Title: The 10 Best Hotels Near Johnson Lake State Recreation Area, Elwood from CA $62 | Expedia.ca

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## Our top choices for Johnson Lake State Recreation Area hotels

![Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/459900/459880/44677b79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/459900/459880/7f9c4d8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/459900/459880/cfcf8909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/459900/459880/3b1a8e1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mid Rest Inn Lexington NE I-80

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Mid-Rest-Inn.h459880.Hotel-Information)

9.8 km from Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

6.8/10

(362 reviews)

"Great value for a night stay in a small town"

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Gerardo

CA $71

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Mid-Rest-Inn.h459880.Hotel-Information)

![Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15700/15685/b10462df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15700/15685/3eeabeb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15700/15685/41607928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free buffet breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15700/15685/9e645cde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Comfort Inn Lexington

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Lexington.h15685.Hotel-Information)

10.2 km from Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

8.4/10

Very good

(476 reviews)

"Great hotel and very nice staff!"

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Rod

CA $121

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Lexington.h15685.Hotel-Information)

![Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42700/42621/bb653c83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42700/42621/e8de731c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42700/42621/e972e7b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42700/42621/1b8b0cc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Days Inn by Wyndham Lexington NE

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Lexington-NE.h42621.Hotel-Information)

10.6 km from Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

6.6/10

(265 reviews)

"Ac was great lady at front desk very nice and helpful .. "

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Rita

CA $81

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 12 - Mar 13

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Lexington-NE.h42621.Hotel-Information)

![Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3948600/3948564/4ac6e001.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3948600/3948564/07e5473a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3948600/3948564/52848744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3948600/3948564/b0d98ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Econo Lodge Lexington

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Econo-Lodge-Lexington.h3948564.Hotel-Information)

10.5 km from Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

6.2/10

(432 reviews)

"The bed was comfortable and breakfast we good. "

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Shelia

CA $64

CA $72 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 19 - Mar 20

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Econo-Lodge-Lexington.h3948564.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45950000/45947600/45947598/8c35736d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45950000/45947600/45947598/4262096c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45950000/45947600/45947598/ac2b7471.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45950000/45947600/45947598/1208beee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cozad

[](https://www.expedia.ca/York-Hotels-Cobblestone-Hotel-Suites-Cozad.h45947598.Hotel-Information)

22.1 km from Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

8.6/10

Excellent

(781 reviews)

"It is a nice clean place to stay."

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Mark

CA $140

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/York-Hotels-Cobblestone-Hotel-Suites-Cozad.h45947598.Hotel-Information)

![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1037800/1037741/f298e768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1037800/1037741/1e312086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Laundry room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1037800/1037741/0e35c2f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1037800/1037741/92bf1a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Super 8 by Wyndham Cozad

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Rodeway-Inn-Cozad.h1037741.Hotel-Information)

22.1 km from Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

8.0/10

Very good

(811 reviews)

"Good hotel "

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Yevgeniy

CA $75

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Rodeway-Inn-Cozad.h1037741.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/883600/883560/48067a2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/883600/883560/ce6002eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/883600/883560/ec43cd38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/883600/883560/w3456h1589x0y358-fd3b3782.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Circle S Motel Cozad I-80

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cozad-Hotels-Circle-S-Motel.h883560.Hotel-Information)

22.2 km from Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

5.2/10

(178 reviews)

"This motel was horrible. The outside of the building is in bad repair. The room itself had a dirty sink and we found a hair hanging from the shower. The mattress and box spring were stained. We made a horrible mistake by staying here. We would NOT recommend this motel to anyone. "

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David

CA $54

CA $62 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cozad-Hotels-Circle-S-Motel.h883560.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Johnson Lake State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/551200/551173/a4e2716c_y.jpg)

### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG

8/10 Good

"Clean room, excellent beds, excellent breakfast, awful shower, shower head clog with buildup."

[](https://expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Lexington.h551173.Hotel-Information)

![Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cozad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45950000/45947600/45947598/8c35736d_y.jpg)

### Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cozad

8/10 Good

"Breakfast offering overall was fine but not very well stocked with most items running out."

[](https://expedia.ca/York-Hotels-Cobblestone-Hotel-Suites-Cozad.h45947598.Hotel-Information)

![Comfort Suites Gothenburg South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3600900/3600853/3d5ef4cb_y.jpg)

### Comfort Suites Gothenburg South

4/10 Poor

"There were crumbs under the pillows. Disgusting. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Comfort-Suites-Gothenburg.h3600853.Hotel-Information)

![Comfort Inn Lexington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15700/15685/b10462df_y.jpg)

### Comfort Inn Lexington

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and the bed comfortable!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Lexington.h15685.Hotel-Information)

![Mid Rest Inn Lexington NE I-80](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/459900/459880/44677b79_y.jpg)

### Mid Rest Inn Lexington NE I-80

10/10 Excellent

"The room was great- bed comfy. Breakfest was so so"

[](https://expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Mid-Rest-Inn.h459880.Hotel-Information)

![Econo Lodge Lexington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3948600/3948564/4ac6e001_y.jpg)

### Econo Lodge Lexington

10/10 Excellent

"Great quiet and clean place. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Econo-Lodge-Lexington.h3948564.Hotel-Information)

![Days Inn by Wyndham Lexington NE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42700/42621/bb653c83_y.jpg)

### Days Inn by Wyndham Lexington NE

6/10 Okay

"Staff was rude"

[](https://expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Lexington-NE.h42621.Hotel-Information)

![The Lakehouse at Johnson Lake – Your Perfect Getaway!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76655900/76655887/11493079_y.jpg)

### The Lakehouse at Johnson Lake – Your Perfect Getaway!

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay and a wonderful host!!!!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Elwood-Hotels-The-Lakehouse-At-Johnson-Lake-Perfect-For-Lake-Vacations-Or-Winter-Retreats.h76655887.Hotel-Information)

## Hotels near other Johnson Lake State Recreation Area attractions

### Bossung Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bossung Lake during your travels in Elwood. 

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### Lakeside Country Club

2.5/5 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Elwood at Lakeside Country Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. 

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### Mallard Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mallard Beach during your trip to Elwood? 

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### LakeShore Marina

Explore the waterfront in Elwood with a trip to LakeShore Marina. 

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### Phillips Lake State Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Phillips Lake State Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Elwood. 

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### Elwood Reservoir Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Elwood Reservoir Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Elwood. 

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### Elwood Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Elwood Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Elwood. 

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### Plum Creek Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Plum Creek Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Elwood. 

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