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A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a coffee bar, and a large wall map.

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 symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with columns.

1. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

13.6 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Brian

￥17,645

￥19,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

16.2 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Kimberly

￥11,899

￥13,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

3. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

16.8 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Bruce

￥25,007

￥28,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

4. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

8.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Jenette

￥10,492

￥11,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

5. Best Western Holiday Lodge

8.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Elizabeth

￥14,100

￥15,792 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 bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

￥20,040

￥22,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.

7. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

16.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Ann

￥15,880

￥17,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

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.

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

12.7 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Sarah

￥20,549

￥23,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

13.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Mary

￥11,709

￥13,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

10. Lakeside Inn

10.9 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Tim

￥24,067

￥26,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

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

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

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

14.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Yasir

￥10,760

￥12,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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.

12. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

8.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Dylan

￥15,665

￥17,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a marble countertop, and a coffee machine.

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

A reception area with a sign for Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, a wooden door, a reception desk, and a window with a view of a building and a car.

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

13. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

16.7 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Mary

￥8,647

￥9,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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

￥10,688

￥11,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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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	9.2 Wonderful 545 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake	8.8 Excellent 187 reviews	View
The Decker House Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 194 reviews	View
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake	8.2 Very Good 1,008 reviews	View
Best Western Holiday Lodge	8.2 Very Good 709 reviews	View

Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

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."

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!"

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, climate controlled and comfy, breakfast was good and parking very convenient."

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Staff at front desk were friendly. Breakfast bar was clean. Room had comfortable mattresses."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was great. Training a new staff person so check in took a bit longer but overall loved the property."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place! Highly recommended!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"This place is much bigger than the pictures look. We were so pleased with the size. The location was great for walking to destinations. Bikes and strollers in the garage and plenty of toys for our kid to enjoy. It felt like we were at grandmas house. Great place- we will be back!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"AWESOME!"

Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom!

10/10 Excellent

"The overall experience was great! First time booking on Vrbo and it was easy went smoothly!Would stay again in the future "

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 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 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. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

3. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

4. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

5. Best Western Holiday Lodge

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

7. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

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

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

10. Lakeside Inn

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

12. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

13. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

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Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

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

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

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clear Lake

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

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

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

Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom!

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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