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Cozy Rest Motel

Des Moines - IA · United States

2316 Southeast 14Th StreetView location

7.8/10Very good692 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition7.6/107.6
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood6.2/106.2
Amenities6.8/106.8
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About Cozy Rest Motel

When you stay at Cozy Rest Motel in Des Moines, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa State Fairgrounds. This motel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Adventureland and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Des Moines Civic Center.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include a turndown service and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Located in Des Moines (Indianola Hills), Cozy Rest Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Principal Park and Iowa State Capitol Building. This motel is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Iowa Events Center and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Casey's Center.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include a turndown service and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 2:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Principal Park 3.2 km / 2 mi
Science Center of Iowa 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
State Historical Museum of Iowa 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Wooly's 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Walnut Street Bridge 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Des Moines Civic Center 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Iowa State Capitol Building 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Polk County Courthouse 4 km / 2.5 mi
Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Ruan Center 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Iowa Events Center 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
EMC Expo Center 4.5 km / 2.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 1
  • motel
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Non-smoking establishment
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  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B

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    Room ONE BED

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    ONE BED

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    Room code: ROO.1B

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    DELUXE

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    Room DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomSGL.ST

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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    1
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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    • Wi-fi

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUA.NM-QN

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.NM-QN

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  • SINGLE DELUXESINGLE • DELUXESGL.DX

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    SINGLE
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    SINGLE DELUXE

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    Room code: SGL.DX

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDBL.NM-QN

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM-QN

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cozy Rest Motel

7.8
Very good
692 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
6.2 /10
Amenities
6.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2026
Redwood
Bare bones stay, Dennis was very responsive and helpful. Room was clean
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2026
Victor
Room was small yet comfy and only ten minutes from Downtown Des Moines.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Brian
a hidden gem that’s getting polished by the day. good manager. very helpful. stay here!!
Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2026
Joseph
No hot water was the only thing wrong
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2026
Claudia
Very basic, older property. The owners are making efforts to maintain it, but basic amenities are missing - no cups to drink from in room, no holder for toilet paper. Rooms are small. Linens were clean but worn-looking. It did have a nice size TV and a mini fridge. Carpet needs replaced but it appears the owners are in the process of renovating rooms. It’s ok if all you looking to do is sleep and quickly leave. Not made for any type of long term stay.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
Lori
They are trying to upgrade this hotel. However, it is a bit run down and needs more amenities. We had no bath mat, no plastic or coffee cups. A coffee maker, but no coffee, etc. Very aged carpet and chair. Nice big TV, pretty comfy bed, hot shower and clean restroom. With more work, this drab property could be quite charming.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
Jason
Quick trip to Des Moines for a fancy dinner and a trip to the zoo. Clean, modern room and a very helpful front desk. Spent more on dinner than the room. 14th Street is busy, and you may need to do turnaround off a side street, but you can get to just about anything you need from there without much travel.
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2026
Tabatha
Clean
Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
DJ
The room was very nicely remodeled but very BASIC....the concierge Dennis was available 24/7 & provided cups, bottled water & kleenex upon our request & delivered them to our room. The bed was very comfortable. There was no remote with the TV so we had to use the buttons on the TV itself. All in all if you're looking for a place to sleep/shower it's great for the price. Would stay there again..close to downtown!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Tabatha
6yy
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2026
Ann
The room was clean and the staff friendly. It is an old motel but was perfect for a quick stay while on the road as it is inexpensive.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2025
Chuck
This was a no frills place to stay but the room was nice and the front desk guy was friendly. If you are looking for a cheap but nice place to stay, check them out.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Sep 2025
Kyle

Good room, bad bed.

