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Western Inn South

2.0 star property
After exploring the Trails and Rails Museum or Big Apple Fun Center, travelers return to a comfortable base with convenient express check-out for easy departures

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Western Inn South offers a practical base near Viaero Event Center. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, on-site laundry, and in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk and express check-in ensure a smooth, hassle-free experience.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Combined shower/tub, towels

Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, towels

King Suite with Spa Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 623 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room with 3 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, towels

Room, 2 King beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Kearney is home to Western Inn South. Trails and Rails Museum and Classic Car Collection are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Big Apple Fun Center and Bumblebees. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Viaero Event Center. Visit our Kearney travel guide
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510 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE, 68845

What's nearby

  • Big Apple Fun Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Younes Conference Center South
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Trails and Rails Museum
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Viaero Event Center
    3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Museum of Nebraska Art
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    8 min walk
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
    8 min walk
  • Perkins American Food Co.
    7 min walk

About this property

Western Inn South

Motel near University of Nebraska Kearney
Located close to Big Apple Fun Center and Trails and Rails Museum, Western Inn South provides free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Western Inn South include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 33-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 33-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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, 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Western Inn South
Western Inn South Kearney
Western Inn South Motel
Western South Kearney
Western Inn South Kearney
Western Inn South Motel Kearney

Frequently asked questions

Is Western Inn South pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Western Inn South?

As of Feb 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Western Inn South on Feb 27, 2026 start from 65.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Western Inn South?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Western Inn South?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Western Inn South located?

Situated in Kearney, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Big Apple Fun Center and Trails and Rails Museum. Viaero Event Center and University of Nebraska Kearney are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Western Inn South Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 277 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms really need updated, no blow dryer. Shower is broke and squirted water all over. Lamp did not work. Clerk at check in was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tv didnt work, stains on bed spread, blood stains on pillow case, pillows dirty, didnt offer breakfast as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly front desk staff. Quiet. No workout room/pool. Small TV. Bedding was old. Pillows flat. Since we were their only non-worker guest, they asked if we needed breakfast. It was an okay place for getting off the road for 1 night of our trip. Don't recommend and would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was rude and poor customer service and insinuating you will not be able to pay even after you pay online he makes the $100 deposit sound like an additional fee you will be charged until you make him clarify. Stained sheets and cigarette matks throughout the room, oh and poor water pressure that barely flushed the toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room. Clean. No electrical outlets by desk oŕ bed but they could incorporate them with different lamps. B'fast is minimal. Would consider staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast could have been better
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced, and clean. The king size bed was very comfortable. I recommend this hotel, I drive through Nebraska regularly and will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Disliked: Staff & service
Property owner very condescending and rude
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

I would definitely come back.

I went to Kearney for a wrestling tournament. I brought my 57 and nine-year-old children with me. I paid for the room in advance and when I got there, they were extremely nice and courteous to me. The morning breakfast is very simple, but the coffee was excellent. The room was clean perhaps a little outdated, but it was an excellent day for the price that I paid. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property, very limited options in the room. Night clerk was not friendly and talked on the phone the whole time I was checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Leni

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I felt like it was dirty in the bathroom and gritty floors. There was no volume adjustments to tirn down the television.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wei

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is fine it better than camping. Room looks clean, but towels looked dated. No power outlets for near desk area. Overall, it needs to update.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Older facility with nice updates. Quick check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Honest and real.

The hotel is older but updated and in good condition. I enjoyed that it was close to alot of things and easy to check in. Breakfast was reasonable and everything about the place was honest
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficient staff. We only had a short stay but would come back here next time we are in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not Pet friendly!! $100 cash deposit that you don’t get back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andee

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

Best deal, safe and clean

Clean room, especially the bathroom. Furniture was not newest, but was everything we needed for an overnight, all in good repair, and frankly we could appreciate that pieces didn't all match for sale or environment and economic factors. Breakfast was small and cold, but filling and fresh. Heat/AC worked great. Frankly this was the best we have gotten for such a rate. Oh, and the beds had clean linens, variety of pillow types, and medium firmness, for those that need to know.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Filthy floors
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The door would not lock very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay. It is an older facility but very clean & comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Javier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay here again. The water that came out of the bath when I turned it on was dirty and rusted colored, I did not take a shower that night which pissed me off and the room felt like it could use a deep clean, and maybe a coat of paint, the bed was decent,the pillows sucked, and the sheets were questionable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Liked: Staff & service
The communication between the property and Travelocity was terrible. Travelocity charged my credit card but showed at check-in that I had not paid. It took over 1/2 hour to resolved by canceling your reservation and paying the property with a different card. Inexusable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Fidel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No where to charge your phone near the bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older hotel BUT it was very clean & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

One night

It was fairly clean and pleasant for the most part. The toilet seat was completely broken off the toilet and one had to becareful when sitting down...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024