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A road leading to a lightning strike in a rural area.

A rustic log cabin with a wooden door and windows, surrounded by lush green grass and trees.

A grain elevator with a sign reading "100th Meridian 247 miles to Omaha" and a building labeled "COZAD".

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A hotel room with a large mirror, a wooden door, a flat-screen TV, a bed, a desk, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a door.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, a vanity, and a shower area.

A hotel room with a modern bathroom, a dining area, and a living room.

1. Best Western Plus Lexington NE

Best Western Plus Lexington NE

2.5 star property

Lexington

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (704 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(704 reviews)

"The staff were excellent and the room was was clean and comfy"

"The staff were excellent and the room was was clean and comfy"

United States

Elizabeth

$93 nightly

The price is $104

$104 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Total with taxes and fees

Best Western Plus Lexington NE

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the sky through large windows, surrounded by a modern interior with a neutral color palette.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, including a geometric wall art piece, two reception counters, and a sign for IHG Rewards.

A breakfast area with a bakery section, hot food, cereal, and fruit display.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington South by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington South by IHG

2.5 star property

Lexington

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (38 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(38 reviews)

"Good breakfast"

"Good breakfast"

United States

Stephen

$111 nightly

The price is $124

$124 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington South by IHG

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Suites' sign.

A reception area with a wooden accent wall, a large desk, and overhead lighting.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit juice dispenser, and a variety of breakfast items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small seating area with a table and chairs.

3. Comfort Suites Gothenburg South

Comfort Suites Gothenburg South

2.5 star property

Gothenburg

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,001 reviews)

"great price and great stay"

"great price and great stay"

United States

Lloyd

$107 nightly

The price is $121

$121 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

Comfort Suites Gothenburg South

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A motel with a central tower, a covered parking area, and a single-story building.

Reception

A hotel corridor with a reception area, a mirror, a telephone, and a display of travel brochures.

4. Mid Rest Inn Lexington NE I-80

Mid Rest Inn Lexington NE I-80

2.0 star property

Lexington

6.8 out of 10, (397 reviews)

6.8/10

(397 reviews)

"Everything was good and it was comfortable and clean. "

"Everything was good and it was comfortable and clean. "

United States

Alan

$84 nightly

The price is $92

$92 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

Mid Rest Inn Lexington NE I-80

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large framed picture of a waterfall.

A lobby with grey armchairs, a framed picture of a desert scene, a Cozad, Nebraska sign, and a red lamp.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, a framed picture on the wall, and a door at the end.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot in front.

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Cozad

Super 8 by Wyndham Cozad

2.0 star property

Cozad

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (869 reviews)

8.0/10

Very good

(869 reviews)

"For the price point, it was the nicest hotel we stayed in during our trip. We tried to stay in 3 star hotels and this was at the very top of our list by a large margin. They were the only hotel that cleaned our entire room every day we were there (5 days), and changed towels etc. Very clean and well run!"

"For the price point, it was the nicest hotel we stayed in during our trip. We tried to stay in 3 star hotels and this was at the very top of our list by a large margin. They were the only hotel that cleaned our entire room every day we were there (5 days), and changed towels etc. Very clean and well run!"

United States

Dr. Robert

$61 nightly

The price is $69

$69 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

Super 8 by Wyndham Cozad

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign indicating it is a Cobblestone Hotel & Suites.

A hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a bed with a white comforter, a desk with a computer, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and a stone fireplace.

6. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cozad

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cozad

2.5 star property

Cozad

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (859 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(859 reviews)

"Lawn and exterior beautiful. Interior nice, clean and well maintained. Breakfast was very good and staff was friendly. Would stay here again."

"Lawn and exterior beautiful. Interior nice, clean and well maintained. Breakfast was very good and staff was friendly. Would stay here again."

United States

Jana

$100 nightly

The price is $114

$114 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cozad

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a door leading to another room.

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a fruit display, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a brown sofa, a small table, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a chair, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and patterned carpet. There is a window with blinds, a door, and a wall clock.

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Gothenburg

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Gothenburg

2.0 star property

Gothenburg

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (847 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(847 reviews)

"Clean comfortable room and friendly helpful staff."

"Clean comfortable room and friendly helpful staff."

United States

Mark

$73 nightly

The price is $83

$83 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Gothenburg

A hotel room with a bathtub, a sofa, and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a clock on the wall.

Exterior

8. Comfort Inn Lexington

Comfort Inn Lexington

2.5 star property

Lexington

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (526 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(526 reviews)

"The beds are amazing!!! The room was very clean, the staff were great and they were great with my dogs."

