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Oakdale Motel

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Owatonna

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave
Lobby

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1418 S Oak Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060
  • Place, Village of Yesteryear
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Steele County History Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Kohlmeier
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Owatonna

Heart of Owatonna.You'll find Kaplan's Woods Park and Steele County History Center within a 15-minute walk of this Owatonna motel. Village of Yesteryear and Lake Kohlmeier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kaplan's Woods Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Village of Yesteryear - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Steele County History Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Kohlmeier - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Prairie School Bank - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Skol Cave Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Oakdale Motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring Owatonna
As a guest of Oakdale Motel , you'll find barbecue grills and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Owatonna motel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Oakdale Motel offers 25 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Owatonna motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Oakdale Motel to the airport?

Oakdale Motel is 62.7 mi (66-min drive) away from the Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oakdale Motel ?

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oakdale Motel on Jun 6, 2026 start from CA $80, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Oakdale Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Oakdale Motel .

How close is Oakdale Motel to the beach?

This motel is 3 mi (9-min drive) from City Beach.

Does Oakdale Motel offer free breakfast?

Oakdale Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Oakdale Motel ?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Oakdale Motel ?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Oakdale Motel ?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Oakdale Motel have a pool?

Oakdale Motel does not have a pool.

Does Oakdale Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Oakdale Motel to downtown Owatonna?

Oakdale Motel is 1.2 mi away from Owatonna.

Oakdale Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 35 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smelled strongly of urine. AC was insufficient. Bath tub was filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Mom n Pop place, so don't expect the Hilton feel

It's a mom n pop place, so you can't expect the Hilton feel from it. It needs much updating. The room could have been cleaned better (a tiny bit of dust on the headboards, back of the toilet was not cleaned, old soap left in shower, corners of bathroom needed a scrubbing). Would be nice to have more then 2 pillows on the bed and 2 body towels in the rack. The "deadbolt" wouldn't lock from the inside, but you couldn't get in with out a key. The selection for "breakfast" was very basic but wasn't bad, BUT the taste of the food horrible (tasted like the bottom of the barrel of the generic brands). But, none if those things were major issues. The owner was very kind. We didn't see any bugs, and the room was warm. We didn't have an issues. The pics are accurate, and got what we expected. It was a good/very basic stay for what it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Don’t do it!

They did not honor the reservation because they were overbooked. Fortunately for us! One of our friends staying had the Oakdale had bedbugs in their room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet. Staff very polite. Rooms clean and tighty beds comfortable. Good location easy to get everywhere in town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lots of noise during our first night. Bathroom door did not fit opening so it could not be closed fully. Other than that, it was sufficient for what we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kjersti

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

Fantastic job

It was an amazing stay. The staff were good, polite to us and we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

OAKDALE

This is an older business in need of some TLC. Bath door didn't shut correctly, shower control just spun until you could figure out temp control. Needed a good clean. Host was happy and congenial
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family owned motel. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Al, faribault mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ad not close at all

Reserved a queen smoking room. Got a full nonsmoking room that want much bigger than a jail cell
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
walls are kind of thin, not real sound proof
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
For the money it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

slk, MN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uncomfortable

The bed was like a board. Pillow was almost nonexistent. Staff unpleasant. Walls in bathroom dirty

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

High Value Stay

Oakdale is a motel - park in front of your room door. Surrounding area is commerical/residential mix - very safe. Nearby is a nice Hyvee grocery. My room had a good number of light fixtures. I enjoy a well-lit room. The furnishings were very nice for this level motel - Marble sink top. Honey pine dresser and table in excellent condition. New carpet. Internet router on the table in my room allowed me CAT-5 connection to internet - good bandwidth. Flat screen tv with 100 or so channels. Proprietor gave me a room upgrade to two queen bed room where my reservation was for one. There is a free continental breakfast. Pretty small, but as good for me as most chain hotels - Raisin Bran cereal and a banana is all I'd usually appreciate from those as well. Not a stay-to-impress, but at half the price of a large chain motel - an excellent value.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean and comfortable

Very nice hotel tucked away from the bustle. Very friendly staff and clean and comfortable rooms.

4/10 Poor

John, Kalaheo

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

An OK place to sleep.

Breakfast is included, but it isn't very appetizing. I chose it because it is a short walk to the HyVee so if a Minnesota Blizzard descended upon me, I'd still have access to booze and other necessities. Heat is via a boiler but I cannot be sure you can change the temperature. I didn't freeze. They take your payment in advance. We checked out early and there was a question about whether or not we were going to get a refund until I called Hotels.com. The bed was "good enough". The TV was basic satellite, when was the last time you saw something you wanted to watch on satellite TV? Free Wi-Fi was strong enough to download a show. It was less than 1/2 the price of the AmericInn. There are several food places within a couple of blocks.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was pleasant and quite. Room was clean and warm.

6/10 Okay

ivens

6/10 Okay

Katherine, Chicago

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

A View of HyVee

I was greeted on check in with, "You shouldn't have been able to reserve a room" because there was a convention in town, but I was allowed to stay in the end. Breakfast consisted of old fruit, cereal, and pastries. I tried a banana, but it was so bruised, I had to throw it away. It's a motel and cheaper than the other hotels in town, so I did not expect a lot, but a toasted bagel sure would have been nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad place great price

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Ogilvie

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

Quiet rest, clean room and comfort

Very comfortable bed. Kind and caring staff and extremely clean room. A good stay for a short visit but I will come back. It meets my needs!