Cresco Motels

Cresco Motels for the Frugal Traveler

In the larger Decorah area, you can select from more than 34 hotels and other lodging choices, though you'll find just 3 inexpensive motels. When you pick one of these cheaper accommodations, there might not be abundant amenities like you'd find at a traditional hotel but you'll save more cash for your trip.

Fun fact: The word "motel" was conceived in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California. Often just a story or two, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool.

Below you'll find some of our customers' top motels in the larger area:

Cresco Motel

• Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

• Free breakfast and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like cable TV.
• Central Cresco is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) away

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Spring Valley

• Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
• Located 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from the heart of Cresco

Southegate Inn New Hampton

• Central Cresco is 25.6 mi (41.3 km) away
• A 24-hour front desk along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.

Things to Do in Cresco

These are some outdoorsy places nearby:

• Niagara Cave
• Dunnings Spring Park
• Ice Cave Hill Park

You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area:

• Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm
• Decorah Fish Hatchery
• Decorah Bald Eagles

To learn about the area's history, take time to see:

• St Wenceslaus Catholic Church
• Porter House Museum

Cresco is also popular for its:

• Churches
• Architecture
• University life
• Temples
• Monuments
• Opera
• Excursions

Best Time to Visit Cresco

• The hottest months are typically July and June, while January and February are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 50° F and nighttime temperatures average 5° F
• April-June: 82° F is the daytime average and 29° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 83° F and nighttime averages are around 41° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 66° F during the day and 7° F at night
• Average rainfall is 35.67 inches in a year