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Evergreen Inn

Evergreen Inn

Evergreen Inn
2.5 star property
Osceola
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (690)
"The room was very clean and comfortable. Kari was super friendly and helpful as we checked in. "
United States
Randy
$58 nightly
The price is $65
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Evergreen Inn
Free daily continental breakfast
Covered Bridge Inn

Covered Bridge Inn

Covered Bridge Inn
2.5 star property
Winterset
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (768)
"Breakfast was top notch for the price."
United States
Raymond
$87 nightly
The price is $97
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Covered Bridge Inn
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge

Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge

Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge
2.5 star property
Fort Dodge
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (647)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Retta
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Forest City Inn

Forest City Inn

Forest City Inn
2.5 star property
Forest City
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (405)
"The biscuits and gravy breakfast is worth the stay! I’ve been a repeat visitor at this hotel for years and the staff is friendly, the rooms are spacious, and there’s usually plenty of parking. "
United States
Mike
$76 nightly
The price is $85
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Forest City Inn
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
2.0 star property
West Des Moines
7.8 out of 10, Good, (711)
"Staff was very nice. They have been updating the hotel. "
United States
Jessaca
$51 nightly
The price is $57
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Interior detail
Westbridge Inn & Suites

Westbridge Inn & Suites

Westbridge Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Centerville
7.8 out of 10, Good, (329)
"Great staff clean rooms good breakfast "
United States
Stephanie R
$84 nightly
The price is $94
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Westbridge Inn & Suites
Lobby
Super 8 by Wyndham Osceola IA

Super 8 by Wyndham Osceola IA

Super 8 by Wyndham Osceola IA
2.0 star property
Osceola
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (234)
"Very convenient location and wonderful staff!"
United States
Sandra
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Osceola IA
Hallway
Belva Deer Inn

Belva Deer Inn

Belva Deer Inn
2.5 star property
Sigourney
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (183)
"The staff always does everything they can to make our stay the most enjoyable we can have"
United States
Rebecca
$88 nightly
The price is $93
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Belva Deer Inn
Reception
Edgetowner Motel

Edgetowner Motel

Edgetowner Motel
2.5 star property
De Soto
6.2 out of 10, (152)
"Old school or vintage, but clean and nice. Check in was fast, easy, curtious."
United States
Brett
$40 nightly
The price is $45
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Edgetowner Motel
Lobby sitting area
Blue Haven Motel

Blue Haven Motel

Blue Haven Motel
2.0 star property
Osceola
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (149)
"Property is dated and old but worth the price for night's sleep"
United States
Jonathan
$58 nightly
The price is $65
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Blue Haven Motel
Reception
The Village Motel

The Village Motel

The Village Motel
2.0 star property
Eldora
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (21)
"Owners are onsite- great people, smaller motel with great staff! "
United States
Kate
$62 nightly
The price is $70
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
The Village Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Hotel O

Hotel O

Hotel O
2.5 star property
Oskaloosa
$77 nightly
The price is $87
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel O
Standard Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Grinnell
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (3)
"Very enjoyable stay. Kind reception"
United States
Roger
$54 nightly
The price is $61
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Western Inn & Suites
Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel
2.0 star property
Indianola Hills
7.8 out of 10, Good, (651)
"This was a no frills place to stay but the room was nice and the front desk guy was friendly. If you are looking for a cheap but nice place to stay, check them out."
United States
Chuck
$69 nightly
The price is $78
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Cozy Rest Motel
Front of property
Southfork Motel and Grill

Southfork Motel and Grill

Southfork Motel and Grill
2.0 star property
Bloomfield
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (139)
"Newly renovated, was clean, comfortable, nice sized rooms. "
United States
Matthew
$90 nightly
The price is $101
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Southfork Motel and Grill
Lobby
Motel 6 Marshalltown, IA

Motel 6 Marshalltown, IA

Motel 6 Marshalltown, IA
2.0 star property
Marshalltown
6.8 out of 10, (270)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a great stay. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made check-in easy after a long, tiring day."
United States
nydia
$66 nightly
The price is $74
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Marshalltown, IA
Exterior
Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Dodge IA

Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Dodge IA

Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Dodge IA
2.0 star property
Fort Dodge
7.6 out of 10, Good, (383)
"Had a snow storm."
United States
John
$52 nightly
The price is $58
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Dodge IA
Terrace/patio
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
2.5 star property
Altoona
7.2 out of 10, Good, (446)
"Staff is super helpful and the rooms are amazing! "
United States
Angela
$64 nightly
The price is $72
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Front of property - evening/night
Economy Inn Motel

Economy Inn Motel

Economy Inn Motel
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
6.4 out of 10, (28)
"It's a really nice place for the money.the people running the place are really nice. The rooms are set up really good along with a comfortable bed."
United States
James
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Economy Inn Motel
Exterior
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
2.0 star property
Altoona
6.0 out of 10, (1002)
"Clean room, comfortable bed, good shower. Good value."
United States
Eric
$60 nightly
The price is $68
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Grant 1-night trip
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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

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Central Iowa Motels information

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Accommodation
51 Motels
Lowest Price
$45
Highest Price
$101

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in Central Iowa?
You can find a great deal from $45 on Central Iowa motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Central Iowa motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a Central Iowa motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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