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Motel 6 Albert Lea, MN

2.0 star property
Coffee starts the morning right at this convenient spot near Diamond Jo Casino, where guests find easy parking and quick check-in before their gaming adventures

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Motel 6 Albert Lea is minutes from Diamond Jo Casino, offering practical comforts like in-room WiFi and on-site laundry. The 24-hour front desk staff is helpful, and the coffee shop/cafe serves refreshments all day.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

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  • 2 Double Beds
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Room-Accessible-Non-Smoking

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  • Free WiFi

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Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, towels

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  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Room With Two Double Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Albert Lea is home to Motel 6 Albert Lea, MN. Diamond Jo Casino is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Albert Lea travel guide
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2019 E Main Street, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Freeborn County Historical Society
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Albert Lea City Arena
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino
    16 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP)
    87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Trail's Travel Center
    3 min drive
  • Love's Travel Stop
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Skol Woodfire Grill & Tavern
    3 min drive
  • Liquor Depot
    4 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 Albert Lea, MN

  • Motel near Diamond Jo Casino
  • Motel 6 Albert Lea, MN provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All 55 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Albert Lea, MN pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel 6 Albert Lea, MN allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Albert Lea, MN?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Albert Lea, MN?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Albert Lea, MN located?

Situated in Albert Lea, this motel is 17 mi (27.4 km) from Diamond Jo Casino.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel 6 Albert Lea, MN Reviews

6.6

6.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 277 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to rooms large bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Motel 6 Albert Lea! Affordable price, cozy rooms, and friendly staff. Highly recommend for a budget-friendly and comfortable experience.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the price. The room is very dated and the bathroom faucets didn’t work very well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfy bed! Found a few hairs in the sheets and the floors needed swept in the room and the bathroom but overall it was a fine room. Towels were really soft.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Autumn

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a night’s sleep and nothing more so stayed here based on recent positive experiences at other Motel 6 locations. There were several people loitering in the parking lot and the lock on the side door wasn’t working so I’m glad my husband was with me. The room was fine and to be expected for the price but the curtains were completely sheer. Finally the AC was insanely loud and the mattress was older so sleep was hard to come by. Spend a few more dollars elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

It was ok. Bare bones for sure. But clean and in a safe neighborhood. Should have been a little cheaper since it was so sparse.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rebekah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The coffee was hot and staff really nice. It needs a lot more lighting around the property. There were people sitting in the staircase on their phones. The stairs were dirty. We had t9 try every light in the room to find one that worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

We get what we pay for

We needed an inexpensive place to stay and we got what we paid for. Room was very clean. Staff was friendly. Bed was fine. Computer issues delayed our check-in and our keys. We could have used a small bar of soap with our sink. Fan in bathroom was noisy, toilet seat had gouges and water pressure was a bit much. But again, we get what we pay for. We can't remember whether or not there was morning coffee but we didn't see any.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What i liked, it was a few doors down from Perkins Family Restaurant. What we didn't like. I would not recommend this motel to anyone. The lobby & the room, was not at all like the pictures online. Everything in the room needed to be replaced or updated. It was tired.Especially the toilet seat, which had gouges in it. We had to put a towel to stand on in the tub, due to the stains, etc.#204. The bed skirt was oversized & a trip hazard. The people above us were noisy. We left at 6am, we had a poor night's sleep. We didn't feel comfortable staying any longer, than we had to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facility is not in great shape. Card reader by one back door is inoperable, meaning that one can't get in that door. Staff was helpful, however. Our assigned non-smoking room had obviously been smoked in, and staff quickly moved us to a more acceptable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

London

No hot water, so didnt get to shower. Stained towels and hallways smelled like pot and garbage. Sagging bed. The two ladies working the front had excellent customer service though and were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carlee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty sure there a people living full time in this motel. The other guests were noisy all night, including talking at a loud volume in the hallway, allowing their dogs to bark, and slamming into our door in the middle of the night. The bed was clean but the bathroom floor had not been mopped. When we got ready to leave our room the dead bolt jammed leaving us locked in our room. We were able to get out the window before the door lock was opened.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bedside lights did not work. Bathroom door was cracked so that it would not latch or lock. Ceiling creaked as the people on the floor above us walked in their room. Entry ways smelled like stale smoke. On the other hand, check-in and check-out were easy and staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good customer service, but the room not so good.

The desk clerk was very good. However it was in the room where there were problems. When I turned on the light switch after entering the room, no light came on. The light that was to come on, had been turned off, so I turned it back on. Next the toilet seat was clean, but the toilet seat needs to be replaced because it has missing paint. Finally, the pillows were not King sized for the King sized bed. They were also very flat. I needed to sleep on two pillows to get the sleeping height I needed. The room and everything else was clean and tidy. One tip I learned from working the front desk in a hotel during the summer is: when the TV is turned on by a customer, always have the TV remote set to Guide. I was able to watch TV, but it took me a while to figure out it out. or Leave directions in the desk drawer in a plastic paper folder, or have it laminated. The part that concerned me the most is that every time I moved on the bed, (North Side closest to the window) the light next to it flickered. I noticed the cord for it was either under the bed frame. I tried to get the light's cord from underneath the bed frame, but couldn't do it because it was too heavy for me to lift. You need two people. Also, the light on the other side of the bed, didn't work even though there was a light bulb in it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel 6 was actually closed so they moved us to the Ramada inn which was better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jobe

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Connally

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rate
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Sally

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

Nice

Very friendly serve Given veterans discount which was nice Room clean very basic but grwat price for good night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Albert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty bed sheets were filthy hotel room dirty. Hotel smelled of marijuana smoke in the hotel all floor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

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

I'm going back

Nice place, friendly staff, extremely clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

DONALD

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quick stop on long drive home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025