"One of the best places I have ever stayed. Traveling from Rapid City, SD to Philadelphia, PA, I googled places to stay along the way to determine the route we took. This place looked promising, so we planned the route through Sac City. Absolutely did not disappoint - the owner was friendly and available, and the motel itself was the best blend of vintage and modern. Everything immaculate, from what you see pulling up to the room itself. The owners have done a fantastic job of updating the place to preserve the ‘old’ while updating it to have all the modern amenities - coffee maker, microwave, smart TV. The bathroom/shower area was especially cool and notable - a tiled aqua and white step in shower that was spotless. The bed was comfortable, and outfitted in clean, cozy bedding. Also enjoyed the town of Sac City. I should also add that I was pulling a travel trailer - there was ample parking for trucks and trailers, and on a slower night even allowed me to park with my small trailer in sight from my room."
"I was very surprised being in the middle of nowhere how very nice this hotel was! It was very quiet and had many amenities! If I ever pass by here again I will definitely stay here!"
"My 2nd time here. Once 4 years ago. Same Nice, Clean, comfortable and quiet peaceful little Gem of a motel. Same down to Earth sweet folks that own the place too. Haven't changed one bit. Great little Motel. The best you'll find for miles that is American Owned. Thumbs up to a very nice little Motel. Highly recommended. The Beds are the most comfortable that I've slept it in a very long time!!!!!"
"An absolute gem! Spotless, meticulously maintained rooms with much of the original features intact and attention to the important details like extra blankets/pillows, alarm clocks, and if you’re like me and you love a HOT shower with intense water pressure, you will love thier showers! The exterior is WELL cared for with a nice covered outdoor seating area. The owners were super accessible, and great at communicating. Rates are VERY reasonable for what you get. After a long day of driving, Sac City motel is a very short drive off route 20 and you cannot beat the convenience of being able to drive right up to the door of your room. There's ample parking, all rooms have blackout curtains, and the location is nice and quiet. The town of Sac City is charming and extremely close to Blackhawk Lake. Much more than a cool record holding popcorn ball! I would DEFINITELY stay again."
"An absolute gem!
Spotless, meticulously maintained rooms with much of the original features intact and attention to the important details like extra blankets/pillows, alarm clocks, and if you’re like me and you love a HOT shower with intense water pressure, you will love thier showers!
The exterior is WELL cared for with a nice covered outdoor seating area.
The owners were super accessible, and great at communicating. Rates are VERY reasonable for what you get.
After a long day of driving, Sac City motel is a very short drive off route 20 and you cannot beat the convenience of being able to drive right up to the door of your room. There's ample parking, all rooms have blackout curtains, and the location is nice and quiet.
The town of Sac City is charming and extremely close to Blackhawk Lake. Much more than a cool record holding popcorn ball!
I would DEFINITELY stay again."
"Small but clean rooms. Very comfortable beds! Small town vibe with plenty of privacy. They even help with finding things to do if you are planning on being in town for a while."
"Stayed here for a week prior to my apartment being ready for move in.defiantely landed in the right spot. Homey atmosphere and friendly staff. The room rates were perfect in my opinion and came equipped with everything I needed. Laundry facilities above Par standards. What I didn t have , was easily provided by staff. Friendly, dedicated owners were always available. Props to small town business ."
"Stayed here for a week prior to my apartment being ready for move in.defiantely landed in the right spot. Homey atmosphere and friendly staff. The room rates were perfect in my opinion and came equipped with everything I needed. Laundry facilities above Par standards. What I didn t have , was easily provided by staff. Friendly, dedicated owners were always available. Props to small town business ."
"My stay was wonderful! Extremely friendly staff who make’s you feel beyond welcome and ready to help. The bed was extremely comfortable with comfortable bedding. Also the water pressure in the shower is amazing! The best part is they allowed my large dog to stay. We were there for almost 3 weeks due some vehicle issues and they were beyond accommodating. I highly recommend them."
"Awesome and clean, the price was right. Not the Hilton but nice for the middle of nowhere."
"We were in need of a motel room late at night and called about midnight to see if a room was available. Our call was answered by a friendly voice and we were so glad we found this gem. It was a very clean room with all the needed amenities. The charm of it being a motel from the past made it even more enjoyable. As mentioned, the bathroom was quite small, but that only added to its charm. We will certainly recommend this motel to others."
"Older motel with modern feel. Clean comfortable rooms. Nice staff. Diffently a must place to st ay if in Sac City."
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"Wonderful place to stay very clean and comfortable rooms it felt like I was sleeping on clouds I will look forward to staying in this wonderful place each time I come through thank you for the friendly hospitality and professionalism"
"Stayed a night while passing thru Iowa. Room was so clean it looked like it had never been used before. Nice big shower. Bargain priced too. Sac city is a nice small town with a great city park right on the river bank. And do not miss seeing the world's largest pop corn ball on display down town."
