The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY

Travelers enjoy convenience and comfort at this roadside motel with express check-in and outdoor seating for a hassle-free experience.

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February 2026

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY (Benson)

Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries - The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY (Benson)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY (Benson)

Located along US-12 Highway, The Benson Motel offers a comfortable retreat for road-weary travelers. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy express check-in/out services. Outdoor furniture provides a pleasant spot to relax after a day on the road.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping

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Room options

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

Fan

Premium bedding

Memory foam bed

Shower/tub combination

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

Fan

Premium bedding

Memory foam bed

Shower/tub combination

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

Fan

Premium bedding

Memory foam bed

Shower/tub combination

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Benson is home to The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monson Lake State Park and Glacial Lakes State Park. Visit our Benson travel guide

600 22nd St S, Benson, MN, 56215

What's nearby

Sibley State Park
41 min drive - 55.1 km
Glacial Lakes Trail
49 min drive - 61.1 km
University of Minnesota - Morris
38 min drive - 50.5 km
Glacial Lakes State Park
41 min drive - 44.4 km
Lake Minnewaska
42 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
110 min drive

Restaurants

Burger King
2 min drive
Mckinney's
19 min walk
Whistle Stop
2 min drive
Benson Bakery
19 min walk
Route 22
9 min drive

About this property

The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY

Property highlights

The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks like:

Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture

Room features

All guestrooms at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and fans
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Pet friendly

NT$3,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 6 - Feb 7

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Virtual front desk

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

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
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Restaurant dining guides

More

Air conditioning
Fan
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

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

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive lockbox information

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY located?

Situated in Benson, this hotel is within 25 mi (40 km) of Monson Lake State Park, Glacial Lakes State Park, and Lake Minnewaska. Starbuck Public Beach and Lakeshore Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Brian

2025/10/21

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

Very clean, convenient, with an easy check in process.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2025/6/27

Excellent accommodations and great service.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudeen

2025/9/19

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

A gem!

Very pleasant stay. Clean and affordable

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

2025/9/19

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

We will be back…

We always have a nice stay and the staff accommodates our needs when we make a request. We will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

2025/7/14

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

Our stay was good. Staff was helpful with a check in blip. Property was quiet

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

2025/3/4

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

Very quiet very clean cozy stay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

2025/8/1

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very good hotel. Clean. The bed mattress was pretty firm. Can't beat the price

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lonnie

2025/5/9

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

Disliked: Amenities

It is a very good property if you do not need amenities. If you are looking for a basic room only for a nights rest it was a good value.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2024/8/24

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

This Is Our Go To Place In Benson

We enjoy staying at the Benson Motel because it’s clean and the staff is very responsive to our needs. The only negative is, if you are looking for breakfast, you have to go into town to seek the local options.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Jo

2024/5/12

Comfortable and clean rooms. Easy check-in/check-out. Quiet. No complaints!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susy

2024/9/1

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

I was looking for a place to stay 1 night after hiking the beautiful State Parks in this area, and Expedia suggested this motel. It was perfect for my needs. The price is right, the room ample and clean, nice king size bed, water pressure in the shower amazing. I'll continue to explore this area after a good-night sleep.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

2024/4/7

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great little motel, would stay again for sure! The process is simple and easy, the room was clean and simple with all the necessities. Everything was well thought out and considerate. I'd give this place 10 stars if i could! Thank you for a quiet, pleasant stay!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Connor

2025/9/8

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

No communication for door being left open

The room was very nice and the location was wonderful. Communication with the property is awful, however. We had lots of trouble checking in and after we got our keys, we found our room door open. The room was rather dirty but it's impossible to tell how much of it was actually the room being dirty, and how much of it was the door being open for anything and everything to get into the room. Despite reaching out several times to the staff via the check-in desk, phone, and even their text option, no one ever reached out to us. It was a gorgeous area and easy to get to and find, but I would never stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J

2024/6/8

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

Great overnight stay!

Super comfortable bed and pillows. We slept well after the trains stopped whistling. Very spacious room for the two of us. Love the idea of how to check in to get the room key. Owners/managers very attentive to questions in texts. Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2024/7/24

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

Clean Motel. Responsive Staff.

The rooms are clean. When we ran out of facial tissue, the staff was very responsive to replace our box. I put a 4 star on eco-friendly as I didn’t see anything that promoted recycling.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce and Carl

2024/7/7

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All good, unusual check in for us. Would have preferred main floor as we are in our late 70’s.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

2024/8/20

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I recently stayed at this quaint and cute motel, and I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The check-in process was different from the usual, as they have implemented automated services, but it was smooth and hassle-free. It's clear that the motel has undergone significant updates, and they are transforming it into a place people will really enjoy. After a dinner in town, we returned to the motel and spent some time relaxing outside in their comfortable Adirondack chairs, taking in the beautiful view. Overall, a wonderful stay that I would recommend to anyone looking for a cozy and modernized retreat.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

2024/9/17

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

King size bed with large windows to let in natural light. Check in was automated and very easy. Housekeeping knocked on the door at 8:30am to see if we had left (they didn't announce themselves, but later learned it was staff and not a misdirected customer). Housekeeping knocked again at 9:30am and opened the door as they announced themselves before I could reach it while partially dressed. Check out was supposed to be at 11am, but felt like we should have been out of the room before 7am.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2024/10/5

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

Pleasant stay!

This motel exceeded my expectations for the price. It’s very clean and quiet. Great water pressure and the bed was super comfortable. Check-in is a little different as there is no front desk worker. You will get a text before your arrival with a code that you enter at a kiosk in the lobby and your key pops out. It is simple. It’s also worth noting that they do not do early check-ins before 3pm. My biggest complaint is that the WiFi connection is slow and there’s only a Roku tv; no antenna/live channels. This made watching tv in the evening hard because every few minutes it would lose connection. My coworker in another room had the same issue. The room was also quite dark even with all the lights on. Overall I had a great stay and will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024