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

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

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

A hotel room with a grey carpet, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a painting above the sofa.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

16.2 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Kimberly

￥12,101

￥13,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A living room with a wooden wall, a fireplace, a green sofa, a wooden chair, and a floor lamp.

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

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

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

12.7 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Sarah

￥19,528

￥21,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a fireplace, and a television.

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

3. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

8.1 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Kenneth

￥13,005

￥14,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a central entrance, brick facade, and a parking lot in front.

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

13.6 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Brian

￥17,795

￥19,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

5. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

16.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

timothy

￥14,235

￥15,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A two-story house with a porch supported by white columns, a brick base, and a balcony on the second floor.

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.

6. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

16.8 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Bruce

￥23,900

￥26,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

7. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

8.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Jenette

￥11,278

￥12,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

8. Best Western Holiday Lodge

8.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Elizabeth

￥13,910

￥15,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

13.6 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Stephanie

￥19,770

￥22,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a large framed picture on the wall, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

13.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Mary

￥12,644

￥14,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a yellow chair, and a window with curtains.

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

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

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

14.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Charles

￥11,676

￥13,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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.

12. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

8.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Dylan

￥12,488

￥13,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 stainless steel beverage dispenser with a water cooler and a coffee maker, placed next to a cabinet with a potted plant on top.

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

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

9.9 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Stephen

￥11,008

￥12,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Buddy Holly Crash Site

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake	8.8 Excellent 195 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mason City, IA	8.4 Very Good 613 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 550 reviews	View
The Historic Park Inn Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 278 reviews	View

Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

Spacious yet cozy, newly remodeled home steps away from the Surf Ballroom.

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place, close to surf"

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Clear Lake, IA & AmericInn very good 1st nite stop on a long road trip! Staff very friendly and helpful."

This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action.

10/10 Excellent

"Deb was an excellent host. I had all the information needed without asking. Additionally the host was well stocked with everything including wood for the firepit and s’mores kit. Would absolutely recommend."

Serene 3-bedroom house with AC in Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"This was the cleanest, cutest decorated place I have ever stayed at thru VRBO. It had everything advertised and more. When I come back to Clear Lake, I hope this property is available. There was so much space inside and out. I have nothing negative to say."

Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was easy and quick. The room was clean, had toilet paper, soaps and shampoo. The tv worked well, Air conditioning was cold, bed was comfy, good water pressure, plus breakfast included. If you're in town and need a place to rest, I'd recommend stopping."

Newly remodeled Clean Spacious 5-bedroom House with AC, WiFi,

8/10 Good

"It was close to down town and the beach. We all had a good week end."

Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM

10/10 Excellent

"This is 2nd time my wife and I have stayed here. Works great. Nice little get away and convenient location."

Home on the Water with Beautiful Lake View and Private Dock

10/10 Excellent

"Very accurately described place with amazing view of the lake! Nice dock to pull up to if you rent any watercraft like we did. Had everything we needed which we were surprised by because many places do not provide that. Excellent and easy communication with the owners as well. Don’t hesitate to rent this place!"

Summer Breeze - Newly Remodeled Quaint Home - 7 blocks from beach

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay with our family of nine!"

Other attractions near Buddy Holly Crash Site

Surf Ballroom and Museum

9.4/10 (166 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Surf Ballroom and Museum during your travels in Clear Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Grant Townhall

After visiting Grant Townhall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Clear Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Storre Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Storre Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Fertile.

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Winnebago Oxbow

You can take time to visit Winnebago Oxbow during your travels to Clear Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Mallard Marsh

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mallard Marsh during your travels in Fertile.

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Kuhn Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Kuhn Wildlife Area during your travels to Ventura.

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Wild Goose Marsh

You can take time to visit Wild Goose Marsh during your travels to Clear Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Central Gardens of North Iowa

8.2/10 (21 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Central Gardens of North Iowa, a lovely green space in Clear Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Buddy Holly Crash Site?

Buddy Holly Crash Site is located in Clear Lake, a budget-friendly area that travelers like for its lakeside setting. Clear Lake is home to 109 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

What's the best place to stay close to Buddy Holly Crash Site?

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Buddy Holly Crash Site. Other good choices around the area include AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake and Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Buddy Holly Crash Site, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Buddy Holly Crash Site.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Buddy Holly Crash Site?

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Our top choices for Buddy Holly Crash Site hotels

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

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

3. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

5. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

6. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

7. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

8. Best Western Holiday Lodge

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

12. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

Compare popular hotels close to Buddy Holly Crash Site

Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

Spacious yet cozy, newly remodeled home steps away from the Surf Ballroom.

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action.

Serene 3-bedroom house with AC in Clear Lake

Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

Newly remodeled Clean Spacious 5-bedroom House with AC, WiFi,

Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM

Home on the Water with Beautiful Lake View and Private Dock

Summer Breeze - Newly Remodeled Quaint Home - 7 blocks from beach

Other attractions near Buddy Holly Crash Site

Surf Ballroom and Museum

Grant Townhall

Storre Wildlife Management Area

Winnebago Oxbow

Mallard Marsh

Kuhn Wildlife Area

Wild Goose Marsh

Central Gardens of North Iowa

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