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

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Benson hotel

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Signature Single Room
Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
Standard Single Room
Standard Double Room
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Explore the area

Map
600 22nd St S, Benson, MN, 56215
  • Popular LocationLake Minnewaska33 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Minnesota - Morris40 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeter Sunset Beach Resort49 min drive
  • AirportSt. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)110 min drive

Room options

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Signature Single Room

Signature Single Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Benson

In Benson .Stay at this Benson hotel and you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Monson Lake State Park and Glacial Lakes State Park. Lake Minnewaska and Starbuck Public Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Minnewaska - 33 min drive
  • Lakeshore Park - 33 min drive
  • University of Minnesota - Morris - 40 min drive
  • Peter Sunset Beach Resort - 49 min drive
  • Lac qui Parle State Park - 52 min drive

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
  • Subway - 16 min walk

About this property

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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Benson hotel
As a guest of The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY, you'll find laundry facilities and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Benson hotel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
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 satellite 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless 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 an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • 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. 13 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They have been doing some remodeling and the rooms are beautiful and very clean. The best part to me was how clean the bathroom was. My ex
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To get to the second floor, you had to climb an outdoor stairway. The area of the hotel was very Seedy. I was not really sure it was safe. I would not stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freshly renovated and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is undergoing renovation to refine itself into a modern well kept motel. As is, comfortable, safe, clean. The manager was friendly and helpful, while remaining unobtrusive. I highly recommend the Benson Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older property, tastefully renovated rooms, new fixtures, water pressure awsome. Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022