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A hotel room with a desk, computer, chair, sofa, and a framed picture of Iowa on the wall.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Super 8 motel with multiple parking spaces, a well-lit exterior, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a striped carpet, a sofa, a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a wardrobe.

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Storm Lake

Storm Lake

HK$594

HK$665 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate sofa, a desk, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

A Quality Inn with a brick building, a covered parking area, and a signboard.

A reception desk with a granite top, framed certificates on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

2. Quality Inn - Storm Lake

Storm Lake

Ann

HK$660

HK$740 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern cafe with seating, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating availability of coffee and juice.

3. Reston Inn & Suites

Spencer

Cassandra

HK$698

HK$782 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a television on the wall.

A building with a brick foundation and siding, a patio with a table and chairs, and a grill.

A two-story building with a sign for a motel.

A furnished living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, a television, and a dresser.

4. Pocahontas Inn & Suites

Pocahontas

Paul

HK$777

HK$870 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative items on a white rug.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, a bar area with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a framed abstract painting above the counter.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and a framed abstract painting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a coffee maker.

5. Reston Lodge & Suites

Emmetsburg

Earl

HK$620

HK$694 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a round mirror, and a large landscape painting on the wall.

A hotel with a central tower, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a corner bathtub, a desk with a lamp, a leather chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A breakfast buffet area with waffle makers, syrup dispensers, and a coffee station.

6. Emmetsburg Hotel and Suites

Emmetsburg

Michelle

HK$482

HK$540 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A building with a large entrance, numbered 1005, and a covered walkway leading to the entrance.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a television mounted on the wall, and a towel rack with towels.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams and large windows.

A kitchen area with a chalkboard sign that reads "Think Spring," a waffle maker, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Spencer

Spencer

Albert

HK$607

HK$680 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Two beds with patterned bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a curtain.

A motel with a central building and a covered parking area.

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and large windows.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and shower curtain.

8. Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake

Storm Lake

Luis

HK$471

HK$527 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

9. Lighthouse Inn

Storm Lake

Susan

HK$635

HK$712 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A stone fountain in a garden with a building in the background.

A living room with patterned armchairs, a red plant, and a mirror on the wall.

A reception area with a marble counter, a patterned armchair, and a large potted plant with red foliage.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, two lamps, a chair, a trash bin, a coffee maker, a television, and framed artwork on the wall.

10. Spencer Inn and Suites

Spencer

Steph

HK$629

HK$704 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with three pillows, a wall-mounted TV displaying a snowy landscape, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

A room with a large framed picture of hay bales, a round mirror, and a small reception desk with a vase of flowers.

A building with a sign reading "The North West Inn" and a 9ft entrance.

A tan leather sofa in a room with a large painting of a barn on the wall, a water dispenser, and a potted plant.

11. The Northwest Inn

Spencer

Michelle

HK$620

HK$694 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Spacious living captivating views overlooking the lake. With AC and Wi-Fi.

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house across from the lake! Enough room for everyone in our group! All the bedrooms are upstairs so it may take older people a little longer to get there but loved the walk in showers!! They were also tall enough for my husband! Very clean! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"

Spencer Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very nice."

Newly Renovated family-sized apartment downtown, lots of light!

10/10 Excellent

"We have enjoyed staying here twice now! Well stocked, gorgeous interior decorating, and plenty of towels! If you are handicapped you may have trouble with the stairs as there are quite a few but we have no trouble with stairs so it is an amazing place to stay for us! Close to coffee shops, a bakery, gas stations, and a Super Walmart! Excellent location!"

Reston Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the staff friendly. Would have liked some sausage or bacon and eggs with breakfast. However they left food and drinks available during the day."

Emmetsburg Hotel and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very nice place to stay"

The Northwest Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff, clean room/ lived being on first floor- near of building"

Super 8 by Wyndham Storm Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable."

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff at check in!"

Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!!

10/10 Excellent

"Love our stay, place is amazing. Love the cows and how beautiful the grounds are."

More cheap stays in Marathon

Emmetsburg Hotel and Suites

3501 Main St Emmetsburg IA

HK$482

HK$540 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (367 reviews)

Super 8 by Wyndham Storm Lake

101 W Milwaukee Ave Storm Lake IA

HK$594

HK$665 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (512 reviews)

Spencer Inn and Suites

102 11th St. SW Plaza Dr. Spencer IA

HK$629

HK$704 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (505 reviews)

Quality Inn - Storm Lake

1726 N. Lake Ave Storm Lake IA

HK$660

HK$740 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Reston Inn & Suites

10 11th Street S.E. Spencer IA

HK$698

HK$782 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (947 reviews)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG

916 13th Street SW Spencer IA

HK$1,052

HK$1,178 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Marathon?

Reston Inn & Suites, located 20 mi (32.1 km) from the heart of Marathon, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Spencer Inn and Suites and AmericInn by Wyndham Spencer. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Marathon.

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

Spacious living captivating views overlooking the lake. With AC and Wi-Fi.: This holiday home rental outside of Marathon is equipped with an arcade/games room, air conditioning and laundry facilities to help you feel comfortable during your stay. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Marathon.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Marathon.

What is staying in Marathon like?

Travellers to Marathon will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 43 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Marathon.

What should I see while I'm in Marathon?

Places to visit in the wider area include Harker House, Chautauqua Park and Courthouse Square. You'll also find Storm Lake Golf Course and Living Heritage Tree Museum in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Marathon guide.

What's the weather like in Marathon?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -4°C. Average annual precipitation for Marathon is 1062 mm.

Marathon hotels from HK$527

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Our top choices for Marathon hotels

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Storm Lake

2. Quality Inn - Storm Lake

3. Reston Inn & Suites

4. Pocahontas Inn & Suites

5. Reston Lodge & Suites

6. Emmetsburg Hotel and Suites

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Spencer

8. Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake

9. Lighthouse Inn

10. Spencer Inn and Suites

11. The Northwest Inn

Top Marathon Hotel Reviews

Spacious living captivating views overlooking the lake. With AC and Wi-Fi.

Spencer Inn and Suites

Newly Renovated family-sized apartment downtown, lots of light!

Reston Inn & Suites

Emmetsburg Hotel and Suites

The Northwest Inn

Super 8 by Wyndham Storm Lake

Budget Inn Motel Storm Lake

Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!!

More cheap stays in Marathon

Emmetsburg Hotel and Suites

Super 8 by Wyndham Storm Lake

Spencer Inn and Suites

Quality Inn - Storm Lake

Reston Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG

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