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Circle S Lodge

Circle S Lodge in Gering, NE offers free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, and parking. A 3.6-rated hotel near Scotts Bluff National Monument and local attractions.

400 M St, Gering, NE 69341, United States View on map
7.2/10
Good Based on 153 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Pet-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Circle S Lodge guest insights

Recent visitors highlight attentive management and cleanliness, alongside the lodge’s basic but comfortable amenities in a convenient location near local attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful, and responsive management delivering personalized service.
  • Clean and tidy rooms with functional amenities like TV, mini-fridge, and microwave.
  • Quiet atmosphere contributing to a restful stay.
  • Pet-friendly environment with accommodating staff.
  • Convenient proximity to Scotts Bluff National Monument and local points of interest.

Worth knowing

  • The lodge is an older building with some dated features, such as limited electrical outlets in rooms.
  • Management often handles multiple roles, which can affect service speed during busy times.
  • Non-smoking policy is strictly enforced, but occasional issues with guest compliance affecting room scent may occur.
  • Breakfast is not provided despite free Wi-Fi and parking amenities.
  • Booking directly through the lodge is recommended to avoid delayed refund processes.

Best for

  • Travellers seeking a basic, affordable stay on the historic Oregon Trail route.
  • Visitors planning short stops or a quiet overnight near Scottsbluff attractions.
  • Pet owners looking for pet-friendly lodging options.
  • Guests who appreciate attentive and hands-on management service.
  • Families desiring kid-friendly accommodations without extra frills.
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About this property

Welcome to Circle S Lodge

Circle S Lodge is a basic hotel situated along the historic Oregon Trail in Gering, Nebraska. It offers simple accommodations with essential amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, and free parking. The property is air-conditioned, pet-friendly, and accessible, making it suitable for a range of travelers including families and those with pets.

The lodge is conveniently located just a short walk from Gering’s town center and within easy driving distance to popular local attractions such as the Scotts Bluff National Monument, Legacy of the Plains Museum, and the Riverside Discovery Center. Its proximity to US Highway 26 and nearby airports like Western Nebraska-Scottsbluff Regional Airport adds to the ease of access for visitors.

Guest reviews often highlight the cleanliness and quiet atmosphere of the rooms, as well as the attentive and helpful management. Some feedback points to the building’s older infrastructure, with occasional limitations such as a lack of convenient electrical outlets. Despite these quirks, personalized service and a practical, no-frills environment make this lodge a reasonable choice for travelers seeking a straightforward place to stay near Gering.

While Circle S Lodge does not feature on-site dining, fitness facilities, or a pool, its basic services and location are suited to guests who prioritize convenience and affordability over luxury. It is especially fitting for visitors interested in exploring the local heritage and natural sights of the Scottsbluff area.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Golf course

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Pool
Restaurant
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

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.

MK
Matthew Knuteson Apr 18, 2026
10

Our room was great, the manager attended to our every request. We had no problems. Our stay was really good because it was really quiet. Clean room. Really appreciate the hospitality.

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JC Gudgel (The Gudge) Apr 11, 2026
8.0

The lodge is themed after the Old Oregon Trail. It's an older building and has the same issues any other old building would have. Many features have been updated over the years, but convenient electrical outlets are lacking. I had to connect my own power strip to one of theirs to operate my CPAP and phone charger. The manager was extremely helpful and a pleasant person to work with; friendly, professional and responsive to all our needs. Would definitely stay there again.

LM
Lupe Montalvo Mar 17, 2026
10

My sister and I were there for 2 weeks due to a fire.. We saw the manager Renae doing everything with no help.. Even cutting the grass, when a guest drove up she stopped the mower and tended to the guest, You can’t knock one down if she’s the only one doing everything.. These rms allow pets and for owners not to clean after their fur babies it’s on the guest , don’t blame the help! Management is only working with what’s given to her! No Smoking is on every door it’s not the managers fault that guests can’t be adult enough to follow rules!! Renae treated us with respect!!

LH
Lana Hansen Mar 14, 2026
10

Great place to stay, owner Juliana is very friendly and helpful letting us know where the locals go fishing. Will definitely stay here again, the room was very clean and I appreciated that it did not smell like smoke (most places say non smoking yet smells like smoke 99% of the time). I would recommend if you are wanting to stay here call the lodge itself do not book online as they will charge you for the room and not give you your money back until they can verify you paid the hotel 5+ days after you call them.

SB
Stephen B Feb 17, 2026
10

My family and I had an excellent stay and the woman running the faci6went above a d beyond with her customer service and kindness. She made sure our stay was comfortable and the room was extremely clean and had everything we could have needed. Thank you very much A+ - highly recommended place to stay!

RW
Reena Walters Jan 28, 2026
8.0

Amy, the front desk girl was great. She was very accommodating. We were driving home from Wyoming to Oklahoma and just looking for a place to crash for a few hours. She made sure the heater got turned on before we got there and stayed up waiting on us to arrive (it was late) would stay here again on the next trip.

MG
Marco Garcia Dec 29, 2025
10

Rooms all have ruko TV air and heat comfortable beds close to stores

BL
Brittney Love Dec 27, 2025
10

Enjoyed our stay here at this lodge, conveniently located close to our whereabouts while visiting Nebraska. The front desk lady was super sweet and seems to do an awesome job of taking care of the place. The bathrooms are redone and they look great! For being a short-stop motel, it beats the other ones by far. Bed rooms are nice and tidy. Convenient TV, mini-fridge, mircowave, and plenty of towels!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Circle S Lodge

Gering, Nebraska, USA

A 9-minute walk from Gering's town center, this basic Scottsbluff area hotel on the old Oregon Trail is 5 minutes' drive from US Highway 26 and 6 minutes' drive from the Scotts Bluff National Monument.

  • Western Nebraska-Scottsbluff Regional Airport 11 min Car · 2 hr 45 Transit
  • Alliance Municipal Airport 59 min Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Nebraska. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Scotts Bluff National Monument 2,350 reviews

Scotts Bluff National Monument

190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341, United States

4.8 · Monument
Legacy of the Plains Museum 413 reviews

Legacy of the Plains Museum

2930 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341, United States

4.7 · Museum
Riverside Discovery Center 661 reviews

Riverside Discovery Center

1600 S Beltline Hwy W, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, United States

4.4 · Zoo
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