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Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 star property

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Guests enter through a central entrance with a covered porch area, featuring a flag.
Two single beds with floral-patterned bedspreads, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a nightstand with a lamp and telephone.
Relax in the serene patio area with a metal table, comfortable chairs, and a charming swing set.
Stylish hallway with patterned carpet and contrasting wall colors, lined with doors and recessed lighting.
Cozy room with a dining area, kitchenette, and desk, offering a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1312 Cedar Bridge Rd., Winterset, IA, 50273
  • The Winterset Stage
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Madison County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Bathroom sink

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Covered Bridge Inn

Motel in Winterset with free breakfast
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this motel has a computer station and a picnic area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Covered Bridge Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 The Winterset Stage. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a computer, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from The Winterset Stage and a few minutes from John Wayne Birthplace Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at Covered Bridge Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Winterset motel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
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 - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 25 lb per pet
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 - 11 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 701 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Skylee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and affordable

It was clean and affordable. Staff was nice. The only issue we had was someone had a dog that kept constantly barking for hours. We knew the hotel accepted pets so it’s not their fault. Just an FYI for anyone booking. It’s an older hotel as well, which is fine with us. We had a nice stay and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Very polite and helpful front desk attendent. Breakfast was very sparse though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, Convenient and Priced Right

I was in town for the week and chose to stay at the Covered Bridge Inn. The location was convenient since I would also be traveling east a few times throughout the week. The staff were friendly and caring, and the room was terrific. Other options in town just didn't compare.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean. The clerk was very pleasant! We would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Poorly maintained
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old mattresses outside of building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I'll Be Back

I've stayed here before and really appreciated the friendliness. That was true again this time. Affordable rates, nice rooms, well maintained, easy check in, good coffee. I don't mind paying a pet fee for a welcoming place to stay,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denise, Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the dirty side, uncomfortable bed and cold. Continental Breakfast = twinkies and sunny D. Coffee was gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tried keeping deposit for using the towels

Was yelled at for using towels in front of a lobby full of people. Was cursing at my boyfriend and trying to fight him. The craziest thing I have ever seen. Was put in a room next to the owners apartment. They were yelling and fighting so much we checked out at 6am. The man then turned his anger on us. Still in shock over the whole situation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Easy check in. Clean rooms. Will stay again when i am in town

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Updates made at Covered Bridge Inn are very welcoming. . Entrance with nice morning coffee,snacks area led to new carpeting in hallway and refreshed room with new bathtub comb, new flooring & decor Hosts provided any request or assistance we needed quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good except for children still yelling and running at 11:00 pm. I believe the noise came from the office area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024