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4.0/5
Based on 271 guest reviews
- We have an indoor pool
- Complimentary breakfast is offered
- Shuttle from airport available
- The Avg. Group Discount is 9.5%!
- Gym / Fitness Center Available
- Hotel has 136 rooms
- Group score of 10.0/10
- Hotel has 9 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
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Local Attractions
Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Antique Shopping, The Music Man Square, Meredith Willson Boyhood Home, Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House & Park Inn.
Landmarks and Location of Best Western Holiday Lodge
Verified Reviews of Best Western Holiday Lodge
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Great!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Everything was great. Thanks for giving us a handicap room.
Garry F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
09-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 07 to Sun Jun 09 2024 at a $185.99 average nightly rate. 
"Nice, Clean Hotel & Good Breakfast"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
This is your standard economy hotel. The room was clean and we had no issues. There is a good variety of food for breakfast. Would recommend for a budget friendly stay.
Amy S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
26-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 23 to Sun Mar 24 2024 at a $125.10 average nightly rate. Property Description
At the Best Western Holiday Lodge in Clear Lake, Iowa, superior amenities and outstanding service await you. We realize that not all travellers are alike, so we designed our 136 rooms and suites to meet the needs of the business traveler as well as the family on vacation. After settling in your room, take a stroll through our lobby (free cookies Monday-Thursday evenings) or find a comfortable chair and relax in our Club Room or Courtyard. We encourage our guests to take advantage of our 24-hour fitness center, sundeck, and indoor heated pool. Visit Bennigan's Restaurant which is located on-site for a delicious meal or cocktail! Our banquet rooms provide the professional atmosphere you require. With facilities accommodating up to 600 people, the Best Western is a great place to host your next board meeting, conference, company party, family reunion or wedding reception! Our extensive banquet menu will make planning simple. The staff and management of the hotel are committed to providing you with the finest facilities and services possible. We look forward to exceeding your expectations and responding to your every need in a prompt, efficient manner!
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2022 |
| Floors: | 7 |
| Rooms: | 136 |
| Corridors: | Both Interior and Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 136 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 2 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 67 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 63 |
| Suites: | 4 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 9 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 10622 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 650 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.5 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 2.0 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Indoor pool open from 7:00 am - 11:00 pm | |
| Ownership: | kinseth Hospitality |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Individual Reservation: Cancellation must be made by 6pm on date of arrival to avoid penalty.Group Policy: Group cancellation must be made 30 days prior to arrival to avoid penalty. | |
| Nightly Parking: | $0 |
| Total Taxes: | 12.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.00% |
| Other Tax: | 7.00% |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 20.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 11.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 12.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 14.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 13.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 13.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 19.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.50 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Car rental
- Central location
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Kitchenette in room
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Mason City Municipal Airport, 2 miles. Courtesy Hotel Shuttle available.
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.Breakfast Information
Free hot continental breakfast
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.3 nights or less - $15 plus tax per day/4 nights or more - $50 plus tax (flat rate)
Parking Info
Free parking; large parking lot for buses & semi's.
Internet / WiFI
Free WiFi Internet throughout the whole hotel & Bennigan's Restaurant.
Cleaning Policies
• We are following a comprehensive cleaning and sanitation process that includes a vigilant procedure for disinfecting all hard surfaces, doors and handles.• We have increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of all high-traffic areas and we are providing hand sanitizer for guests and team members both proactively and upon request.• We are strictly enforcing our current policy of requiring team members to stay home if they are not feeling well or have a fever.• We have re-emphasized our internal training to focus on frequent and proper hand-washing and personal hygiene.
About Best Western Hotels
- 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
- Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
- 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
- Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
- Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
- Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms
The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: The Anchor Inn - Enjoy a hearty breakfast with lake views, just 0.8 miles away.
- Lunch: Starboard Market - Deli-style sandwiches and salads, only 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Ge-Jo's by the Lake - A local favorite for pizza and pasta, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Clear Lake State Park - Explore the beautiful trails and enjoy water activities, located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Main Event - A cozy breakfast spot known for their homemade pastries, located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Other Place - Sports bar with a wide selection of burgers and sandwiches, only 0.9 miles away.
- Dinner: The Landing Patio Bar & Grill - Lakeside dining with a diverse menu, just 1.5 miles away.
- Activity: Surf Ballroom and Museum - Visit the historic venue and learn about rock 'n' roll history, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Barrel Drive-In - A local favorite for breakfast classics and delicious milkshakes, located 1.8 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Landing - Casual dining with a variety of options, only 1.5 miles away.
- Dinner: PM Park - Lakeside restaurant with a seafood-focused menu, just 2.3 miles away.
