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The exterior of the Diamond Jo Casino with a prominent illuminated sign, a covered entrance, and a flagpole with the American flag.

A hotel room with a round table, two patterned chairs, a floor lamp, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern interior with a staircase, fireplace, sofa, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

1. Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

Northwood

Zachary

HK$935

HK$1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a headboard.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a blue table, and a kitchen in the background.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG

Northwood

Richard

HK$683

HK$765 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

A kitchenette with two refrigerators, a display case with toys, and shelves stocked with snacks.

A swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, pool rules sign, and a covered area.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sign indicating the name.

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

Mason City

Tim

HK$981

HK$1,098 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple windows.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a television mounted on a brick wall, and multiple seating arrangements including a sofa and dining tables.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a fireplace, and a television.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, benches, and a red wall in the background.

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Kenneth

HK$660

HK$739 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central seating area with a sofa and coffee table. There are two lamps on either side of the seating, a small table with a vase, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with steps and a glass facade.

5. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

Mason City

Elizabeth

HK$770

HK$862 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A two-story building with a front porch and a sign that reads "Dunker House Bed & Breakfast with Breakfast".

A patio with a round metal table and chairs, a potted plant, and a white door with a window.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a small table with a plant.

A dining area with a large table and chairs, wooden flooring, and a chandelier.

6. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

Mason City

Bruce

HK$1,292

HK$1,447 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats and a chalkboard with motivational writing.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

Mason City

STEPHANIE

HK$994

HK$1,113 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a blue accent wall.

A hotel room with a grey carpet, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a painting above the sofa.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern reception area with marble counters, a wooden accent wall, and a large screen.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

Mason City

Robin

HK$618

HK$692 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a distinctive arched window.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a white counter, a clock, and a sign for the Microtel Inn Whidham. There are chairs and tables arranged for guests.

A hotel lobby with a kitchen area, dining tables, chairs, and a clock on the wall.

9. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Jason

HK$480

HK$538 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A Country Inn & Suites building with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.

A living room with a wooden wall, a fireplace, a green sofa, a wooden chair, and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mason City, IA

Mason City

Julie

HK$960

HK$1,075 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large painting of a sunset over a lake.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, a water dispenser, and a clock.

A reception area with a Days Inn sign, a clock, and a computer monitor.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a yellow chair, and a window with curtains.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

Mason City

Yvonne

HK$420

HK$471 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A restaurant with booths, tables, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A bar area with a brick counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

An indoor pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel room with two sofas, a patterned rug, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

12. Best Western Holiday Lodge

Clear Lake

Mary

HK$699

HK$783 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A reception area with a wooden door, a reception desk, a bulletin board, and a fire alarm.

A modern office space with a dining area, a coffee station, and a comfortable seating area with a couch and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with white chairs around it, wooden paneling on the walls, and a sign on the wall.

A desk with a computer monitor, printer, and chair in a room with framed certificates on the wall.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

Mason City

Dawn

HK$581

HK$650 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a covered entrance, brick pillars, and a sign indicating it is an American Inn.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden reception desk, and a staircase with wooden railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and two framed pictures on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and large windows.

14. AmericInn by Wyndham Osage

Osage

James G.

HK$820

HK$919 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, wooden coffee table, TV, dresser, and a bed with a nightstand.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows.

15. Comfort Inn Albert Lea at Trails Travel Center

Albert Lea

Douglas

HK$753

HK$854 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a built-in sink.

A reception desk with a flat-screen TV, a check-in sign, a phone, and a computer.

A room with two brown armchairs, a small table with a lamp, a large window with blinds, a wall with a stone pattern, and a door leading to another area.

16. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

Clear Lake

James

HK$467

HK$523 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and two brown sofas.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette.

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

Forest City

Tom

HK$734

HK$822 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A waterfront deck with a fire feature, overlooking calm water and a sunset sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a large window, and a wall clock.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted shelves with potted plants.

A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.

18. Lakeside Inn

Clear Lake

Scotty

HK$840

HK$941 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, red armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and tiled flooring, surrounded by seating areas and doors.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with two chairs.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin

Albert Lea

Moss

HK$638

HK$707 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Kensett Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean, and the breakfast was good with several choices. The hotel was in a convenient location with restaurants and shopping nearby. We would stay again if we are in the area."

Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and comfortable."

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

8/10 Good

"Hotel is clean, staff is helpful and friendly. Room was clean, bed was comfortable."

The Historic Park Inn Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I appreciated Carole and Nicole at the front desk. I worked more with Nicole and she is exceptional. Julie, the Front Office Manager, also was exceptional in assisting me with some business items. I stayed in the hotel 4 nights and felt at home. There is a lovely gift shop. I will definitely return and I highly recommend this classic and beautiful hotel. I was here for a high school reunion and staying at the Historic Park Inn Hotel provided a perfect environment to relax and to meet friends! Thank you!"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay. Clean rooms and hotel. Breakfast was amazing! Plenty of parking. Good stay!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff clean very nice room"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin

10/10 Excellent

"Clean. Comfy. Nice staff."

Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and property with plenty of parking. We enjoyed the self serve breakfast and HOT coffee. The shower head has to get a special shout out. We will look forward to staying with you again. Thanks!"

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Not the fanciest hotel but cozy and felt like home! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable with clean and soft sheets. Excellent shower power and hot hot water. Safe area with plenty of fast food and sit down restaurants within walking distance. The included breakfast had lots of options including different breads/bagels with plenty of spreads, assorted cereals, biscuits and gravy, eggs and sausage, pancakes or waffles and assorted tea and coffee. This place is a solid option in Clear Lake - would stay again."

More cheap stays in Kensett

Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

2301 4th St Sw Mason City IA

HK$420

HK$471 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (894 reviews)

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

1305 N 25th St Clear Lake IA

HK$480

HK$538 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin

2214 E Main St Albert Lea MN

HK$638

HK$707 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

1121 Hwy 69 North Forest City IA

HK$734

HK$822 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)

The Historic Park Inn Hotel

15 W State St Mason City IA

HK$770

HK$862 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (295 reviews)

Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

711 Diamond Jo Lane Northwood IA

HK$935

HK$1,047 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Kensett?

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City, located 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from the heart of Kensett, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kensett.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Kensett has to offer?

3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom: This holiday home rental outside of Kensett is located on a lake, and has a private garden, a selection of games and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. See all vacation rentals in Kensett.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensett, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kensett.

What is staying in Kensett like?

Travellers to Kensett will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 189 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Kensett.

What are the top places to visit in Kensett?

Places to visit in the wider area include Diamond Jo Casino, Lime Creek Nature Center and Buddy Holly Crash Site. You'll also find The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank and Central Gardens of North Iowa in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Kensett guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Kensett?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -5°C. Average annual precipitation for Kensett is 1060 mm.

Kensett hotels from HK$471

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Our top choices for Kensett hotels

1. Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

5. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

6. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

9. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mason City, IA

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

12. Best Western Holiday Lodge

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

14. AmericInn by Wyndham Osage

15. Comfort Inn Albert Lea at Trails Travel Center

16. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

18. Lakeside Inn

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin

Learn more about Kensett

Top Kensett Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

The Historic Park Inn Hotel

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin

Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

More cheap stays in Kensett

Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

The Historic Park Inn Hotel

Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

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