Budget Host Inn Buffalo

2.0 star property
Motel in Buffalo with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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 neighborhood

Buffalo

Budget Host Inn Buffalo places you within a short walk of Willow Ridge Park and within a mile (2 km) of Pine Meadows Park. This 30-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • AllinaHealth Emergency Medical Services - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pine Meadows Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Willow Glen Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Buffalo Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mary Lake - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

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

Motel in Buffalo with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool
Guests staying at Budget Host Inn Buffalo enjoy an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a vending machine. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Along with relaxing touches like rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include phones and desk chairs. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Budget Host Inn Buffalo?

Budget Host Inn Buffalo offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Budget Host Inn Buffalo?

This motel is located in Buffalo, a short 16-minute walk from Mary Lake and also 17 minutes on foot from Buffalo Heights Golf Course. You'll also find Willow Glen Park and Willow Ridge Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Budget Host Inn Buffalo?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Budget Host Inn Buffalo have a casino on the premises?

No, Budget Host Inn Buffalo doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Budget Host Inn Buffalo?

Yes, this motel has an indoor pool.

Is Budget Host Inn Buffalo good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a soaking tub as well as an indoor pool and concierge services.

Does Budget Host Inn Buffalo have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Budget Host Inn Buffalo have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Budget Host Inn Buffalo offers to-go breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Budget Host Inn Buffalo allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Budget Host Inn Buffalo for a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per day.

Does Budget Host Inn Buffalo have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Budget Host Inn Buffalo?

The closest major airport to Budget Host Inn Buffalo is St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional), which is about 28.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Budget Host Inn Buffalo?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Budget Host Inn Buffalo.

Reviews

Budget Host Inn Buffalo Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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 traveler
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

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

4/10 Poor

Sandy

Traveled 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 traveler

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

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