The room i stayed in was nice, they didn't have much for toilet paper in the bathroom though, but it did have a nice big shower. My only real complaint was the bed, it was hard as a rock.
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
Jadon
A little upcoming gem in Des Moines! The rooms are better than what you typically get for this price and they are upgrading the hotel to be an affordable boutique hotel in the area. The owner, Dennis, was very kind. If you are on a budget, definitely don't let the outside turn you away. Appreciated my stay.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Luke
They are currently remodeling the outside of the motel. The room was as nice or nicer than hotels twice the price.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
Amir
Great value for the price
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2025
Christopher
Loved it
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Chris
Friendly
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Kathy

Get what you pay for

We found the accommodations OK. We were in town for the State Fair and just needed an air conditioner, a bed, and a shower. The shower did not have much hot water or pressure. The air conditioning is a window unit, so it was a bit loud, but it did drown out the street noise. The room was clean and adequate for our needs, and the price was right. The facility is old and looks a bit sketchy, but the receptionist was kind, helpful, and friendly.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2025
Glen A.
I was completely surprised how nice this hotel was. I found it to be clean, quiet, and friendly.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Inexpensive with Easy Access to Downtown

Inexpensive stay in a location with easy access to the downtown. I'll stay there again.
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2025
Lauren
As a woman in my 20’s, I felt a bit on edge staying here but I knew what I was getting when I paid for it. My key card kept getting disabled each day and I had to keep getting new ones. The sheets appeared to be stained and we found a pair of dirty underwear inside of the bedding. If you stay here I would advise you to bring your own bedding and bath towels. It’s a decent place to stay if you need a temporary room to sleep in, but otherwise I would recommend staying elsewhere.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
Lucas
Nice
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
02 Aug 2025
Kimberly
Very noisy from outside traffic, next door people. Attempt at remodeling on inside. Nothing outside and dirty.
Business_and_leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Aug 2025
Thomas
While the rooms was okay, there were a couple of things that would have been helpful. Firstly, there was no listing of restaurants near the motel which would have been nice. There was a television that worked, but there was no listing of the local TV stations or any kind of guide. The shower, while good, was not checked prior to my arrival as the shower was out of shower gel even though there were built in containers for the gel in the shower. Another thing that I was not pleased with was the lack of a receipt. I specifically asked for a receipt and was told I could not get one from the staff at the check-in desk. I was told to go online to get the receipt. I found this to be unacceptable and asked, specifically, for a receipt. The staff member finally printed off a receipt from an online page. Not providing a receipt was totally unacceptable and is probably a defining condition as to whether or not I would return to the motel if I was in the area again.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
Ryan

Bring a can of tuna for the local cat!

Others have pointed this out already and it is true. The rooms are nicely renovated. The exterior could use some work. The owners are putting in a serious effort to bring it up to speed. Further, they are kind and considerate people.

One ask, do a stranger a favor and feed the local cat. Or if you can bring him to Animal Services at 1441 Harriet Street, that would be even better. He can get his shots, be nuetered and adopted.

The poor guy was screaming outside my room during a rain storm. I forgot my card in my room when I went out to help him. So I spent a few hours in the stairwell keeping him company.

When I was able to get the keys to my car from my room and find the drop of (cats don't always do great in cars outside a carrier) I was unable to find him when I returned. Hopefully someone is caring for him in the nearby neighborhood.

But if you see him and are able please bring him to the shelter on Harriet street.Winters in Des Moines are cold. He is very friendly and would make a great pet for a lucky family.

Thank you,
Ryan from Rhode Island
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
Steve
The property was only accessible from one direction on a very busy divided street. Rooms were excellent. There was no cleaning of the room during my 5 day stay. The staff were very helpful courteous and friendly. It was close to restaurants and shopping. Worked very well for me.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
22 Jul 2025
Richard
The area is horrible, the rooms smell like humidity, my wife has asthma and we had to leave without having used the rooms, after that the owner does not answer the phone to Expedia because he does not want to return the money, we are not picky, we did not expect a luxury hotel, we just wanted to sleep, my wife and I are riders, we have stayed anywhere except where there is humidity for a medical issue and it is not fair what these people do as if it were a poison, the environment in the parking lot was dangerous!
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Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Bob

Excellent, place to stay at very reasonable cost

Pria at the front desk was very helpful with my concerns - payment and getting wi-fi.
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2025
Paula
Very nice room big comfortable bed very big TV had a refrigerator and a microwave and pretty clean it was very comfortable
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
24 Jun 2025
Sarah
I stayed here overnight for an early morning flight. I would have been better off driving through the night or sleeping in my vehicle. The room door was hard to lock (had to lift it to insert deadbolt). It's noisy, the AC was noisy, the outside is falling apart, the bed is harder than a rock, and it overall is not a pleasant stay for a single woman. I did not feel safe. I will not every stay again. Not worth the $80 I paid.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2025
haylee
great for a night
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jun 2025
Barry

So So for the Price.

