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Southern Inn

Southern Inn in Minden, LA offers free Wi-Fi, parking, and pet-friendly rooms. Near Lake Bistineau State Park and Shreveport Regional Airport. Book now for a 3.5-star motel experience.

1318 Lee St, Minden, LA 71055, United States View on map
7/10
Good Based on 171 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Pet-friendly Kid-friendly Golf course
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced stay with clean, comfortable rooms and helpful service

Visitors highlight the motel’s good value, cleanliness, and friendly staff, alongside minor service inconsistencies and limited amenities.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, updated, and comfortable rooms with pleasant bedding and good water pressure
  • Friendly and welcoming owners and staff who make guests feel at home
  • Quiet location away from city traffic
  • Pet-friendly accommodation, appealing to travelers with pets
  • Reasonable prices offering good value for short stays

Worth knowing

  • Some guests experienced unfriendly or inattentive front desk service
  • Exterior of the motel looks somewhat outdated despite interior updates
  • No on-site restaurant, fitness center, or pool; guests should plan accordingly
  • Guest toiletries like shampoo are not provided in rooms
  • Signs for the motel can be difficult to spot from the road

Best for

  • Travelers seeking affordable, clean lodging for short visits or overnight stops
  • Visitors with pets looking for pet-friendly options
  • Guests who prioritize quiet, simple accommodations over extensive amenities
  • Those planning to explore nearby nature and local historical sites
  • Travelers comfortable with a motel offering basic but mostly reliable service
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About this property

Welcome to Southern Inn

Southern Inn is a modest 3.5-star motel situated on Lee Street in Minden, Louisiana. The property offers a straightforward, comfortable stay with clean, updated rooms featuring modern touches like wood tile flooring, as noted by recent guests. While the exterior may appear somewhat dated, the interior spaces are generally praised for their coziness and comfort, including well-functioning air conditioning and comfortable bedding.

The motel provides practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking, making it convenient for travelers passing through or those visiting local attractions. It is a pet-friendly establishment accommodating guests with pets for an additional fee, and also welcomes families with children. However, the property does not offer on-site dining, a fitness center, or a swimming pool. A nearby golf course offers additional recreational opportunities.

Located in a quiet part of Minden, Southern Inn is close to several points of interest including Lake Bistineau State Park, the Dorcheat Historical Museum, and the Germantown Colony Museum. Guests appreciate the easy access to sightseeing and recreation, although reviews indicate a mixed experience with staff service and responsiveness. The motel is favored for its value, especially by visitors needing a simple overnight stop or short-term accommodation.

Travelers arriving by air can reach the property in just over half an hour from Shreveport Regional Airport, while South Arkansas Regional Airport is about an hour and 20 minutes away by car. Nearby lodging options range from similarly rated motels to well-rated bed and breakfasts, providing a variety of choices in the 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
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Golf course

Not available at this property

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.

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Pinchas Singer Mar 31, 2026
8.0

Good value for the price. My room the faucet didn't have cold water. Only warm and scalding. Lady at the front desk was rude arrogant entitled Definitely wasn't interested in doing business customer service and making money. Wouldn't answer the phone wouldn't answer questions to busy to get back to her TV show. The mom didn't see much better glared at me the whole time. Entitled family that doesn't want to work be of customer service or help people. Very rude. But other than that the value was decent. I only had to deal with them for a few seconds. The cleaning lady was nice. I would probably go back. Bed was comfortable. TV was great. AC worked well which is rare in hotels these days. I could put up with the 5 seconds of nonsense dealing with the rude obnoxious arrogance at the front desk. To get two nights for $140 on a weekend. It was still worth it. I guess you get what you pay for :-)

CM
Chantrice Mickel-Crawford Mar 29, 2026
10

We came here a few years back in 2021 during the winter storm in February. Electricity was out all over. We called this place and I asked the guy who answered if they were full, his response was come and see. My mom was hesitant. A few hours later after driving around looking for a room, I called back. The same guy answered and said to come see. When we got there, they had two rooms available. We booked both rooms for a few nights.so grateful we found a place that was warm with hot running water and Internet. The guy at the front loved my name and he remembered it, as that's really uncommon. Anyway, God Bless him wherever he is

DP
Donna Pickerel Feb 18, 2026
8.0

Traveling back home to Virginia to Texas when there was a problem with the lights on our boat. Found Southern Inn. Not much difference on the outside, but when we went to our room, boy were we surprised!! They have remodeled & room was beautiful! Clean, great service. Owner was charming! We will come by again I'm sure!

K
Kate Feb 13, 2026
10

I have no complaints about this location. It was tucked away from the city traffic. Outside the building looked a bit outdated, but our rooms were very updated sleek, and comfortable. The bed and pillows felt like a cloud! Our A/C also worked well. My husband ended up turning the temp higher because even he got cold in the middle of the night. They DO accept pets for an additional fee for those looking for a pet friendly location. This is a perk as we sometimes travel with a dog. The only down fall we noticed was there was no guest shampoo in the room. It's not a big issue for us as we travel with more than enough toiletries while on business, but something I'd point out.

SR
Scott Rogers Jan 22, 2026
10

Very nice hotel and friendly people running it. Rooms were basic but very clean and nice. Quiet area and got a good nights sleep. FYI they do not allow pets. Great value

RP
Raven Phoenix Jan 09, 2026
10

Great place the owners were very nice. They do need to put signs on both sides so you can find it a little easier. The room very clean and cozy. Price wasn't bad for two people 89.00 two beds a single was 75.00. Overall a great place for a night.

AK
Alyssa Kroschk Jan 06, 2026
8.0

The room was very clean and the owner was very nice and friendly. I read other reviews before stopping and decided to check it out, despite the less than stellar reviews. I would recommend to anyone passing through for the night or a day or two for a very good price.

RP
Roger P. Dec 28, 2025
8.0

Nice updated motel. Owners took off the old carpet and replaced it with new wood tile. Water pressure is good. Bed is comfortable. Guy at front desk is real easy going and made me feel welcome.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Southern Inn

Minden, Louisiana, USA

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Shreveport Regional Airport 37 min Car
  • South Arkansas Regional Airport 1 hr 19 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

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

Lake Bistineau State Park 625 reviews

Lake Bistineau State Park

103 State Park Rd, Doyline, LA 71023, United States

4.5 · State Park
Dorcheat Historical Museum 24 reviews

Dorcheat Historical Museum

116 Pearl St, Minden, LA 71055, United States

4.5 · Museum
Germantown Colony Museum 60 reviews

Germantown Colony Museum

200 Museum Rd, Minden, LA 71055, United States

4.7 · Museum
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