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Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Walk Up | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Walk Up | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Walk Up

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Walk Up | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Walk Up

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Walk Up | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Walk Up

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Covered Bridge Inn

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. 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 Madison County Courthouse. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • 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 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)
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 daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

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
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas

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. 514 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 789 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly recommend the Covered Bridge Inn! Our room was clean and comfortable. One of the staff, Sue, went out of her way to help us with anything we needed. She was friendly, engaging, and just simply delightful. Sue obviously loves being in the hospitality business and it shows in her smile and actions! Great place at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

10/10 Excellent

jon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffing. Very courtesy and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Business traveller
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

4/10 Poor

Alayna

The heater is blowing cold air, the tv has been searching for signal since I arrived and is still down at bed time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was hard as a rock and even with the heat on 70 it was freezing in the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was helpful and kind, even asking if we needed help with our luggage. The room was very clean and spacious. We were very comfortable. Breakfast was a lot of variety, and tasted good. We found out you are a pet friendly motel, so on our next trip, we can bring our dog! A big plus!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff! Immaculate clean! Great great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald, White City

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kasie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff when I called said pets were fine but upon arrival said no pet room available
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As soon as I walked in the room there was a big bug on the back of the door that i squished. I had it in my head it looked like a roach. I was on high alert after that but I didn't see any more so that was good. The next morning after breakfast I was going to take a shower before I left and there was no way to make the water come out of the shower head???? I tried everything and never saw spigot like that. So no shower because I wasn't about to take a bath. Not a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and stocked as advertised. I did like the small fridge and microwave. They served breakfast from 6-10 but we didn't try it. The owner did provided us with a list of places to eat in town. The town and bridges were a nice getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just adequate; staff was non audible; breakfast was poor, no coffee; room was clean bed was ok; limited options in Winterest so this is what you get to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nooe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathtub appeared to have a shower but there was not a way to turn the shower head on!!! THERE WAS NO SHOWER CONTROL!! Also, there was no way to take a bath because the drain did not have a stopper. I would not recommend this hotel because of that.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay there was fine. The hotel is quiet and the rooms are good. There was an easy chair and an office chair and a fridge and microwave. The staff was polite and helped us with an extra blanket and pillow. Beautiful view out our window of the surrounding countryside. Convenient place to stay during the Covered Bridge Festival in Winterset.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elfrida

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