"The beds are amazing!!! The room was very clean, the staff were great and they were great with my dogs."

United States

Caprice

$83 nightly

The price is $93

$93 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

Comfort Inn Lexington

A spacious indoor area with a black leather couch, potted plants, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a desk, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A laundry room with four washing machines, a dryer, a wall-mounted laundry bar, and a shelf with detergent bottles.

A building with a numbered door, windows, and a car parked outside.

9. Circle S Motel Cozad I-80

Circle S Motel Cozad I-80

2.5 star property

Cozad

5.4 out of 10, (188 reviews)

5.4/10

(188 reviews)

"Excellent 5 stars"

"Excellent 5 stars"

United States

Daniel

$54 nightly

The price is $61

$61 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

Circle S Motel Cozad I-80

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A long counter with coffee machines, a fruit juice dispenser, and various food items.

A spacious living area with a tiled floor, a wooden staircase, a glass door leading to another room, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a lamp, two armchairs, and a standing heater.

10. Econo Lodge Lexington

Econo Lodge Lexington

2.0 star property

Lexington

6.2 out of 10, (451 reviews)

6.2/10

(451 reviews)

"Nice clean hotel."

"Nice clean hotel."

United States

Wade

$51 nightly

The price is $57

$57 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

Econo Lodge Lexington

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, dresser, and a sofa.

A diner with a breakfast counter, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.

A reception area with a reception desk, a chair, a sofa, a small table, a computer, and a door.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Lexington NE

Days Inn by Wyndham Lexington NE

2.0 star property

Lexington

6.6 out of 10, (282 reviews)

6.6/10

(282 reviews)

"Not much options for breakfast."

"Not much options for breakfast."

United States

Jesrael Lee

$60 nightly

The price is $67

$67 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

Days Inn by Wyndham Lexington NE

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a telephone, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception desk with a marble-patterned counter, a framed picture above, and a view of buildings outside.

An aerial view of a large industrial area with a central building with a blue roof, surrounded by parking lots and fields.

A neatly folded white towel.

12. Americas Best Value Inn Elm Creek

Americas Best Value Inn Elm Creek

2.0 star property

Elm Creek

6.0 out of 10, (161 reviews)

6.0/10

(161 reviews)

"Easy check in good value would stay again"

"Easy check in good value would stay again"

United States

Gabriel

$93 nightly

The price is $103

$103 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

Americas Best Value Inn Elm Creek

A kitchen with a window, a sink, and a stove.

A cozy room with a wooden rocking chair, a small table, a bookshelf, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A cozy room with a sofa, a rocking chair, a wooden table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A cow with a calf in a field.

13. Bunkhouse on Working Ranch/Bird Sanctuary. Cozy, cabin w. bathroom and kitchen

Bunkhouse on Working Ranch/Bird Sanctuary. Cozy, cabin w. bathroom and kitchen

Gothenburg

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(16 reviews)

"Great place to stay"

"Great place to stay"

United States

Curt H.

$105 nightly

The price is $116

$116 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

Bunkhouse on Working Ranch/Bird Sanctuary. Cozy, cabin w. bathroom and kitchen

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a dining table. Large windows provide ample natural light and views of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a dining table, wooden chairs, a leather sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A kitchen with a round table, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.

A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a clock on the wall.

14. JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.

JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.

Elwood

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(33 reviews)

"Great place to stay and a wonderful host!!!!"

"Great place to stay and a wonderful host!!!!"

United States

Peggy C.

JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.

A lakeside property with a reflective water surface, a wooden deck, and a stone pathway leading to a building with a porch.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a pool, and a house in the background.

A bed with a headboard, a nightstand, a painting of a beach scene, and a wooden floor.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white door, and a bench.

15. Furnished Lakefront Home, Monthly Stays Welcome

Furnished Lakefront Home, Monthly Stays Welcome

Elwood

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(4 reviews)

"It was fabulous and our family had the best time"

"It was fabulous and our family had the best time"

United States

Melissa F.

$356 nightly

The price is $394

$394 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

Furnished Lakefront Home, Monthly Stays Welcome

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a table set for four, wooden chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A wooden cabin with a porch, a large window, and a satellite dish.

16. Lakeside Retreat: Private Hot Tub, Walk to Lake

Lakeside Retreat: Private Hot Tub, Walk to Lake

3.0 star property

Elwood

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)

10/10

Exceptional

(1 review)

"Nice beds and TVs in all 5 rooms. Large kitchen and great outdoor seating spaces. Cozy and family friendly. Nice location close to Johnson Lake State Park for fishing. A little bit of a walk to the beach to swim."

