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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy free continental breakfast at this Mason City hotel

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Lobby
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3041 4th Street Southwest, Mason City, IA, 50401
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Transfer Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications)

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

About the area

Mason City

In Mason City .You'll find North Iowa Mercy Health Center - West Campus and The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 9 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Hoffman Prairie - 14 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 26 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pita Pit - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

Enjoy free continental breakfast at this Mason City hotel
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area are also featured at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Mason City hotel is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG offers 87 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Reception
Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City
Mason City
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 488 reviews
The price is CA $193
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG is 4.9 mi (8-min drive) away from the Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG on Jun 21, 2026 start from CA $208, 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 Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 7.7 mi (12-min drive) from City Beach Park and 9.3 mi (16-min drive) from Clear Lake State Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG to downtown Mason City?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG is 2.3 mi away from Mason City.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 508 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 508 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 508 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 508 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 508 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff and room was great thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary L and BJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the room was very nice, clean and had ammenties needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Breakfast was awesome, rooms were updated and clean, staff was great! Would def. stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds...goid breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Staff & service
Getting remodeled right now, so you had to maneuver around some things. No noise for the construction during our stay though. Good amenities in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the cleanest hotels we have stayed at over the years. We appreciate the staff's positive attitudes, clean pool, and the breakfast is always great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and clean and fairly quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing! Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, rooms are updated with nice decor. Breakfast options are excellent, especially enjoyed the new coffee bar
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spotless clean everything was great in the room. Breakfast was also good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, great breakfast and pool for the kids!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our grandchildren live in Mason City (in a small home), and we came from North Carolina for the Christmas holiday. We enjoyed everything about our stay at the Holiday Inn Express. The rooms were clean, the breakfast was very good, free wifi and parking were appreciated, and we will definitely stay there again when we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

todd m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated facility. Breakfast options were very good. Staff was polite and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

dominador

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was exceptional, with Tina and Amy providing exceptional assistance and hospitality. The housekeeping staff is also commendable (hard workers). The breakfast was the most delectable I have had in a considerable amount of time. . The best hot breakfast I've had in a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was newly remodeled and very nice. The rooms were quiet and clean and the staff were very nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, comfortable, quiet, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Molli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Great staff. Very nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was exceptionally clean and well furnished. Our room was huge and extremely comfortable. Breakfast was great and provided a lot of options. Very nice hotel - you should absolutely book here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Twyla and Tina at the front desk were especially helpful and pleasant. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fact the hotel offered a wide variety of gluten-free breakfast options. Staff was polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sarah was a guest speaker for a conference in Mason City and she loved the accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025