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

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

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

8.1 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Jeffrey

￥12,784

￥14,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

2. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

13.6 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Tim

￥20,422

￥22,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 kitchen with a built-in microwave, coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with red chairs and a table.

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

16.2 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Robin

￥11,905

￥13,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

4. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

16.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Elizabeth

￥15,530

￥17,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

5. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

8.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Jason

￥9,554

￥10,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

13.6 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

STEPHANIE

￥20,050

￥22,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

7. Lakeside Inn

10.9 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Scotty

￥16,955

￥18,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 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.

8. Best Western Holiday Lodge

8.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Mary

￥14,107

￥15,800 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 dining area with a large table and chairs, wooden flooring, and a chandelier.

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

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

9. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

16.8 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Bruce

￥24,499

￥27,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 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.

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

12.7 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Julie

￥18,837

￥21,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

13.5 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Dawn

￥8,976

￥10,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

14.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Helen

￥8,478

￥9,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

13. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

8.3 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

jessica

￥9,419

￥10,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A long, narrow hallway with patterned carpet and light-colored walls.

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

A parking lot with marked spaces and directional arrows, adjacent to a building with multiple windows and balconies.

14. Stay Mason City

16.7 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Bruce

￥9,261

￥10,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

9.9 km from Buddy Holly Crash Site

Stephen

￥9,996

￥11,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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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 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 560 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake	8.8 Excellent 222 reviews	View
The Historic Park Inn Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 300 reviews	View
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View

Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

Serene 3-bedroom house with AC in Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"This house is neat as can be. Absolutely everything you need and very nicely appointed. Well located with easy access to everything. The three bedrooms are sizable. Two bedrooms up stairs with a very small but well equipped bathroom. The stairs are rather steep as they tended to be in houses of that age, but not a problem. The main floor bedroom is very nice as is the main floor bath. The back screened in porch was a blessing for sitting out in the evening and the fenced in backyard was very well maintained and clean - the dogs loved it!The neighbors were friendly too!"

Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a lovely place to stay especially if you have work in the area"

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast and staff were very good"

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

10/10 Excellent

"We had the nicest time visiting our college daughter in the comfort of this beautiful, quaint home. The attention to detail is incredible! We loved all the decor and thoughtful accommodations. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Not to mention it’s close location to downtown Clear Lake and amazing lakeside views!"

Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM

8/10 Good

"We always loved this location- it's close to family and brings us to this spot yearly. Unfortunately, this visit was not the experience we've had in the past. There was quite a bit of construction happening with the new hotel going up which made our stay loud and noisy. We would have really appreciated the communication ahead of time, as we may have chosen a different location. The TVs were not working and there was a strong musty/mold smell in the home too. We truly enjoy this area though when we do visit. A lot of exciting things happening in this location and that wonderful. We are excited to see what another year of changes will bring."

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."

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 -"

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."

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. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

2. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Mason City - Clear Lake

4. The Historic Park Inn Hotel

5. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Mason City

7. Lakeside Inn

8. Best Western Holiday Lodge

9. The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

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

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Mason City

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

13. Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

14. Stay Mason City

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

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Top Buddy Holly Crash Site Hotel Reviews

Serene 3-bedroom house with AC in Clear Lake

Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

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

Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 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

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

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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