- Activity: Central Gardens of North Iowa - Explore the beautiful gardens and enjoy nature, located 3.7 miles from the hotel.
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Seasonality and Projections at Best Western Holiday Lodge
The chart above shows fluctuations of prices for both group prices and the best individual traveler prices our system could find at the time the group/meeting bid was submitted. The lowest group discount displayed is 19.8% in the month of August 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $170 in the month of August 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Holiday Lodge in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Holiday Lodge
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Holiday Lodge.
Feel free to use the Best Western Holiday Lodge meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Clear Lake event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Diamond Ballroom | 72 x 47 x 12 | 3456 | 400/-- | 192 | 250 | -- | 75 | -- | 22/17 | 600 | -- | -- |
Close This Diamond BallroomOur beautiful Diamond Ballroom is perfect for receptions, conventions, and large meetings. The built in stage is great for entertainment and presentations. Plan your next large event in our Diamond Ballroom! Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 3456 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 72 x 47 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? Yes Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
20% discount on meeting room rental if you spend over $375 on f&b not including alcohol.     | ||||||||||||
| Veranda | 48 x 22 x 8 | 1080 | 72/-- | 54 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 10 | --/-- | 90 | 90 | -- |
Close This VerandaThe Veranda Room overlooks our spacious indoor pool and is perfect for mid-size receptions, banquets, and meetings. French Doors and pool view add to the ambience. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1080 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 48 x 22 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 2 Windows: 5 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
20% discount on meeting room rental if you spend over $375 on f&b not including alcohol.  | ||||||||||||
| Opal | 30 x 31 x 8 | 968 | 40/-- | 30 | 40 | -- | 20 | -- | --/-- | 75 | 60 | -- |
Close This OpalThe Opal Room can be used for daytime corporate meetings, then dim the lights and wall sconces for evening dinners and parties. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 968 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 31 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
20% discount on meeting room rental if you spend over $375 on f&b not including alcohol. | ||||||||||||
| Sapphire | 25 x 22 x 8 | 566 | 32/-- | 24 | 32 | 20 | 15 | -- | --/-- | 30 | 48 | -- |
Close This SapphireThe Sapphire Room can accommodate small meetings and parties, and is also well utilized as an extra space in conjunction with the Diamond Ballroom for breaks and other conference needs. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 566 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 22 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
20% discount on meeting room rental if you spend over $375 on f&b not including alcohol. | ||||||||||||
| Boardroom Suite 217 | 1 x 1 x 8 | 606 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Boardroom Suite 217Our Conference Suite is well suited for board meetings as well as family groups & conventions requesting a hospitality area. Room has a private washroom, closet, and counter space with storage and a refrigerator. Soft seating is also provided around the sitting area with television. Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 606 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
20% discount on meeting room rental if you spend over $375 on f&b not including alcohol. | ||||||||||||
| Blarney Room | 1 x 1 x 8 | 500 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Blarney RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 500 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Emerald | 24 x 48 x 12 | 1142 | 72/-- | 54 | 80 | 30 | 40 | -- | --/-- | 150 | 130 | -- |
Close This EmeraldThis is the first section of our Diamond Ballroom. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1142 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 24 x 48 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Topaz | 24 x 48 x 12 | 1152 | 72/-- | 54 | 80 | 30 | 40 | -- | --/-- | 150 | 130 | -- |
Close This TopazThis is the middle section of our Diamond Ballroom. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1152 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 24 x 48 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Ruby | 24 x 48 x 12 | 1152 | 72/-- | 54 | 80 | 30 | 40 | -- | --/-- | 150 | 130 | -- |
Close This RubyThis is the third section of our Diamond Ballroom with the built in stage. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1152 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 24 x 48 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Best Western Holiday Lodge
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Best Western Holiday Lodge have?
There are 136 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Best Western Holiday Lodge?
Yes, they have 9 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Holiday Lodge?
Free hot continental breakfast
What parking is available at Best Western Holiday Lodge?
Free parking; large parking lot for buses & semi's.
How much does internet cost?
Free WiFi Internet throughout the whole hotel & Bennigan's Restaurant.
Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Holiday Lodge?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate 1 King Bed Full Breakfast Free WiFi Sofa Bed Sofabed Microwave, Refrigerator
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Holiday Lodge?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Rate Citizens 55yrs Plus or AARP ID 1 King Bed Full Breakfast Free WiFi Sofa Bed Sofabed Micr
Is there a gym at Best Western Holiday Lodge?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Best Western Holiday Lodge?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor pool open from 7:00 am - 11:00 pm.
Can I get a group rate at Best Western Holiday Lodge?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 9.5%.
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