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Best Western Holiday Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers can savor classic American dishes at Bennigan's restaurant before unwinding in the indoor pool or maintaining fitness routines in the 24-hour gym

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Best Western Holiday Lodge is centrally located, offering continental breakfast and Bennigan's restaurant for lunch and dinner. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Guests love the helpful staff and convenient express check-out service.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P4,408
P4,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Oversized Room)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Oversized Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Clear Lake is home to Best Western Holiday Lodge. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. Snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Clear Lake travel guide
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2023 7th Avenue N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428

What's nearby

  • Site of the last concert played by Buddy Holly, La Bamba, and the Big Bopper.
    Surf Ballroom and Museum
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • City Beach Park
    2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Lake Time Brewery
    2 min drive
  • Taco John's
    2 min drive
  • Culver's
    6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Holiday Lodge

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Holiday Lodge. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Bennigan’s, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 136 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bennigan’s

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,899 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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, 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Holiday Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Holiday Lodge?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Holiday Lodge on Mar 8, 2026 start from P4,408, excluding 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.

Is Best Western Holiday Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Holiday Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Holiday Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Best Western Holiday Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Best Western Holiday Lodge located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Central Gardens of North Iowa and Clear Lake Fire Museum. MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine and City Beach Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Holiday Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 619 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Room was nice and clean. We also rented a banquet room for a birthday party. Nice sized, reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, free breakfast was good, pool was standard for a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Breakfast was great. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay! Everyone was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good and the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JENNIFER

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a little run down, but the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Celeste

Kind staff and they accommodated us when we had concerns about the AC in the first room we were assigned.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice breakfast choices
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful & efficient. Rooms are clean & comfortable. Only downside this trip was the lack of an elevator. Seems they have been struggling with it & finally decided to replace it. Just one flight up, so not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check-in was fast. Room was very clean & bed was very comfortable. One disappointment was the breakfast time was so short - for a weekend day it seems like 9:00 is too early to end .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Hotel was full but very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, small room, can hear people talking through the walls, convenient location. Room was overpriced in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay for work. The area is nice and the rooms are very comfortable. Bennigans restaurant is a great place to eat that is paired closely to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good value. Very good restaurant connected to motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to quaint downtown. Ate at sports bar 5 minutes from the hotel and had delicious burgers! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient to area attractions; good breakfast. Nice to have a restaurant/bar on premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Very Pleasant

Very nice and clean. Great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great, quiet and peaceful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The downside was the breakfast and coffee, very limited and no one was doing anything about the coffee on Saturday morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is very old with extensive carpets everywhere 1-2 star at best The services were excellent as well as the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lose the pancake maker and bring back the waffle maker. Melvin was an awesome driver!!! We appreciated him so much!! Parking for our boat was also great!! We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location to transport us to surf.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

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

CLEAR LAKR

VERY FRIENDLY STAFF CLEAN
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was quick. Room was clean and comfortable. The only complaint is that they elevator was very slow.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025