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Our top choices for Central Iowa motels

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and framed landscape paintings on the walls.

1. The Village Motel

The Village Motel
2.0 star property
Eldora
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)
"Clean rooms, plus very friendly staff."
United States
Leroy
$61 nightly
The price is $69
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Village Motel
A reception desk with a wooden backdrop, a framed map, and a 'home' sign.

2. Evergreen Inn

Evergreen Inn
2.5 star property
Osceola
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (759 reviews)
"It was a great stay! We loved the place!"
United States
Md Masudur
$55 nightly
The price is $62
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Evergreen Inn
A modern living room with a stone wall fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

3. Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge

Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge
2.5 star property
Fort Dodge
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (735 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable beds."
United States
Stacy
$85 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge
A swimming pool with a blue chair, tiled floor, and several windows.

4. Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Grinnell
7.4 out of 10, Good, (76 reviews)
"Quiet place to sleep right off highway."
United States
Christopher
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Western Inn & Suites
A kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There are chairs and a table in the dining area.

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

Super 8 by Wyndham Newton
2.0 star property
Newton
7.2 out of 10, Good, (591 reviews)
"May want to plan on breakfast somewhere else unless in a rush."
United States
Todd
$58 nightly
The price is $65
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Newton
A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling and brick pillars, overlooking a parking lot with cars and a distant landscape.

6. Covered Bridge Inn

Covered Bridge Inn
2.5 star property
Winterset
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (813 reviews)
"Enjoyed stay room was relaxing every staff very helpful"
United States
harley
$87 nightly
The price is $97
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Covered Bridge Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a shower.

7. Forest City Inn

Forest City Inn
2.5 star property
Forest City
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (418 reviews)
"Everything was great"
United States
Cory
$76 nightly
The price is $86
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Forest City Inn
A lobby with a cityscape mural, a grey sofa, orange and green chairs, and a water feature.

8. Westbridge Inn & Suites

Westbridge Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Centerville
7.8 out of 10, Good, (382 reviews)
"It was very clean. The room was nice with a comfortable bed."
United States
Mark
$84 nightly
The price is $94
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Westbridge Inn & Suites
A corner room with two blue chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

9. Blue Haven Motel

Blue Haven Motel
2.0 star property
Osceola
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (151 reviews)
"This property was in good shape and the owner was friendly."
United States
Lisa
$58 nightly
The price is $65
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Blue Haven Motel
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the outside, and a leather sofa in the center.

10. Belva Deer Inn

Belva Deer Inn
2.5 star property
Sigourney
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (193 reviews)
"The free breakfast was crap. Wasn’t nothing but cereal, old toast and premade pancakes you had to microwave."
United States
Kevin
$102 nightly
The price is $107
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Belva Deer Inn
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a wooden ceiling with hanging sacks.

11. Southfork Motel and Grill

Southfork Motel and Grill
2.0 star property
Bloomfield
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (161 reviews)
"excellent stay"
United States
Adam
$90 nightly
The price is $101
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Southfork Motel and Grill
A reception area with a brown leather sofa, a patterned rug, a reception desk, and a framed welcome sign.

12. Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Osage
6.2 out of 10, (70 reviews)
"The room was clean"
United States
Betty
$70 nightly
The price is $78
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Western Inn & Suites
A reception area with a counter, framed picture, clock, and a window displaying a pizza advertisement.

13. Economy Inn Motel

Economy Inn Motel
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
6.2 out of 10, (31 reviews)
"Clean room and very quiet close to several restaurants"
United States
Victor
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Economy Inn Motel
A bed with a quilted headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

14. Palace Inn

Palace Inn
2.5 star property
Saylorville
4.8 out of 10, (50 reviews)
"exactly as described. Nice wildlife ! great deal, great location."
United States
Stephen
$55 nightly
The price is $62
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Palace Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a bridge.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown

Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown
2.0 star property
Marshalltown
6.6 out of 10, (350 reviews)
"Good inexpensive room"
United States
Dustin
$55 nightly
The price is $62
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown
A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, and a wall-mounted TV.

16. 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, (1,045 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay!"
United States
Scott
$59 nightly
The price is $67
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
A wooden door, a reception desk with a clock, and a tiled floor.

17. Royal Rest Motel

Royal Rest Motel
2.5 star property
Chariton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (82 reviews)
"We had a delightful stay, a classic hotel. quiet and clean in a charming town."
United States
Nicholas J
$75 nightly
The price is $84
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Rest Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

18. Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel
2.0 star property
Indianola Hills
7.8 out of 10, Good, (680 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff friendly. It is an old motel but was perfect for a quick stay while on the road as it is inexpensive. "
United States
Ann
$69 nightly
The price is $77
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Cozy Rest Motel
A single-story motel with a small front porch and a sign indicating it is a motel office.

19. Edgetowner Motel

Edgetowner Motel
2.5 star property
De Soto
6.2 out of 10, (178 reviews)
"It was inexpensive. And no wifi. Location was convenient to my events in the area."
United States
Brent
$59 nightly
The price is $67
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Edgetowner Motel
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned bedding, a large mirror, and a small window with curtains.

20. Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
2.0 star property
Altoona
6.0 out of 10, (1,013 reviews)
"Not an acceptable place to stay!"
United States
Leonard
$60 nightly
The price is $67
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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
"We loved our stay here. A great location. Close to everything we needed. Clean room. Comfortable bed. Great value for the price. Highly recommend and I will stay again!"
Gayle 5-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

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Central Iowa Motels information

Number of reviews
2,580
Accommodation
49 Motels
Lowest Price
$62
Highest Price
$107

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in Central Iowa?
You can find a great deal from $62 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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