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Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Mississippi River

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Prairie Winds Motel provides a comfortable base near the Mississippi River. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while taking advantage of complimentary self parking. The attentive staff delivers helpful service throughout the stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Cable channels
Smart TV
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Cable channels
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Cable channels
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exclusive Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Cable channels
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Double Room Single Use | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
1764 E us highway 136, Carthage, IL, 62321

What's nearby

  • Carthage Jail - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Historic Nauvoo - 29 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 30 min drive - 25.9 miles
  • Western Illinois University - 39 min drive - 36.2 miles
  • FunCity - 61 min drive - 49.2 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 39 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wood Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Charros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Office - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136

Motel near Mississippi River
Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and an off-leash area
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Prairie Winds Motel
OYO Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136
Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 Motel
Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 Carthage
Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 Motel Carthage

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 located?

Situated in Carthage, this motel is 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Mississippi River and within 25 mi (40 km) of Historic Nauvoo and Joseph Smith Historic Site. Iowa State Penitentiary and Western Illinois University are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 78 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice clean place

Super clean and nice lady at the desk, owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old motel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was amazing the room was big
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Road Trip

This was part of a 16-day Road Trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for the price

Very nice individual at the front desk who greeted me and quickly checked me in. I was a little worried at first because it was so affordable but I have to say it is one of the cleanest places I have stayed in. Bed was comfortable and the shower was very clean. Absolutely would stay here again. My stay was a just to sleep and shower and back on the road so no thrills just rest and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was really clean with vintage decor from the early 80’s. The bed was comfortable and linens were soft and clean. Also the price was excellent. It’s a classic motor hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is not extravagant but is simple and kept clean and staff is polite and respectful. It was what i needed and not expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man that checked me in was fabulous!!! He changed me room to what I was comfortable with and even insisted taking in my bags!!! Very kind and definitely customer oriented!!! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bates Motel - It was that bad.

If it wasn’t so late and weren’t so tired, we would have not stayed here. Owners have not spent a cent to update this creepy hotel. It feels like the 80’s. The pillows were horribly old and flat too. My husband slept fully clothed because he was worried about bugs and kept his suitcase in the car so his change of clothes wouldn’t smell like the old motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE OWNERS PROVIDE BARFE MINIMUM. FRIG NEEDED DEFROSTED. LAMPSHADES FALLING APART. SHEETS TOO BIG FOR THE BED.OLD TRASH IN ICE BUCKET.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ripe With Potential

This is a small roadside motel that has been there for decades. It needs updating and some TLC, but the proprietor is very friendly and eager to help. He is so sweet! The room was mostly very clean (one litmus test being that walking barefoot on the floor resulted in NO dirty feet). There were small things like impossible to keep up with white grout, and dust in the a/c, which we didn’t need to use. The beds aren’t anything to rave about, but they weren’t uncomfortable either. My family and I are in the area 2-3 times a year to visit family, and we are likely to book this motel again based on affordability and it not being gross or terribly uncomfortable. It IS noisy there, right on Hwy. 136, but it’s a pretty convenient location as well. With even just a few small updates at a time this could become an exceptional little vintage boutique motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Vinny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No to pets but did not have any! No towels No Tv remote I retrieve one from desk two people had to program and then the Dish tv service stopped working! No telephone in room and window blinds were broken which was a problem of privacy! Would not recommend this to anyone! I would like my money back!! I hope I have hot water in the morning for a shower! Really disappointed and disgusted with this property! Also if you want a cup of coffee it will cost you a dollar in the office! At most it may be worth closing it down or reduce the cost to $20.00!
No DTV came on @ 8:40 PM after this post
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property manager/owner was a wonderful human being.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were fooled by many reviews of “Excellent”, I’m not sure how those happened. I love a cute remodeled older motel, but this one did not fit that vibe. It was dated, the room smelled terrible, the blankets were stained, the decor dated, the room horribly stuffy when we arrived, and check in was way more complicated than it should have been since I booked and paid on Expedia. This motel has potential to be super cute, but it needs some love and care put into it. I’m not usually a harsh reviewer, but I was really mislead on the quality of this establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good spot for a quick stay and a shower. Outdated but was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unbelievable staff

Staff is amazing! Good people ! Looked out for me as we drove a long distance to get to the Motel for a family visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner called me a few days before my reservation and told me that I had booked three nights and wanted to confirm that was correct. I told her, no I only reserved one and repeated the date that I reserved it for. When I arrived, the office smelled like cigarettes. No other guests present. (I checked in around 5:15) She said she was giving me a great deal on the room. This Motel was built in the 50s, but there was no fresh soap nor shampoo, etc. There was used soap in the shower. The toilet had not been cleaned for months. Had a strange smell and didn’t look at all as represented on Expedia. I’m OK with an older property that’s clean. And I can tolerate a lot, but there was no way I was going to tolerate this!!! I left and made arrangements elsewhere. She still tried to get me to stay telling me she would give me a better rate. She charged my card for something and it hasn’t been refunded She texted and called me multiple times. Here is the VM she left me the next day saying again that I was booked for more days. “Hi Diana your book for today too so I just want you to like confirm like you had to tell that about today you are not here so otherwise they charge you today too I'm no I'm not sure about the Expedia policy so just contact them because in my register is showing me today's booking to like continue so your money goes and also please I'm just telling you to contact Expedia as soon as you can and just discuss your OK thank you. CANCEL PROPERTY PLEASE!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

lack of privately

It was difficult to understand the language barrier. My biggest issue was NO PRIVACY. Only Vertical blinds with gaps, no curtains so I had to dress in the bathroom. The air conditioner was too high on the wall so he gave me a chair to stand on (made me nervous as a senior but at least I didn't fall). The bed was comfortable, room was clean and it was very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Not at all fancy. The manager had not received our reservation from Hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Quaint time travel

One of my first jobs in the 1970s was managing a little roadside motel. Checking in here was like stepping backward in time. That should not be seen as uncomplimentary. We found our stay to be quite adequate, For all that it is very dated. We tend to check in and drop our stuff go do things come back and are in the room basically just long enough to sleep. For an aged property It was clean and the clerk is incredibly friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean, comfortable, and spacious

The location of the motel is convenient--only 3 minutes from Carthage. It's about what you'd expect for a roadside motel. The room was comfortable and spacious, with a refrigerator and microwave. Housekeeping service was prompt and reliable. The room, while old, was great for a stopover while driving through Illinois. The on-site manager was pleasant, engaging, and friendly. For a comfortable stay driving through Illinois, I'd absolutely be willing to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was older but nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet, and a good rate
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024