In the city center, Oakdale Motel offers a convenient retreat with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Connect with friends over barbecue or grab a snack from the vending machine.
Steele County History Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Lake Kohlmeier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Owatonna Public Library - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Mineral Springs Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 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
When visiting Owatonna, Oakdale Motel is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
25-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Oakdale Motel
Oakdale Motel Owatonna
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Oakdale Motel Motel Owatonna
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Oakdale Motel ?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Oakdale Motel ?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oakdale Motel ?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What's the area around Oakdale Motel like?
Oakdale Motel is in the heart of Owatonna, a short 14-minute walk from Steele County History Center and 18 minutes' walk from Lake Kohlmeier.
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Oakdale Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10
Smelled strongly of urine. AC was insufficient. Bath tub was filthy.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10
Nels
1-night trip
6/10
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.
Rosa
2-night trip
2/10
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!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10
It was quiet. Staff very polite. Rooms clean and tighty beds comfortable. Good location easy to get everywhere in town.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10
It was an amazing stay. The staff were good, polite to us and we enjoyed our time there.
Kjersti
1-night trip
8/10
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10
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
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10
Robert
2/10
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10
Family owned motel. Very comfortable
Scott
1-night trip
2/10
Reserved a queen smoking room. Got a full nonsmoking room that want much bigger than a jail cell
Al
1-night trip
6/10
walls are kind of thin, not real sound proof
Gary
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
For the money it was good.
Don
5-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
Muriel
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10
The bed was like a board. Pillow was almost nonexistent. Staff unpleasant. Walls in bathroom dirty
slk
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
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.
Michael
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
Very nice hotel tucked away from the bustle. Very friendly staff and clean and comfortable rooms.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10
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.
John
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
The stay was pleasant and quite. Room was clean and warm.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10
ivens
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10
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.
Katherine
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.