BEST WESTERN HOLIDAY LODGE
Conveniently located at the intersection of I-35 and Highway 18 (Exit 194), guests at the BEST WESTERN Holiday Lodge have easy access to the area’s most popular attractions. Outdoor lovers are just one mile from Clear Lake, offering fishing, boating, jet skiing and tours aboard the two-tiered Lady of the Lake cruise ship. The surrounding area also offers ample opportunities for hiking, biking and golf. This Clear Lake hotel is within walking distance of downtown Main Street’s dining, shopping, antiquing and more. Take in a concert at the legendary Surf Ballroom, the site of Buddy Holly’s Ritchie Valen’s and The Big Bopper final performance – also just a few miles from the site of the musician’s fatal plane crash.
Midway between Des Moines, IA and Minneapolis, MN, the BEST WESTERN Holiday Lodge is an ideal choice for business travelers who appreciate the hotel’s close proximity to businesses such as Stellar®, Titan Pro, CL Telephone, wind farms, McKesson and the Winnebago factory in Forest City, IA. This Clear Lake hotel is also a popular event space in Clear Lake, offering nearly 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet rooms perfect for weddings and conventions. Located just a mile from the Mason City Municipal Airport, the hotel offers a courtesy shuttle.
The only full-service hotel in Clear Lake, the BEST WESTERN Holiday Lodge. Our guests are invited to enjoy our exercise room, heated indoor pool, and on-site restaurant, Bennigan’s®.
AT A GLANCE
Number of Floors: 7
Number of Guest Rooms: 136
Number of Conference Rooms: 9
Complimentary Parking
Standard Amenities 24 Hour Business Center Fitness Center
Heated Indoor Swimming Pool
Onsite Guest Laundry
Check - In 3:00 pm
Check-Out 11:00 am
Bennigan’s Restaurant on-site!
AUDIO/VISUAL RENTALS
VIDEO & PROJECTOR
Priced per piece, per day.
37” Color TV & VHS Player / $25.00
37” Color TV & DVD Player / $35.00
LCD Projector / $75.00
Portable Tripod Screen / $10.00
84 x 90” Screen (Opal Room) / $10.00
144 x 108” Screen / $10.00
Diamond Ballroom
48 x 60” Screen / $10.00
Sapphire & Veranda
SOUND EQUIPMENT
Priced per piece, per day.
Handheld Microphone / $10.00
Wireless Lavaliere Microphone / $15.00
Free Standing Podium / $10.00
Free Standing Podium / $15.00 with Microphone
Tabletop Podium / $5.00
MEETING ACCESSORIES
Priced per piece, per day.
Flipchart with Pad & Markers / $15.00
Additional Flip Chart Pads / $10.00
Poster Easel (A-Frame) / $10.00
Extension Cord or Power Strip / $5.00
Audiovisual Cart with Power Strip / $10.00
Whiteboard & Marker / $15.00
DELIVERY & PICK UP
Delivery & Pick-up Fee / $5.00 per box
To ensure proper receipt of your packages please address them in care of your Hotel representative and note your name, group name and event date. The Hotel can provide limited assistance in placing pick-up orders for packages. We ask that you prepare packages to include company account information and that you schedule and authorize pick-up.
DECORATIONS & FLOORPLANS
DECORATIONS
Priced per piece, per day.
Hurricane on Mirror Tile / $5.00
Includes white tapered candle and holder.
Bubble Bowl on Mirror / $5.00
Includes floating white tea light.
Tulle and Lights / $5.00 per table
ADDED ELEGANCE
Priced per piece, per day.
Backdrop / $75.00
Lighted background behind head table.
White Chair Covers / $2.00 per chair
OPAL
SAPPHIRE BLARNEY
BREAKFAST
All breakfast selections are served with regular coffee, water, and juices. Priced per Guest.
The Heartland 11.00
Two farm fresh scrambled eggs and a generous helping of breakfast potatoes. Served with a variety of muffins.
Select One: Sausage | Bacon
Breakfast Croissant 11.00
A flakey butter croissant piled high with shaved ham, egg, and cheddar cheese. Served with crispy breakfast potatoes.
Breakfast Burrito 10.00
Scrambled eggs, bell peppers, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla served with breakfast potatoes and salsa.
Select One: Sausage | Bacon
Classic Continental 11.00
Fresh muffins, breakfast pastries, bagels with cream cheese and sliced fruit..
Healthy Continental 13.00
Fresh muffins, breakfast pastries, bagels with cream cheese, granola bars, assorted yogurt, and sliced fruit.
