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Reviews of Highland Court Motel 2 stars

1245 Lake Avenue, Fairmont, MN 56031, United States

#3 of 5 hotels in Fairmont

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 62 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A/C thermostat wouldn't regulate, about froze me out. Heat wouldn't work so I had to unplug the unit.

    Good value, no frills place to stay near the race track and fairgrounds

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    7.0
    Small, cozy and convenient. Very quite and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Was on a road that was basically closed for construction. getting in was easy, leaving was more difficult and had to get directions from one of the construction workers. Obviously not the property owners fault, but google was not very accurate on this. Front desk closes at 9pm, which I didn't notice until I got to the door at 8:50

    Very affordable. The check-in was easy and the front desk staff very accommodating and friendly!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    7.0
    For the money the place was o.k. would not want to stay more than one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road work outside the motel made getting into and out a little hard.

    Room was very small but clean enough. The staff was just o.k. not overly helpful. They seemed tired.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    7.0
    uncomfortable due to a very disturbing and threatening guest
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was a very disturbing guest that was making me very uncomfortable and threatening and was invading my area constantly and calling us names and wearing very inappropriate attire.. the cops were called several times and did nothing to resolve the issue.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Went to take a shower in the morning and there was no hot water. Had to wait a few hours for it to warm back up. It's a very old and outdated building. Too many people showering at the same time I'm assuming.

    Had the most comfortable bed I've EVER slept in!!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use hooks in the bathroom and a matt to step out of the shower

    Beds comfy

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    7.0
    This motel offered what we needed for an affordable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because it is on the edge of town and near the farms, the wind brought some farm smells and flies. But thankfully they provided a flyswatter

    Comfortable beds

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had hoped to get coffee in the morning but office was locked.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    8.0
    Quick.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is small, but since we only stayed for one night, that wasn’t a huge issue.

    The owner was so accommodating! We had leftovers to heat up and he loaned us their personal cutlery. He was so kind. We only stayed for one night, but it served its purpose. They have been over backwards to make the room as comfortable as they can. It’s clean and the bed is comfortable. They have no problem with pets.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a quaint, comfortable and quiet motel. Very clean. Parking at the door.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was not working properly. It would scold me one second then freeze me the next.

    The owner was very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    No frills. Bed was comfortable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room felt dated and the bathroom could use some updating. But very functional.

    The bed was very comfortable. Plenty of pillows! Great to have big fridge and a microwave. Manager/owner very friendly. Room was clean. Was only there 2 nights - requested no room service- so can’t rate that.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    8.0
    Impressive renovations and we will stay there again in the future. Thanks! Kathy
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was a bit hesitant about possible truckers, etc. staying at the motel. i.e. parties, noise, etc. I was wrong! It was a very quiet place to stay with friendly staff and visiting guests from different states.

    I am a past resident of Fairmont and am familiar with the demographics, etc. Highland Court Motel has at times been a rather distant motel for truckers, construction workers, etc. But through word of mouth from my daughter who lives in Fairmont, she said you had done some nice renovations and the motel was under new management. With having a puppy as my companion, the $10 fee was awesome (vs. $50 or not allowing pets at all). It was SO much easier to lift, carry, etc. with the car right at my front door. No elevators, walking long distances, etc. I will most certainly stay here again soon! Thank you! Kathy

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    7.0
    Very good value for an overnight stop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unusual that you have to ask at the front desk, if you want a coffee maker and they hand you one in a plastic bag. Room was a little on the small side and the bathroom has a pedestal sink, so no counter space. There was a cigarette burn in the bed spread, so it should have been replaced.

    This motel is a little ways from the business area of Fairmont, but offers very good value compared to the chain hotels closer to the city. The room was very satisfactory for a one night stopover. The bed was comfortable and everything was clean. Showers were hot.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Clean and affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice clean and affordable place to stay while traveling I90. Would stop again if needed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very clean and affordable this is a perfect stop for the night

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    6.0
    For an older motel, the owners are trying to keep it looking well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The heater was very noisy. Hard to get to sleep.

    The price was about the only thing.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    6.0
    Nice little place for good value. Friendly staff. Sheets on bed were still wet, but we made do.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The sheets on one of our beds was still wet, after a long day in the car and the cold that was disapointing.

    Good value for a nice enough (albeit small) highway side motel. Staff was really friendly and understanding of our late arrival.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfortable and priced right. Property is older, but kept up.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One overhead light centered and a corner lamp, but no lighting in the "closet" area. No full length mirror, which would be nice.

    Cozy room with 3 windows (all with screens and easy to open). AC was turned on prior to our arrival to cool the room. Fridge was larger than the typical size for motel rooms.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    6.0
    Was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean carpet

    Quite

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Clean, quiet and convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TP holder in the bathroom was mounted pretty close to the toilet making it a bit cramped. The room could also benefit from an exhaust fan to keep the humidity from the shower from impacting the whole room. Otherwise it was great!

    The motel was clean and quiet. I was in town for a disc golf tournament and needed a place mostly just to sleep and get cleaned up between days. This location included a large mini fridge and microwave which was excellent for keeping my stuff cold without going through a bunch of ice. The room I had (19) had a paris theme and was simple but nice for the price. It felt like staying in a friend’s spare room with an en-suite. Would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    7.0
    Where Is My Prepayment?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed 3 nights at the property I paid in advance through Booking. When I arrived at the property, they confirmed my reservation but stated they had no record of my payment. So I had to pay for the three nights again, an additional $300.00 plus. I sent an inquiry to Booking about my payment and was promised an answer within 24 hours. It has now been 48 hours, and I've had no response To be fair, I use booking often. This is the only troublesome I have encountered to date. I have just booked another prepaid night with Booking. Hopefully, this will not be such an error.

    The owners were very nice. The rooms and grounds were neat and clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    7.0
    very clean, well kept room. Excellent value. Room to park my pickup and trailer. Quiet location. However, the only criti
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean, tidy, in quiet neighborhood

    Stayed in March 2023

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