American Motel, where comfort and convenience meet. Enjoy a continental breakfast, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of conference space for your next business meeting. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
Sakatah Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 24.3 km
Minnesota State University - 37 min drive - 51.1 km
Getting around
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Yellow Mushroom Restaurant - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
Dq Grill & Chill - 8 min walk
Barney's Drive-In - 4 min drive
About this property
American Motel
When visiting Waseca, American Motel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and on-the-go breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
51 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Jetted
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for USD 25 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per night
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
American Motel Waseca
American Waseca
American Motel Motel
American Motel Waseca
American Motel Motel Waseca
Frequently asked questions
Does American Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, American Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at American Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at American Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at American Motel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at American Motel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.
Does American Motel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bath.
What's the area around American Motel like?
American Motel is a short 20-minute walk from Loon Lake Park and 20 minutes' walk from Waseca County Historical Society Museum.
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American Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Good
6 Jun 2025
Staff was helpful and room was nice
Judi
Judi, 3-night trip
2/10 Terrible
5 Aug 2025
Felt uncomfortable and unsafe being there
Jaleesa
Jaleesa, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
27 Jul 2025
It served its purpose of a place to sleep.
It wasn’t very clean and they said there would be a breakfast, but there wasn’t.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Jun 2025
Property is under new management and undergoing updating and renovations. All of this considered found my stay extremely enjoyable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely stay here again and look forward. To seeing how things improve over time.
Ralph
Ralph, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
4 Aug 2025
You get what you pay for.
wayne
wayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Apr 2025
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Gail
Gail, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
14 Jul 2025
Waived pet fee which was nice due to other inconveniences
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
15 May 2025
The ladies at the front desk were perfectly nice. It was dirty though, even for being "under renovation". Floor was dirty, hair in the bathroom,
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Oct 2023
Very clean great place to stay
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
8 Jun 2025
We came in on Wed. afternoon and left Sunday morning. Our room was not cleaned even once. I had to ask for clean towels and trash bags. I did bring it to their attention Fri. morning but they just said they were real busy.
Wanda
Wanda, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
21 Aug 2022
Comfortable beds nice room nice staff
shirley
shirley, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Nov 2023
Quick check-in, pleasant staff, clean facility.
david
david, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jul 2024
Wonderful and friendly place to stay while cleaning up from the flood! Owner was extremely helpful and communicated easily about everything we needed! Will recommend and stay again!
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Nov 2022
Just your average hotel, clean and good location
Larry
Larry, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Sept 2023
You can tell its family owned, friendly and kind.
Tammi
Tammi, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Sept 2022
good stay experience
Side
Side, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jul 2023
This property is incredibly clean and the owners are very accommodating and nice to deal with. We have stayed here several times with our dogs and the rates are more than reasonable!
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
27 Sept 2023
Its an older place but well worth the money
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
11 Jul 2024
Clean rooms & good customer service. The grounds could use some weeding and maintaining.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Jun 2023
Close to where I was visiting. Quiet and clean. Nice staff.
Deidra
Deidra, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
22 Aug 2023
It was a typical mom and pop motel that had older furniture and was not fancy at all, but it was clean and they had doughnuts for breakfast.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Okay
12 Nov 2024
Too expensive for what you get
This hotel would be less than $50/night anywhere else, but they take full advantage of being 1 of 2 hotels in the area by jacking up the price. (The other hotel is just as expensive and just as bad.)
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Oct 2023
I've come to this place many times. Its always nice ane quiet when you turn in for the night. I enjoy staying there and I know I'll stay in the future.
Maurene
Maurene, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Jun 2024
They are friendly and helpful.
The only thing I wish was better is having higher toilets.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
2 Jan 2023
Rented the room for family members - never actually entered the motel, but there were no complaints