Name: Burr Oak Motel
Address: 1903 Highway 169 South, Algona, US

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Maranda

Very nice owners. Quite clean

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Rebecca

Older motel, showing some age but clean and very affordable

Self

2/10

Poor

31 Jan 2026

Rebecca

I checked out within a hour. The room was disgusting, smelled aweful, a plastic bag was over the smoke detector and there was mice. The shower had dirt in it, the towels was stained and the miniblinds were all broke. They even charged me for a pet even though i have a real working service dog. Never again and would not recomend. I stayed the night in my truck instead and i never got a refund. The owner was very sketchy.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2025

Joseph

Decent condition for the area. Needs serious renovation. Great staff.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2025

Staci

My husband got bitten last night.
Be was OK.
The Fridge wasn't Plugged in.
Bed light was Ok.
Water pressure good

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Sybil

This is an older motel, but very nice. The room was small, but still had 2 beds, recliner, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffeemaker and hair dryer. We didn't expect these for the lower cost than the other motels in the area so we didn't use them. Access to check in and check out were a little more difficult than most, but it worked. Will stay again if in the area.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025

Marci

The owners Tina & Neal were wonderful!
Caring & helpful couple.
Older motel but clean & accommodating.
Nice stay!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Pamela

Great

We stopped here for a night while traveling. The room was clean and easy check in. We like the open to the parking lot because we have a dog. You have to remember this is an older motel so the lighting is darker. We loved a TV that actually worked and we didn't have to mess with a dish.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2025

Arthur

PROS: Nice water pressure, air conditioner cooled the room, large room, comfortable chair & bed, nice people. Not terribly run down for its age but it is showing its age. I like easy access to the room.

CONS: Advertised breakfast was a joke. Luke warm coffee, packaged sweet bun, and orange drink. The air conditioner was very noisy which made sleeping difficult. The entry door I used had bird droppings on the handle. I would not expect the nest to be moved but I would have expected them to clean the handle and the pile on the step.

All-in-all their regular price is fair enough. I would not stay there at the holiday weekend rate again.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2025

Terry

It was 9 miles to get food and 21 minutes from our destination

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Donna

It was a great place to stay. They are very accommodating and very affordable and yes, I would stay here again.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2024

David

Room was clean and good. The weather was raining, so satellite TV didn’t work. Parking lot has some large pot holes. Breakfast was little Debbie danish and coffee.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2024

Beverley

It was a very basic room. Air conditioner work on high only. Towels were old and dirty. Parking lot was a mess. All in all. It served our purpose for a one night sleep. But get breakfast somewhere else.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2023

Deborah

The owner was very friendly and gave us good directions to the honor band concert. Nothing fancy but very comfortable. The towels and sheets were bright white and smelled fresh.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2023

Ann

The manager and her husband are sweet and very helpful. The room is solid with a very comfortable bed, a fridge and a microwave. Good deal for the very good price.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Wisty

One of the best places we've stayed during the past 6 months of traveling the country. Now, it really depends on which building you stay in. We couldn't stay in the south building at all due to some water damage, but the staff was very kind despite our complaint and promptly put us in the north building in a lovely retro room. Completely quiet, large, comfortable and everything worked great. Actually incredibly rare features for cheaper places, about 100 hotels and none of them had all of those features. The only thing about this place is the north building didn't have outside doors to the room. Would probably stay longer next time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2023

Bernard

convienient

Leisure

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2022

Catherine

Lied about providing a breakfast

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2022

Traci

It was a nice clean friendly motel!! The only issue we had was no actual heat ,they had space heaters,and to request a different one cuz the one we had didn't work right!! But was pleased with price,and everything else!! Thank you !!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2021

Gerald

Location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Very nice motel and very friendly. Not fancy but for the money it is perfect for someone just looking for a place to sleep. Fridge and microwave but no shampoo, conditioner, personal amenities. Also could use a few chairs in front for guests to sit outside. It was actually perfect for me and what I needed.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2020

Vern

Sales rep

I used to love the place. However it's very run down and the carpet is filthy. The parking lot has huge ruts/holes again showing no maintainence. The beds must be 50 years old.$49 is too much.

