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Brookside Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Wadena with free parking

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1410 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482
  • Place, Northern Pacific Depot Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitetail Run Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Otter Tail Lake
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Wadena

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Northern Pacific Depot Museum, Brookside Motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tapley Park. Each of the 14 rooms at this motel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • Northern Pacific Depot Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Whitetail Run Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Rush Lake - 38 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Thumper Pond Golf Course - 49 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Otter Tail Lake - 49 min drive - 27.8 miles

Getting around

  • Staples Station - 26 min drive
  • Hector Intl. Airport (FAR) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Drastic Measures Brewing - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Four Seas Buffet - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪DJ's Powerhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Brookside Motel

Motel in Wadena with free parking
Guests of Brookside Motel enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Brookside Motel?

Brookside Motel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Brookside Motel?

This motel is located in Wadena, close to Northern Pacific Depot Museum, Tapley Park, and Whitetail Run Golf Course.

Is parking available on site at Brookside Motel?

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

Does Brookside Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, Brookside Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Brookside Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Brookside Motel have a hot tub?

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

Does Brookside Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Brookside Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Brookside Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Brookside Motel for a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Brookside Motel?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Brookside Motel?

No, at Brookside Motel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Brookside Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael, San Francisco, CA

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

Very warm and comfortable.

Very warm and comfortable. I had driven many miles that day and would be driving many miles afterwards. I hated to leave..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Affordable and friendly

Nice affordable motel! Clean, and the owner is very helpful and friendly. Will stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice place

Nice family run spot, was in area for family wedding. Only problem was housekeeping forgot to come back to pick up garbage one day. We had extra plastic bags so not a crisis. Management very fair on pricing and went out of their way to be nice. Was concerned with customer cash flow.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
With the exception of the mattress being a little to soft, the stay was great. Everyone is really nice and the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was ok stay

Friendly check-in. No toilet paper in the bathroom... called the office but no answer so left a message... no reply. Didn't get tp until the second day. Very poor wifi. Bed comfort wasn't great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Small hometown feel

Relatively inexpensive, small room but adequate. Low budget but with all the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Dennis, Rogers, MN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very small bathroom. Thin walls, could actually hear conversations from ajoining room. Frequent trains with horns used nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
My first impression was 'I'm glad I will be here only one night', but it was the best night of sleep I have had in quite some time!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Disliked: Room comfort

So So Motel

It was just okay, beds were not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Nice little motel.

Nice, quiet location. The owner is very friendly and helpful. I will definetly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Not overly fancy but nice place to stay

Great service and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Omaha, NE

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

Our New Go-To Motel For The Area

My family and I travel through this area for fishing trips, and basically need a place to rest after the trip from Omaha, before we begin our week at the resort on Dead Lake (Kimp's Kamp). We stayed here based upon the favorable online reviews, and it exceeded our expectations. The room was impeccably clean and well kept, the beds comfortable, the room more spacious than we expected, and the Wi-Fi had surprisingly good consistency. Michelle (the manager) could not have been more friendly or accommodating. We were actually kind of sorry to leave the next morning! This is basically a comfortable, down-to-earth place to get a good night's rest, so don't expect a complementary breakfast and swimming pool. For what we needed in this case, it was perfect, and we hope to stay there again. Thanks a lot, Michelle!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Mixmaster, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok to stay

Was ok. Went a day with no toilet paper and the office was close most all day. Other than that I slept good.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Small motel, comfortable beds.

We checked in 15 minutes late and the staff accommodated us kindly. The room was bigger than expected and very clean. The shower was small and there was only one plug in in the bathroom, but it worked just fine. Overall we were very pleased with our stay.

8/10 Good

Shawn, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Surprisingly Comfortable

While the motel building is a bit of a blast from the past, they have upgraded the bathroom and mattress, making the place very comfortable. It was also very clean. Add good quality, free Wi-Fi, and I don't really need anything more out of a room. Oh, it was also at least $20 cheaper than any place else as well. Nice job!

8/10 Good

jane

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

Vintage homey feel

We were in town for a family gathering and just needed a place to sleep. The Brookside fit that bill. It was clean and quiet, it had a homey feel. The owner was very pleasant. We would definitely stay there again.

8/10 Good

joanne, US

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

Great stay at Brookside Motel in Wadena, MN.

Good sleeping conditions with supportive mattress, little road noise. Many channels on cable tv. Outlets for charging phones, using laptop or i-pad. Microwave and frig and coffee maker. Could have stayed several nights comfortably.

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

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

nice place for a quiet stay with a home feel

beds were comfortable, bedding was nice, had a home feel to the room, had access to walmart and several restaurants near the stay. very close parking, friendly service.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok stay. What you expect from a small motel. Very clean but aging.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly room.

the bedding towels smelled like bounce. Bathroom smelled like sewer water backing up. Water started coming up the sink in the bathroom. Both of us had a hard time sleeping in the smell of the room. A room over they were talking really loudly until 130 am. We will never ever stay there again!

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE, Crystal

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

Reunion

Our stay was perfect. Our dog had room to walk about o outside and the room was very large. Lots of space.

10/10 Excellent

Sigita, Canada

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

Wonderful, cozy place.

Cozy, clean, comfortable place on a quiet street, yet within easy access to highway. Staying there felt more like cottaging at Grandmas than being in a hotel. Loved it, and would definitely stay there again.

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