5 star hotels in Mason City, IA

1. Quality Inn & Suites (2-star hotel)

  • Address: 410 5th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
  • Phone: (641) 243-4222
  • Ratings: 4.0 (235 reviews) Very good
  • Website : Quality Inn & Suites
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Quick Summary: Laid-back hotel offering relaxed rooms & suites, as well as free breakfast & parking.

About this hotel

Set 3 blocks from Highway 65, this relaxed hotel is a 9-minute walk from The Music Man Square and a 14-minute walk from the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum.Casual rooms offer free Wi-Fi, TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms feature microwaves, minifridges and whirlpool tubs. Suites add living rooms with pull-out sofas.Parking and hot breakfast are free. Pets are welcome for a fee.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests liked the clean rooms
  • Walking distance to Mason City Parks & Recreation and Music Man Square
  • 80 min drive to Waterloo Regional Airport
  • Guests praised the service

Feedback From Real Customers

Mewmew1213 !

Hotel needs updating I got the king suite w/jacuzzi and there are some things that need maintenance done

When you turn the sink on high it comes out of the handle, toilet moves when getting off, and the shower faucet wigglesRoom seems dark because the super dark red paint Walls have scuff & dirt Marks all over This is also present in the hallways Carpet felt & looked awfulBreakfast area needs the trim near the floor to be reattached to the wall You can see it peeling away and visibly see the white glue dotsBed was super comfy and clean and the water pressure / quality was great Breakfast was good and service was also goodI feel like if they renovated it would be beneficial to the hotel

Rhiannon Combs

Rooms are in need of updating and repairs Ceiling falling off in the bathroom If you set air any lower than 75 it will get very humid in the room and everything will feel damp

Front desk told us that’s just how these units work No place for for guests to throw trash or cigarette butts out We were told to “throw them in the sewer drain” The front door area has cigarette butts everywhere Not enough parking in front of the building for all guests to park in a well lit area Would not recommend thus hotel unless it’s the last place in all of North Iowa We were never greeted upon arrival or anytime we left or returned for the day

Nancy Litch

The staff are very friendly Samantha is so nice and helpful If you ask a question, or need something she is quick to help

I asked where I could do laundry, and she escorted me to the washer and dryer and then got change for me She is also proactive in restocking during the breakfast serviceThe accommodations are OK, it’s old and needs updating We have a 1 bedroom suite and the bathroom is large, with an old and very deep jacuzzi tub It’s difficult to get into it’s so deep

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2. Deer Valley Lodge

About this hotel

2387 242nd St, Ventura, IA 50482(641) 829-4433

Things You Need to Know

  • 6 min drive to McIntosh Woods State Park
  • 16 min drive to Mason City Municipal Airport

Feedback From Real Customers

Todd P

This is the best camping facility in the area, if not the entire country It has access to Clear lake, and has the longest dock on the lake There is also a nice swimming pool and playground

For those who don’t have a camper, you can rent nice rooms in the lodge The staff is very friendly, but also enforces rules to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and safe experience

3. PM Park

About this hotel

15297 Raney Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428(641) 357-1991

Things You Need to Know

  • 5 min drive to Clear Lake State Park
  • 14 min drive to Mason City Municipal Airport
  • Guests mentioned “lakes” 28 times
  • Guests mentioned “Tiki bar” 17 times
  • Guests praised the breakfast
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Mike Cammarata

The Restaurant at PM ParkOn a recent road trip, my wife and I stopped for lunch in Clear Lake, Iowa With a great deal of luck, we found this restaurant Actually, they found us

We were looking for it on the grounds of the resort and someone asked us if we needed help She brought us to the restaurant and then served us lunchThere was a good selection of lunch items and also a daily special The special seemed to be very popular with the locals Our meals were excellentWe would stop here next chance we get

Susan Carrott

The Mother’s Day brunch/lunch today was absolutely delicious! The roast beef was perfect and so many great sides They had two other meat selections, several salads, three choices of potatos and green bean casserole They also had several breakfast choices

(I chose lunch) The desserts our table tried were also delicious! The fresh strawberry shortcake was a hit with homemade whipped cream Two thumbs up for this delicious meal!

4. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clear Lake (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off US-18 and I-35, this unassuming hotel is 2 miles from both the Kinney Pioneer Museum and City Beach along Clear Lake.Laid-back rooms with carpeted floors offer complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemakers. Some have minifridges and/or microwaves. Children age 17 and under stay free in a parent’s room.Complimentary perks include continental breakfast and parking. There’s also a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • 5 min drive to Central Gardens of North Iowa
  • 6 min drive to Mason City Municipal Airport
  • Some guests disliked the bathrooms
  • Guests praised the friendly service

Feedback From Real Customers

Ellen Paullin

Vintage hotel but has been kept up well Unexpected stay and got a double queen for $88 (that included tax)Easy to get to and conveniently close to interstate 35

I actually loved the old style room Never see mirrored walls and a window bench in modern places!Check in and out was simple and quick Nice breakfast set up Convenience stores, restaurants, gas, etc within walking distance or a short drive

Mikenzie Geiger

Stayed here for one night in fMarch 2022 The front desk staff was very friendly The hotel itself needs a bit of TLC

I felt like I couldn’t‘ t trust that my room was totally clean, because it showed so many signs of heavy wear The shower head had two settings- painful or gushing The drain looked pretty gross too The walls all need repainted and are missing paint in lots of places There was a wall to wall mirror in place of a headboard, and it was cracked and held in place with clear tape right over the bed And one of the bath towels had an orange stain on itThat being said, the sheets and bedding looked clean, the ground floor window opened all the way and had a bug screen in place, and looked over a nice open field The hotel is dog friendly (it does add an extra $10 a night to your room to bring your dog), and serves breakfast starting at 6am Typical hotel breakfast- oatmeal, breads, fresh pancakes/waffles, yogurt, fruit, juice Lots of well lit parking spaces, and tucked far enough off the road that I didn’t hear any road noise at night The room also had a nice size fridge, TV, mini coffee maker, window seat, individual heat/AC unit under the window seat, and blackout curtainsIts a step up from a motel, but doesn’t really meet typical Wyndham standards

Dave Nichols

I’ve stayed here many times over the years when visiting Clear LakeThis place has really declined during the pandemic no working TV (this apparently was on ongoing problem that they were aware of but failed to mention in listing or at check in); toilet was broken; shower was broken; room carpet was dirty; common areas were dirty; breakfast lacked hot protein-very limited selection

When I complained about the TV the manager told me he wasn’t the manager and he would need to talk to someone regarding the tv or the rate Lodging at this interchange is challenging but might be better off with one of the higher priced options at this point

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5. Lakeside Inn (2-star hotel)

  • Address: 1603 S Shore Dr #2720, Clear Lake, IA 50428
  • Phone: (641) 244-3004
  • Ratings: 4.3 (150 reviews) Very good
  • Website : Lakeside Inn
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Quick Summary: Lakeside hotel with a dock & a restaurant/bar, plus complimentary coffee & Wi-Fi.

About this hotel

Set on Clear Lake, this low-key hotel is 1.4 miles from the Clear Lake Fire Museum and 6.2 miles from McIntosh Woods State Park.Casual, lakeside rooms have flat-screen TVs, minifridges and pillow-top mattresses; some feature whirlpool tubs, patios or balconies.Wi-Fi and coffee in the lobby are complimentary. Boat hoists are available for a fee. There’s also a relaxed lakefront restaurant/bar and a dock.

Things You Need to Know

  • 2 min drive to Clear Lake State Park
  • 9 min drive to Mason City Municipal Airport
  • Guests mentioned restaurants 19 times
  • Guests mentioned beds 18 times
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Eddy Ruzga

We stopped here on a cross-country move and it was such a nice area! Great little hotel with amazing views, kind staff, and nicely renovated rooms It was so nice to enjoy our coffee outside and watch the regatta out on the lakeWe came on a Sunday night and the restaurant was closed both Sunday night and all day Monday but it looked like a fun spot (and pro tip: IowaEatz delivers for free to the hotel)

If you want to buy snacks or drinks from the lobby, be sure to get them before 8pm as the desk isn’t staffed overnight If I’m being picky, a couple extra towels and a bath mat would be nice in the bathroomAlso worth mentioning we had a 26 ft Uhaul towing a car hauler and Clear Lake Boats was super chill about letting us park in the boat trailer parking area overnight so we had plenty of space Overall, great stop for a relaxing stay and we’d come back!