BREAKFAST BUFFETS
Priced per Guest.
Classic Breakfast 12.00
Scrambled eggs, crispy breakfast potatoes, assorted muffins.
Select One: Sausage | Bacon
Sunrise Morning 14.00
Select one from each section:
• Scrambled Eggs | Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Scrambled Eggs with Onions & Peppers
• Country Sausage Patties or Links | Crispy Bacon
Turkey Sausage
• Crispy Breakfast Potatoes | Hash Brown
Casserole | Chilled Fresh Fruit Salad
• French Toast | Pancakes | Biscuits & Gravy
Granola bars, seasonal sliced fruit, assorted yogurts, pita chips and vegetables with hummus.
PLATED LUNCH
All plated lunches come with a coffee station, iced tea and lemonade.Includes seasonal vegetable with choice of salad (Garden Salad or Caesar Salad) and dressing. For groups of 25 or less, 2 selections only; final guaranteed number per selection(s) due 7 business days prior to event. Add Chef’s choice dessert for $2.00 per person.
Chicken Supreme 17.00
Tender boneless chicken breast marinated in Italian herb blend, charbroiled, and served with supreme sauce and oven roasted potatoes.
Steak Au Poivre 18.00
6 oz. top sirloin steak grilled to medium and finished with a creamy whiskey peppercorn sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes.
Italian Herb Crusted Pork Chop 15.00
Hand breaded center cut pork loin pan-fried to a golden brown, served with a portabella asiago cream sauce, and oven roasted potatoes.
PLATED SALADS
All plated salads come with a coffee station, iced tea & lemonade. For groups of 25 or less. 2 selections only; final guaranteed number per selection(s) due 7 business days prior to event. Add Chef’s choice dessert for $2.00 per person.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad 13.00
Crisp romaine topped with grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese and garlic croutons. Served with freshly baked garlic bread and creamy Caesar dressing on the side.
Chef’s Salad 15.00
Mixed greens, turkey, ham, hard-boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, cheese, and croutons. Served with ranch dressing and crackers.
Country Fried Chicken Salad 14.00
Crisp fried chicken tenders placed over garden greens, diced eggs, shredded Colby, tomatoes, bacon and honey Dijon dressing.
Hot Beef Sandwich 13.00
Slices of hot beef resting atop Texas toast and served with mashed potatoes and (brown) gravy.
Baked Salmon 21.00
Fresh pan-seared Atlantic salmon resting atop our rice pilaf and served with lemon basil butter sauce.
Chicken Cordon Bleu 18.00
Tender chicken breast stuffed with smoked ham and Swiss cheese. Then lightly breaded and topped with a creamy Mornay Sauce.
Pot Roast 15.00
Slow cooked choice of beef, roasted carrots, red onions, red skin potatoes in a beef gravy served with garlic toast.
Pasta Primavera 15.00
Penne noodles in a white cream sauce with broccoli, carrots & cauliflower.
PLATED SANDWICHES
All luncheon sandwiches include coffee station, iced tea & lemonade, potato chips or potato salad. Priced per guest. For groups of 25 or less. 2 selections only; final guaranteed number per selection(s) due 7 business days prior to event. Add Chef’s choice dessert for $2.00 per person.
Croissant Club 13.00
Flakey butter croissant stuffed with ham, turkey, and Swiss. Topped with bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
Veggie Wrap 15.00
Balsamic marinated portobello mushroom, grilled peppers, zucchini, and pesto goat cheese wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
Bacon Chicken Melt 14.00
Tender grilled breast of chicken topped with sauteed onions and bacon with melted cheddar cheese on a white bun served with potato chips.
Turkey O’Toole 14.00
Juicy turkey breast sliced thin, topped with melted Swiss cheese and our smoky honey Dijon dressing served hot on a pretzel roll served with potato chips.
Cheeseburger 15.00
A great American classic grilled burger topped with another classic: American cheese served with potato chips.
Boxed Lunch on the Run 13.00
Variety of Chef’s deli sandwiches, bag of potato chips, fresh baked cookie, and bottle of water.
LUNCH BUFFETS
All lunch buffets include coffee station, iced tea & lemonade. Add Chef’s choice dessert for $2.00 per person. Priced per person.
Soup, Salad, Sandwich Bar 16.00
Includes your choice of soup and choice of 2 salads, croissants, roast beef, turkey, ham, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, condiments, and pickles.
Baked Potato Bar 14.00
Baked potatoes with sour cream, chives, shredded cheese, broccoli, and bacon. Includes your choice of soup and choice of 2 salads.
