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Best Western Eau Claire South

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Eau Claire

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Lobby
Fitness facility
Restaurant
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3614 Gateway Drive, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
  • Place, Oakwood Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Eau Claire Dog Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Chaos Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Eau Claire

Heart of Eau Claire.With a stay at this Oakwood Hills hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Oakwood Mall and 2 miles (3 km) of Eau Claire Dog Park. Also, Lowes Creek County Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Oakwood Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eau Claire Dog Park - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Chaos Waterpark - 3 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Action City - 3 min drive - 7.9 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 4 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kobes - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Eau Claire South

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Eau Claire
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A fitness center, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Eau Claire South. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Eau Claire hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Eau Claire South offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 25 per pet, per day
  • Weight limit: 80 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Country Inn Carlson Eau Claire Wi Hotel
Best Eau Claire Eau Claire
Best Western Eau Claire South Hotel
Best Western Eau Claire South Eau Claire
Best Western Eau Claire South Hotel Eau Claire

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Eau Claire South to the airport?

Best Western Eau Claire South is 10 mi (15-min drive) away from the Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Eau Claire South?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Eau Claire South on May 5, 2026 start from CA $109, 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 Best Western Eau Claire South have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Eau Claire South.

How close is Best Western Eau Claire South to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (15-min drive) from Half Moon Beach.

Does Best Western Eau Claire South offer free breakfast?

Best Western Eau Claire South offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Eau Claire South?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Eau Claire South?

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

Is there free parking at Best Western Eau Claire South?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Eau Claire South have a pool?

Best Western Eau Claire South does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Eau Claire South have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Best Western Eau Claire South have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Eau Claire South to downtown Eau Claire?

Best Western Eau Claire South is 3.9 mi away from Eau Claire.

Best Western Eau Claire South Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 964 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Marshfield

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast had plenty of options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The deadbolt didn't work. The door didn't fit the doorway, too small. The room was clean, large, and nice. Unknowingly, the clock alarm was set for midnight, so it was scary waking up to that! Forgot about it and it went off the 2nd night, too. Awesome. Overall, nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We’re on a cross country road trip and we booked this hotel for the EV charger. We got here and it’s broken.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was helpful, room was a nice size and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kam

Travelled with family
Room is OK, staff is OK.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely a nice hotel! Will stay again in the future, when traveling through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice warm room as we walked in 😉
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith, New Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Toby

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was pretty good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Seemed really new, very clean, comfortable. Breakfast was ok. But the hotel itself was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and put together very nice, Breakfast was REALLY good as well. Didnt really get to talk with any of the staff except for the front desk guy, he was really nice was very helpful and was right there when you needed him didnt have to wait for long period of time or anything. For sure going to be coming back again! Really enjoyed my stay here! 8/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Target right behind it. Restaurants an gas close
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025