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An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple windows.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a television mounted on a brick wall, and multiple seating arrangements including a sofa and dining tables.

A kitchen with a chalkboard wall art, two wall-mounted lights, a microwave, a toaster, and a water dispenser.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, benches, and a red wall in the background.

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Buffy

$78 nightly

$88 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A waterfront deck with a fire feature, overlooking calm water and a sunset sky.

A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted shelves with potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a neon sign, a coffee maker, and various kitchen utensils.

2. Lakeside Inn

Clear Lake

John

$109 nightly

$122 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a distinctive arched window.

A reception area with a white counter, a clock, and a sign for the Microtel Inn Whidham. There are chairs and tables arranged for guests.

A gym with various exercise equipment, benches, and weight racks.

A hotel lobby with a kitchen area, dining tables, chairs, and a clock on the wall.

3. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Jason

$51 nightly

$57 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a lower level.

A garden area with wicker baskets filled with flowers, a wooden bench, and a metal fence with climbing plants.

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

A hallway with carpeted floors, beige walls, and doors on both sides.

4. Garner Inn & Suites

Garner

Mark

$103 nightly

$115 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with booths, tables, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A modern hotel room with two sofas, a patterned rug, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

A bar area with a brick counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

An indoor pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

5. Best Western Holiday Lodge

Clear Lake

Rhonda

$85 nightly

$95 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sign indicating the name.

A swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, pool rules sign, and a covered area.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a clock, framed certificates, and a blue geometric wall decoration.

6. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

Mason City

Tim

$134 nightly

$150 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large painting of a sunset over a lake.

A reception area with a Days Inn sign, a clock, and a computer monitor.

A modern cafe with tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a view of the street.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, a water dispenser, and a clock.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

Mason City

Helen

$56 nightly

$63 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A Country Inn & Suites building with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mason City, IA

Mason City

Julie

$114 nightly

$128 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a stone counter, a clock, and a 'Super 8' sign. There are tables and chairs in the dining area.

A long, narrow hallway with patterned carpet, doors on both sides, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a water dispenser, a refrigerator, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a clock.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Stephen

$63 nightly

$71 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy lobby with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a wooden balcony.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a fireplace.

A building with a wooden facade, a stone entrance, and a large tree in front.

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Hampton

Hampton

Scherry

$116 nightly

$128 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A reception desk with a flat-screen TV, a check-in sign, a phone, and a computer.

A room with two brown armchairs, a small table with a lamp, a large window with blinds, a wall with a stone pattern, and a door leading to another area.

11. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

Clear Lake

jessica

$70 nightly

$78 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a blue accent wall.

A modern reception area with marble counters, a wooden accent wall, and a large screen.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with red chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

Mason City

Robin

$87 nightly

$98 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

A rustic stone house with a conical roof, wooden furniture, and a small pond with pink flowers.

A rustic garden with stone structures, a wooden bench, and a fire pit.

A wooden table with a framed drawing, a welcome brochure, and a basket with items.

A rustic village scene with traditional buildings, a thatched-roof house, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

13. Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast

Nora Springs

Debra

$120 nightly

$134 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central seating area with a sofa and coffee table. There are two lamps on either side of the seating, a small table with a vase, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with steps and a glass facade.

A bar area with wooden bar counter, stools, and hanging pendant lights.

14. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

Mason City

Elizabeth

$109 nightly

$122 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story building with a front porch and a sign that reads "Dunker House Bed & Breakfast with Breakfast".

A patio with a round metal table and chairs, a potted plant, and a white door with a window.

A dining area with a large table and chairs, wooden flooring, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a small table with a plant.

15. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

Mason City

Bruce

$150 nightly

$168 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red curtain, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A balcony with artificial grass, a chair, and a view of a parking lot with cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a trash bin, and a window with a view of the outside.

16. Stay Mason City

Mason City

Bruce

$67 nightly

$74 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A hallway with a black console table, a painting, a window with blinds, and a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a lamp, and a kitchenette.

A hotel with a covered parking area, multiple vehicles parked, and a sunset sky.

A kitchen with a coffee-themed wall art, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

17. Clarion Hometown Inn

Clarion

John

$63 nightly

$71 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a large bathtub.

A lobby with a stone wall, a clock, a table with a vase, and a potted plant.

A spacious living area with a patterned armchair, a brown leather sofa, and a coffee table. There is a dining area in the background with a table and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, patterned carpet, and a television mounted on the wall.

18. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Clarion

Clarion

Jennifer

$85 nightly

$96 total

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a wooden door, a reception desk, a bulletin board, and a fire alarm.

An indoor swimming pool with white chairs around it, wooden paneling on the walls, and a sign on the wall.

A modern office space with a dining area, a coffee station, and a comfortable seating area with a couch and chairs.

A desk with a computer monitor, printer, and chair in a room with framed certificates on the wall.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

Mason City

Dawn

$56 nightly

$63 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Thornton Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay"

Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

8/10 Good

"Hotel was great for the price I paid. Apparently the hotel doesn't get notified of requests for early check-in or late checkout by Expedia. Not sure what the issue is."

Best Western Holiday Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms. Great breakfast. Restaurant on site."

Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"My go to in the area. Always friendly and helpful staff. No problem with guests or staff. Extremely accommodating! Love the cleanliness of the facility. 10 *'s"

Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

8/10 Good

"The hallway was not very clean. Room was ok. The outside doors did not lock like they should."

Lakeside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mason City, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and efficient check-in, clean and well maintained property. Good breakfast. Loved the Hot tub."

AmericInn by Wyndham Hampton

8/10 Good

"Hot tub wasn't working but room was comfortable."

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Clarion

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff and very clean rooms."

More cheap stays in Thornton

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

1305 N 25th St Clear Lake IA

$51 nightly

$57 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

2301 4th St Sw Mason City IA

$56 nightly

$63 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (900 reviews)

Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

1306 North 25th Street Clear Lake IA

$70 nightly

$78 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (977 reviews)

Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

410 5th St Sw Mason City IA

$87 nightly

$98 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

The Historic Park Inn Hotel

15 W State St Mason City IA

$109 nightly

$122 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

3041 4th Street Southwest Mason City IA

$134 nightly

$150 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Hotels in Thornton with star-rating

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Thornton?

Located 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from the heart of Thornton, Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other options for your visit to the area are Best Western Holiday Lodge and AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Thornton.

What's the top vacation rental in Thornton?

3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom: This vacation home rental near Thornton is located on a lake and has a private yard, a selection of games, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave. See all vacation rentals in Thornton.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Thornton, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Thornton.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Thornton?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Thornton, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

How is it staying in Thornton?

Those traveling to Thornton are sure to enjoy the sights to see and things to do. There are 164 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Thornton.

What is there to see in Thornton?

Places to visit in the wider area include Clear Lake State Park, Clear Lake State Park Beach, and City Beach Park. You'll also find Central Gardens of North Iowa and Surf Ballroom and Museum in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Thornton guide.

What's the weather like in Thornton?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 24°F. Average annual precipitation for Thornton is 43 inches.

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Our top choices for Thornton hotels

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

2. Lakeside Inn

3. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

4. Garner Inn & Suites

5. Best Western Holiday Lodge

6. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mason City, IA

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Hampton

11. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

13. Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast

14. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

15. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

16. Stay Mason City

17. Clarion Hometown Inn

18. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Clarion

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

Top Thornton Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

Best Western Holiday Lodge

Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

Lakeside Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mason City, IA

AmericInn by Wyndham Hampton

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Clarion

More cheap stays in Thornton

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

The Historic Park Inn Hotel

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

Hotels in Thornton with star-rating

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