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Reviews of Columbus Motel

2.5 out of 5
Columbus Motel
265 Colonels Dr., Columbus Junction, IA

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 23 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Walter

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay while visiting Columbus Junction. The hotel is a bit dated, as can be expected in such a small town. But the rooms were very clean and comfortable and the staff was very kind and thoughtful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was clean but old. no ice machine more pillows needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tawnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eastward travels
It only owned the hotel for a month, he had done a lot of positive changes but there is an off a lot more to go. I believe the hotel had been neglected for quite some time. The carpet was new in the paint and the rooms were new, but the one ply toilet paper and the one bulb above the mirror in the bathroom was a bit disappointing. It was a nice enough place to spend the night but I wouldn’t have wanted to spend more than one night there, The bed wasn’t very comfortable, silver lining, you got exfoliated with your washcloth and towel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Keely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was working up there, rooms were clean, area quite.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Vara on Nov 23, 2021
thank you for stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Room was clean showed signs of age. Bed was comfortable but needed more pillows. Furniture was bit outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Sharma on Oct 5, 2021
Thank you for stay with us, looking forward to serve you in near future, thanks again.

2/10 Terrible

DAWN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When i got there to check in they had lost my reservation and even with the confirmation number they were unwilling/unable to do anything for me. I had to find and book another room. I wasn't sure if I was going to find another hotel that was available that wasn't going to be $200 to $300 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Keith, Bridgewater

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The new owner is really trying to upgrade the property. They took possession of the property in the last half of 2019. The previous bad reviews are not true of the current condition. It is clean, quiet, and being well maintained by the new owners. Windows are new, paint is new, and it is not in bad shape. No it is not a Hampton or a Hilton. It is a good place to stay if you need a room in the area. If I return to the area I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Varsha on Oct 16, 2020
Thank you, Keith! We would love to have you stay with us, again.

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from Vara on Jul 17, 2020
Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your business.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

OK, but they charged my credit card after I had paid cash for the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Vara on Jul 4, 2019
I believe that we spoke over the phone and we agreed that you will get one night free at Columbus Motel. I am sorry on behalf of old owners but NOW its under NEW MANAGEMENT since June 2019.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was across from a race track, Property was run down
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Vara on Jul 4, 2019
Columbus Motel in Columbus Junction Iowa is under NEW MANAGEMENT since June 2019 and it is under renovation BUT still OPEN for BUSINESS.

2/10 Terrible

Amy, Eldon, us

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our first room stunk of marijuana and when we went to the front desk they told us that they told the night staff not to do that. No real concern at all. They gave us a new room that was old needs a lot of updates. The ONLY reason we stayed is because it was the only hotel in town!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Staff on Apr 24, 2019
Amy we are truly sorry for that and we have taken measures to correct the problem. Thank you for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
Loved the staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Michele on Jan 12, 2019
Cristina thank you so much for your review and look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Michele on Dec 3, 2018
Thank you for staying with us and hope you come back again. Have a great day!!

8/10 Good

Karen, Redfield Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and comfortable. The only hotel in town but we enjoyed our stay. They were VERY accommodating and always had a smile. There was no coffee pot in the room but she brought us one!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from MICHELE on Nov 25, 2018
HI KAREN. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR REVIEW, AND HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON!

6/10 Okay

GALEN

It's an old motel and some things need fixed up, but it was clean, comfortable, and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bates Motel?
This place was a complete dive for the amount paid - and honestly, I would have walked out had it not been for the no cancellation policy attached to the room. It looked like no one had taken care of the outside - ever. The 2 people that helped me at the front desk were pleasant, but the room was just a room - the mirror at the sink was made for a 6 foot person, the bathroom was barely big enough to turn around in, and the carpets were stained and tattered. The shower head was great, but the water was backed up in the tub when you showered, and there wasn't even a clock in the room. The Wi-Fi was sketchy at best. The bed had 3 SMALL pillows on a king size bed, and was horrible for sleeping on. I did not feel safe, as the back door was left open all night, never latched, or needing a key to gain entry. All of the utility areas were left open to the public view, and there were rooms that were in a state of construction that were not blocked off, or closed up. Would highly not recommend this to anyone, especially if there are children staying with you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from norman on Aug 2, 2018
I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us! Hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the hotel due to the fact that it did not have a place to hang up my clothes the shower on one end was slick when it was wet. it didn't have any drinking glasses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap price and that's what you get. Had no other options. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Response from Jenny on Apr 22, 2019
Thank you for your feedback!