Amber Inn Motel Le Mars

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Terri

Great location.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Lynn

Great staff very helpful

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Janice

The pop machine was out of order and the breakfast buffet was cold. There was no personal service at checkout.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Jerry

Ok

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Demerle

Good breakfast. Unfaniliar srea, but felt safe there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Keith

This is a older hotel. They do everything they can to make it right. We had no problems with the place.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Chrystal

We had no issues, staff was great, everything work, bed was comfortable and everything was clean. We had a great stay and will use them again next time we're on the area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Tanya

I have been staying at The Amber Inn for almost 10 years this time every summer. I feel like they are continually adding upgrades. This year there was new artwork on the walls. The staff are always ready to help with anything. Their Continental breakfast is very yummy. I look forward to going there next year for sure!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

BRUCE

This is an older hotel that’s been remodeled. It is a great value for the price.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Kristine

Small local hotel that was just what we needed. Cost friendly and room was clean! Close to downtown and restaurants. Great for a stay over stop for a night or so. Stafff was nice.

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Dawn

Staff was there to greet us after you call them to front. Heavy incense burning all the time. Made my throat hurt every morning. Sheets were covered in hair so asked for new sheets and just used the blankets we had in car. The bathroom door didn’t close so if your comfy with your spouse your good otherwise you get to share bathroom time. Everything was painted over so could see all the previous attempts to paint. so lots of poor maintenance, looked like very half effort was done. TV does has direct so lots of choices. Ice machine was broke. Didn’t do the breakfast so not sure on choices. Has a mini fridge( that worked fine) and microwave( didn’t try) Water had a slimy feel almost like bathing in conditioner. Lots of food options close. The town is very cute and has a great small town feel. Train in the morning at 530 am was an abrupt wake up call. Was disappointed as well checking out. Called on the line to let them know was checking out and from behind the door could hear her say just leave the keys. Would not stay again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

DeAnn

Motel was very good for the price. :)

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Sheila

The staff was very friendly. The rooms were big and the beds were really comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Pamela

It was all right, just not glamorous. The bathroom door did not close. The breakfast food was cold, and no yogurt.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Derek

Solud, overall a decent place to stay!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Jeremy

Great atmosphere

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Kirk

Clean room. No frills.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Rosa

Breakfast POOR!! Yogurt was over a month expired. Juice machine, ice machine, snack vending machine all out of order. Waffles chewy with odd taste. Butter pads stale.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2025

Evan

In the middle of winter, so the heat was sufficient as was the morning breakfast choice of cereal, which is all i normally have for breakfast!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Nov 2025

Judith

Room had a very strong odor of deodorizer or pot poured; had to wonder what they were covering up. Sofa and chair are very low; bed is very high. Tv didn’t work, turned on and off by itself when it did. Called front desk who said a maintenance man would check but no one ever came.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Clean room

The unique colors in this hotel hallway and rooms are painted well, each colored wall was decorated tastefully. The black out curtain was great. The room and bathroom both very clean. Beds and sheets are comfortable. A/C unit worked very good. Hot breakfast is good despite the waffles tasting off, no fruit and no juice or water.

Took a long time for someone to come to check us in, no friendly greeting or apology for keeping us waiting.

The room door lets in way too much hallway light. We bought blue painters tape to block the light.

Toilet made a lot of noise.We turned off the water to the toilet over night.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

10 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Terrible service

We made 3 phone calls at the office to get our room pass and waited 20 minutes for someone to come. About 8:00 in the evening we made repeated attempts to get help with the TV in the room which was set to HDMI and not TV and we were unable to successfully change the setting. After 2 calls of being told she was getting somebody to help, the phone stopped being answered.

The breakfast was decent. No tea, only coffee and hot water.

We have stayed here a few times previously but will not do so again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Christine

Same time next year...