"Stayed on the way to Sturgis. Room was clean and freshly painted. Restaurant is across the street. I will be staying on the way home."
"Loved this place! The space was ideal for one weary traveler and very comfy after a long day of sitting in the driver's seat. Staff was welcoming and the location was great--walking distance to a park and downtown, and right across the street from a delicious breakfast."
"Very nice motel, not to expensive, would love to see they remodel bathroom, stools are low . But all in all very nice motel for the price."
"A great little motel. Clean rooms, friendly and very accommodating. We had a long day of traveling and needed a place to rest our heads, and we lucked out with this little gem."
"The room was very clean and comfortable. No wifi. When we had trouble with the TV, the staff was very helpful. It's a bit off the highway, but worth the drive."
"Excellent. Clean and tidy. Everything I need for extended stay. Customer service is great. Staff are friendly. Glad I am here"
"I absolutely love the ambience of this hotel! I feel right at home. Check in was fast and welcoming. Room is cozy and clean. Restaurant right next to it. I would recommend this to anyone needing a great nights rest! Every time I am handed an actual key I know it's going to be good! You can tell they take pride in what they do!"
"The Owners are Top Notch Good People. They really take pride in this place. Also treat people very nice. The rooms are very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. They have vending, and guest laundry on the premises. If you are looking for a good mom and pop motel to rest your head when coming through the town of Sac City Iowa, then make this your designated stop. You will be glad you did.
Folks let's support our mom and pop American Motels and small Businesses as this is the American thing to do. Thumbs up to the Sac City Motel in Sac City Iowa.."
"So I travel a lot and always looking for a clean place with a good bed. I also need a refrigerator, microwave, a desk, and some television. This place checked all the boxes to a "T". I read the reviews before I stopped to check in and the only feedback I saw was that the bathroom was small. The bathroom is fine, plenty of space to do everything you need. Spent the whole week here supporting a local business owner that shows that she cares about her property and customers. There is a diner across the road and a local grocery store where you can shop for what you need. My favorite thing here is that your head melts into the pillows, the sheets are not your standard hotel sheets, and the quilt is just like the one I have at home. Oh and the price was out of this world! Will stay here every time I am in the area on business. A+++++"
"Just a great quaint roadside lodge that reminds you of old Americana but with plenty of modern comfort, there's even a rocking chair with a nice quilt in each room owned by good down to earth people. Whether a short stay or an extended one you get treated with respect and privacy, clean rooms and the best service you can expect done by the owners themselves so they want the best.
You have some of the best fishing around all within a short distance in either direction, a liquor store in the same parking lot out back and some of the best burgers, fried walleye on Friday and huge omelettes right across the street.
We really loved it."
"Showed up at 1 in the morning and the women up front was polite and helpful. The room was clean and the AC was nice. Plenty of room for our pug as well. The bed was nice and the room had everything you'd need to stay there. (Fridge, coffee pot, hair dryer, etc.) Most importantly the area was very quiet. 10/10 would stay there again."
"I only planned to stay for one night....ended up staying several days. Rooms are very nice beds are great and the staff is very polite. My only complaint would be the tiny bathroom we had lol. All and all a great place to stay."
"Super cute little motel, perfect for a night or two away. Queen sized bed, pillows and blankets were comfortable, none of that weird foam middle blanket and scratchy comforter you get at most hotels. Bathroom is small but not cramped. A/C was a workhorse, had to get up in the middle of the night to turn it down. Quiet surroundings and great cafe just across the road. 10/10 would stay here again."
"Very clean room. Comfortable bed and the owner was very nice.
There's a small, but good restaurant on the other side of road.
If you are in town I highly recommend staying here."
"We have stayed here several times in the past, it is very clean and cozy. The owners are very nice."
"Very friendly owner and clean beyond belief lots of clean bedding plus extra pillows real comforters we had a rocking chair in the rood good cable TV Wi-Fi coffee in office extremely clean room’s reasonable price would stay again if in the area."
"This is a very clean, newer motel. Prices aren't unreasonable. They provided plenty of towels and the bathroom was excellent. The beds have good quality pillows, sheets, and pillowcases. You have lots of channels to choose from on the tv. It didn't have that "nasty old motel" vibe. The staff are polite and friendly, and the outside of the motel was also kept clean. For those who are wondering, they are also pet friendly.
(F.Y.I. For the folks who have seen a few too many horror movies, it may seem as if you're heading into the boondocks when searching for this establishment. Don't worry, though. It is nestled right in with some other businesses in the small town of Sac City.)"
"I was traveling the area and got too sleepy to make it all the way home, so I pulled in here shortly after midnight, got checked in, and was in a comfortable room in no time. It cost me $54 even for a single occupancy room. Standard Full or Queen sized bed. (I wasn't sure, I just laid down and made the nest of it.) The room had a fridge, TV, rocking chair, AC/heat, and there were some basic toiletries in the bathroom. While checking in, I was told about a really nice cafe across the street that had great breakfast, and the vending near the office. (Full disclosure, I ended up going to Casey's in town for breakfast pizza so I could check out the World's Largest Popcorn Ball attraction.)
