Located in Bloomington, Cascades Inn is on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Memorial Stadium and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. .This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Cascades Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Indiana University Bloomington.
Indiana University Bloomington - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Memorial Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Cascades Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
Getting around
Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Circle K - 20 min walk
IU Tailgating Field - 3 min drive
Upland Brewing Company Brew Pub - 3 min drive
Rush Bowls - 2 min drive
About this property
Cascades Inn
Cascades Inn offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, gas grills, and a reception hall.
At Cascades Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Bloomington? This motel has 1615 square feet (150 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Sleeper's Bar - Onsite bar.
Sleeper's Bar - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
Sleeper's Bar
Sleeper's Bar
Things to do
Books
Evening entertainment
Library
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Business services
1,615 square feet of conference space
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On the riverwalk
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 accessible parking spaces
Front entrance ramp
Lever door handles
Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
2 floors
3 buildings
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1964
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
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: 19
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Tax ID - 0152360085
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Cascades Inn Bloomington
Cascades Bloomington
Cascades Inn Motel
Cascades Inn Bloomington
Cascades Inn Motel Bloomington
Cascades Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It's basic. Service was great. It's nothing fancy. But when visiting, we don't spend much time in room. But some improvement would be nice to the outside.
Location is great. Shower was tricky.
We actually had a great experience at the Cascades Inn! We had never stayed here before & although it’s a more of a motel, it acted more like a 3-4 star hotel! Nicole at the front desk was extremely friendly over the phone prior to our stay & even better in person! Gavin at the Sleepers bar is an amazing mixologist & has a wonderful personality. Room was very clean ‘ the king size bed was comfortable! I will say that we would probably come back here and I would try to book Suite around back with the Cascades Park view. Uber comes to pick you up at the front door, and it’s so close to all activities at Indiana University literally 5 minutes away.
Renee
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Gwenda
Traveled with family
Nov 17, 2025
Staff was courteous and easy checking in although she said some things were mixed up on the reservation but she fixed it. It is an older hotel but sheets and bed are clean no bed bugs. Decent water pressure. Bartender friendly but busy since he was the only one in there working. Breakfast was minimal. Totadt bagels bananas apples and yogurt and coffee. There is a McDonald’s across the street just up the road. We did kill one roach in the bathroom but keep in mind there is a ton of vegetation outside and woods nearby. The cost was higher than I would normally pay for a hotel in this category but during games rates are doubled and often tripled so other hotels can cost up to 7-8 a night. They have done work to get this hotel up and going it just needs consistency on maintenance landscaping pest control to make sure it stays running.
Gwenda
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
lisa
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
lisa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Adrian
Nov 16, 2025
Adrian
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Ryan
Nov 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, affordable, and close to IU sporting events.
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jackie Lee
Nov 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely check in person. I was surprised at the quality and cleanliness.
I love this place, usually it is quiet but last time on a Saturday night, there were some loud people in the courtyard at 1am. Suddenly, it was quiet again. Love the staff.
Jeffrey C
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Donald
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We were supposed to get a room with a balcony view but did not. The first night, we were put in a very small room with a view of the storage facility. Awful. I complained and we were moved to a room facing the courtyard but on the ground floor and not the French doors that were in the room I had selected.
The room was wonderful. We hadn't ever stayed on the garden side before, and it is lovely. The only reason I didn't give you a 5-star rating was the breakfast. It used to be so nice and I was surprised that it didn't have anywhere near the same variety or quality of food. The staff was very friendly as usual. We'll stay here again but won't plan on breakfast here next time!
Clean room. During my first stay, the room was quite small, but on my second visit I received an upgrade to a larger one (paid extra). The breakfast was very basic — a simple cold spread with nothing cooked. Overall, considering the price and location, it was good value for money