Best Western - Holiday Lodge
2023 7th Avenue N, Exit 194, Clear Lake, IA
400 Capacity
Conveniently located at the intersection of I-35 and Highway 18, guests at the Best Western Holiday Lodge have easy access to the area’s most popular attractions.The surrounding area also offers ample opportunities for hiking, biking and golf. This Clear Lake hotel is within walking distance of downtown Main Street’s dining, shopping, antiquing and more.
This Clear Lake hotel is also a popular event space in Clear Lake, offering nearly 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet rooms perfect for weddings and conventions. Located just a mile from the Mason City Municipal Airport, the hotel offers a complimentary courtesy shuttle.
Best Western - Holiday Lodge
2023 7th Avenue N, Exit 194, Clear Lake, IA
400 Capacity
Conveniently located at the intersection of I-35 and Highway 18, guests at the Best Western Holiday Lodge have easy access to the area’s most popular attractions.The surrounding area also offers ample opportunities for hiking, biking and golf. This Clear Lake hotel is within walking distance of downtown Main Street’s dining, shopping, antiquing and more.
This Clear Lake hotel is also a popular event space in Clear Lake, offering nearly 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet rooms perfect for weddings and conventions. Located just a mile from the Mason City Municipal Airport, the hotel offers a complimentary courtesy shuttle.
People Often Ask
Our Diamond Ballroom can comfortably accommodate up to 400 guests, or up to 250 guests when utilizing round tables.
The Veranda Room can accommodate up to 72 guests with round tables, or up to 90 guests banquet-style using 8-foot tables arranged with 10 people per table.
No, we do not allow outside food or beverages to be brought into our banquet rooms as we feature our own private, full-service catering kitchen.
We offer a variety of customizable menu options including plated meals, buffets, and a welcome cocktail hour featuring an assortment of cheeses, crackers, sausage, fresh fruit, and vegetables. We also provide off-site catering services.
To reserve the Diamond Ballroom, we require a $750 deposit, which is non-refundable upon cancellation and returned after your event. The standard ballroom rental is $750, which is reduced to $150 once a minimum food purchase is met. Special incentives and lower food minimums may apply for Friday receptions.
Our wedding reception package includes professional setup and teardown services, white or black linens, all dinnerware, select centerpieces, a complimentary champagne toast for the wedding party, bar service, and complimentary cake cutting service. Additionally, the newlyweds receive a complimentary suite on their wedding night.
For smaller banquet spaces, such as the Veranda Room, the standard rental fee is $125. If you meet a minimum of $375 in food purchases, the room rental is reduced to a $95 setup fee.
Yes. As the only full-service hotel in Clear Lake, we feature 136 guest rooms. We offer discounted group hotel blocks for event guests, which include a complimentary hot deluxe continental breakfast.
With a Cash Bar, guests are responsible for purchasing their own beverages. With a Hosted Reception, the event hosts cover all beverage charges for their guests.
Yes, we offer chair covers, an LCD projector, lighted backdrop & select centerpieces for an additional fee. Please note that certain tall decor items, like the lighted backdrop, cannot be used in smaller spaces like the Veranda Room due to ceiling height limitations.
Event Spaces
Ballroom
Boardroom Suite
Veranda
Opal
Sapphire
Emerald
Topaz
Ruby
Recommendations
Perfect place for a wedding reception!!
— An Eventective User
from Mason City, IA
Had my wedding reception here. It was perfect all around and every staff member was super awesome and easy to work with! The venue itself was beautiful(diamond ballroom), they do help decorate and set it all up as well as take it all down. They are very attentive to you needs and help with anything asked for. Highly recommend hosting any event here!
Management Response
Thank you for your recommendation!
Thank you for choosing the Best Western for your reception it was great working with you on your special day!
Mandy
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Full Bar/Lounge
- Indoor Pool
- On-Site Catering Service
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 400
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 6
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 6,000
- Year Renovated: 2022