Budget Host Inn Buffalo

2.0 star property
Enjoy the indoor pool at this Buffalo motel

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Indoor pool
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily to-go breakfast (USD 2 per person)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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303 10th Ave S, Buffalo, MN, 55313
  • Place, Pine Meadows Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Buffalo

In Buffalo .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Willow Ridge Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Pine Meadows Park with a stay here. Mary Lake and Sturges Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • AllinaHealth Emergency Medical Services - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pine Meadows Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Willow Glen Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Buffalo Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mary Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Big Lake Station - 25 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Budget Host Inn Buffalo

Enjoy the indoor pool at this Buffalo motel
Budget Host Inn Buffalo offers its guests an indoor pool, a vending machine, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Buffalo motel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
Budget Host Inn Buffalo offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Buffalo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 2 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. 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.

Property is also known as

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Budget Host Inn Buffalo Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 197 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Budget Inn, more like Budget Den

It was awful, do NOT stay there. We left in about 10 minutes. It felt like i was gonna get jumped. No security with locking doors, nasty bed, the front desk said they MIGHT have one extra blanket, she was on her personal phone almost the entire time. Asking for anything from this lady was met with annoyance or getting blown off. Did not feel safe or clean or anything there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

6/10 Okay

Kerstin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The desk clerk was very nice! Bed was comfortable. Room had a smell, there was an air freshener attached to the conditioner- way too strong! Storm window is off the track, remote control barely worked (we tried new batteries, no change) the door unlocked ok, but there’s a problem with the door handle - doesn’t always want to open. New tub enclosure is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convienent, clean. The property is a bit outdated, but, they seem to be doing updates to at least a room everytime I have stayed, which had been a few times in the last couple months and I'll be back often when I'm in the area, you really can't beat the price for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet area, staff could be a bit more friendly othwrwise it was great, room was clean and perfect, shower was hot and amazing. The price was fair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

sionag, beaver dam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I called ahead to say I would be checking in late, and to request a first floor room as I am 82 yo and had two large dogs. When I arrived, they had not saved me a first floor room. The receptionist/owner acknowledged the promise and apologized, but that did not change the fact I had to lug two crates and luggage up very steep stairs, not to mention going up and down for two days with the dogs. The room itself was satisfactory, but the “breakfast” was minimal and uninviting. This is an old hotel refurbished but still pretty shabby looking. It is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Excellent in all ways

It's always amazing and wonderful when I stay here. Very clean and very friendly. They go above and beyond for the price they offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

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

My four-night stay

The room was very clean, and the bed was comfortable and had a sufficient number of towels. It was also nice and quiet except for the air conditioner was a little noisy but not bad. For the price it was worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor lights
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Perry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandy

Travelled with family
Property is in poor condition. Room was small outdated and not clean. Front and back doors were open for airflow. Questioned if mice came in. Would NOT recommend this place. Poor service and far from friendly. Was on second floor no elevator only steps and they were steep and only one person could go up the stairs at a time. Made 2 day reservation but only stayed one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ella

Homeless people surrounded the building in the shade. Too scary for this single old lady.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Way below average, especially for the price!

This hotel is old, very run down and just plain gross. No elevator, so up the stair we went, with the smell of marijuana wafting in the air. I was afraid to take my shoes off in the room, not sure when the carpet was cleaned last, but it could sure use it. The room had been "renovated" and the headboard to the 2nd bed that use to be in the room was still on the wall, as well as the outline of that bed was on the carpet. The round wooden table in the room was moved from its original place and put where the 2nd bed use to the room. The newer, darker carpet from under that bed was now clearly noticeable now that it was no longer covered by that bed. The bed in the room was good. The mattress was comfortable, had clean sheets and no bed bugs. It provided a good night's sleep, but the train and the traffic just outside the room was another story. A white plastic folding table was put in the spot where the round wooden table use to be, and a dorm room size refrigerator was set on top of it. There was no microwave oven in the room, you have to go down to the main floor where there was a very small "community" microwave. The tv in the room was extremely small! We really wanted to go to the pool, but looking at it along with the condition of the pool area and the bathroom made us more than hesitant. The strange person walking around the outside of the pool made us feel uncomfortable and that we were being watched. Forget about breakfast and the eating area, you're best off going out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean. The room was comfortable. The staff was friendly. The room had a refrigerator and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mitchell

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

2/10 Terrible

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025