I've stayed at Amber Inn for a number of years now; the service and comfort keeps me coming back.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2025

Bennett

Easy to get in and out of with a car, truck, RV or pulling a trailer

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2025

chuck

What would you think if you had to kill a cricket the 1st night an got 2 spider bites the next night.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2025

Donald

No

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2025

Rylee

Everything was pretty good. Would come back if we’re in town

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2025

David

It was fine

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Ruben

I was impressed both by the cleanliness and the personality of this motel. It's not your normal cooky cutter hotel that all look alike on the inside. It has a throwback charm to it that is very unique. It could use a bit of paint touch up in a couple of corners and there were a few very minor chips in the furniture that just added to the charm.
The breakfast was no feast, but nice, with waffles, eggs, sausage, variety of coffees, several different cereals, and a few breads.
Just a warning, this is a love it or hate it type of place, because it isn't a huge chain cooky cutter place, but I loved it and will be back again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Dennis

Awesome

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Just Okay

Be prepared for WILDLY BRIGHT retro colors on the walls. The colors were not very relaxing really, but I know the wall colors did not dictate whether or not I was comfortable or could sleep. Bed was comfortable enough, but there was so much hallway light coming in from all around the door. It was a little unnerving to think the door wasn't very tight (or maybe even secure), and it was hard to fall asleep because there was so much light coming in. I did sleep, but was kind of glad to leave the next morning. The guy at the front desk seemed nice, and I'm grateful for the place to rest that night, but I probably won't be back.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Rick

Nice remodeled motel. Clean and comfortable beds.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2024

Nancy

The room was always damp. Even our clothes in draw were damp. Breakfast was very minimal and the yogurt was 3 weeks past its use b date.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2024

James

Older, but well kept

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

LeRoy

Close to several restaurants. Good breakfast. Rooms were clean

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

William D

Good location and nice staff

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2024

Ronald

Breakfast options were somewhat limited and juice machine did not work during our stay. Would suggest marking parking spaces for accommodating room and the additional people loitering during late evenings needs to be addressed.
The room was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay otherwise.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2024

Linda

Large room clean and friendly staff. Great community feeling and welcoming

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2024

Marlin

Excellent breakfast choices. Vent fan in bathroom was very noisy--probably needs WD40

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2024

Diane

Bright colors were a little overwhelming

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2024

kay

Property was very clean and beds comfortable. We needed an inexpensive, but clean room. Staff was very accomodating and friendly. Biscuits and gravy, eggs and waffles for breakfast in a very clean area. All for a low price was just what we needed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2024

Rebecca

It was very clean room . Easy to check in and out. Beds were comfortable.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2023

Pamela

We stayed one night, staff was nice, clean room, breakfast was good, would stay again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Lovely Quite Small Town

Quite pleasant stay and kids loved the breakfast. I would stay here again. My only negative was the cleaning staff knocking on my door to get me to check out sooner even with the no service hanging on the door. Heads up don't sleep in - you'll get a wake up call.

Highly recommend checking out the ice cream parlor downtown. Beautiful town!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2023

Keith

Not very appealing

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2023

Julie

Our stay overall was good. The only negative was when I made and paid for the reservation, I made it for 2 adults and one per. I thought I was charged at the time the reservation was made but they tried to charge us $50 extra for our dog when we checked in. That is a bit deceptive. We ended up having to pay $15 extra.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2023

Mitzie

Exceptional staff, comfortable

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

24 Apr 2023

Russ

$40 pet fee, almost half the price of the room! Not pet friendly!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2023

Janice

Was upgraded to suite king bed wonderful. Good price for just an overnight. Breakfast look awesome but didn’t eat already had breakfast plans. Will stay there again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2023

Thea

We stay here every year on our way to the Southwest. The rooms are very comfortable, clean and they serve a good breakfast.
This time it was noisy with the trains coming and going all night and some sort of noise coming from above our ceiling.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2023

Gary

Looks old!!!But really nice rooms. and all on one level. personal service. Great dining for morning, surprise for a small hotel. easy to get to. Looks like a old motel ,!!!But very nice. looks are not fare to property.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2023

Ruth

Great Motel

Our arrival was very late and the front desk clerk was very friendly. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a surprise. Not just bagels and cereal. They had cheese omelettes, sausage and a waffle maker. The price was inexpensive for such a nice place. Wish I had taken pictures.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2023

Mary

Clean and friendly.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2022

Kathleen

Fine

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

I liked the location. We were upgraded because they thought of us even before we got there by, letting us stay in a nicer room that was away from some of the remodeling going on. Staffing was courteous and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2022

Dario

Great stay and very affordable and clean

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2022

John B

Park a the door motel.