Nancy Edwards

Stayed here for a quick weekend We went to a concert at the SurfBallroom and choose the Inn because it was on the water It exceeded our expectations! Great room, comfy bed, lovely bathroom with a good shower

It is right on the water The Front desk staff was great and super helpfulWe will definitely choose to stay here again

Forrest Gerst

Location and views are great Rooms are updated and aesthetically pleasing while still functional Walls are paper thin, could hear everything going on next door and the hallway

An adjacent room threw a rager of a party until well past 3 AM and it was like I was in their room with them! No staff on site at the front desk after 8 PM, so it’s not easy to make a complaint Good thing I’m a heavy sleeper, I suppose

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6. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set 1 mile off Interstate 35, this laid-back hotel in an area with fast-food eateries is 2 miles from both City Beach Park along Clear Lake and the Central Gardens of North Iowa.Warm, unassuming rooms come with Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add fireplaces and/or whirlpool tubs. Suites feature living areas with pull-out sofas.Amenities include an indoor pool and a hot tub. There’s a coin-operated laundry. Pets are welcome. Breakfast and parking are available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the beds
  • 6 min drive to Central Gardens of North Iowa
  • 6 min drive to Mason City Municipal Airport
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “waffles” 12 times
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a fitness center
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub

Feedback From Real Customers

Cindy Findlay

The 2 stars are for the beds being comfortable but the bathroom is a different story Old dirty tiles and mold Nowhere to put your shampoo or soap

Beds were full size in our room but compfy for pet friendly room So we slept separately The breakfast was really good tho They need to do some remodeling in their bathrooms but otherwise it was good

PJ

Nice location basically on the dead end of a street so it is quiet with plenty of parking and plenty of places to eat and bars that are close They have a awesome breakfast included and everything was very neat and clean and the staff was super friendly and polite And you also get access to a awesome gym with a Smoothie Bar to go and work out

Mike Kimmel

The staff here are horrible and treated my wife and I as if we were intruders not guests The manager Stephanie Castillo was condescending and enjoyed the fact that one of the housekeepers was yelling at us to get out of our room and acted like they had people waiting to check into our room at 11:10AM The whole experience was a terrible way to start our day

I am still in shock at the treatment we deserved and their over confidence in the fact that they could do and say anything that they wanted to us without any concern or fear of jeopardizing their jobs, ESPECIALLY the smug manager Stephani Castillo She was basically saying “F you, I can do anything that I want to you, and there is nothing you can do about it” She was taunting and really enjoying seeing my wife upset after being accosted by the housekeeping creature who was frightening before she started banging on the door yelling and screaming like a wild animal These people do not deserve jobs, and they have no business dealing with the guests We were in our vehicle with all of our luggage before 11:20 I don’t care if the place is booked full, check in is at 3 pm, there is no excuse for their actions and appalling treatment Go elsewhere, we will never book a room there again

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7. Larch Pine Inn Bed & Breakfast

About this hotel

Dating from 1875, this Victorian-style bed-and-breakfast is a 5-minute walk from the Surf Ballroom and Museum and 4.1 miles from McIntosh Woods State Park.Rooms are individually decorated with traditional furnishings and antiques. All feature claw-foot baths; some have wrought-iron beds and lace curtains. A 1-bedroom cottage offers cable TV, a whirlpool tub, a fireplace, a full kitchen, a deck and free Wi-Fi.Common areas include a screened porch, a dining room, a kitchenette, and a living area with a TV. Breakfast and snacks are complimentary.

Things You Need to Know

  • Walking distance to Clear Lake Fire Museum and Clear Lake Arts Center
  • 8 min drive to Mason City Municipal Airport
  • Guests praised the service, which has a concierge
  • Guests praised the breakfast

Feedback From Real Customers

Aaron & Whitney Burke

We hosted my tea party themed bridal shower at the Larch Pine Inn Bed & Breakfast and it was amazing! Paula was awesome to work with and everyone had a great time We had around 30 women attend and she served two courses The first course included ham salad and cucumber sandwiches along with deviled eggs

And the second course was cake with chocolate dipped strawberries And we each had our own tea pots and selection of tea to choose from We also had a lady from the historical society come and speak It really was a unique experience and I would highly recommend it!

