Cascades Inn

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Park View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board (on request)
A restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the outside.
Lobby
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a coffee maker, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A brick pathway leading to a building with a balcony and a staircase.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $87
$78 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29

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2601 N Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404
  • Place, Cascades Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(118 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Courtyard Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Group Dormitory Room

  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

Executive Triple Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bloomington

Located in Bloomington, Cascades Inn is on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Indiana University Bloomington and Memorial Stadium. .This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Cascades Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

What's nearby

  • Cascades Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Griffy Lake Nature Preserve - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Indiana University Bloomington - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Upland Brewing Company Brew Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lincoln Square Pancake House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cascades Inn

Cascades Inn offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, gas grills, and a reception hall.
At Cascades Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Bloomington? This motel has 1615 square feet (150 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Sleeper's Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Sleeper's Bar - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Sleeper's Bar
  • Sleeper's Bar

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1964
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 0152360085
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cascades Inn Bloomington
Cascades Bloomington
Cascades Inn Motel
Cascades Inn Bloomington
Cascades Inn Motel Bloomington

Cascades Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and everyone was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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The staff were kind and helpful and the facilities were clean--a low-stress, budget-friendly space!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kamryn

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Gorgeous garden and very unique place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel

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We love staying at the Cascades. It's comfy and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay for the pri
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mike Samir

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Every thing was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and good breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great for visiting IU. Property was quiet and nice people checked us in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, comfortable bed, good location, quiet and safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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Amazing lil diamond in rough! Such a cute spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Destiny

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I’ve been here before and love it. Everything his beautiful and it’s great for couples
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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For the price point this an excellent inn. The room was very clean and the staff was great. I would recommend this inn. It was only a 7 minute drive to the heart of IU.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jerry

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nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Yolanda

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Room was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leann

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Clean and close to where I needed to be
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Coryliss

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This is a great hotel, whether your stay is long or short. The only thing I would suggest, is that the offer of breakfast was clearly stated as continental, so those who require full hot breakfast can make reservations for breakfast elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't eat there but everything looked great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing, room was spotless, and close to our daughter’s dorm at IU. Great all around stay and will use anytime we head down to Bloomington
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is always a pleasure to stay here when visiting daughter in Bloomington. Staff is always nice and helpful. Room is clean and has everything we need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. The breakfast was perfect, and the location was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good shower. Very clean facility. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room. This is what an older motel can do to freshen its look.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026