See all properties
Save

Oakdale Motel

2.0 star property

Photo gallery for Oakdale Motel

A bathroom with a large mirror, a red bathtub, and a vanity with a mirror.
A motel sign with the name "Oakdale Motel" and a smaller sign below it advertising "Approved Restaurants, Kitchens, and Bars".
Fridge, microwave
A motel reception desk with a computer, a clock, and various signs including one for Oakdale Motel and another indicating private whirlpools.
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View map
1418 S Oak Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060
  • Place, Village of Yesteryear
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Steele County History Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Kohlmeier
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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.
View more Motels in OwatonnaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Kaplan's Woods Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Village of Yesteryear - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Steele County History Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Kohlmeier - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Prairie School Bank - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Southside at Spare Time Entertainment - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Skol Cave Tavern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Oakdale Motel

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.

Similar properties

Free daily continental breakfast
Executive Inn Owatonna Hwy 35
Owatonna
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
3.5 out of 5, Good, 253 reviews
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Executive Inn Owatonna Hwy 35

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

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

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, a smoke detector 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

Oakdale Motel
Oakdale Motel Owatonna
Oakdale Owatonna
Oakdale Motel Motel
Oakdale Motel Owatonna
Oakdale Motel Motel Owatonna

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 City Beach (1.5 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

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 37 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosa

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

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

2/10 Terrible

Al

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Don

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

4/10 Poor

slk

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uncomfortable

The bed was like a board. Pillow was almost nonexistent. Staff unpleasant. Walls in bathroom dirty
Verified

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katherine

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Quiet rest, clean room and comfort

Very comfortable bed. Kind and caring staff and extremely clean room. A good stay for a short visit but I will come back. It meets my needs!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Deanna

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

Owatonna Business Trip

With the road construction, it was a bit difficult to find. Signage was terrible and I was on top of the driveway before I saw the entrance. I pulled up into an empty parking lot and thought it was closed. This is a motel, not a hotel and is also rented by the week or month. The office looked dark and there was no sign that said open. I went in and waited (no buzzer, or bell) but there was a surveillance camera. A very polite and helpful young man came out, and checked me in. The room was clean but the green velvet drapes and old bedspread were very dated. The carpet and paint seemed fairly new. The door needs weather striping as I could see light all the way around, and the A/C was very loud. I could every word of conversation from the room next to me. There was nobody in the morning to check me out so I just left my key on the counter and left. It served the purpose, but next trip I will stay further up the road.
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service clean room great value. If I'm staying in Owatonna I will stay there again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Dated and rough but habitable for a night or two

It's OK for a night or maybe 2. Location is good for proximity to south Owatonna and Hwy 14. The most important things were fine - hot water, toilet and drains all worked. Bathroom and sink surfaces were clean, but the rest of the room had a lot of dust. And housekeeping didn't check behind the bathroom door, missing dirty towels. The room otherwise was dated and rough around the edges, but certainly habitable.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
I had a very nice stay, and I would stay there again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good enough

It's a place to crash for the night. I don't recommend a family stay though.