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Best Western Eau Claire South

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Restaurant
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3614 Gateway Drive, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
  • Place, Oakwood Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Eau Claire Dog Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Chaos Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Pet Friendly)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Eau Claire

A stay at Best Western Eau Claire South places you in the heart of Eau Claire, within a 5-minute drive of Oakwood Mall and Eau Claire Dog Park. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Putnam Park.

What's nearby

  • Oakwood Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eau Claire Dog Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Chaos Waterpark - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Action City - 4 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kobes - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Eau Claire South

Hotel in Eau Claire with free breakfast and a fitness center
Best Western Eau Claire South offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Best Western Eau Claire South, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Best Western Eau Claire South has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 80 lbs per pet
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 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 day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

Country Inn Carlson Eau Claire Wi Hotel
Best Eau Claire Eau Claire
Best Western Eau Claire South Hotel
Best Western Eau Claire South Eau Claire
Best Western Eau Claire South Hotel Eau Claire

Reviews

Best Western Eau Claire South Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 901 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice modern motel with a comfortable bed. Ours was a king bed - the room was small but it had everything ewe needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wilbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

breakfast area

The room was good, the breakfast area not so much. cleanliness needs more attention
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old food left in fridge, 2 inch gaps under the doors, moldy corn dogs in the fridge. And the room up on the third floor smelled so bad…..they tried to pass it off as heating coming on. I would steer clear if you have another option
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an overnight stopover. Newer property in a very congested area. Restaurants nearby. Room was fine. Breakfast was typical. I would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Very Accommodating

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Watersmeet

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean pet friendly room with convenient location for dining and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail E

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

8/10 Good

F. Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access just off freeway. Safe and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok but room was dated and smelled of dirty diapers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Nampa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and super clean. Nice hot breakfast. Close to shopping and food options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to from highway, very dog walkable area, but bring your own bags. Fast food close by...and even shopping
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property. Would have been better if the EV charger didn’t require an unlock code.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

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

Stopover

In route stoppver
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A more healthy breakfast should be offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025