the tub was obviously at least 50 years old, with electrical tape around pipes running into it. The room was bug-free and relatively clean, but there was a ton of dust behind lamps and the microwave. It was annoying to have large trucks parked outside our room...we were awoken by a ridiculously loud engine that was allowed to run for an extended time before 6 am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025