"Nice beds and TVs in all 5 rooms. Large kitchen and great outdoor seating spaces. Cozy and family friendly. Nice location close to Johnson Lake State Park for fishing. A little bit of a walk to the beach to swim."

United States

Char Mae

Lakeside Retreat: Private Hot Tub, Walk to Lake

A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats.

A kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A room with a wooden desk, black office chair, and a white refrigerator.

17. Cozy 4-bedroom cabin on beautiful Johnson Lake perfect for relaxing stays

Cozy 4-bedroom cabin on beautiful Johnson Lake perfect for relaxing stays

Elwood

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(3 reviews)

"This place was very clean and well put together, would stay here again!"

"This place was very clean and well put together, would stay here again!"

United States

Renee E.

Cozy 4-bedroom cabin on beautiful Johnson Lake perfect for relaxing stays

A view from a balcony overlooking a lake with a grassy area and a tree.

A building with a brick facade, a covered outdoor area, and a sign with an anchor symbol.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a built-in oven.

A covered patio area with wicker furniture, a metal wall decoration, and a view through a window.

18. Off Course Lake House

Off Course Lake House

Elwood

Off Course Lake House

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.

A residential building with a small front yard, a door, and a window.

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. A ceiling fan and recessed lighting are visible.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, white appliances, and a ceiling fan.

19. Elwood Townhome w/ Patio - 7 Mi to Johnson Lake

Elwood Townhome w/ Patio - 7 Mi to Johnson Lake

Elwood

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(20 reviews)

"Everything was great, plenty of room, quiet, wonderful communication and was able to have an early check-in. The kitchen had everything you needed to make a meal and there were games to play as well."

"Everything was great, plenty of room, quiet, wonderful communication and was able to have an early check-in. The kitchen had everything you needed to make a meal and there were games to play as well."

United States

Rachel H.

Elwood Townhome w/ Patio - 7 Mi to Johnson Lake

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.

A living room with a gray sofa, a small round table, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, white appliances, and a ceiling fan.

A residential building with a small front yard, a door, and a window.

20. Elwood Townhome w/ Patio - 7 Mi to Johnson Lake

Elwood Townhome w/ Patio - 7 Mi to Johnson Lake

4.0 star property

Elwood

Elwood Townhome w/ Patio - 7 Mi to Johnson Lake

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Top Dawson County Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney

8/10 Good

"Good stay for the night."

Aaron 1-night trip

Posted 1 day ago

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney

Best Western Plus Mid Nebraska Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Mid Nebraska Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"This was a well kept hotel. Enjoyed staying there."

Pearl 1-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

Best Western Plus Mid Nebraska Inn & Suites

Comfort Suites Gothenburg South

Comfort Suites Gothenburg South

10/10 Excellent

"great price and great stay"

Lloyd 1-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

Comfort Suites Gothenburg South

Mid Rest Inn Lexington NE I-80

Mid Rest Inn Lexington NE I-80

10/10 Excellent

"The staff. Owners were so nice. Really helpful, and room was spotless. It was a great price as I was away all day and needed good quiet sleep!"

David 2-night trip

Posted 3 days ago

Mid Rest Inn Lexington NE I-80

JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY
PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.

JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay with our family! Very helpful with our questions! Very clean ! Great access to the lake!"

Peggy C. 3-night trip

Posted 3 weeks ago

JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.

Days Inn by Wyndham Lexington NE

Days Inn by Wyndham Lexington NE

8/10 Good

"The lady at check in went above and beyond expectation to fix a glitch with my check in."

les 1-night trip

Posted 1 month ago

Days Inn by Wyndham Lexington NE

Furnished Lakefront Home, Monthly Stays Welcome

Furnished Lakefront Home, Monthly Stays Welcome

10/10 Excellent

"The little cottage in the lake was perfectly located and we had a great weekend. Lots of space so rain or shine you don’t feel like you are on top of each other. Really enjoyed the Kayaks and area the property is located for a nice relaxing weekend. Would highly recommend!"

Juliet S. 2-night trip

Posted 1 month ago

Furnished Lakefront Home, Monthly Stays Welcome

Cozy 4-bedroom cabin on beautiful Johnson Lake perfect for relaxing stays

Cozy 4-bedroom cabin on beautiful Johnson Lake perfect for relaxing stays

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed the area. Property was very clean. Host was available for question & the household instructions were very simply explained. Love the pet friendly aspect,it worked for our needs. Neighbors were friends."

Anonymous traveler 2-night trip

Posted 1 month ago

Cozy 4-bedroom cabin on beautiful Johnson Lake perfect for relaxing stays

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