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Very good
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 11.0%!
- 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
Check rates1 Queen Bed High Speed Internet Accessible Microwave and Refrigerator Desk Coffee Maker Iron and Iro
Non-smoking
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Non-smoking
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Non-smoking
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Verified reviews of Best Western Holiday Lodge
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently: "Great!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Everything was great. Thanks for giving us a handicap room.
Garry F. (Individual traveller, 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 traveller, 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 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 2 |
| Rooms with one bed: | 67 |
| Rooms with two beds: | 63 |
| Suites: | 4 |
| Room windows: | Windows don't open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 9 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 10622 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 650 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | 0.5 Miles |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | 2.0 Miles |
| Lounge/Bar hours: | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency (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 GBP (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 Urn of Coffee: | 19.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Soft Drinks: | 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.
Is there an 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 information
Free parking; large parking lot for buses & semi's.
Internet/Wi-Fi
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.
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Best Western Holiday Lodge
Below are the meeting, 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 with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Clear Lake event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sq ft) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | 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. Miles Dimensions: 72 x 47 x 12 Ft Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? Yes Is there 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. Miles Dimensions: 48 x 22 x 8 Ft Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 4 Columns: 2 Windows: 5 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? Yes Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there 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. Miles Dimensions: 30 x 31 x 8 Ft Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there 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. Miles Dimensions: 25 x 22 x 8 Ft Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there 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. Miles Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 8 Ft Floor level: 2 Power outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there 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. Miles Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 8 Ft Floor level: Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there 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. Miles Dimensions: 24 x 48 x 12 Ft Floor level: 1 Power outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there 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. Miles Dimensions: 24 x 48 x 12 Ft Floor level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there 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. Miles Dimensions: 24 x 48 x 12 Ft Floor level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there 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?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Holiday Lodge?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
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 11.0%.
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