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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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (41 reviews)
"Clean rooms, plus very friendly staff."
United States
Leroy
The price is CA $89
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
The Village Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Boone

Super 8 by Wyndham Boone
2.0 star property
Boone
6.4 out of 10, (443 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable. One guest commented he thought it was one of the better super 8’s he had stayed in. Breakfast options were almost non-existent, but I’d stay there again."
United States
David
The price is CA $105
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Super 8 by Wyndham Boone
A lobby with a cityscape mural, a grey sofa, orange and green chairs, and a water feature.

3. Westbridge Inn & Suites

Westbridge Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Centerville
7.8 out of 10, Good, (391 reviews)
"Everything was good. Breakfast was good. Staff are kind of shy."
United States
PENNY
The price is CA $112
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Westbridge Inn & Suites
A reception desk with a wooden backdrop, a framed map, and a 'home' sign.

4. Evergreen Inn

Evergreen Inn
2.5 star property
Osceola
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (770 reviews)
"Great friendly staff, clean rooms, comfy beds!"
United States
Raquel
The price is CA $80
CA $90 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Evergreen Inn
A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling and brick pillars, overlooking a parking lot with cars and a distant landscape.

5. Covered Bridge Inn

Covered Bridge Inn
2.5 star property
Winterset
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (820 reviews)
"It was nice to stay at"
United States
Cindy
The price is CA $125
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Covered Bridge Inn
A swimming pool with a blue chair, tiled floor, and several windows.

6. Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Grinnell
7.4 out of 10, Good, (93 reviews)
"Quiet hotel and i will stay here again"
United States
Alan
The price is CA $86
CA $96 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Western Inn & Suites
A reception area with a brown leather sofa, a patterned rug, a reception desk, and a framed welcome sign.

7. Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Osage
6.4 out of 10, (76 reviews)
"Only thing is the cheap wifi.."
United States
Kristofer
The price is CA $84
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Western Inn & Suites
A modern living room with a stone wall fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

8. Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge

Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge
2.5 star property
Fort Dodge
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (749 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Jason rodney
The price is CA $103
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a shower.

9. Forest City Inn

Forest City Inn
2.5 star property
Forest City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (421 reviews)
"Everything was great"
United States
Cory
The price is CA $109
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Forest City Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a large mirror, a wall-mounted lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

10. 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
The price is CA $91
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Economy Inn Motel
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a dresser.

11. Southfork Motel and Grill

Southfork Motel and Grill
2.0 star property
Bloomfield
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (167 reviews)
"excellent stay"
United States
Adam
The price is CA $114
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Southfork Motel and Grill
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a bridge.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown

Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown
2.0 star property
Marshalltown
6.6 out of 10, (354 reviews)
"Good inexpensive room"
United States
Dustin
The price is CA $78
CA $87 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown
A corner room with two blue chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

13. Blue Haven Motel

Blue Haven Motel
2.0 star property
Osceola
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
mark
The price is CA $81
CA $91 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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.

14. Belva Deer Inn

Belva Deer Inn
2.5 star property
Sigourney
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (193 reviews)
"Room was very nice, staff friendly"
United States
Donna
The price is CA $140
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Belva Deer Inn
A wooden door, a reception desk with a clock, and a tiled floor.

15. Royal Rest Motel

Royal Rest Motel
2.5 star property
Chariton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (83 reviews)
"We had a delightful stay, a classic hotel. quiet and clean in a charming town."
United States
Nicholas J
The price is CA $92
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Royal Rest Motel
A bed with a quilted headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

16. 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
The price is CA $91
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Palace Inn
A single-story motel with a small front porch and a sign indicating it is a motel office.

17. Edgetowner Motel

Edgetowner Motel
2.5 star property
De Soto
6.2 out of 10, (179 reviews)
"It was inexpensive. And no wifi. Location was convenient to my events in the area."
United States
Brent
The price is CA $78
CA $88 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Edgetowner Motel
A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central courtyard with a flower bed, and a well-maintained lawn.

18. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
2.0 star property
Marquisville
5.8 out of 10, (460 reviews)
"It’s a clean comfortable room for a low price."
United States
Edward
The price is CA $86
CA $96 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red curtain, and an air conditioning unit.

19. Stay Mason City

Stay Mason City
2.0 star property
Mason City
6.0 out of 10, (154 reviews)
"Don't stay here"
United States
Bruce
The price is CA $93
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Stay Mason City
A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, a mirror, and towel racks.

20. OYO Landmark Inn Oskaloosa Near Hwy 63

OYO Landmark Inn Oskaloosa Near Hwy 63
2.5 star property
Oskaloosa
5.2 out of 10, (171 reviews)
"The staff was so very helpful and friendly! If you are looking for a budget friendly place to stay then this is the place! The building is old but everything worked, bed was comfortable, and the room was clean."
United States
Martha
The price is CA $72
CA $83 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
OYO Landmark Inn Oskaloosa Near Hwy 63
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10/10 Excellent
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Central Iowa Motels information

Number of reviews
3,743
Accommodation
49 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $83
Highest Price
CA $151

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Central Iowa?
You can find a great deal from CA $83 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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