Guests often praise
- Cleanliness and spaciousness of the rooms
- Friendly and accommodating staff, noted for personalized service
- Affordable pricing, with excellent value for money
- Convenient parking, suitable for larger vehicles
Big Red Motel
Discover Big Red Motel, a top-rated motel in Laurel, Nebraska offering large, spotless rooms, affordable rates, and exceptional service. Enjoy kid-friendly amenities and convenient access to local sightseeing and recreation. Experience comfort and warmth
202 US-20, Laurel, NE 68745, United States View on map
Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize
Comfortable rooms and friendly service
Guests appreciate the clean, spacious rooms and accommodating staff, with helpful gestures enhancing the overall stay. The motel offers great value, especially for budget-conscious travelers.
Worth knowing
- The motel features a Cornhusker-themed décor, which may not appeal to all sports fans
- It is categorized as kid-friendly, suitable for families
- Some rooms may be booked quickly; suites are an available option
- Located near Sioux Gateway Airport with limited sightseeing score
Best for
- Travelers seeking affordable and clean accommodations
- Guests who prioritize friendly, personalized service
- Visitors with larger vehicles needing ample parking
- Families looking for kid-friendly lodging
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About this property
Welcome to Big Red Motel
Big Red Motel, located conveniently at 202 US-20 in Laurel, Nebraska, stands out as a welcoming and spacious lodging option for travelers seeking comfort and genuine hospitality. With a solid rating of 4.3, this motel blends affordability with quality, making it a favored choice for road trippers and families alike.
Guests consistently praise the motel for its clean, well-maintained rooms that feel both roomy and comfortable. From singles to suites, every space reflects careful attention to detail, ensuring that visitors have a pleasant and restful experience. One guest appreciated the suite option when single rooms were fully booked, highlighting the friendly and personable nature of the staff that enhances the overall stay.
The Big Red Motel’s customer service shines through heartfelt gestures, such as when staff went above and beyond to return a lost AirPod earpiece free of charge—a clear reflection of their authentic care and dedication. This level of kindness and commitment fosters a genuine connection with guests, making the motel more than just a place to stay.
Practical amenities, including ample parking tailored for larger vehicles and a kid-friendly environment, add to the motel's appeal for families and travelers with specific needs. The on-site team’s accommodating attitude, coupled with competitive pricing that many attest is unmatched in the region, makes Big Red Motel a standout choice along the historic US-20 corridor.
Rooted in local character, the motel’s Cornhusker theme might not resonate with everyone, yet it reinforces a strong sense of place, offering visitors a subtle taste of Nebraska pride. For those interested in exploring the area’s sightseeing and recreation opportunities, Big Red Motel serves as an excellent base for discovering the charm of Laurel and its surroundings.
In essence, Big Red Motel offers more than just clean rooms and great rates—it provides a sincere, comfortable haven with a personable touch. It’s a place where travelers feel respected and valued, ensuring they look forward to returning again and again.
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What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive
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Kid-friendly
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What recent guests are actually saying
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
10
Beautiful hotel. Large rooms and plenty of room to park. We drive a larger truck and that is a necessity. Hotel staff is very accommodating. By far the best CLC rate around. We will be back again.
10
This is a great motel the staff is very friendly an their pricing is absolutely amazing an honestly hard to beat an the rooms are very well put togethor an the bathrooms are very very clean by far one of the best motels ive ever stayed at and will stay here again!
10
Jim was very personable, we had a suite because the single rooms were booked. The room was very clean and comfortable
10
Half the price of anywhere else i stayed on my cross country road trip, but easily the cleanest, most spacious and overall most pleasant stay of the lot.
8.0
Minus 1 star for being Cornhusker themed (I'm a Badger fan). The rooms were clean and serviceable, the owner very friendly. I would stay again.
10
Big Red Motel is the right place filled with lovely staff. I had recently lost my earpiece for my AirPods 4 which I paid 200 for and got them not even two weeks prior. The motel was able to mail it out to me without taking a dime in return. We need more motels like this 10/10 lady there was a sweetheart.
Location & neighborhood
Where you'll find Big Red Motel
Laurel, Nebraska, USA
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Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Nebraska. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.
189 reviews Sioux Gateway Airport
2403 Aviation Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51111, United States
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