Stay at Crest Inn, a kid-friendly hotel in Caledonia, MN. Rated 4.1 with 56 reviews, close to Beaver Creek Valley State Park and Rochester International Airport.
Recent visitors appreciate the clean, well-kept rooms with helpful and pleasant staff. While some point out dated decor, the motel offers good value and practical amenities for a restful stay near local attractions.
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Crest Inn is a modest hotel located along MN-76 in Caledonia, Minnesota, offering straightforward accommodations with a 4.1 rating from 56 reviews. Guests will find basic amenities such as comfortable beds, clean rooms, and in-room conveniences like microwaves and mini-fridges. The property is especially noted for its friendly and helpful staff, along with a simple complimentary breakfast that many guests have appreciated as a convenient start to the day.
The hotel’s style leans towards a traditional, no-frills motel setup, with some rooms featuring unique touches like futon beds and practical items for outdoor visitors, such as towels suited for cleaning after hunting or motorcycling. While some feedback indicates that rooms can feel slightly stuffy without air circulation, overall cleanliness and comfort are commonly praised.
Situated in a quiet area, this property is well-suited for travelers looking for a practical base near popular outdoor attractions. Nearby points of interest include Beaver Creek Valley State Park, notable for its trails and birdlife, the International Owl Center, and the Houston County Historical Society. With Rochester International Airport approximately an hour and 19 minutes away by car, and La Crosse Regional Airport less than 40 minutes away, the location is accessible without being in a busy urban center.
Crest Inn’s kid-friendly service options and welcoming atmosphere make it a reasonable choice for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and those passing through the region. The straightforward facilities and attentive service offer good value, though travelers seeking modern or upscale amenities might find the property’s style somewhat dated.
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Nice older motel, the kind you don't see too much anymore. I've been coming here every spring for 20 years, not much has changed. Simple free breakfast. Clean rooms.
The owners are very nice and helpful. Very clean rooms. Beds are comfy, fridge, microwave in room. There are towels in the room to wipe off guns, boots and motorcycles, which is nice since we were on motorcycles. There was even a futon bed in our room.
Stayed for 5 days, no issues and staff were great people. Rooms were clean and ac worked great on the 90 degree days that I stayed. Mini fridge stayed cold would stay there again
The owners were extremely nice and pleasant. Would've loved to talk with the gentleman more and hear his stories, but time and all that. Would absolutely recommend and stay again. Great price and a convenient continental breakfast.
Great motel just outside Caledonia. Everything was clean, and was very comfortable. Price was very good for what you got. Microwave, Mini Fridge, TV, Private Bathroom, and Internet included. Breakfast that was offered was somewhat small but more than enough to start your day. Beds were comfortable. Rooms seemed a little stuffy, but could easily be solved with opening a window or turning on the AC. Owners were very nice and helpful. I recommend this for people who are just looking for a simple place to get a goods nights rest from long days, or a place to stay for a small weekend getaway. Will stay here again if I am in the area!
Very clean small motel. Perfect for hunting trips or when passing through. Though the rooms are dated they are very clean and staff was super nice. A nice change from the sterile sameness of a chain hotel in a bigger town.
This was a great place to stay. The husband and wife were helpful in giving directions and the room was nice and clean. Each night was peaceful and quiet. I would come back again.
It was nicer than I expected. It had clean beds made nice and the room was clean. It had soap shampoo and and lotion. And coffee all the time and a breakfast bar juice and apples nice
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