If you are in the area, this place is definitely worth supporting and laying your head down for the night."
"Love this place! We use it for hunting when we travel up north and they are very accommodating. Clean rooms, comfy beds. What more do you need?"
"Pulled in at 1 AM and they were happy to help. We had a beautiful very clean room and I really loved the "homey" touches! Microwave and Fridge in the room was a huge plus after being on the road all day. Beds are very comfy and clean! Extra pillows and blankets in the room also. Thanks for a great stay ♡"
"Although I miss the old owner, the new ones are very nice. They put out donuts and juice in the morning for us. We stay here every year for our family reunion. Always clean and well kept. They let us use their bbq pits and tables for our family to visit the night before the reunion. Plus, it's right by the Sac Liquor Store!"
"My family stays here every year for 10 plus years. Staff is great. Not sure what hotel Trip advisor is referring to but, I have never had to make my own bed, had dingy towels and all those other un true things. It is a small town with a small town atmosphere. It is not the Hilton. You get what you paid for. Good hometown hospitality !!!!! Thank you for putting up with our huge family every year. And for many years to come. As far as Trip Advisor that is was and will always be a joke. Sorry you had to put up with that kind of customer and review. We who have stayed for years no better. PS we are in the big 3 bed room one. I want my stove and fridge back pleaseeeeeee at least while we are there.....XXXOOOO see you in a few months"
"Very clean rooms. Very helpful staff. Homey feel to the rooms and cozy. I've always been very satisfied with the room I've gotten every time I've gotten a room there. Owners are very nice and rooms are very clean and stocked up with clean towels and coffee. It's nice to not have to worry about the beds or rooms and to know they're what you expect"
"Awesome place to stay!! Clean, comfy, and cozy!! Great accommodations for a reasonable price!"
"Very clean rooms, comfortable sleeping. Bring your coffee from Casey's in and microwave in the morning. Rooms have refrigerator and microwave...and of course wifi."
"My family stays at the Sac City motel every year for our family reunion. The place has always been nice and welcoming to the family as long as we've been there!"
"Stayed here on business for two nights. Everything went smoothly and the staff were very friendly - even the other guests were extremely nice. It almost felt like a community out in the parking area. The rooms were quaint and comfortable, very clean indeed. It's right across the street from Hutch's Cafe too, which is a bonus because they have an excellent breakfast that's very easy on the wallet. Would definitely stay again if in town."
"Nice, quaint, friendly place. Everything one needs and nothing more. Thanks for the good nights sleep."
"(Translated by Google) It's a charming hotel with cozy rooms, and the owners go out of their way to take care of you. There's a laundry service, a restaurant next door, coffee available at reception at all hours, and the town offers good sports facilities (heated swimming pool and weight room, cardio equipment, etc.).
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Es un hotel entrañable con habitaciones acogedoras, los dueños se vuelcan para atenderte. Hay servicio de lavanderia, un restaurante al lado, cafe disponible a todas horas en recepcion y el pueblo ofrece buenas instalaciones deportivas (piscina climatizada y sala de pesas, cardio, etc)."
"Very clean and well run, reasonable rates. Great place to stay while passing through on business. I will definitely stay here again!"
"Very nice comfortable clean room ! Loved the ambience...will be staying here often on my business travel in western Ia."
"Comfortable and owner works hard to accommodate guest's needs. Price is great too."
"I stayed here 1 night. Very clean, very comfortable, and very reasonably priced."
"I've stayed at this Motel since the 1990's when it was refurbished. It's an original Motel from around the 1940's. The single rooms are smaller with the original tiled floor and wall showers. Decorated nicely, clean, and comfortable. They have 3 newer rooms which have two beds and are more conventional. The TV stations are odd as some channels require hypens. I recently stayed here in January, 2017 for 3 nights and chose the 2 bed option for a change. I had broken my phone so desperately needed Wi-Fi for my laptop. It kept dropping the connection. So I had to check out. But I noticed they had the local city internet truck there for 3 days!! It just recently has new owners who moved here from Utah to fulfill a dream of theirs. They are going to be doing some updates and would highly recommend. Across the street is an awesome smaller cafe and a liquor store for ice. It's the best value around that area!"
"My family and I have stayed here a few time and every time the experience has been amazing."
"Wonderfully clean and well looked after. Under new ownership. Their largest room includes a kitchen with a table, towles, soap, and dishes all provided. The standard rooms all include soaps, shampoo/conditioner, and of course WiFi. Very friendly and personable owners who care about what they do and have put a lot of time and money into providing the best possible experience. If you ever have a concern they take care of it in record timing."