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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.

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

1. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

13.6 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Brian

￥17,770

￥19,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

8.1 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Kenneth

￥13,472

￥15,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

3. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

16.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

timothy

￥16,425

￥18,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

4. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

8.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Jenette

￥10,567

￥11,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

5. Best Western Holiday Lodge

8.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Elizabeth

￥14,201

￥15,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

13.6 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Stephanie

￥20,183

￥22,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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.

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

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

16.2 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Kimberly

￥12,039

￥13,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

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

8. Lakeside Inn

10.9 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Scotty

￥24,239

￥27,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

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

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

12.7 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Sarah

￥20,719

￥23,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A Super 8 motel with a row of parked cars and a large illuminated sign.

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.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

13.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Mary

￥11,315

￥12,673 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 reception area with a Days Inn sign, a clock, and a computer monitor.

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.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

14.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Yasir

￥10,836

￥12,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 parking lot with a sign for the Americas Best Value Inn, a large Christmas tree, and a building with a brick facade.

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

Dylan

￥15,485

￥17,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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 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.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

9.9 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Stephen

￥10,715

￥12,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Buddy Holly Crash Site

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 548 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
The Historic Park Inn Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 277 reviews	View
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake	8.2 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Holiday Lodge	8.2 Very Good 713 reviews	View

Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean, breakfast was very good recommend the cheesy omelettes. Quiet area and very nice pool and hot tub. My family myself included really enjoyed our two day stay. Will return if we are in the area again!"

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."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice space for our family!! It was equipped with everything we needed and very comfortable!!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Our 2nd time there and we will be back. Great location, great amenities. Cute comfy place!"

Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom!

10/10 Excellent

"Great property with a wonderful location close to the surf. The owner was amazing to work with!!!!"

Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM

10/10 Excellent

"Very well stocked as written and clean. Slightly overpriced"

In-Town Moose Haus Lodge

10/10 Excellent

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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. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

3. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

4. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

5. Best Western Holiday Lodge

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

8. Lakeside Inn

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

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

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Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

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,

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

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

Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom!

Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM

In-Town Moose Haus Lodge

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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