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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Waite Park

Located in Waite Park, Econo Lodge is on the Strip, within a 5-minute drive of Crossroads Center and The Ledge Amphitheater. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Joe Faber Field and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Quarry Park and Nature Preserve.

What's nearby

  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Crossroads Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • St. Cloud State University - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • St Cloud Hospital - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge

Hotel with free parking, near The Ledge Amphitheater
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 126 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
My husband and I spent a month here. It was comfortable and clean! I felt very safe walking my dog before bedtime. The employees were friendly and super helpful! We would stay here again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a 2 start motel.
Not a 2 star motel as advertised. I would give it a 1 star and I would not stay there again. Room smelled old and musty. Carpet may have been original and there is no way I would walk barefoot on it. No soap or shampoo provided.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk fellow was friendly and very helpful (for instance parking our trailer where we could keep n eye on it). Seems like a genuinely nice fellow
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was near lots of dining options and was really clean! I’ll stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kateri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stop over
Just stay over while traveling
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room, 110, was very comfortable. The aircon worked nicely, the bedding was clean, and mattress was new and quite comfortable. For the price, this little gem was well worth the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barb

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very basic room
no elevator hard to bring your bags up a flight of stairs no coffee in the room or lobby only one small garbage can in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn, Ridgeland

Nothing fancy , clean and quite and very nice front desk .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place!
I was just looking for a nice clean comfy bed to sleep in after going to a concert at the Ledge Amphitheater. That’s exactly what we got & within walking distance to boot. Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smelled like damp laundry especially the bed sheets
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the Econo Lodge was clean, quiet and the manager was more than helpful when as for directions to places in the community and when i had challenges unlocking my room door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a good place to stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rick

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I gave them a 25 hour notice because my plans changed and they wouldn’t refund the 3 nights that I paid!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property is dated. It appears they have started renovations, but they are far from complete. The bed was comfortable and the rooms were clean. Unfortunately the halls and especially the room had a heavy cigarette smoke smell that was in the walls and carpet. I am allergic and it made for a bad night of sleep and a headache in the morning. Also when checking in I was informed that they charge a pet fee even for service animals, which is not what is listed in the property details. We have never run into this and travel very regularly. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The curtains in my room has dried food on them, not a lot of plug ins, no stationary in room. I asked front desk for a pen and they questioned why. A lot of sketchy people wandering around outside. Didn’t feel safe. Not a happy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oriel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for the price.
The hotel staff was very friendly and the rooms looked like they had just gotten remodeled. Very nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024