Renee Kessel

I don’t know what was better, the accommodations or the amazing breakfast every morning Paula and Ken were amazing hosts and attended to our every need The place was clean, the most comfortable bed, within walking distance to downtown and restaurants and just a block off the lake

This is worth the drive and Clear Lake is a great place for family vacation or just a weekend retreat Golf course nearby and fishing made this trip the perfect getaway Thanks Paula

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8. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set among casual eateries near 2 lakes in a commercial area off Highway 18, this unfussy hotel is 2 miles from both the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum and the Dr. G.C. Stockman House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.Relaxed rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas with sofabeds, while suites also have wet bars and living rooms.Parking and a breakfast buffet are complimentary. Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, as well as a 24-hour convenience store, a business center and an outdoor fire pit.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms, which have minibars
  • The rooms have TVs and microwaves
  • 4 min drive to Lester Milligan Park
  • 82 min drive to Waterloo Regional Airport
  • Guests liked the service
  • Guests mentioned hot tubs 18 times
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • Guests praised the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Shawn Magnuson

The room was quiet and the beds comfortable The rooms were cleanly, service great, and breakfast was good The bathroom doors in the rooms are just a sliding door and that is disturbing to me

The shower door doesn’t close either, and why are heating and air conditioning units so loud? We can make electric cars virtually quiet why not a heating and air conditioning unit?

Dallas St Clair

Stayed the night of March 7th Check in was easy, standard with Hilton Honors hotels Staff was friendly

Unfortunately the laundry bag in closet had odd clear liquid in it, there were 10-12 long dark hairs in the shower (from previous occupant I’m assuming), the breakfast was lackluster, and the coffee maker (in my room) also contained the previous occupants coffee and filter Not what I normally experience from a Hampton, will stay somewhere else in the future

Amanda Conley

My room was dirtyWe found someone else’s food in the fridge, socks, and Vicks by the bedAlso blood on the pillowcase

DisgustingDidn’t discover until we were already in bed for the night or I would have asked for a different room I do not think the sheets were changed for our stay and it was not vacuumedThe pool was nice but the floors were sooo slippery my child fell I have been to many hotel pools and none with such a slick pool areaThe hotel waffles were good but they were out of a lot of breakfast items like juiceSave money and just go stay at one of the cheaper options in the area

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9. Decker House Bed & Breakfast (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set in a grand Neoclassical house dating from the 1890s, this elegant B&B is adjacent to the Music Man Square, and 0.3 miles from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Historic Park Inn.The 5 traditionally decorated rooms feature oak floors and antique furnishings, as well as cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms add marble sinks or whirlpool tubs.Full breakfast is provided. There’s a grand staircase, and a living room serving afternoon tea and complimentary cookies.

Things You Need to Know

  • Walking distance to Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home
  • 79 min drive to Waterloo Regional Airport
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests praised the breakfast

Feedback From Real Customers

Lyndie Best

Cynthia was an excellent host She was courteous and welcoming She even offered a discount for the circumstances of my stay

It was unasked, but very kind She is just as good a cook as she is a host The breakfast was beautiful, delicious, and filling The rooms are beautiful and clean and there is even access to streaming services It made for a great stay!

Director Main Street Mason City

Absolutely charming B&B! Each room in this historic gem is unique and cozy! The owner put’s an extra special touch on everything she does and is an outstanding host! A must stay if your visiting the Mason City area or looking for a great staycation spot! Located in the heart of downtown and within walking distance to local eateries, shopping and more!

Marsha Gentry

This B&B was amazing! Cynthia the proprietor was delightful to talk to and an excellent cook Breakfast was SO good!! And the room and bed was warm and comfortable and inviting Like coming home

And close to downtown and all the attractions! Definitely will stay here again, will recommend it as a vacation for friends and family

10. Lighthouse Court (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

432 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428(641) 357-5237

Things You Need to Know

  • Walking distance to City Beach and Clear Lake Fire Museum
  • 8 min drive to Mason City Municipal Airport

Feedback From Real Customers

mra paa

It is an old motel and it is not updated so if you are looking for a fresh room you will need to stay elsewhere If you are looking for a great place to walk to after a concert at the surf and a trip to the bar you can’t go wrong! Reasonable rates and there is no charge for the nostalgia We enjoyed our stay

It was great not needing a designated driver!

Katie Navarro

Decent place across the street from the lake in town It’s an older single-story Americana motel Other than being very outdated, seriously early 70’s outdated, it wasn’t horrible

It was fairly clean, stocked well with towels, and we checked the beds for bugs and there was none I myself would stay here again if looking for a cheap stay

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