The Northwest Inn

Property class: 3

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Located close to Clay County Fairgrounds, The Northwest Inn provides free to-go breakfast and an adjacent golf course. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with three pillows, a wall-mounted TV displaying a snowy landscape, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Spencer, The Northwest Inn is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at West Okoboji Lake and Arnolds Park, while Clay County Fairgrounds and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji are popular area attractions. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and East Okoboji Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? canoeing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Spencer travel guide
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Map
209 11th st SW, Spencer, IA, 51301

What's nearby

  • Spencer Municipal Golf Course
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Riverview Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oneota Park
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Clay County Heritage Center
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Clay County Fairgrounds
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)
    124 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    7 min walk
  • A&W Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min walk
  • Godfather's Pizza
    19 min walk

About this property

The Northwest Inn

  • Guesthouse near Clay County Fairgrounds
  • The Northwest Inn provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and an adjacent golf course. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and charcoal grills
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Northwest Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs and free infant beds
    • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and shower/tub combinations
    • 46-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Northwest Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Northwest Inn?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Northwest Inn on Oct 24, 2026 start from $77, including 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 The Northwest Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Northwest Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Northwest Inn located?

Situated in Spencer, this golf guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Clay County Fairgrounds and within 20 mi (32 km) of West Okoboji Lake and Arnolds Park. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and East Okoboji Lake are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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

The Northwest Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated remodel. Staff was wonderful. Had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and well maintained will definitely be back in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Was fairly clean and front desk person was nice. Has gone through some renovations but could use many more. The continental breakfast is about as minimal as one can get.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We traveled for business & were up very early & in late. The rooms were clean & staff during check in was very helpful. We spent very little time in the hotel but the beds & shower were great. After a small issue with our room, the staff corrected it & they were more than corporative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn't have a coffee pot , but everything else was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought this was aa pretty good motel for the money. Staff was nice, property was clean, window ac not working real good, but kept us cool enough to sleep. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced and close to good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for a one night stay,as well as the price! However,no iron in the room or coffee maker.There was coffee near the check in desk,which was very good! Not much for breakfast,either.The turn on valve in the tub/shower busted when we turned it on...:(
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great choice for the low cost

Hotel looks recently remodeled. The choice of decor is modern and comfortable. Theb front desk was great. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
I felt safe at this property. Staff was respectful and attentive. Breakfast always available. The neighborhood was a little industrial, but quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Clean. Breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good stay with good price

The hotel has been recently remodeled and very nice. All the employees we interacted with were extremely helpful and attentive to any requests. It was a really hot weekend and the AC in our room couldn’t keep the room cool. They were very accommodating to get us a different room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was clean/ reasonable for the price. However, I stayed when we had a blizzard and the control panel for the heat/air unit did not work, it did not display any information, so I could not control the temp in my room very well. Otherwise the place was fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room had a weird smell that never went away. The front desk lady was very friendly and answered all of our questions. The room was advertised as having a morning breakfast-they had nothing but coffee. When I asked the gal about the breakfast and coffee her response was "negative", I'm guessing that meant there will not be any! I would not recommend spending $150 a night to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness

It's a place to sleep/Does have an odor

We booked this hotel because there wasn't a lot of choices in the area for the weekend. While, we just needed a place to sleep and shower, the front entrance and first floor hallway reeked of ammonia or pet urine. Hotel breakfast looked like bread in individual bags which was a huge turnoff that it was out all evening and not fresh. For that reason we didn't grab anything for breakfast the next morning. Beds were ok, pillows and AC were good, mattresses were a bit hard, and sink drained slow. Again, we were there for just overnight. The room had a faint smoke smell....we were just thankful my son didn't have an asthma attack from that and the smell of animals. Sorry it's not a great review, but it doesn't seem like a $110 room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with an exceptionally comfortable bed. Evening Staff friendly and helpful. Only negative was no vending machines and breakfast only cold cereal, bagels, toast yogurt and bananas. No one had removed chairs from tables. So not very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tv wasn't working for us. It took forever to download for the satellite. Clean environment and I would stay here again for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, clean room/ lived being on first floor- near of building
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms Good balue
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay at a good price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the heat and air conditioner was easy to set at my preference.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Close to destination
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It took me 5 trips to the front desk to get a key to let me back into my room. The manager finally got off his ass and went and figured it out. Poor service at best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fair
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

It was ok.Need a mirror in the room & an air vent in the bathroom that works.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025