Average room basic TV no cable, no top lock on door, also no peek hole to see .. people in and out till 330am , towels were clean and bed was comfortable, also shower had nice pressure.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2025
Christopher
This place is wonderful. I want to stay more often
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
Darrell
Front desk staff was friendly. Room was VERY clean. Basic room which was all I needed.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2025
Patricia

Great staff help

Very nice staff. Very helpful. Nice upgraded hotel room. Neighborhood is not the best. But safe.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Kimberly
Staff were very friendly and room more than met our needs
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Kristian
Nice room and friendly staff
6/10
Pleasant
01 Apr 2025
Dianne

Basic, Clean, low cost, but unfortunate knocker

We have stayed at the Cozy Rest Motel before so knew it was basic lodging. This is fine with us as it is clean and previously felt safe. Unfortunately this trip we were woken to loud banging on our door around midnight. Quite a startling experience. Fortunately, another individual promptly approached the “confused” door banger and escorted them away. Would prefer if doors had a secondary lock as this would have made this situation less concerning.
Partner
2/10
Poor
26 Mar 2025
Brian

they refused to let me stay

during check in i verified tv size and channels and they didnt have the tv size advertised on hotel.com. they woyld not let me stay and refused to give me a room
Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2025
Carrol
Nice stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
Maria
Looks ugly outside but beautiful inside comfortable bed and nice pillows very nice gentleman in the office
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Nov 2024
Jocelyn
Room really has an odd smell.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2024
Jaydon
This is definitely an older motel that's showing it's age, but the rates are cheap and the owners are VERY polite and accommodating and the rooms are very clean. Normally I would be skeptical about an old \"mom & pop\" motel, but it really surprised me! I can't stress enough that this is a \"no frills\" motel, but again it's clean and you will NOT find any bugs or anything like that and the mattresses are new and comfortable. If you are expecting the MARRIOTT then go stay somewhere else because im sure someone will still have something to complain about! I would definitely stay her again and they are going to be doing some remodeling. Thanks guy's
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2024
Destiny
Very friendly staff and great service
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Elizabeth
It is a cute little motel that was clean and comfortable. Perfect place to stay for a good price.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
22 Sep 2024
Tara
Not updated which is fine. You get what you pay for.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Heidi

Great hotel

Very nice hotel that has been updated on the inside, just not the out. However, don't let that detour you from booking this hidden gem.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Cheryl

My Cozy stay.

The folks who own and run the place are very gracious, and accommodating. It wasn't at all what I expected. They keep it neat and clean. You can tell there is new ownership. Compared to past visits, it is much, much better.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Alan
Easy to find Quick check in and out Close to dining options Staff friendly Well lite parking lot Provided toothbrush and paste shampoo and shower gel
Comfortable be
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Esden
It was good for one night. Shower was very nice and bed was confortable. Toilet paper wasn't restocked but I was not in the room long enough to care. Loud engines from random cars in the middle of the night but that isn't the motels fault. Functional AC.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2024
Rebecca
Nice affordable place if you just need a place to sleep while you’re in town.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2024
Barb
It was good for the price, clean and friendly. Don't expect extras like other motels. No microwave, refrigerator in room, no extra locks on doors, all steps. It was fine for just staying one night but wouldn't recommend if staying longer.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2024
Thomas
Location
4/10
Poor
08 Aug 2024
James
It's fairly cheap
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2024
Autumn
The owners are super nice and helpful, and definitely went out of their way to make sure we were doing okay the whole time. That being said, the room was definitely musty (it smelled a liiiiitle bit moldy) and the bathroom wasn't the cleanest I've seen in my time. Beds were clean though, and air conditioner worked great. Overall, really can't complain for a last minute motel booking. I'd stay there again in a pinch.

