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The Northwest Inn

Property class: 3
3-star golf guest house near Clay County Fairgrounds

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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209 11th st SW, Spencer, IA, 51301
  • Place, Spencer Municipal Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverview Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Oneota Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with three pillows, a wall-mounted TV displaying a snowy landscape, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Spencer

In Spencer .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Clay County Fairgrounds and 20 miles (32 km) of West Okoboji Lake. Arnolds Park and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Spencer Municipal Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Riverview Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oneota Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Clay County Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Clay County Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Godfather's Pizza - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Northwest Inn

3-star golf guest house near Clay County Fairgrounds
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Northwest Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Spencer guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Northwest Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads.

This Spencer guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Northwest Inn Inn
The Northwest Inn Spencer
The Northwest Inn Inn Spencer

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Northwest Inn to the airport?

The Northwest Inn is 117.6 mi (124-min drive) away from the Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Northwest Inn?

As of Aug 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Northwest Inn on Aug 30, 2026 start from CA $116, 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 The Northwest Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Northwest Inn.

How close is The Northwest Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 9.5 mi (15-min drive) from Scharnberg County Park.

Does The Northwest Inn offer free breakfast?

The Northwest Inn offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Northwest Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Northwest Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Northwest Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Northwest Inn have a pool?

The Northwest Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Northwest Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Northwest Inn to downtown Spencer?

The Northwest Inn is 1.2 mi away from Spencer.

The Northwest Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay at a good price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the heat and air conditioner was easy to set at my preference.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced and close to good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Great choice for the low cost

Hotel looks recently remodeled. The choice of decor is modern and comfortable. Theb front desk was great. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
I felt safe at this property. Staff was respectful and attentive. Breakfast always available. The neighborhood was a little industrial, but quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christina

Disliked: Amenities
Close to destination
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It took me 5 trips to the front desk to get a key to let me back into my room. The manager finally got off his ass and went and figured it out. Poor service at best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Clean. Breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was clean/ reasonable for the price. However, I stayed when we had a blizzard and the control panel for the heat/air unit did not work, it did not display any information, so I could not control the temp in my room very well. Otherwise the place was fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

Good stay with good price

The hotel has been recently remodeled and very nice. All the employees we interacted with were extremely helpful and attentive to any requests. It was a really hot weekend and the AC in our room couldn’t keep the room cool. They were very accommodating to get us a different room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ramiro

Fair
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Donald

It was ok.Need a mirror in the room & an air vent in the bathroom that works.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

Nice place to stay, nothing fancy... room smelled quite musty and winfdow air conditioner didn't work great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sketchy

No heat. Someone tried coming in our room in the middle of night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amileni

Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johnette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There wasn’t any breakfast enough for the customers lodging at the property, they tried on Saturday but on Sunday there wasn’t any breakfasts. Also there’s barely no staff at the front desk to communicate or get information despite the bell they’ve for someone to ring. We rung the bell and nobody came out to assist.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Margo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room had a weird smell that never went away. The front desk lady was very friendly and answered all of our questions. The room was advertised as having a morning breakfast-they had nothing but coffee. When I asked the gal about the breakfast and coffee her response was "negative", I'm guessing that meant there will not be any! I would not recommend spending $150 a night to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room didn’t seem like it was cleaned…. Dirty bathroom and floors had Faron it… like it wasn’t vacuumed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Not clean !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

DEREK

The air conditioner did not cool off the room. i sweat through the whole night and morning after my shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

It's a place to sleep/Does have an odor

We booked this hotel because there wasn't a lot of choices in the area for the weekend. While, we just needed a place to sleep and shower, the front entrance and first floor hallway reeked of ammonia or pet urine. Hotel breakfast looked like bread in individual bags which was a huge turnoff that it was out all evening and not fresh. For that reason we didn't grab anything for breakfast the next morning. Beds were ok, pillows and AC were good, mattresses were a bit hard, and sink drained slow. Again, we were there for just overnight. The room had a faint smoke smell....we were just thankful my son didn't have an asthma attack from that and the smell of animals. Sorry it's not a great review, but it doesn't seem like a $110 room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jose Daniel Solano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fue un buen lugar para dormir y descansar , volveria a quedarme en una próxima oportunidad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSE LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bastante práctico
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026