With a stay at American Motel in Waseca, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Loon Lake Park and Waseca County Historical Society Museum. .This motel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Waseca Lakeside Club and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center.
Waseca County Historical Society Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Waseca Lakeside Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
Minnesota State University - 37 min drive - 31.8 miles
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 39 min drive - 32.2 miles
Getting around
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Yellow Mushroom Restaurant - 3 min drive
Pizza Ranch - 6 min walk
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
Boathouse & More - 3 min drive
About this property
American Motel
Motel in Waseca with free breakfast
American Motel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Conference space
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
American Motel Waseca
American Waseca
American Motel Motel
American Motel Waseca
American Motel Motel Waseca
Reviews
American Motel Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 329 reviews
10 - Excellent
82
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 329 reviews
8 - Good
105
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 329 reviews
6 - Okay
77
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 329 reviews
4 - Poor
43
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 329 reviews
2 - Terrible
22
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Aug 29, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t stay here
We checked in and went to dinner. When we went to our room, we found the beds to be rumpled and unclean - stained sheets, hairs, and not made. We went back downstairs to ask for help, but staff had left for the night. There was a note with a number to call for help, but no one answered. Left a voicemail, but no one ever called back. Called Hotels.com, but they were useless and have refused to give us a refund. We went to the other hotel down the road and paid directly. Now we’re out over $400. Don’t stay here.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
kathryn
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The desk staff were VERY KIND AND HELPFUL. The walls are thin, and the neighbors were loud. The room was basic, and mostly clean, but I did have to pluck some hair and other stuff out of the bed before I climbed in, and the bedspread appeared as if someone had been sitting on it before I arrived, and that was not very welcoming. Also: a hairdryer in the room would be great. I did enjoy the morning coffee and a pear.
The staff was nice, but if i would have seen them.on the street i wouldnhave thought they were drug addicts. They appeared to be living at the hotel and work there for their rent. Breakfast was some brwakfast sandwiches, bananas and prepackaged cereals on the counter along with bottled water, OJ and milk that was just sitting out. Th room was clean, but thats about all I can say. The room.next to me was propped open for the 2 days i was there with nothing foing on in it - messy sheets like there was no servixe on the weekend. The only reason i felt safe was because this is Wascea and what kind of criminal element would live in Waseca.
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Jennifer
Traveled with family
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Waived pet fee which was nice due to other inconveniences
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.
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.
Its obviously under construction. Holes in the walls where there used to be picture hangers. Paint was partially paint and partially primer. We found a razor blade on top of our a/c unit. There was a nasty smell in the room which I think was probably flooring adhesive as the flooring was new. The bathroom was clean but badly outdated/institutional. So that's the worst stuff. Good stuff was that the beds were probably new memory foam and weren't too bad once you were in them and the sheets were clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. I can't speak on the breakfast because I never saw it. The tables were still wrapped in plastic so I dont know if they served breakfast.