American Motel

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Interior
Lobby
Desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1313 Highway 13 N, Waseca, MN, 56093
  • Place, Loon Lake Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Waseca County Historical Society Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Waseca Lakeside Club
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Waseca

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.

What's nearby

  • Loon Lake Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waseca County Historical Society Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waseca Lakeside Club - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Minnesota State University - 37 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 39 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mis Tres Flores - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Mushroom Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬6 min walk

About this property

American Motel

Motel in Waseca with free parking
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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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

American Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 336 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean. There was cold cereal for breakfast. There was no coffee available. No one answered at the front desk to ask for coffee or when I went to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Harley

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most unprofessional motel manager of all time

If you can, stay somewhere else. We initially booked our room for one night. For a cheap motel the room was fine as it was fairly clean and had basic amenities, no microwave in the room, but for a cheap motel it was perfectly acceptable. The customer service, however, was a completely different story. Our first night there we had a pretty late night/early morning so around 9am the next day I rebooked our room online so we could stay and sleep into the afternoon. Sometime between 10 and 11am we received a call from the front desk stating that I had to sign some paperwork for the extra night. I said that I would come down sometime in the afternoon after we woke up to sign the document, at which time I was told that if I didn't come down to sign before 11, I would be charged a late check out fee. FOR A ROOM I BOOKED ON CONSECUTIVE DAYS. So I got out of bed, got dressed, and went down there. Then at about 1pm I got another call that they were coming down to our room to talk to us. Upon arrival they stated that someone had complained that they thought someone was "smoking drugs" in the motel to which we said, "Do you smell anything in here?" and they went away. Then then next day and I find an additional $150 charge on my debit card and when I called them they stated that there were make up stains on the comforter, which was true (but do they not have washing machine??), and also damages to the tub, which was absolutely untrue. Most unprofessional "hospitality" staff ever.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn, Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean place to sleep, nothing fancy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eugenee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
brea
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes the only complaint is no heat but the staff gave me space heater it helped. Will stay again just when not cold
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The front desk clerk was a wonderful person. The room was awful. Beds all rumpled, some black stuff on the toilet seat, soap grime in the bathtub, the first-floor windows were open when I arrived and I shut them but couldn't tell if they locked, there were crumbs on the floor. The clerk apologized and moved me to a different room where the windows seemed to lock better the beds were neater, although the sheets on one bed were stained and there was a weird brown stain on the bathroom wall by the toilet. Once I slept, I slept well. But I would only stay here again if there were absolutely no other choices, including campgrounds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelia

Disliked: Room comfort
The room was clean for the most part. However, there were a lot of drink stains on the end table that had not been washed off. The wash clothes oozed blue dye while using it in the shower, the same color as the cloth. During the night, about 3 a.m., someone kept going in and out of their room for a half hour, letting the door slam behind them. It was very loud and disruptive. The pillows were very hard and flat. I would recommend bringing your own if you stay there. The staff were very friendly and helpful though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean & friendly service…excellent price!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorrie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs more updates, no micro, hair dryer, iron, better wifi in room although they did have these items available in reception area or could be requested. TV reception lagged, poor lighting outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, room was clean just dated bathroom. We needed a place to sleep and shower and it fit the needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Reservation was cancelled and I was never informed. It was cancelled hours ago. I dont know why I am receiving this.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No breakfast, tye dyed sheets and towels need to be washed out real good. The blue dye in them i was afraid would turn my hair green.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harshil, Mississauga

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good morning coffee and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

No breakfast at all. And they dyed the sheets and bath towels. The dyed wash cloths the color comes out in the shower. Blue dye.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd, Minneapolis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is dirty and smells like a blend of weed and wet dog. Had a wedding in town and was hooing to not drive back to the Cities. We ended up driving back...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

I Do Not Recommend

The room itself was adequate. A supposed computer glitch led to my room being cleaned and a large amount of cash going missing. There are no cameras on the second floor and the police have no possible way to conduct an investigation. I would not recommend this motel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fridge did not work. No microwave in room, clean once a week, had to ask for fresh towels and washcloths
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025