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The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY

2.5 star property
Travelers enjoy convenience and comfort at this roadside motel with express check-in and outdoor seating for a hassle-free experience.

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Located along US-12 Highway, The Benson Motel offers a comfortable retreat for road-weary travelers. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy express check-in/out services. Outdoor furniture provides a pleasant spot to relax after a day on the road.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Benson is home to The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monson Lake State Park and Glacial Lakes State Park.
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600 22nd St S, Benson, MN, 56215

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota - Morris - 38 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Glacial Lakes State Park - 41 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Sibley State Park - 41 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Lake Minnewaska - 42 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Lakeshore Park - 42 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mckinney's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Whistle Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Benson Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Route 22 - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY

Property highlights
The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY offer perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Benson Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY located?

Situated in Benson, this hotel is within 25 miles (40 km) of Monson Lake State Park, Glacial Lakes State Park and Lake Minnewaska. Starbuck Public Beach and Lakeshore Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent accommodations and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem!

Very pleasant stay. Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back…

We always have a nice stay and the staff accommodates our needs when we make a request. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was good. Staff was helpful with a check in blip. Property was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet very clean cozy stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Clean. The bed mattress was pretty firm. Can't beat the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It is a very good property if you do not need amenities. If you are looking for a basic room only for a nights rest it was a good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This Is Our Go To Place In Benson

We enjoy staying at the Benson Motel because it’s clean and the staff is very responsive to our needs. The only negative is, if you are looking for breakfast, you have to go into town to seek the local options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Jo

Comfortable and clean rooms. Easy check-in/check-out. Quiet. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a place to stay 1 night after hiking the beautiful State Parks in this area, and Expedia suggested this motel. It was perfect for my needs. The price is right, the room ample and clean, nice king size bed, water pressure in the shower amazing. I'll continue to explore this area after a good-night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel, would stay again for sure! The process is simple and easy, the room was clean and simple with all the necessities. Everything was well thought out and considerate. I'd give this place 10 stars if i could! Thank you for a quiet, pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Connor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No communication for door being left open

The room was very nice and the location was wonderful. Communication with the property is awful, however. We had lots of trouble checking in and after we got our keys, we found our room door open. The room was rather dirty but it's impossible to tell how much of it was actually the room being dirty, and how much of it was the door being open for anything and everything to get into the room. Despite reaching out several times to the staff via the check-in desk, phone, and even their text option, no one ever reached out to us. It was a gorgeous area and easy to get to and find, but I would never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight stay!

Super comfortable bed and pillows. We slept well after the trains stopped whistling. Very spacious room for the two of us. Love the idea of how to check in to get the room key. Owners/managers very attentive to questions in texts. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean Motel. Responsive Staff.

The rooms are clean. When we ran out of facial tissue, the staff was very responsive to replace our box. I put a 4 star on eco-friendly as I didn’t see anything that promoted recycling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce and Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, unusual check in for us. Would have preferred main floor as we are in our late 70’s.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this quaint and cute motel, and I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The check-in process was different from the usual, as they have implemented automated services, but it was smooth and hassle-free. It's clear that the motel has undergone significant updates, and they are transforming it into a place people will really enjoy. After a dinner in town, we returned to the motel and spent some time relaxing outside in their comfortable Adirondack chairs, taking in the beautiful view. Overall, a wonderful stay that I would recommend to anyone looking for a cozy and modernized retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
King size bed with large windows to let in natural light. Check in was automated and very easy. Housekeeping knocked on the door at 8:30am to see if we had left (they didn't announce themselves, but later learned it was staff and not a misdirected customer). Housekeeping knocked again at 9:30am and opened the door as they announced themselves before I could reach it while partially dressed. Check out was supposed to be at 11am, but felt like we should have been out of the room before 7am.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay!

This motel exceeded my expectations for the price. It’s very clean and quiet. Great water pressure and the bed was super comfortable. Check-in is a little different as there is no front desk worker. You will get a text before your arrival with a code that you enter at a kiosk in the lobby and your key pops out. It is simple. It’s also worth noting that they do not do early check-ins before 3pm. My biggest complaint is that the WiFi connection is slow and there’s only a Roku tv; no antenna/live channels. This made watching tv in the evening hard because every few minutes it would lose connection. My coworker in another room had the same issue. The room was also quite dark even with all the lights on. Overall I had a great stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stop for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Addie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

YESU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Had trouble getting my key from human less check in front desk. The room was somewhat dated, but for the price it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I've stayed there many times but have never met a staff member yet. But things are always set up as I've asked. Its the best value in Benson.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Small town hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Self check in no staff, check in went fine but our room had a horrible nasty smell could have been from the filthy carpet and or mold and mildew, the beds are hard if you like a harder bed you are all set.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025