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A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

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 covered entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sign indicating the name.

1. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

13.6 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Tim

￥21,093

￥23,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

8.1 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Kenneth

￥13,502

￥15,122 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 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.

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

16.2 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Robin

￥12,391

￥13,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 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 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 room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window with curtains.

4. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

8.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Jerry

￥9,633

￥10,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

13.6 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

STEPHANIE

￥19,936

￥22,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.

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

￥16,859

￥18,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 patio with a round metal table and chairs, a potted plant, and a white door with a window.

7. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

16.8 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Bruce

￥24,598

￥27,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

8. Best Western Holiday Lodge

8.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Mary

￥14,015

￥15,697 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 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

Julie

￥19,261

￥21,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 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 gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, a water dispenser, and a clock.

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

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

14.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Yvonne

￥8,429

￥9,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A desk with a computer monitor, printer, and chair in a room with framed certificates on the wall.

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

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

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

13.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Carol

￥11,648

￥13,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

James

￥9,366

￥10,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

￥10,584

￥11,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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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 558 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake	8.8 Excellent 213 reviews	View
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake	8.2 Very good 1,011 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City	8.8 Excellent 505 reviews	View

Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

8/10 Good

"Hotel is clean, staff is helpful and friendly. Room was clean, bed was comfortable."

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Not the fanciest hotel but cozy and felt like home! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable with clean and soft sheets. Excellent shower power and hot hot water. Safe area with plenty of fast food and sit down restaurants within walking distance. The included breakfast had lots of options including different breads/bagels with plenty of spreads, assorted cereals, biscuits and gravy, eggs and sausage, pancakes or waffles and assorted tea and coffee. This place is a solid option in Clear Lake - would stay again."

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."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Love this house and location! This was our 4th or 5th time staying there and have booked for next year already. Clean, spacious, well equipped, great communication from hosts, easy to check in, great parking, quiet neighborhood. I highly recommend it!!"

WALK DOWNTOWN, WALK TO CITY BEACH, CITY PARK, RESTAURANTS, BARS, & SHOPPING

8/10 Good

"It was good - it was our first vrbo - it would of been nice to have a hook to latch the front porch door and the electric latch on the front house door was very touchy -"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place, close to surf"

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."

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 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. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

4. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

6. Lakeside Inn

7. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

8. Best Western Holiday Lodge

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

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

11. Super 8 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

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clear Lake

Serene 3-bedroom house with AC in Clear Lake

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

WALK DOWNTOWN, WALK TO CITY BEACH, CITY PARK, RESTAURANTS, BARS, & SHOPPING

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

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

Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to 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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