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The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY

2.5 star property
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Signature Single Room
Combined shower/bathtub, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
Combined shower/bathtub, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
Standard Double Room
Standard Single Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
600 22nd St S, Benson, MN, 56215
  • Lake Minnewaska
    33 min drive
  • University of Minnesota - Morris
    40 min drive
  • Lac qui Parle State Park
    52 min drive

Room options

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Signature Single Room

Signature Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Benson

With a stay at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY in Benson, you'll be 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Monson Lake State Park and 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Glacial Lakes State Park. .This hotel is 22 mi (35.3 km) from Lake Minnewaska and 22 mi (35.4 km) from Starbuck Public Beach.

What's nearby

  • Glacial Lakes State Park - 32 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Lake Minnewaska - 33 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Lakeshore Park - 33 min drive - 36.0 km
  • University of Minnesota - Morris - 40 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Lac qui Parle State Park - 52 min drive - 50.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Stop Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Benson Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Route 22 Clontarf - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY

Hotel in Benson with free parking
The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
This hotel offers designated smoking areas.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Is Our Go To Place In Benson
We enjoy staying at the Benson Motel because it’s clean and the staff is very responsive to our needs. The only negative is, if you are looking for breakfast, you have to go into town to seek the local options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this quaint and cute motel, and I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The check-in process was different from the usual, as they have implemented automated services, but it was smooth and hassle-free. It's clear that the motel has undergone significant updates, and they are transforming it into a place people will really enjoy. After a dinner in town, we returned to the motel and spent some time relaxing outside in their comfortable Adirondack chairs, taking in the beautiful view. Overall, a wonderful stay that I would recommend to anyone looking for a cozy and modernized retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Comfortable, Clean and Roomy Rooms
We like to stay here as it is close to family. The owners are very responsive to all text and email messages to answer questions or if I/we need anything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Motel. Responsive Staff.
The rooms are clean. When we ran out of facial tissue, the staff was very responsive to replace our box. I put a 4 star on eco-friendly as I didn’t see anything that promoted recycling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just right for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn't stay very long. Left at 2:30 AM
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce and Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, unusual check in for us. Would have preferred main floor as we are in our late 70’s.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful.
Never. Again. The bed was so springy and nasty we barely spelt. Sheets were shaggy and felt like sandpaper. The whole building was musty and stank so badly that I needed to launder everything immediately including what we didn’t wear. There were no privacy curtains so the room was like a dungeon or people could see into your room. The water even stank.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight stay!
Super comfortable bed and pillows. We slept well after the trains stopped whistling. Very spacious room for the two of us. Love the idea of how to check in to get the room key. Owners/managers very attentive to questions in texts. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Jo

Comfortable and clean rooms. Easy check-in/check-out. Quiet. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was great but the service was greater. They were very welcoming. There is not a front desk in the motel but we didn’t need it. They were very responsive and helpful, and explained everything in detail.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Anita

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I had to have the assistance of the cleaning lady to check in. Never received a text message or an email on the steps to check in, And I wasn’t the only one. However, the motel was quick enough to have the neighbors turn down the music only after they sent me a text, asking me how I was liking my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found that getting our room key was very unique to get them and that is was very cool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel, would stay again for sure! The process is simple and easy, the room was clean and simple with all the necessities. Everything was well thought out and considerate. I'd give this place 10 stars if i could! Thank you for a quiet, pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in and check out.. staff very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, newly remodeled, comfortable
Clean, newly remodeled, comfortable. I would definitely stay again if will drive through that area in a future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022