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"The personnel where very nice, the only issue is no daily cleaning or bed making or garbage removal. Had to request towels. " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 22 Jan 2020

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Hotel Description

Motel perfectly located for exploring Albert Lea

City center stay

You'll find Freeborn County Historical Society and Albert Lea City Arena within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free perks

Free self parking is available and the motel's front desk is staffed around-the-clock. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. A safe deposit box is also provided.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Countryside Inn Motel ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.6 out of 5 2.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Countryside Inn Motel

Everyone (6) Family (5)
3 out of 5

Posted by on 3 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Jul. 2022

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2 out of 5
This is definitely a "you get what you pay for" kind of place. The manager lives on site and answers late check ins while wearing a bathrobe. There is Christian literature placed all over the lobby (doesn't bother many, I know, but you may find it off-putting in a public establishment). More serious issues: the parking lot is in serious need of repair. Be extra careful if driving in at night as the lot is full of deep potholes. There is trash visible around the outside of the rooms. The room itself was clean but very unappealing. The doors don't close easily and I would worry about insulation during colder months. Walls between the rooms are paper thin. Carpet was clean but very worn down and in need of being replaced. I don't know how the bedding was washed, but it had a strange odor (smelled a bit "smokey" to me so may have been shared between smoking and non-smoking rooms). Bathroom door did not close properly. Lots of little things so be ready for your room to have some interesting texture like that. When I visited the lobby in the morning there was a broken wooden chair just lying on the floor in pieces. Due to that and the mess outside this is not a place I would ever bring young children unless I absolutely had no other option. Certainly a big step up from sleeping in your car, at least. I can say the bed was comfortable and I didn't see any stains. I usually don't go for "extreme budget" places like this, but I guess now I know what one is like. Caveat emptor.

Posted by on 14 Mar. 2021

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3 out of 5
The personnel where very nice, the only issue is no daily cleaning or bed making or garbage removal. Had to request towels.

Posted by on 22 Jan. 2020

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1 out of 5
Picture was deceiving..... property was not clean... carpet was dirty... bedspreads were filthy... upholstered furniture was dirty and full of holes. We were very disappointed and really felt like we should have fled but it was the most we had paid for any stay on our long road trip...… and didn't want to lose the money. Never again.

Posted by on 3 Jun. 2019

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2 out of 5

really

ok when I booked this hotel it was 45 a night. when I drove up the sign said 35 a night and when I checked in they didn't offer the lower rate. strike one. second was the shower had no way to change the temperature so it was a real hot shower. the y also showed me the room before they took my moneyas it appeared to be a ok room .they had signs all over saying no refunds for any reason. strike 2. when I woke up the next day I had welts from bed bugs, not good. and finally the office staff I didn't find very helpful. . anyhow I wouldn't let my lady stay here and nor would I stay here again. i'm staying in another city in a nicer room for the same money.

Posted by , from iowa on 20 May 2017

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2 out of 5

Why do this to yourself

Pros: The sink had high water pressure.
Cons: Toilet need new lid. Fix toilet to flush right. Fix water pressure to shower head. Put chain lock back on door. Write Continental breakfast in ad
For $5 or $10 more, you can get a real hotel....something livable. The breakfast was coffee and a long fig bar type product. Actaully, they both were good, but not what I would call breakfast. The toilet did not have a lid on the toilet seat. The toilet did not function for much of anything and needed adjusting. Very little water pressure in the shower. There was a chain lock on the wall, but not the receiver on the door. I will make sure not to stay here again.

Posted by on 16 Jul. 2016

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5 out of 5

Every one was friendly and all clean

Pros: The atmosphere, location , food
Cons: it was great
Location: everything in walking distance
Desk person helped us with the TV, where we could get affordable meal, everything clean, and hot water was great

Posted by , from Illinois on 13 Nov. 2015

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2 out of 5
I got what I paid for.I learned a lesson, do not book cheap motels.

Posted by , from Longmont, Co on 19 Sep. 2015

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2 out of 5

Find some place else

This is a retread type of old motel. The room was very dated and marginally maintained. The bed was just good enough to get a somewhat decent sleep. The phone needed to be replaced because something was loose inside. No lid on the toilet and the tub faucet leaked. Tub was worn and scaly. The Owners were friendly and were accommodating, but that did not make up for the run down appearance of this place. If you need a cheap place in a pinch and don't mind a substandard room, stay here, otherwise there are plenty of place within walking distance of this place.

Posted by on 4 Sep. 2010

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About the Countryside Inn Motel

Location 2102 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Countryside Inn Motel also features a vending machine, a front-desk safe, and RV/bus/truck parking. Free self parking is available. This Albert Lea motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Countryside Inn Motel offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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 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. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Children stay free
  • Pets Allowed-Specific Rooms Only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Hotel Names

  • Countryside Albert Lea
  • Countryside Inn Motel
  • Countryside Inn Motel Albert Lea
  • Countryside Inn Motel Motel
  • Countryside Inn Motel Albert Lea
  • Countryside Inn Motel Motel Albert Lea

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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