Soup (Select 1)
Broccoli Cheddar | Vegetable Beef | Cream of Potato | Chicken Noodle
Salad (Select 2)
Garden Salad | Caesar Salad | Potato Salad | Macaroni Salad | Pasta Salad
One Entrée Buffet 18.00
Includes Chef’s choice of vegetable, fresh baked rolls and butter, your choice of 1 entrée, salad and a starch.
Two Entrée Buffet 20.00
Includes Chef’s choice of vegetables, fresh baked rolls and butter, your choice of 2 entrées, salad and a starch.
Entrée Selections
Classic Meatloaf | Beef Stroganoff | Baked Chicken | Pot Roast | Rosemary Pork Loin | Traditional or Vegetable Lasagna Chicken Supreme | Mostaccioli with Meat Sauce
Salad (Select 1)
House Garden Salad | Caesar Salad | Potato Salad | Macaroni Salad | Pasta Salad
Starch (Select 1)
Au Gratin Potatoes | Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Gravy | Penne Pasta with Garlic Sauce |Wild Rice | Macaroni and Cheese
PLATED DINNERS
All dinners include coffee station, iced tea & lemonade, rolls and butter, and choice of salad, vegetable, and starch. Priced per person. Max of 2 choices per group; final guaranteed number per selection(s) due 7 business days prior to event. Add Chef’s choice dessert for $2.00 per person.
Italian Herb Breaded Pork Chop 17.00
Hand breaded center cut pork loin pan-fried to a golden brown and served with a portabella asiago cream sauce.
Chicken Cordon Bleu 20.00
A tender 6 oz. chicken breast stuffed with smoked ham and melted Swiss cheese. Then lightly breaded and topped with a creamy Mornay Sauce.
Chicken Florentine 16.00
Pan-seared marinated chicken breast stuffed with three cheeses, fresh spinach, roasted garlic, and sundried tomatoes. Topped with bechamel sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Supreme 19.00
Boneless chicken breast finished with supreme sauce featuring finely chopped sauteed green & red peppers and red onions.
Salmon with Dill 23.00
8 oz salmon filet roasted and topped with lemon butter.
Seasoned New York Strip Steak 19.00
A flavorful 10 oz New York strip served with a herb butter sauce.
Filet Mignon
Market Price
A tender and juicy 8 oz filet topped with balsamic demi glaze.
Prime Rib of Beef
Market Price
12 oz. / 14 oz. Slow roasted prime rib with an herb rub served with creamy horseradish sauce and au jus.
Vegetarian Options Available
Sweet Potato Hash | Eggplant Parmesan | Portabella and Grilled Vegetable | Vegetable Lasagna
Salad Choices (Select 1)
Garden Salad | Caesar Salad
Starch Choices (Select 1)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Roasted Red Potatoes | Fully Loaded Mashed Potatoes | Au Gratin Potatoes | Mac & Cheese |Wild Rice Blend | Baked Potato
Vegetable Choices (Select 1)
Oven Roasted Vegetables | Steamed Broccoli | Green Beans with Almonds | Steamed Dill Baby Carrots | Green Beans with Bacon & Onions
*Any special dietary needs can be requested to your catering manager.
DINNER BUFFETS
All Dinner Buffets include coffee station, iced tea, lemonade and rolls with butter. Priced per guest. Minimum 30 guests. *Children buffet portions available for ages 5-12 at ½ price. Add Chef’s choice dessert for $2.00 per person.
One Entrée Buffet
Includes your choice of 1 entrée, salad, vegetable, and starch. Priced per person.
18.00
Two Entrée Buffet 20.00
Includes your choice of 2 entrées, salad, vegetable, and starch. Priced per person.
Entrée Selections
Shaved Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
Tender roast pork lion shaved and dressed in rosemary pan gravy.
Pot Roast
Braised beef chuck roast in a rich au jus.
Roast Beef
Sliced tender roast beef topped with your choice of sauce.
• Au Jus sauce
• Mushroom Sauce
Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
Whole pork loin wrapped in applewood smoked bacon roasted to perfection, sliced thin, and dressed in Bourbon BBQ Sauce.
Chicken Breast
Tender chicken sauteed and topped with your choice of sauce.
• Mushroom sauce: Creamy mushroom sauce.
• Piccata Sauce: White wine and lemon butter.
• Supreme Sauce: Creamy herb supreme sauce.