Friendly check in. Clean and quiet. What more can one expect.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2022

Mary

Price was right!

Motel was an older bldg that had been basically repainted. Exceedingly vibrant colors that tried to cover up the wear and tear of years of use.
Workmanship very poor. The AC worked well and was quiet when running along with no traffic noise!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2022

Christine

I’ve stayed at the Amber Inn on quite a few occasions and will be booking there again next year.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2022

Jeanette

very nice

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2021

Megan

We booked this room after literally every room in Sioux Falls was booked and we needed a place to sleep traveling home. We were pleasantly surprised. The room was spotlessly clean and the hostess was friendly despite it being very late when we arrived.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Clean, quiet, person checked me in smiled & was friendly.

My fitted sheet was stained so got a new one. replacement was worn a bit but not stained.

Adjoining door to next room was unlocked but talked to the people in the next room & they were also there for Risefest in Sheldon Iowa for the weekend, so was unconcerned. I believe the new paint was a factor on all doors being difficult to open & close.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2021

Verified traveler

Great free breakfast

2/10

Poor

07 May 2021

Stephanie

i never stayed there they wouldn't give me a room!! am i going to get reimbursed?

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2021

Lori

Wouldn't stay again

When you walk in the room it looks clean but the table had a sticky residue on it the headboards were dusty to where you could write your name on it the sink didn't have a plug nor did the tub the walls were not the best color I don't know anyone who paints each wall a different color, there was no coffee pot in the room . I wouldn't stay there again

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2021

Robb

Place no frills, clean motel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2020

Richard

Good value for price

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2019

Traveler

Everything was ground level and had direct exit to the outside or inside.

The old guy at the front desk was very, very rude. I was waiting at the front desk to check in. There was a sign on the counter that said 'call front desk 114'. When he cam in he told me I had to called the front desk. I replied that I am at the front desk. He then picked up the sign and shoved it in my face and said 'you need to call the front desk'. I replied why would I call the front desk when I am standing at the front desk? He then proceeded to check me in. He asked if I paid for the room already and I said yes. He said no you didn't . I showed him my itinerary from Expedia and he said ok you did. I stayed two nights never signed anything, he didn't take my car information or anything. He gave me a room key with the room number wrote on it and said have a nice day. When checking out went to front desk, called the front desk, lol. I got the same guy. Told him I was checking out. He said leave the key on the counter. I never seen him. No receipt anything. But on the positive side, the room was excellent and location was good.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

It was very nice
Good nteakfast nice staff , very clean , easy to findl

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Joni

Would stay again

Very clean, comfortable and updated! We were very pleasantly surprised!! Would stay again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Newly painted interiors. Clean. Great shower. Best bed of our budget hotels this trip. Worth the rate.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2019

Annie

I don’t think I would stay here again.

Traveling to pick up parts. Arrived Friday night. Easy to find. Plenty of eating places nearby. Hotel a little ran down and not very clean. The bed was hard.

2/10

Poor

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Don't Stay at Amber Inn!

This was our second stay at Amber Inn. It was horrible! First night bedding was stained on one bed and on the other beds the bedding didn't fit so it came off as we were sleeping. 2nd night asked for new bedding that fit and wasn't stained and we got 2 beds that the bedding somewhat fit but had BLOOD stains on them and one had a burn hole in it. Hello Non Smoking room! The twin bed NEVER had the right size bedding on it so it always came off as we were sleeping. Breakfast was gross and cold! Spend a little more money and stay somewhere else!

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2019

Dana

Great overnight stay.

It was a good stay for a good price. The ac was cold, the bed was comfortable, and the shower was hot. Very good.

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2019

Linda

This is an older hotel, that needs lots of updating. The mattress was new and comfy. The person who checked me in was great, but the morning person was not helpful/friendly, or anything at all. He acted like answering questions or helping someone was a pain. I probably won't stay here again, or recommend it to anyone.

