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Covered Bridge Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling and brick pillars, overlooking a parking lot with cars and a distant landscape.
A covered bridge inn with a brick entrance and a covered patio area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a grey patterned carpet, a grey sofa with cushions, a wooden cabinet, a television, a small refrigerator, and a window with pink curtains.
A bathroom with a toilet, a shower with a curtain, and a towel rack with towels.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1312 Cedar Bridge Rd., Winterset, IA, 50273
  • Place, Madison County Courthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, John Wayne Birthplace Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a desk, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ground Floor

A bathroom with a toilet, a shower, and a towel rack.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets allowed, Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets allowed, Ground Floor

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Walk Up

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Walk Up

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Walk Up

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Walk Up

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a grey armchair, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Walk Up

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Covered Bridge Inn

This motel features coffee/tea in a common area, a picnic area and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
Covered Bridge Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Covered Bridge Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from John Wayne Birthplace Museum and a few minutes from Madison County Courthouse
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Covered Bridge Inn, you'll find a terrace, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Winterset motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 8 April 2026 to 30 September 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests will receive key retrieval information. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cover Bridge Inn Winterset
Covered Bridge Inn Winterset
Covered Bridge Inn Motel
Covered Bridge Inn Winterset
Covered Bridge Inn Motel Winterset

Covered Bridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 808 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very quiet room,with awesome people in staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. I hey had amenities available in the lobby for f you needed anything extra.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean had no ice. The breakfast was really good. The room was nice and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind and friendly. Breakfast was fresh and yummy, and they even held our bags while we went on a tour. I definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very kind, even checking to make sure we were going to get there ok. Clean, comfortable room and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very pleasant. The variety of choices at breakfast was actually quite a surprise! Great job!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, in all areas. Friendly staff. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New management, doing excellent so far! There are big renovation plans in the future, excited to see how it turns out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was top notch for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly, excellent place nice and clean, comfy and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was excellent we stay here alot. Only had one bad experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was meticulously clean. The beds were very comfortable. Breakfast had so many options and was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was in town for a week for work. Great Lil Hotel well worth the Money. Staff were very Friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly,clean and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, small town hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was courteous, room clean, nice tub and shower. Breakfast was well-stocked with a small seating area to eat in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast. Very quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and everything worked properly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025