"My Business partner and I had a wedding close by and decided to drive down the night before. There were no hotels close by and we were desperate for something closer. We are Gypsy Hair Guru, a traveling hair and makeup team that specializes in weddings. Urstad accomadated our late arrival and our early departure. I told them not to worry about breakfast because we were leaving at 6:30am and they still brewed fresh coffee and put out a delicious blueberry muffin bread that was amazing. Thank you...
"My Business partner and I had a wedding close by and decided to drive down the night before. There were no hotels close by and we were desperate for something closer. We are Gypsy Hair Guru, a traveling hair and makeup team that specializes in weddings. Urstad accomadated our late arrival and our early departure. I told them not to worry about breakfast because we were leaving at 6:30am and they still brewed fresh coffee and put out a delicious blueberry muffin bread that was amazing. Thank you...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin
10/10 Excellent
"I had an overnight holiday stay just for a break. Check in was seamless, and the room was very clean and neat, and very attractive. The a/c worked well, and everything else did too except the toilet kept running. I was finally able to shut that off, and had no issue afterwards.
The stay was truly nice. Breakfast was good but one issue was almond milk only for breakfast (I have a nut allergy so I can't have almond).
The only other problem was that despite hanging out my DND sign, the housekeeper still knocked and asked when I was leaving, a full 2 hours ahead of checkout.
That of course made me feel pressured.
Otherwise the 12 noon checkout is great.
So except for a couple of things, Mostly I had a great time with a lot of rest."
"We stayed here for a baseball tournament for one of our sons and it was a great place for the price. We had a little hiccup with getting in (we didn’t receive the email with the check-in code and had to call the host but it was quickly resolved). We had everything that we needed and it worked for us. We ended up leaving a day early because we didn’t need to stay for the tournament but it would have been great otherwise.One thing to note is that laundry machines aren’t free for use. We had to go out to get quarters from a store to do our baseball uniform wash-up, which is different from other rentals where we have stayed. Not a big deal, but helpful to plan before you go. Thanks for a good stay!"
"I was pleasantly surprised with this hotel as the rooms were pretty modern and also very clean. Breakfast was also very nice. I would come back here."
"The hotel had just opened under Howard Johnsons, room was nice but soap dispenser was leaking on counter and on to bathroom floor. I let them know, I'm sure it has been fixed. I also had to call for towels, but had a set in minutes.
I think my problem Saturday night was with Expedia and not hotel. Hotel would not honor reservation, Expedia said management would not answer and could not reverse payment for room they sold me until Monday after they made final determination, it was not in my favor. Even if it was the hotel, Expedia took my money for a room they couldn't provide. Hotel sold me a room but would not honor my attempted booking through Expedia. The front desk told me I was the 4th or 5th one that night and they didn't know why Expedia was marketing their rooms.
It appears contracts aren't enforceable or agreed upon with new name. I feel Expedia should have atleast refunded my no cancelation booking if they are unable to force hotel to honor agreement or didn't have an agreement. Expedia said I should have purchased insurance.
I can imagine a lot of reasons for not making it to my hotel or even the hotel unable to accommodate due to issues other than their relationship with Expedia, and can afford an unavoidable loss of this level. Even the insurance shouldn't pay for poor management regardless of where this everyday transaction failed.
Expedia sold room as Howard Johnsons (it was) but refers to it as Motel 6 in their communications regarding this review."
"My kids and I stayed here in June 2026 on our way to the Black Hills during a cross country camping trip. Our room was great, and we very much appreciated the filtered water and hot shower. There is a Pizza Hut across the street and a family style dinner across the parking lot; this made dinner so convenient for us as we did not want to travel far.
The best part of our stay was our host though. Absolutely an awesome guy! When we were checking out, he even helped me carry my ice chest to my car and get it loaded. Seriously. You don't find that type of service and friendliness anymore. If I could give him more than five stars, I would. Highly recommend."
"Not fancy, but a nice place to stay.
The free breakfast is minimal, but OK.
The bathroom lighting is not great, and there are no towel racks, but it was clean. I had to ask for a tub mat, as the tub was very slippery.
The temperature setting on the A/C was a bit weird, but it was quite effective.
The parking seemed to be secure."
If you want to find some accommodation with a small number of rooms and a cosy environment, a B&B might be just the right fit for your getaway to Kiester.
Are you interested in apartments over traditional hotel rooms?
With attentive service, opportunities to meet guests from other places and breakfast served on site, B&Bs offer a truly one-of-a-kind setting.
What are the top B&Bs in Kiester?
This is a B&B that Expedia travellers enjoy in Kiester: The Urstad House B&B: 2 rooms. Enjoy the free full breakfast and Jetted bath.
What's the best time of year to stay at a B&B in Kiester?
When you're dreaming of a stay in Kiester, make sure that you take the year-round temperatures into account. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -5°C. Average annual precipitation for Kiester is 1081 mm.
How can I get to and around Kiester?
Mapping out your trip in and around Kiester is easy with these transportation options. Fly into Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal), which is located 32.5 mi (52.3 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.