Oakdale Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Owatonna with free parking
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Lobby
Jetted tub
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1418 S Oak Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060
  • Kaplan's Woods Park
    8 min walk
  • Steele County History Center
    14 min walk
  • Village of Yesteryear
    14 min walk

Room options

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 23.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
  • 23.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Owatonna

Oakdale Motel places you in the centre of Owatonna, within just a 15-minute stroll of Kaplan's Woods Park and Steele County History Center. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Plus you'll find a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Owatonna motel include Lake Kohlmeier and Village of Yesteryear.

What's nearby

  • Steele County History Center - 14 min walk
  • Village of Yesteryear - 14 min walk
  • Lake Kohlmeier - 18 min walk
  • Owatonna Public Library - 3 min drive
  • Mineral Springs Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Oakdale Motel

Motel in Owatonna with free parking
As a guest of Oakdale Motel , you'll find barbecue grills and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Owatonna motel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Oakdale Motel offers 25 accommodations with an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Owatonna motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 21 November 2024 to 28 February 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Oakdale Motel ?

Yep, Oakdale Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Oakdale Motel ?

The closest beach to Oakdale Motel is Albert Lea Beach (47.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Oakdale Motel ?

No, Oakdale Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Oakdale Motel ?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Oakdale Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 34 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smelled strongly of urine. AC was insufficient. Bath tub was filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Mom n Pop place, so don't expect the Hilton feel
It's a mom n pop place, so you can't expect the Hilton feel from it. It needs much updating. The room could have been cleaned better (a tiny bit of dust on the headboards, back of the toilet was not cleaned, old soap left in shower, corners of bathroom needed a scrubbing). Would be nice to have more then 2 pillows on the bed and 2 body towels in the rack. The "deadbolt" wouldn't lock from the inside, but you couldn't get in with out a key. The selection for "breakfast" was very basic but wasn't bad, BUT the taste of the food horrible (tasted like the bottom of the barrel of the generic brands). But, none if those things were major issues. The owner was very kind. We didn't see any bugs, and the room was warm. We didn't have an issues. The pics are accurate, and got what we expected. It was a good/very basic stay for what it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t do it!
They did not honor the reservation because they were overbooked. Fortunately for us! One of our friends staying had the Oakdale had bedbugs in their room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet. Staff very polite. Rooms clean and tighty beds comfortable. Good location easy to get everywhere in town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lots of noise during our first night. Bathroom door did not fit opening so it could not be closed fully. Other than that, it was sufficient for what we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kjersti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic job
It was an amazing stay. The staff were good, polite to us and we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
OAKDALE
This is an older business in need of some TLC. Bath door didn't shut correctly, shower control just spun until you could figure out temp control. Needed a good clean. Host was happy and congenial
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty, dirty and dirty.
First room assigned still dirty. Next room blood on sheets, bathroom lsmp shade on floor and thick dust on everything. Did not stay. Left and went to another motel. No call or anything from management.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family owned motel. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Al, faribault mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ad not close at all
Reserved a queen smoking room. Got a full nonsmoking room that want much bigger than a jail cell
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
walls are kind of thin, not real sound proof
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
For the money it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

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

4/10 Poor

slk, MN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uncomfortable
The bed was like a board. Pillow was almost nonexistent. Staff unpleasant. Walls in bathroom dirty

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High Value Stay
Oakdale is a motel - park in front of your room door. Surrounding area is commerical/residential mix - very safe. Nearby is a nice Hyvee grocery. My room had a good number of light fixtures. I enjoy a well-lit room. The furnishings were very nice for this level motel - Marble sink top. Honey pine dresser and table in excellent condition. New carpet. Internet router on the table in my room allowed me CAT-5 connection to internet - good bandwidth. Flat screen tv with 100 or so channels. Proprietor gave me a room upgrade to two queen bed room where my reservation was for one. There is a free continental breakfast. Pretty small, but as good for me as most chain hotels - Raisin Bran cereal and a banana is all I'd usually appreciate from those as well. Not a stay-to-impress, but at half the price of a large chain motel - an excellent value.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Very nice hotel tucked away from the bustle. Very friendly staff and clean and comfortable rooms.

4/10 Poor

John, Kalaheo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An OK place to sleep.
Breakfast is included, but it isn't very appetizing. I chose it because it is a short walk to the HyVee so if a Minnesota Blizzard descended upon me, I'd still have access to booze and other necessities. Heat is via a boiler but I cannot be sure you can change the temperature. I didn't freeze. They take your payment in advance. We checked out early and there was a question about whether or not we were going to get a refund until I called Hotels.com. The bed was "good enough". The TV was basic satellite, when was the last time you saw something you wanted to watch on satellite TV? Free Wi-Fi was strong enough to download a show. It was less than 1/2 the price of the AmericInn. There are several food places within a couple of blocks.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was pleasant and quite. Room was clean and warm.

6/10 Okay

ivens

6/10 Okay

Katherine, Chicago

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A View of HyVee
I was greeted on check in with, "You shouldn't have been able to reserve a room" because there was a convention in town, but I was allowed to stay in the end. Breakfast consisted of old fruit, cereal, and pastries. I tried a banana, but it was so bruised, I had to throw it away. It's a motel and cheaper than the other hotels in town, so I did not expect a lot, but a toasted bagel sure would have been nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad place great price