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2019

Jim

Outside of building does not look the best, but inside was fairly up to date and clean. Room was clean pleasant, no funky odors. Free breakfast was okay, better than nothing. Great pizza joint across the parking lot, so that was a bonus

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2019

Verified traveler

For the price it was great. It is an older building but it is was clean and the service was great.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Very clean and well maintIned, great locatiin and value.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Clean room, comfortable bed, low price. Served my needs for a quick stay.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2019

Rich

Good enough for a night...

This room was adequate for my stay for one night. The room was clean and quiet. TV service was poor, lots of static, but I only had time to catch the news in the morning so it wasn't a big deal. Bed was a little too firm for my liking. Parking lot was easy access. Continental breakfast was good.

2/10

Poor

26 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Stinks, super old mattresses and old rough sheets.

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2018

Sharon

Was just ok don’t like the breakfast

Family

2/10

Poor

01 Oct 2018

Tom

Parents weekend and Homecoming, terrible stay

We arrived too check in and the gentleman working was very rude right away. He stated he needed my card on file in case we did anything to the room. I went and got my card and identification. My girlfriend came in with me at this time. The worker then asked if we had any pets,I said we had a dog. He said that it would be 10.00 for the pet. Which in the website it stated that kids up 16 were free and pets were welcome. Didn't say anything about a fee. Then we asked for a rollaway bed for my girlfriends son who is 14. The worker said it was 15.00/ night for the bed. Plus 20.00 for our pet. So,not only did I pay 155.00/two nights, I paid additional 55.00 just to have my family stay there. Never have I been charged for a rollaway bed in any hotel I've stayed in.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

The hotel was well located. Breakfast was as expected. Check=in was simple.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2018

Gary

Good place to stay.

Stayed here a couple times now and it is simple, priced right, and comfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2018

Angela

Great extended stay!

Reasonably priced, comfortable, friendly staff especially the housekeeping ladies.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2018

Trudi

Comfort Stay

The bed was comfortable and the location was perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2018

Karen

Good place to stay

We came to LeMars to attend a friends funeral. I really enjoyed the bed, it was so big and comfortable and I liked the pillow. I was wondering what brand it was and I wanted to find out if I could buy one but my husband didn't give me time to inguire. Pillows and soft mattresses are not important to him. He doesn't have achy bones like I do. We stayed at the motel last year but I don't remember having such a nice bed. When we come again we will definitely stay with you and the price is great also.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2018

Motormouth

Staff very friendly. Drain in bathroom sink very slow. Sheets and carpet had stains. Bed was comfortable. Hallway very dark. Could use an update.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Overall the room was very nice. The bathtub, however, was broken. The drain plug wouldn’t go in to hold water and the tub water spout was very loose.
Our reservation was for 3 people but there were only 2 towels in the room...could have definitely used a third towel.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2018

Sasha

Wonderful experience. Easy check in and check out. The continental breakfast exceeded our expectations!

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2018

Snow

Just needed a place to rest my head for the night. Clean friendly place.

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2018

Dory

Nice hotel and good breakfast, although early time. Noisy as there were trains going by most of the night and morning. Beautiful park behind for running!

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2018

Verified traveler

overall good. there was no one at the desk when I checked out. called the number given and was told to leave key cards on front desk. not sure how I feel about that.

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Comfortable and accessible hotel on our travels

We've stayed here often and always are greeted warmly. The room is very comfortable and the breakfast is good. It fits our needs quite nicely.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2018

Rasmussen

Great locally owned motel

Stayed here many times on business trips. The owners are awesome, beds are comfortable. If I were to suggest anything, small updates to the rooms ie: new linens & towels & drapery

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2017

Deren

Needs torn down

I do not recommend staying here, very old and dingy hotel. The towels were all a dirty gray color and everything just wasn't clean. We had no other options by the time we got there and I apologized to my family several times because it was not a good stay.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Dated hotel

This hotel is dated. First room I received was not cleaned and stains on the bedspread. The next room we got was fine.

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2017

Joan

Comfortable hotel.

No problems with the hotel. We liked the fact that breakfast exceeded our expectations. What was billed as a \"Continental breakfast\" was more like a complete one with hot food.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Feb 2017

Kevin

Dont let the little old tell you that she couldn't in good conscious tell me that P's Pizza was good.
Great atmosphere, food and it's right across the street