Top 10 Hotels in What Cheer, IA (from $62) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with an American flag.

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub and metal railings.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a shelf with snacks.

A bar area with a neon sign, a liquor display, and a pizza sign.

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Williamsburg

South Amana

Cynthia

$82 nightly

$92 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining area, and seating arrangements including a sofa and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a curved edge, a metal ladder, and white chairs around the perimeter.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a rug.

A hotel room with a wooden log wall, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small desk with a chair, a wooden bench, a trash bin, and a window with curtains.

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Williamsburg IA North

Williamsburg

ELIZABETH

$68 nightly

$76 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel dining area with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen area, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

Grinnell

Martha

$97 nightly

$109 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a striped armchair, a black leather chair, a small table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

Grinnell

Sarah

$107 nightly

$120 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A brick building with a sign reading "WISSOTA CHOPSTICK BAR".

A bar with a long counter, orange chairs, a brick wall, and a mounted TV.

A living room with a stone wall, leather sofa, and two armchairs.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and an outdoor view.

5. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa

Ottumwa

Benjamin

$99 nightly

$111 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, green ottomans, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, two patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a bright green ottoman.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two paintings on the wall.

6. EverSpring Inn & Suites

Oskaloosa

Kevin

$71 nightly

$80 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a round coffee table, two sofas, a TV, and a stone accent wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and hanging pendant lights.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa

Rahman

$139 nightly

$156 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a blue facade, a parking lot, and a truck parked in front.

A large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

A building with a blue exterior, large windows, and a parking lot with directional arrows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with blinds.

8. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

Grinnell

Sarah

$89 nightly

$100 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a patterned bedspread, multiple pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and wall decorations including framed pictures and a horse-themed border.

A motel with a green gazebo, picnic tables, and a parking lot.

A wooden planter box filled with various flowering plants against a brick wall.

9. Crest Country Inn

Williamsburg

Martha

$97 nightly

$109 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel lobby with grey and blue upholstered chairs, a large grey patterned wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a reception desk.

A Best Western hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table.

10. Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites

Ottumwa

Sanaz

$72 nightly

$81 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a brick facade, and a clear sky.

A hot tub with a view of a brick wall and a large window.

A two-story motel with a covered entrance and a flag on top.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a nightstand.

11. Quality Inn & Suites Ottumwa North

Ottumwa

Roniel

$66 nightly

$74 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and seating areas.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small table, TV, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

A lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, a TV, and seating area.

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Ottumwa

Ottumwa

Philip

$93 nightly

$104 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and wooden cabinetry.

A swimming pool with a blue chair, tiled floor, and several windows.

A Western Inn & Suites with a covered entrance, brick facade, and a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a view of a bridge.

13. Western Inn & Suites

Grinnell

Amanda

$66 nightly

$74 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a brick facade.

A building with a covered entrance, brick pillars, and a sign for a Relais & Teufel Inn.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a large window with curtains, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the outside, and a leather sofa in the center.

14. Belva Deer Inn

Sigourney

Cheri

$102 nightly

$107 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with checkered floor tiles, wooden walls, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A living room with a fireplace, green walls, and a view through glass doors.

A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn & Suites" featuring a two-story building with a red roof and multiple windows.

15. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

Grinnell

scott

$60 nightly

$68 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel entrance with a covered entryway, American flag, and a well-lit parking area.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, wardrobe, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with a sign reading 'Quality by Choice Hotels,' a phone, and a counter with a black marble top.

16. Quality Inn Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa

Traci

$55 nightly

$62 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a brick building in the background.

A modern cafe with a checkered floor, bar area with stools, and tables with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a built-in bookshelf.

17. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Grinnell

Oluwagbemiga

$249 nightly

$279 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a flat roof, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

A lobby with a patterned carpet, green and grey seating, and a large sofa.

A gym with multiple treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes, equipped with digital displays and mirrors.

A modern breakfast area with a counter, a coffee machine, and a display of fresh fruit and yogurt.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottumwa by IHG

Ottumwa

val

$87 nightly

$97 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A Budget Inn with a two-story building, a parking lot, and a grassy area with flowers.

A red brick building with a covered parking area and a sign indicating a clearance zone.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a wardrobe.

A reception area with a stone wall, a clock, a calendar, and a push service kiosk.

19. Budget Inn

Oskaloosa

Jeffrey

$65 nightly

$73 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, multiple windows, and a flag.

A swimming pool with wooden walls and large windows, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small table.

A motel with a single-story structure, a covered parking area, and a flagpole with an American flag.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottumwa

Ottumwa

Mario

$51 nightly

$57 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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Top What Cheer Hotel Reviews

The Nest - next to bakery and downtown

8/10 Good

"It is a clean and cute place. Downtown and walkable to shops and restaurants. The only drawback was the noise of downtown. It interferes with your sleep if you are not used to it as we were. We still enjoyed our stay and were very comfortable there. Melissa is a great host!!"