The low area score is because it did seem like we were in sort of an odd part of Des Moines, and if you were hoping to do any tourism or walking around at night I don't think this is quite the part of the city for it. The motel itself is good though and right on a main road that can get you to other parts of the city.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2024
Jaren
Parking by room entrance door - no hallways to carry luggage down. Would have been nice to have fridge and microwave. Had a very nice walk-in shower. Good sleeping mattress.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Great room, scary outside

It was obvious that care had been spent in renovating the rooms. Great comfortable mattress, pleasing color of new paint. Decent water pressure.
I hope the outside of the hotel gets fixed next. It looks run-down, and almost scary.
Hosts (owners?) were truly wonderful. They had a problem with the ice machine, and offered to go get me some from the store (I declined).
cons: no hangers. windows don't open because there is no screen.
pros: too hot to open the window anyway. Great air conditioner.
I would probably stay here again. South side of Des Moines, easy drive to everything you need.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2024
Brandon
Quick easy check in and check out
4/10
Poor
01 Jul 2024
Jerome

Cheap but loud

Good cheap option but rooms are right next to busy road. I had to buy a box fan to get sleep at night.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2024
Andries
Building is old
Business
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
James

Road Trip

It was extremely comfortable for the price point and was in a great area for where we wanted to go!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2024
Heather
Staff was friendly, easy check in. Rooms were so much better than I was expecting. All in all the only thing I did not like about this motel was the fact it's in an area that feels relatively unsafe. No problems with the motel itself! It was great for our night there, checked in super late but was met with no issues.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2024
Kelly
All good
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jun 2024
Patricia
The odor in the room was terrible. It was pretty clean and the service from the owner was great.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
09 Jun 2024
Karen
Its clean enough for a cheaper room, but very noisy, dead cockroach in lobby. Run down and dirty bed covers and doors. It looks like the rooms have recently been renovated but dont go if your not driving. There is no food or drinks close by
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jun 2024
Kathy
We booked this place but upon seeing it and the area around it, we did not feel
Safe staying here. We were not able to cancel and get a refund.
The area around this motel is run down and seems very unsafe.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
James
Great value for single male traveler. Family owned and run. Very clean and well maintained. Directly on a main road so a bit noisy but it did not keep me awake. AC worked great even during 90 degree days. Would not want my wife to stay here by herself but that is because of the area, not the motel itself.
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
01 Jun 2024
Ritik
No wifi
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
28 May 2024
erminia
Wifi wouldn’t connect . If you plan on being out and about this is a Good place to rest your head for the night..
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2024
Alex

Very clean but WiFi is super slow.

Outside look not so nice but the inside is really nice and clean. Only thing I didn’t like is the Wi-Fi is super slow.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2024
Barry
A place for travelers who do not need a lot of amenities. Simple room with a fine shower, small tv, and a comfortable bed. Faced east but the heavy drapes kept the sun out and the light did not wake me up.

I had a problem with the WiFi connection as I was in a building separate from the office and the signal was too weak for my devices to connect to it.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2024
stephanie
Had a nice stay. The facility is close to a busy road so I heard the traffic very early but that isn't the facilities fault. Clean and the staff was helpful and nice
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2024
Leo
It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside suggests the owner takes pride in their motel.
One con for me was that there was no fridge in my room.
Also, it seems every other room does NOT have a window. I didn't mind not having a window, but I think potential guests should be aware of this.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 Feb 2024
Kelly
Room was clean, holes in bedding and scuffed walls. Bathroom was nicely done. Heater turned off halfway through the night and we woke up pretty cold. Pillows were made of rocks …terrible.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2023
Jeanette
It was cozy and neat
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Aug 2023
Cassandra & Chad
The bed was extremely hard and stuff, very uncomfortable to sleep on. The pillows were also not very good. Overall very clean space and updated.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2023
Susan
Great place!!!
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2023
Curt