Business

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2020

Ryan

Would not recommend

Dank, wet carpeting in room, and their \"free breakfast\" consisted of stale coffee and a plate of Little Debbie Honey Buns.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Was a great stay no issues

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2020

Edith

Motel was reasonably clean and comfortable though in need of updating some things. Staff was friendly. Considering the place was booked full of bikers for the ABATE bike rally, my room was quiet and comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2020

Verified traveler

Good place to stay

Business

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2020

Steve

It was a no frills Motel but I got a good night sleep

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2020

Arturo

Close to work !

Business

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

It was clean. I didn't care for the breakfast that consisted of a honey bun roll and coffee.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

room was filthy, outdated, never been updated since it was built. Carpet was filthy, I wouldn't take my shoes off when I was in the room..... that's how disgusting is was. Hair stuck on the wall.... duct tape trying to seal the door jam from inside.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Met our needs

Room was roomy.
Clean.
South of town a bit.
Easy parking.
A/C worked well. Windows secure.
Bed comfortable.
Continetal Breakfast ok. Good coffee.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

Bradley E.

Great Place!

Comfortable bed, quiet, and great parking!

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Filthy. Towels extra filthy!!! Smell stnky. Never ever again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2018

Saad

The owners were very accommodating and friendly. The rates were fair and the room was cozy. Would definately stay there again!

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2018

P

Very old, smelled musty so we asked to be moved to a different room. Otherwise it was clean.... Needs a lot of upgrading. Beds were really comfortable! Couldn't beat $169 for three nights tho.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2018

judith a.

Nothing fancy

This is a basic motel, no frills including breakfast, but the mattresses were good, bedspreads new, room clean but dated décor. Good economical motel if price is your issue. New owners have big challenges before them but it'll take much time to realize the potential that's at this facility. Seems to have very little staff to get things done.

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2018

Bruce

Nice folks, clean room, everything worked

4/10

Poor

28 May 2018

John

Burr Oak, Algona

Maybe a tear down and rebuild would do wonders for this place!

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2017

Luke

It was clean and well kept. But old. The front desk customer service was very poor but other than that it was a decent motel. Though there is definitely not breakfast like their hotels.com page says.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2017

Stacy

Clean and simple

It was a little bit odd that it wasn't in the main part of town, but my room was clean, towels smelled freshly laundered. The TV was a little tube TV, and the free breakfast was a honeybun and coffee. There was no WiFi as advertised. The plug in situation was a bit scary with all the extension cords, But for one night it got the job done.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Unexpected gem!

It looks like the Bates Motel, but it's actually quite nice! My room was larger that I would've guessed, and very comfortable, with a desk and office chair, a comfortable armchair, and a reading lamp and table next to it. There were even kitschy little knick-knacks. It looked like it was decorated by someone's doting aunt.

The lady at the front desk is very sweet too (though her English could be better).

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2017

SD Dude

Completely relaxing!!

This is no 5 star, but it is very cosey and quiet. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We stayed here a week and it was great, will definitely be back.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2017

Danny

Burr Oak Motel

You get what you pay for. No frills here, but clean and comfortable. I keep returning because it's the best deal in the area.

Family

4/10

Poor

13 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Keep searching

This motel was obviously on the downward slide. Room lock was not what I would call secure. I could have gotten in with a good push. Kept my own lock (spelled with a \"G\") on the nightstand. Interior decor was circa 1970, who uses TVs that big anymore.Toilet paper was somewhere around 200 grit as were the towels. There was a refrigerator, unplugged with no outlet within reach, sitting in front of the room heater (which took 3 hours to heat the room to a comfortable level (glad I brought a sweatshirt). The Hotels.com site advertised a breakfast, this consisted of coffee, a jug of juice, and a paltry doughnut in a plastic wrapper (who knows how old). I'm rating this site a 2 just to be generous during the holiday season.

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Liked the Clean rooms, a nice motel, we would stay here again. Also, prices were decent!

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Bedbugs

We didn't stay after seeing a suspect insect on the wall.
On the upside, they were quick to offer a refund.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2016

A.N.

Overnight stay.

Everything was fairly clean but there was a strange odor inside and outside of the room. Also the TV didn't work very well. I'd rate this stay at a 2.5

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2024

carlos

El cuarto muy limpio y buen servicio lo recomiendo

Business Self