Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Property entrance
Courtyard
Hallway
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Winterset

Located in Winterset, Covered Bridge Inn is within a 5-minute drive of The Winterset Stage and John Wayne Birthplace Museum. .This motel is 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Madison County Courthouse.

What's nearby

  • The Winterset Stage - 20 min walk
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 3 min drive
  • Madison County Courthouse - 3 min drive
  • Holliwell Bridge - 11 min drive
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sports Page - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Covered Bridge Inn

Motel in Winterset with free breakfast
Covered Bridge Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 25 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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 security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 445 out of 642 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 642 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 642 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 642 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place; nicely kept; owners were very good about fixing any concerns - only thing that was disappointing was the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Could be updated. No frills but an ok place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was a little too firm for my husband
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If these people want to remodel this hotel, then close it down and do it. You should be ashamed of yourself to be associated with this hotel! The room was dark and dirty. There was a mattresses and recliners and end tables and lamps and what else in the hallway! The outside had old airconditioners units and tv's under the canopy, could not drive through it. The two smal round tables with two chairs each was not sufficient for the people there. Plus the breakfest was a joke! A danish in a package, This was such a dump. We should sue for false advertising!! It was not fit for even an over night. But...it is what I booked through you and after driving ten hous we needed a break. Should not have had to pay at all for this service!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older hotel; bed uncomfortable. Front desk personnel extremely friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Travelled with family
Staff was very personable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Manager was very nice and place was clean. Condition looked older and beds were comfortable but ours had a huge sinkhole in one side, maybe spring missing. If I were the owner I would put some money into the property and update anything that looks worn or has old holes in it where something was removed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine
No problem with our stay. Fine for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely expensive for state of the property. Wifi was very confusing to set up. Breakfast was pre-packaged muffins.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and quiet. In the middle of remodeling, so some clutter is OK, but an old toilet near an entrance is a bit off-putting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. They apologized for the inconvenience of remodeling rooms. They are definitely making it better
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a small independently run motel, With the folks who run it living there. Nothing unique or fancy. They had the AC turned off in the common areas on a humid day. Had to wait for the kids to go fetch dad to finish the check in process. The room itself was very basic with visibly tired furniture. The TV at first did not work but the Dad was able to fix it. They were obviously remodeling the downstair units as the hallway was packed with furniture etc. The price reflects what your going to experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We walked into our room which smelled musty. We requested another room. The owner was rude to us. Stating tbat we could leave and he would refund us. He stated that the room was not musty. The windows do not open. The beds felt damp. The owner said that he could come into the room to feel the beds. We checked in late and were too tired to go elsewhere. So we stayed. The bathroom had dust in the light fixture that was clumping. And the fan was loud. The TV turned on but there was no volume. There was something stuck in the USB ports on the alarm clock. It was black and tar like. It ruined two of my charger cords before I realized that it was there. I would maybe recommend this place to a person who cannot smell or taste. Or perhaps my worst enemy. It was gross. We will certainly not be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Covered Bridge Inn is a modest property that could use a few upgrades like more electrical outlets for chargers. Otherwise the staff was very friendly and solicitous of me. The hallways and public areas are very clean as are the rooms. The towels are thick and bright white. I was in Winterset for a music festival, and it was nice to come back to a quiet place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall in a quiet place to stay. Breakfast selection is limited. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in the location that i needed and it was clean and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for making us feel welcome! They are small, family oriented, clean, close to the covered bridges and John Wayne Museum and birth houseand friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is an older place but clean and functional. Only complaint the old fan in bathroom noisy. People friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024