Clean basic hotel

Hotel was clean and comfortable. No frills basic hotel. Just what we needed. Vending machine was empty. Not that I wanted anything just noticed it getting ice.
Partner
4/10
Poor
14 Aug 2023
Curt
Rough on the outside but outstanding on the inside.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
31 Jul 2023
Rosanne
The owner was pleasant and showed us to the room. He explained why he did not have a mini frige or microwave, and said not to bother with the phone. The toilet paper was very thin, and no tissues (I have to blow my nose a lot). We brought our own sheets, just in case, and our own coffee maker. I wish there had been grab bars for the shower and near the stool, but he did put us in a downstairs room after he met us. There were dirty smudges around the door frame that was unsightly, and no chair to sit on, which might explain the thin spots on the sheets. It was sweet that he pointed out the birds nest in the corner, and watching the swallows swarm the next morning was a treat, although there was a buildup of bird droppings on the fire extinguisher and ground. The room was not bad, the location convenient but on a busy street. (I'm used to traffic noise). The set up kind of cute/old school. Because I'm a senior a chair and grab bars near the stool would have been nice. The shower was lovely although it did take a bit of time to warm up.
I liked the idea of the wall dispenser for the soap and shampoo, and there were two bottled water available.
The other items are convenient, but not necessary. Bare bones accommodation, but the price was right and we slept well. Enjoyed the stay, but if you are high maintenance, you would be out of luck. It is what it is and it worked for us.
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2023
Garry
The units were clean and in good shape. Lots of lights. Good shower. The street outside was noisy with frequent motorcycles, but with the air conditioner on the noise didn't bother me.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2023
Garry
The unit was well kept. It looked better inside than outside. I missed not having a microwave in the unit.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2023
Sarah
This place was definitely cozy. It was clean and quiet. The room had a bit of a smell but once the AC was turned on it was fine.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2023
Alan
Easy check in and out Staff very friendly Well lit parking lot and surroundings Shower water pressure outstanding Eateries just down the street Easy to find
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2023
Gavin
It’s an older style motel but super clean with nice staff.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Jul 2023
Luis
Dirty and stained carpet and door. Very moldy bathroom. Won't be there again, ever.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2023
Amanda
Very nice for just a sleep and shower. My only complaint is that there was not a mini fridge to keep my drinks cold.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2023
jason w
The staff was very nice and helpful. Had a pleasant stay.
Business Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2023
Karina
Overall, I really enjoyed staying at the small little hotel! The room was very clean and very cozy. The staff person who checked me in is kind and courteous. The only thing that made bother other guests are the traffic on the fairly busy street outside or the area of town in which this hotel is located. I was pleasantly surprised overall, I would stay there again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2023
Austin
It is what it is! However, for what it is, the place was clean, cool, smelt nice, and the staff was very friendly.
I would stay again!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2023
Joshua H
The interior appears to be recently renovated and looks phenomenal -- not what was expected for the price. A hidden gem!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2023
Spencer
The outsides of the buildings look a bit rough, but the insides are very nice. The showers are large and tiled. The owner is always onsite and is very helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2023
George

Great place for the $$

The hotel was great. The room looked just like the pictures. Check in was easy and the man behind the counter was helpful and pleasant. The shower was amazing (big enough for 2 people)
The only thing that may upset customers would be the noise from the traffic in the morning. If you are a light sleeper, as I am, the traffic could wake you up. My wife slept thru it. I would highly recommend this hotel. You can not go wrong at this price.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2023
Christopher

Odd smell

Everything ok except a strong odd odor.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2023
Michael

Inexpensive, Clean, and no frills

It was the least expensive hotel in the Des Moines area. It was very much like a motel 6. It was clean and comfortable - but no amenities.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2022
James
Nice bathrooms, clean and affordable!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2022
James
Showers have hot water, staff was friendly, beds are comfortable and nicely remodeled.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2022
Dennis

Our first state fair ever!

Excellent motel, very clean, and friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2022
Michael
Really good

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Cozy Rest Motel
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