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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property

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Property amenity
Business centre
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Laundry room

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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815 1st St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387
  • Place, The Ledge Amphitheater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Crossroads Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Cloud State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Waite Park

Located in Waite Park, Econo Lodge is in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Crossroads Center and The Ledge Amphitheater. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Joe Faber Field and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Quarry Park and Nature Preserve.

What's nearby

  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Crossroads Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Joe Faber Field - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Quarry Park and Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 8 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cash Wise Foods - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge

Hotel with free parking, near The Ledge Amphitheater
Econo Lodge offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and complimentary weekday newspapers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

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
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Reviews

Econo Lodge Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 324 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Receptionist very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Boris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property exterior is run down and shabby, but room was clean, updated, and comfortable. Staffxwas friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

I “reserved” a room and was supposed to pay at the hotel. Because of medical reasons I was unable to stay at the hotel. I was not aware that I had to cancel if I could stay there because I had just “reserved” not BOOKED. When I got home I was reviewing my bank account and noticed that your hotel changed me $191.00. I called and was told I would only be refunded $100 for one night because I didn’t cancel which I was not made aware that I had to do. I received an email from your hotel after I reserved the room and even in the letter it said NOTHING about canceling if I couldn’t come. I’d be happy to give you a copy of the email if you’d like. I want ALL of my money back since I didn’t even stay with you and was NOT made aware of your policy. When I RESERVED(not booked) the room I was not aware that I would be charged if I didn’t come. Since that is your policy why was I not called or emailed when I didn’t show up for the first night? It definitely doesn’t seem like an honest customer service company to me!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yucky

Rooms were filthy. Hair in beds, hair in shower, dirt all over the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Visit July 28 & 29, 2025

The room itself was clean, but everything else was disgusting. The hallways were nasty. I'm not sure I would stay here again. Also, I found it very odd that they made a copy of my driver's license when I arrived. I have traveled a lot and never had anyone make a copy of my license, which makes me feel a little weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bree

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashlyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denice

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was affordable, which was a plus, but the overall experience wasn’t great. The property is old and clearly hasn’t been renovated in a long time. While the room was technically clean, everything felt worn out. The bedding and sheets weren’t dirty, but they looked and felt heavily used, not the fresh, crisp quality you’d expect at most hotels. The biggest concern was safety. There were people drinking in the parking lot, and a few seemed to be under the influence of something. It didn’t feel secure, and I didn’t see any staff or security presence to manage the situation. If you just need a cheap place to crash and aren’t too concerned about the environment, it might do, but I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really dirty. We didn’t take off our shoes the entire time we were there. I made sure that when I got of my bed that my sandals were there to slip on. The bathroom floor was dirty and the tub was gross. We did not shower because it felt counter productive. Luckily our next stay allowed us to check in early and we were able to clean up. The lady that checked us in was pushy. She handed me a sheet of paper to sign away my life and seemed annoyed that I was reading it. She angrily pointed to the line at the bottom and said “sign there.” I then told her I was reading it and she let it go. Checkout was better. The gentleman there was cordial and thanked me for giving the keys back. The beds were at least clean. We weren’t expecting much. We booked this one because we weren’t planning to do anything but sleep and move on to our next location and it had what we were after: a clean place to sleep and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Somehow even worse than I expected

Non smoking room smelled strongly of smoke; entire building did in fact. Room had peeling wall paint and the whole place just felt sketchy. I went back to the lobby checked out after literally 20 minutes, stayed down the street at a different chain instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Place smelled terrible, room smelled of cigarettes. Halls were dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is run down. We did not stay at this place after seeing the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

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

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had stayed over a week at property. The day I was scheduled to leave I was planning on paying for 2 more nights as my mother has been in the hospital for having a heart attack and had open heart surgery. That morning i came to front desk to pay for the next 2 nights, I heard the front desk lady arguing with someone on the phone in the back room and thought I would let her finish her conversation. I thought I would go shower get ready and come back. Soons I got in the shower she came pounding on my door telling me check out is 11 I need u out of my room. I tried explaining I was gonna pay for a longer stay. She asked if I had a reservation n I didn’t she said u can’t stay unless u have a prior reservation. I said ok im sorry I’ll be right out. I felt so embarrassed and harassed that I didn’t even try to stay or pay for any more nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Randall

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hildegard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beds were comfortable, smells in the room were concerning. Quick stop for my boys and i
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

COULDNT STAY HERE

This property is something out of a horror movie. It does NOT look anything like the pictures you post of it on your website. The lobby is nothing like the photos...there was vomit on the carpet in the hall. We passed a "gentleman" in the hall that looked like he had just gotten out of the St Cloud Penitentiary near by. When we opened the room door, the lock on it was questionable. The bed was slanted to extreme towards the head board that there was no way you could sleep in that bed! Everything about this place was dirty feeling and incredibly unsafe. There is no way I would have slept 1 minute - I would have been up all night in fear. We immediately went back to the front desk and was rudely told - too bad - we already have your money. So we just left - there was no way we would stay there.
Vomit in the hallway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025