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

2.5 star property
Hotel in Benson with free parking

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, wooden headboard, and bedside tables with lamps and drawers.
Two single beds with white bedding and pillows, flanked by nightstands with lamps and a wooden drawer.
Bathroom features a central sink, large mirror, and towel rack.
Bathroom features a sleek sink, mirror, and towel, with body care products nearby.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, wooden headboard, and a comfortable nightstand with lamps.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, wooden headboard, and a comfortable nightstand with lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Two single beds with white bedding and a throw blanket, complemented by a neutral color palette and brown accent wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, wooden table, and star-shaped decoration.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
600 22nd St S, Benson, MN, 56215

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota - Morris - 38 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Glacial Lakes State Park - 41 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Lake Minnewaska - 42 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Lakeshore Park - 42 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Sibley State Park - 43 min drive - 58.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Stop Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Benson Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Route 22 Clontarf - ‬10 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

Languages

English

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

More

  • 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

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

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lori

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

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet very clean cozy stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Evening was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Small town hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lonnie

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

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! We were visiting a friend in the cute little town of benson and stayed one night.No front desk person but Easy instructions for check in and getting key. Only thing was the cleaning lady knocked on our door early in am to see if we had left yet. We were awake but if not I would have been super annoyed. I think they could use a better system than that for knowing when guests have checked out. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just right for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in and check out.. staff very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice value and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Janeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very Comfortable, Clean and Roomy Rooms

We like to stay here as it is close to family. The owners are very responsive to all text and email messages to answer questions or if I/we need anything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room smelled so badly of urine that I could not stay in it. The hotel refused a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susy

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

Olena

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

Clean, newly remodeled, comfortable

Clean, newly remodeled, comfortable. I would definitely stay again if will drive through that area in a future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freshly renovated and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Jessica J

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

4/10 Poor

Christine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms way too small, uncomfortable, next time our techs will stay elsewhere if they have a job in this area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found that getting our room key was very unique to get them and that is was very cool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was great but the service was greater. They were very welcoming. There is not a front desk in the motel but we didn’t need it. They were very responsive and helpful, and explained everything in detail.

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Little trouble checking in as this first time with this system. Phone call to number given and all went well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024