EverSpring Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The room was very out of date and needed some upkeep. The staff was amazing, breakfast was good and beds really nice. I think if they just try to do a little updating and deep cleaning it would be amazing."

Quality Inn Oskaloosa

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was really friendly and helpful."

OYO Landmark Inn Oskaloosa Near Hwy 63

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service , liquor store attached to the lobby. Very convenient"

Luxury Lakefront Escape at Lake Keomah near Oskaloosa Iowa.

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic experience with our stay here! Absolutely, awesome amenities, snacks, drinks, etc., provided by the hostess. The place was immaculately clean, well organized, and very comfortable. The deck was awesome. We enjoyed walking around the lake. This was a fantastic stay which I hope to do again sometime."

Terrace at Geneva; Private Pool, Game Room & Walkable Hallmark Town

10/10 Excellent

"What a gem! This house far exceeded our expectations. Definitely a home away from home. Has everything you need plus more! Will definitely be staying here for future family get togethers!"

Charming 3-bedroom house in Brooklyn

10/10 Excellent

"This house was perfect for our stay! It's nestled in the small town of Brooklyn and the perfect place for us to lay our heads after a long day at the Iowa game. It had all the space we needed and more. Amber was a very accommodating host and quick to respond. Definitely would recommend this property!"

Montezuma Vacation Rental with Fire Pit Access!

10/10 Excellent

"Wasn't sure what to expect before going. It was a little further out than I was thinking but very peaceful. Haaf three units labeled so easy to know which one you were going to. Had to call the host and answered right away. Very helpful."

A Class-y & spacious 1500 square foot retreat in a century old brick schoolhouse

10/10 Excellent

"Very quaint property that exceeded our needs!, kathy was a wonderful host.will definitely book our yearly vacation with her! The walk in shower with multiple heads was a game changer !"

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Quality Inn Oskaloosa

306 S 17th St Oskaloosa IA

$55 nightly

$62 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

7.8/10 Good! (500 reviews)

OYO Landmark Inn Oskaloosa Near Hwy 63

2278 Highway 63 North Oskaloosa IA

$68 nightly

$71 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

5.2/10 (170 reviews)

Budget Inn

1210 A Avenue East Oskaloosa IA

$65 nightly

$73 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

EverSpring Inn & Suites

2401 A Ave West Oskaloosa IA

$71 nightly

$80 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (760 reviews)

Econo Lodge Oskaloosa

1315 A Avenue East Oskaloosa IA

$72 nightly

$81 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

Belva Deer Inn

21638 Highway 92 Sigourney IA

$102 nightly

$107 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)

Hotels in What Cheer with star-rating

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in What Cheer?

The best area to stay in What Cheer is within the town center, which provides the most convenient access to local amenities and the town's key landmarks.The town center of What Cheer is compact and walkable, primarily centered around Main Street. Here, you'll find the historic What Cheer Opera House and various local businesses. It's a quiet area, offering a glimpse into small-town Iowa life.For solo travelers or couples seeking a calm and straightforward visit, staying in the town center is ideal. The limited lodging options are typically found here, making it easy to reach the few local eateries and shops.

When is the best time to go to What Cheer?

The best time to visit What Cheer is during the late spring and early fall, particularly in May, June, September, and October. These months offer pleasant weather conditions ideal for exploring the area.During late spring (May and June), temperatures are mild, and the landscape is lush and green. This is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities without the intensity of summer heat.Early fall (September and October) brings comfortable temperatures and often vibrant foliage, making it a scenic time for a visit.

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How much is the nightly rate at a What Cheer hotel?

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1. AmericInn by Wyndham Williamsburg

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Williamsburg IA North

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

5. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa

6. EverSpring Inn & Suites

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oskaloosa

8. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

9. Crest Country Inn

10. Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites

11. Quality Inn & Suites Ottumwa North

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Ottumwa

13. Western Inn & Suites

14. Belva Deer Inn

15. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

16. Quality Inn Oskaloosa

17. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottumwa by IHG

19. Budget Inn

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottumwa

Top What Cheer Hotel Reviews

The Nest - next to bakery and downtown

EverSpring Inn & Suites

Quality Inn Oskaloosa

OYO Landmark Inn Oskaloosa Near Hwy 63

Luxury Lakefront Escape at Lake Keomah near Oskaloosa Iowa.

Terrace at Geneva; Private Pool, Game Room & Walkable Hallmark Town

Charming 3-bedroom house in Brooklyn

Montezuma Vacation Rental with Fire Pit Access!

A Class-y & spacious 1500 square foot retreat in a century old brick schoolhouse

More cheap stays in What Cheer

Quality Inn Oskaloosa

OYO Landmark Inn Oskaloosa Near Hwy 63

Budget Inn

EverSpring Inn & Suites

Econo Lodge Oskaloosa

Belva Deer Inn

Hotels in What Cheer with star-rating

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