See all properties

Cascades Inn

Property class: 2

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Cascades Inn

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.
A reception desk at Indiana University with a sign for 'Cascades Inn' and a coffee machine.
A restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the outside.
A brick pathway leading to a building with a balcony and a staircase.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a coffee maker, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $80
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

Explore the area

View in a map
2601 N Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404
  • Place, Cascades Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view through a sliding door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(124 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside lamps and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Courtyard Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Group Dormitory Room

A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a lamp.

Group Dormitory Room

  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Triple Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

Executive Triple Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

A neatly made bed with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a patterned rug.

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Cascades Inn

Bloomington motel close to Indiana University Bloomington
This motel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. A manager's reception is free. Other amenities include conference space, a library, and express check-out. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Cascades Inn offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The motel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception.

Event facilities measuring 1615 square feet (150 square meters) include conference space. This Bloomington motel also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Sleeper's Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Sleeper's Bar - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Sleeper's Bar
  • Sleeper's Bar

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1964
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 0152360085
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cascades Inn Bloomington
Cascades Bloomington
Cascades Inn Motel
Cascades Inn Bloomington
Cascades Inn Motel Bloomington

Cascades Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1014 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great. Clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here multiple times and the rooms are always very clean and nice, always enjoy our trips to Bloomington
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and good location in Bloomington. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, comfortable mattress, and nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, staff, parking out my door, Sleeper's...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For the price paid , a fairly good value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and everyone was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay for the pri
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kamryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous garden and very unique place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and helpful and the facilities were clean--a low-stress, budget-friendly space!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Cascades. It's comfy and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and good breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, comfortable bed, good location, quiet and safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great for visiting IU. Property was quiet and nice people checked us in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good foom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price point this an excellent inn. The room was very clean and the staff was great. I would recommend this inn. It was only a 7 minute drive to the heart of IU.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing, room was spotless, and close to our daughter’s dorm at IU. Great all around stay and will use anytime we head down to Bloomington
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The WiFi was intermittent. The rest of the stay was quiet and lovely. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. The breakfast was perfect, and the location was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been here before and love it. Everything his beautiful and it’s great for couples
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't eat there but everything looked great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing lil diamond in rough! Such a cute spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026