• Lemon Herb Sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken breasts stuffed with smoked ham and Swiss cheese. Then lightly breaded and topped with a creamy
Mornay Sauce.
Whiskey Marinated Sirloin Steak
Charbroiled to a medium then finished with a honey garlic whiskey glaze.
Grilled Salmon
A 6 oz. grilled salmon filet, topped with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce
Sliced Ham
Topped with honey glaze.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Penne noodles in alfredo sauce topped with grilled chicken.
Pasta Primavera
Penne noodles in a white cream sauce with broccoli, carrots & cauliflower.
Grilled Pork Chops
Boneless pork chops grilled to perfection and topped with sauteed peppers & onions
Eggplant Parmesan
Sauteed eggplant served in a savory marinara sauce.
Salad Choices (Select 1)
Garden Salad | Caesar Salad | Potato Salad | Fresh Fruit
Salad |Italian Pasta Salad | Macaroni Salad | Marinated Cucumber & Tomato Salad | Cole Slaw
Starch Choices (Select 1)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Gravy | Roasted Red Potatoes | Fully Loaded Mashed Potatoes | Au Gratin Potatoes | Mac & Cheese |Wild Rice Blend
Vegetable Choices (Select 1)
Oven Roasted Vegetables | Steamed Broccoli | Green Beans with Almonds | Steamed Dill Baby Carrots | Green Beans with Bacon & Onions
CARVING STATIONS
Stations come with appropriate condiments. The carving fee is in addition to the above dinner buffet pricing. Minimum of 30 guests.
Pineapple Glazed Ham
Inside Round of Beef
Whole Roasted Prime Rib
THEMED BUFFETS
All theme buffets are served with regular coffee station; iced tea & lemonade. Available for lunch and dinner. Priced per guest. Minimum of 20 guests.
Add Chef’s choice dessert for $2.00 per person.
South of the Border Buffet 17.00
Build you own hard- or soft-shell taco with seasoned beef, sliced fajita grilled chicken breast, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, black olives, onions, jalapenos, salsa, tortilla chips, refried beans & Spanish Rice.
Taste of Italy 18.00
Choice of 2 entrées served with a Caesar salad topped with garlic croutons and parmesan cheese, toasted garlic bread and roasted vegetable medley.
Entrée Choices: Breaded Chicken Parmesan| Chicken Alfredo| Spaghetti |Traditional Lasagna | Baked Penne with Peppers & Onions.
Western Round Up 17.00
Shaved BBQ pork & pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches served with cornbread and honey.
Select Two: Baked Beans | Macaroni and Cheese | Country Style Green Beans with Bacon | Loaded Potato Casserole
Select One: Coleslaw | Potato Salad
Company Picnic 18.00
Served with assorted cheeses and condiments, baked beans, a garden salad, potato chips and Kaiser rolls.
Select Two: Hamburgers | Marinated Chicken Breast | Brats | Jumbo Hotdogs
HOT HORS D’OEUVRES
Priced per 50 pieces, unless noted differently.
Little Smokies 55.00
100 pieces. Smothered in BBQ Sauce.
Swedish or BBQ Meatballs 95.00 100 pieces.
Chicken Fingers 99.00
Batter dipped and fried, then served with BBQ and Ranch dipping sauces.
Jumbo Chicken Wings Market Price
Tossed in a mild buffalo sauce. Served with ranch or Bleu cheese dressing.
Boneless Buffalo Wings Market Price
Tossed in a mild buffalo sauce. Served with ranch or Bleu cheese dressing.
Toasted Ravioli 55.00
Cheese filled ravioli toasted and served with marinara sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs 125.00
Breaded Pepperjack Bites 75.00 Served with Marinara.
Onion Rings 45.00 Served with Ranch.
Southwest Egg Rolls 75.00 Served with pineapple salsa.
Crab Cakes Market Price
COLD HORS D’OEUVRES
Priced per 50 pieces, unless noted differently.
Vegetable Tray 79.00
Serves 50. Served with ranch dip.
Fresh Fruit Display 95.00
Serves 50. Served with yogurt dip.
Cheese & Cracker Tray 79.00
Serves 50.
Cheese, Cracker, & Sausage Tray 115.00
Serves 50. Served with ranch dip.
Display of Cheese,Cracker, Sausage,Fruit, & Vegetable 165.00
Serves 50. Served with ranch dip.
Silver Dollar Sandwiches 98.00 Baked ham, smoked turkey served with condiments.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Seasonal. Market Price
Shrimp Cocktail Market Price
Per pound. Chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce.
