Econo Lodge

2.0 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby
Business centre
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
815 1st St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387
  • The Ledge Amphitheater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Econo Lodge

Hotel with free parking, near The Ledge Amphitheater
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Econo Lodge offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with video game consoles and complimentary newspapers. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Econo Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The Ledge Amphitheater. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Crossroads Center and a few minutes from The Ledge Amphitheater
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Econo Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Waite Park hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 217 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay. No frills and was an economical choice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jixe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

Good stay

The room was clean and had the necessities. It was easy to book on line and the counter staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible hotel

The service was horrible and they had a few things that was broken or didn’t work inside the room and blamed it on us and kept our deposit I will not recommend this hote to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jill

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The sheets were dirty, the shower was dusty. It was obvious that the room had not been fully cleaned in quite a while
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Nice place to stay and great price!

Very clean and quiet. Nice to have fridge and microwave in the room. Staff was nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Large yellow stain on mattress. Make up looking stains on the top of the fitted sheet. Left hotel and stayed elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teluth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot. Gives you everything you are looking for in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025