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Our top choices for Central Iowa motels

A modern living room with a stone wall fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

1. Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge

Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge
2.5 star property
Fort Dodge
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (744 reviews)
"Room was good size, staff helpful ."
United States
Karen
The price is CA $112
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and framed landscape paintings on the walls.

2. 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
The price is CA $89
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Village Motel
A reception desk with a wooden backdrop, a framed map, and a 'home' sign.

3. Evergreen Inn

Evergreen Inn
2.5 star property
Osceola
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (766 reviews)
"It was a great stay! We loved the place!"
United States
Md Masudur
The price is CA $81
CA $91 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Evergreen Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a bridge.

4. 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 $80
CA $89 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a shower.

5. Forest City Inn

Forest City Inn
2.5 star property
Forest City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (420 reviews)
"Everything was great"
United States
Cory
The price is CA $104
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Forest City Inn
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, (819 reviews)
"It was nice to stay at"
United States
Cindy
The price is CA $115
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Covered Bridge Inn
A swimming pool with a blue chair, tiled floor, and several windows.

7. Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Grinnell
7.4 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"Rooms were clean great breakfast and good staff had a great stay"
United States
Dalton
The price is CA $93
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Western Inn & Suites
A corner room with two blue chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

8. Blue Haven Motel

Blue Haven Motel
2.0 star property
Osceola
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (153 reviews)
"This property was in good shape and the owner was friendly."
United States
Lisa
The price is CA $82
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Blue Haven Motel
A lobby with a cityscape mural, a grey sofa, orange and green chairs, and a water feature.

9. Westbridge Inn & Suites

Westbridge Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Centerville
7.8 out of 10, Good, (386 reviews)
"It was very clean. The room was nice with a comfortable bed."
United States
Mark
The price is CA $114
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Westbridge Inn & Suites
A bed with a quilted headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

10. 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 $92
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Palace Inn
A reception area with a brown leather sofa, a patterned rug, a reception desk, and a framed welcome sign.

11. Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Osage
6.2 out of 10, (73 reviews)
"Only thing is the cheap wifi.."
United States
Kristofer
The price is CA $100
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Western Inn & Suites
A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, and a wall-mounted TV.

12. 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, (1,072 reviews)
"Great and safer area to stay."
United States
petro
The price is CA $76
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
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
The price is CA $92
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Economy Inn Motel
A kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There are chairs and a table in the dining area.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

Super 8 by Wyndham Newton
2.0 star property
Newton
7.2 out of 10, Good, (594 reviews)
"Family owned and managed, nice people. Food and restaurants within 100 yards easy to walk too."
United States
Robert
The price is CA $68
CA $77 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Super 8 by Wyndham Newton
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

15. Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel
2.0 star property
Indianola Hills
7.8 out of 10, Good, (687 reviews)
"Check in guy was nice but room was dark & only 1 towel in room. I asked for additional towels but younger guy did not speak any English so I had to go back to lobby for assistance. Room was loud next to a busy road & the big TV was almost useless. Stay otherwise decent but outside property need much needed updates."
United States
V. Dale
The price is CA $99
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Cozy Rest 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.

16. 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
The price is CA $142
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Belva Deer 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 $75
CA $84 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Edgetowner Motel
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a wooden ceiling with hanging sacks.

18. Southfork Motel and Grill

Southfork Motel and Grill
2.0 star property
Bloomfield
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (164 reviews)
"excellent stay"
United States
Adam
The price is CA $115
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Southfork Motel and Grill
A wooden door, a reception desk with a clock, and a tiled floor.

19. 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
Royal Rest 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Other"
United States
joshua
The price is CA $96
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, beautiful hotel, nice rooms."
Kelsey 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Central Iowa Motels information

Number of reviews
4,708
Accommodation
49 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $77
Highest Price
CA $152

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Central Iowa?
You can find a great deal from CA $77 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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