Deviled Eggs 60.00
Roasted Tomato
Basil Bruschetta 75.00
Prepared traditionally with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Served with garlic toast points.
Charcuterie Board 150.00
DIP SELECTIONS
Priced per 50 pieces,.
Crabmeat Dip
Market Price
Creamy crab and herb spread served with crackers.
Artichoke & Spinach Dip 75.00
Fresh spinach and tender artichokes in a creamy cheese sauce served with tortilla chips.
Buffalo Chicken Dip 75.00
Shredded chicken in a slightly spicy buffalo cheese sauce served with tortilla Chips.
Chips & Salsa 60.00
Tortilla Chips and fresh homeade salsa.
Chips & Queso 65.00
Tortilla Chips with creamy queso.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 75.00
Served with pita chips.
HORS D’OEUVRES ACTION STATION
Priced per 50 pieces,.
Nacho Bar 200.00
Tri-colored tortilla chips served with taco meat, queso and all the toppings.
Pasta Bar 350.00
Penne pasta served with grilled chicken, meatballs, alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, and garlic bread.
PACKAGES
Served buffet style. Includes iced tea & lemonade station. Refreshed for 1.5 hours and displayed for 2 hours. Priced per person. Minimum of 30 guests.
Mix & Mingle 17.00
Cheese, crackers, sausage, fruit, vegetables with ranch dip, jumbo cocktail shrimp, silver dollar sandwiches, and choice of 3 additional hors d’oeuvres listed on the previous page.
Grand Selection 20.00
Chef carved gourmet round of beef and honey baked ham, served with rolls, may, mustard, and butter, jumbo cocktail shrimp, cheese, crackers, sausage, fruit, and vegetable with ranch dip, and choice of 3 additional hors d’oeuvres from the previous page.
SWEET TREATS
Ice Cream Sundae Station 6.00 Buffet of vanilla ice cream whipped topping, nuts, sprinkles, chocolate sauce, hot fudge, caramel, maraschino cherries.
BEVERAGE SERVICE
HOSTED RECEPTION
Complete reception includes liquor, beer, wine, mixes and set ups, is priced per drink plus service and tax and added to your master account. A $75 setup charge will be assessed if total proceeds are below $100 (not including service/tax). If proceeds are below $100 after the first 2 hours, the hotel has the right to close the bar. A $25 bartender fee will be applied to your bill if $100 was not reached in cash or hosted bar (minus kegs) per hour.
Call Brands / 5.00
Premium Brands / 6.00
House Wine / 5.25
Domestic Bottled Beer / 4.50
Import Bottled Beer / 5.50
Corona | Heineken | Sam Adams | Angry Orchard
Seltzers / 4.50
Truly | White Claw
CASH BAR
Complete reception includes liquor, beer, wine, mixes and set ups, is priced per drink plus service and tax and added to your master account. A $75 setup charge will be assessed if total proceeds are below $100 (not including service/tax). If proceeds are below $100 after the first 2 hours, the hotel has the right to close the bar. A $25 bartender fee will be applied to your bill if $100 was not reached in cash or hosted bar (minus kegs) per hour.
Call Brands / 5.25
Premium Brands / 6.25
House Wine / 5.50
Domestic Bottled Beer / $4.75
Import Bottled Beer / 5.75
Corona | Heineken | Sam Adams | Angry Orchard
Seltzers / 4.75
Truly | White Claw
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Can of Soda / 2.50 each
Unlimited Fountain Drinks / 150.00 Priced per 125 guests.
Fruit Punch / 19.00 per gallon
Sherbert Punch / 25.00 per gallon
KEGS OF BEER
Domestic Keg / 275.00 16 gallons, approximately 120 glasses. Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Miller Genuine Draft, Michelob Golden Draft Light, Coors Light, Busch Light.
Craft Pony Keg / 200.00 Inquire within for what kind of beer is available.
HOUSE WINE BY THE BOTTLE
Bottles are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
Blackstone Merlot / 23.00
Cupcake Chardonnay /23.00
Cupcake Moscato / 23.00
Cupcake Pinot Grigio / 23.00
Carlos Rossi Sangria / 23.00
2023 7th Avenue North | Clear Lake, IA 50428 | 641-357-5253
Prices are subject to 20% service charge and 7% sales tax. Prices are subject to change without notification. No outside food and beverages are permitted in banquet rooms. The removal of food or beverages provided by the hotel is not permitted. Each Best Western is branded hotel is independently owned and operated. Final quantity order is due to our Sales Office 7 business days prior to your function. 3/29/2023