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A kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There are chairs and a table in the dining area.

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

Newton

Pat

NT$2,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

Eldora

Leroy

NT$2,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A reception desk with a wooden backdrop, a framed map, and a 'home' sign.

3. Evergreen Inn

Osceola

Joseph

NT$2,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A reception area with a brown leather sofa, a patterned rug, a reception desk, and a framed welcome sign.

4. Western Inn & Suites

Osage

Kristofer

NT$2,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

5. Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge

Jason rodney

NT$2,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

6. Western Inn & Suites

Grinnell

Alan

NT$2,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a shower.

7. Forest City Inn

Forest City

Cory

NT$2,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A lobby with a cityscape mural, a grey sofa, orange and green chairs, and a water feature.

8. Westbridge Inn & Suites

Centerville

PENNY

NT$3,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling and brick pillars, overlooking a parking lot with cars and a distant landscape.

9. Covered Bridge Inn

Winterset

Cindy

NT$3,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A corner room with two blue chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

10. Blue Haven Motel

Osceola

mark

NT$2,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown

Marshalltown

Matt

NT$2,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a wooden ceiling with hanging sacks.

12. Southfork Motel and Grill

Bloomfield

Adam

NT$3,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

13. Belva Deer Inn

Sigourney

Donna

NT$2,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A dining area with a black table and wicker chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

14. Stay Mason City

Mason City

Bruce

NT$2,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A bed with a quilted headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

15. Palace Inn

Saylorville

Stephen

NT$2,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, and a wall-mounted TV.

16. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines

petro

NT$2,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned bedding, a large mirror, and a small window with curtains.

17. Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Altoona

Ronald

NT$2,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

18. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills

Junette

NT$2,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A single-story motel with a beige exterior, a covered parking area, and a small garden with pink flowers.

19. Edgetowner Motel

De Soto

Brent

NT$2,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

20. OYO Landmark Inn Oskaloosa Near Hwy 63

Oskaloosa

Martha

NT$2,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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A grand building with a large dome and two smaller domes, surrounded by lush greenery and tall grass.

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A park with blooming lilac trees, a gazebo, and a clear blue sky.

Crest Country Inn

Williamsburg

10/10 Excellent

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Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Evergreen Inn

Osceola

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Covered Bridge Inn

Winterset

10/10 Excellent

We didn't arrive till nearly 1am but they came right up to the desk when we rang the bell. Very friendly. The room was clean and larger than many Hamptons I've been in. The beds were comfortable, there was a coffee pot, shampoo and blow dryer, desk, side chair, and even a free breakfast which I don't always expect to see in a Super 8. It just felt very comfortable. We were there to go to the State Fair and the drive from Winterset to Des Moines was through pretty countryside.

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Belva Deer Inn

Sigourney

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

A small, single-story building with a flat roof and a large glass door. There are two potted plants on either side of the entrance, and a small trash can to the right.

Stuart Motor Lodge

Stuart

10/10 Excellent

This was a hidden gem on our cross country travels. Weather forced us off the interstate and most of the rooms in the area were full. We took a chance and were very pleased with our stay. It’s not fancy but it was very clean, updated with a large bathroom. While there wasn’t a breakfast the McDonalds was right across the street so we could grab our smoothies and morning latte on our way out of town. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.

Anonymous traveler

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, and a wooden door.

Super 8 by Wyndham Waverly

Waverly

10/10 Excellent

Deb

A residential house with a well-maintained garden featuring various plants and flowers.

Hawkeye Motel

Washington

10/10 Excellent

Needed a place to crash so we picked this place based on price and previous reviews and it didn't disappoint. The lady who was running the place was very friendly and accommodating, the room was cozy and clean, and even the landscape had a bit of character. I heard another guy complaining in the office saying the wifi wouldn't connect in his room and the beds were a little too squishy for my taste. But if you're just in need of a safe, cozy place to crash for a night or two this place is...

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Our top choices for Central Iowa motels

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

2. The Village Motel

3. Evergreen Inn

4. Western Inn & Suites

5. Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Fort Dodge

6. Western Inn & Suites

7. Forest City Inn

8. Westbridge Inn & Suites

9. Covered Bridge Inn

10. Blue Haven Motel

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown

12. Southfork Motel and Grill

13. Belva Deer Inn

14. Stay Mason City

15. Palace Inn

16. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

17. Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

18. Cozy Rest Motel

19. Edgetowner Motel

20. OYO Landmark Inn Oskaloosa Near Hwy 63

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Crest Country Inn

10/10 Excellent

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