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

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.

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

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

8.1 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Kenneth

￥12,915

￥14,465 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.

2. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

16.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

timothy

￥15,526

￥17,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 kitchenette with two refrigerators, a display case with toys, and shelves stocked with snacks.

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

13.6 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Tim

￥18,201

￥20,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

16.2 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Robin

￥12,174

￥13,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

5. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

16.8 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Bruce

￥25,403

￥28,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a large window, and a wall clock.

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.

6. Lakeside Inn

10.9 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Scotty

￥21,114

￥23,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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.

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.

7. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

8.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Brenda

￥11,435

￥12,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

Mary

￥14,103

￥15,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats and a chalkboard with motivational writing.

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

￥19,941

￥22,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

12.7 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Julie

￥19,722

￥22,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, parking lot, and a clear sky.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

13.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Rick

￥11,712

￥13,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

12. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

8.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

James

￥9,368

￥10,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

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.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

14.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Yvonne

￥8,475

￥9,493 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 kitchenette with a coffee machine, a water dispenser, a refrigerator, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

9.9 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Stephen

￥10,642

￥11,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Buddy Holly Crash Site

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
The Historic Park Inn Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 291 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 557 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake	8.8 Excellent 210 reviews	View
The Decker House Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 197 reviews	View

Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

8/10 Good

"Every staff member I met were incredibly kind, helpful and friendly! They went out of their way to help me with my questions. They were very attentive and seemed to enjoy their job. Excellent customer service!"

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Great!"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, new and comfortable property. I would stay there often if in the area."

Serene 3-bedroom house with AC in Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a cute cozy house for us just for one night. It was a church group of eight ladies headed to Forest City to deliver our “Make A Dress “ donation of 100 dresses that we made for unfortunate children in the United States & internationally..The ladies loved the house & they loved the area. We had a great time. We are going to keep this house in mind for maybe a little mini vacation again. It was perfect! Thank you so much."

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Short walk to beach, park, shops, restaurants & bars

10/10 Excellent

"The VRBO was very clean and in a wonderful location so we could walk most everywhere. The hosts were very nice and communication was great. Definitely recommend!! Bonus: they had an outlet that allowed me to charge my electric car. Thank you!"

New Construction Home, 1 block to Legendary Surf District/ Blocks to downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was perfect. Plenty of room for everyone, clean and comfortable, and walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place, close to surf"

3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom

10/10 Excellent

"Second time staying at this property and will be back again next summer. Molly and Brad are great hosts. They do everything to ensure you will enjoy your stay."

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."

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Surf Ballroom and Museum

9.4/10 (166 reviews)

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Grant Townhall

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Storre Wildlife Management Area

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Mallard Marsh

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Kuhn Wildlife Area

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Wild Goose Marsh

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Central Gardens of North Iowa

8.2/10 (21 reviews)

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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 108 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 Best Western Holiday Lodge and AmericInn by Wyndham 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. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

2. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

5. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

6. Lakeside Inn

7. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

8. Best Western Holiday Lodge

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

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

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

12. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

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Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clear Lake

Serene 3-bedroom house with AC in Clear Lake

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Short walk to beach, park, shops, restaurants & bars

New Construction Home, 1 block to Legendary Surf District/ Blocks to downtown

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

3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom

Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

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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