Northern Pacific Depot Museum - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
Rush Lake - 28 min drive - 41.3 km
Round Lake - 35 min drive - 54.9 km
Otter Tail Lake - 35 min drive - 44.8 km
Glendalough State Park - 48 min drive - 65.7 km
Getting around
Hector Intl. Airport (FAR) - 104 min drive
Staples Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Drastic Measures Brewing - 2 min drive
Four Seas Buffet - 13 min walk
Burger King - 10 min walk
VFW - 2 min drive
About this property
Brookside Motel
Enjoy your visit to Wadena with a stay at Brookside Motel. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card 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*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night
Policies
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Brookside Motel Wadena
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Frequently asked questions
Does Brookside Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Brookside Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Brookside Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Brookside Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Brookside Motel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
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Reviews
Brookside Motel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2016
Top Shelf
Staff was very friendly. Motel was clean and quiet! Pet friendly was another plus.
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2017
Very warm and comfortable.
Very warm and comfortable. I had driven many miles that day and would be driving many miles afterwards. I hated to leave..
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2017
Affordable and friendly
Nice affordable motel! Clean, and the owner is very helpful and friendly. Will stay here again :)
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2017
nice place
Nice family run spot, was in area for family wedding. Only problem was housekeeping forgot to come back to pick up garbage one day. We had extra plastic bags so not a crisis. Management very fair on pricing and went out of their way to be nice. Was concerned with customer cash flow.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2017
With the exception of the mattress being a little to soft, the stay was great. Everyone is really nice and the room was clean and comfortable
Bobby
Bobby, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 1, 2017
It was ok stay
Friendly check-in. No toilet paper in the bathroom... called the office but no answer so left a message... no reply. Didn't get tp until the second day. Very poor wifi. Bed comfort wasn't great.
ERIC
ERIC, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2017
Small hometown feel
Relatively inexpensive, small room but adequate. Low budget but with all the amenities.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 17, 2017
Very small bathroom. Thin walls, could actually hear conversations from ajoining room. Frequent trains with horns used nearby.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 15, 2017
My first impression was 'I'm glad I will be here only one night', but it was the best night of sleep I have had in quite some time!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 11, 2017
So So Motel
It was just okay, beds were not comfortable.
Gerald
Gerald, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2017
Nice little motel.
Nice, quiet location. The owner is very friendly and helpful. I will definetly stay there again.
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2017
Not overly fancy but nice place to stay
Great service and very friendly
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2017
Our New Go-To Motel For The Area
My family and I travel through this area for fishing trips, and basically need a place to rest after the trip from Omaha, before we begin our week at the resort on Dead Lake (Kimp's Kamp). We stayed here based upon the favorable online reviews, and it exceeded our expectations. The room was impeccably clean and well kept, the beds comfortable, the room more spacious than we expected, and the Wi-Fi had surprisingly good consistency. Michelle (the manager) could not have been more friendly or accommodating. We were actually kind of sorry to leave the next morning! This is basically a comfortable, down-to-earth place to get a good night's rest, so don't expect a complementary breakfast and swimming pool. For what we needed in this case, it was perfect, and we hope to stay there again. Thanks a lot, Michelle!
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 17, 2017
Ok to stay
Was ok. Went a day with no toilet paper and the office was close most all day. Other than that I slept good.
Mixmaster
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2017
Small motel, comfortable beds.
We checked in 15 minutes late and the staff accommodated us kindly. The room was bigger than expected and very clean. The shower was small and there was only one plug in in the bathroom, but it worked just fine. Overall we were very pleased with our stay.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2017
Surprisingly Comfortable
While the motel building is a bit of a blast from the past, they have upgraded the bathroom and mattress, making the place very comfortable. It was also very clean. Add good quality, free Wi-Fi, and I don't really need anything more out of a room. Oh, it was also at least $20 cheaper than any place else as well. Nice job!
Shawn
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 21, 2016
Vintage homey feel
We were in town for a family gathering and just needed a place to sleep. The Brookside fit that bill. It was clean and quiet, it had a homey feel. The owner was very pleasant. We would definitely stay there again.
jane
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2016
Great stay at Brookside Motel in Wadena, MN.
Good sleeping conditions with supportive mattress, little road noise. Many channels on cable tv. Outlets for charging phones, using laptop or i-pad. Microwave and frig and coffee maker. Could have stayed several nights comfortably.
joanne
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2016
nice place for a quiet stay with a home feel
beds were comfortable, bedding was nice, had a home feel to the room, had access to walmart and several restaurants near the stay. very close parking, friendly service.
JENNIFER
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 17, 2016
Ok stay. What you expect from a small motel. Very clean but aging.
Verified traveler
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 29, 2016
Smelly room.
the bedding towels smelled like bounce. Bathroom smelled like sewer water backing up. Water started coming up the sink in the bathroom. Both of us had a hard time sleeping in the smell of the room. A room over they were talking really loudly until 130 am. We will never ever stay there again!
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2016
Reunion
Our stay was perfect. Our dog had room to walk about o outside and the room was very large. Lots of space.
KATHERINE
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2016
Wonderful, cozy place.
Cozy, clean, comfortable place on a quiet street, yet within easy access to highway. Staying there felt more like cottaging at Grandmas than being in a hotel. Loved it, and would definitely stay there again.
Sigita
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2016
Great place, very friendly owner!
My first time ever to stay in a motel/hotel by myself and it was much better than expected! The owner was great and so friendly, place was quiet and clean! Only thing was the shower was a little rundown, but worked just fine! Bed was comfy and room was exceptionally clean! Thanks for a great experience! I'll definitely stay here again when traveling to the Wadena area!
Alm
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2016
A gem
We were looking for a place to stay close to an event we were attending. This was quite a surprise - very quaint, loved the hard wood floors.