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Chief Motel

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a small sitting area with a table and chair. - Chief Motel (Keokuk)
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a metal drying rack, and a white air conditioning unit. - Chief Motel (Keokuk)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator. - Chief Motel (Keokuk)
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower. - Chief Motel (Keokuk)
A motel sign with a Native American headdress logo and the words "Chief Motel" and "COMFORT / ECONOMY". - Chief Motel (Keokuk)
Chief Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Keokuk, Chief Motel is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Montebello State Park and Prairie State Eagle Refuge State Natural Area, while Grand Theatre and Samuel F Miller House Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Keokuk travel guide
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2701 Main St, Keokuk, IA, 52632

What's nearby

  • Kilbourne Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tumelty Park
    1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Rand Park
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Kiser Park
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Keokuk National Cemetery
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station
    29 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    3 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    17 min walk
  • Whitey's Bar & Billiards
    7 min drive
  • South Side Boat Club
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Chief Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chief Motel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chief Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Chief Motel located?

Located in the heart of Keokuk, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kilbourne Park, Tumelty Park, and Calvert Stadium. Rand Park and Keokuk National Cemetery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Chief Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny room, but adequate. Water pressure was low. Nice pillows, furnishings. Do like to support this owner. Economic in value. Close to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, location conveniently located for an overnight stop. Close to several places to eat. The Gate City Restuarant and Bar is where we ate. Very good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, the beds were comfy, the coffee from the office was good. It's so convenient to stay where you can back right up to the room door. Terrific value, would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is clean and in a good location. It’s old and there is no phone in the room. People are friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was nice and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

A great choice

Nice staff, room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spotless. Beds were comfortable. Full kitchen. Excellent value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
HAD A GOOD STAY ,NEED TO UPDATE PICTURES ON LISTINGS , ROOM WAS CLEAN, THE BEDS MATRESS WAS A LITTLE SOFT ,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was honey and clean. Quiet area but no staff - key was left under the mat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosa

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

Pretty good

Very clean for the price. Very nice, accommodating staff. No strange smells in the room or in the bed which is really nice, usually booking via 3rd party apps gets you the crappy rooms but all the appliances worked well, there were toiletries and clean linens in the bathroom. Not sure about breakfast or where it would have been since I missed it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and smelled nice. The beds and linens were very comfortable. The management was kind and available whenever we needed them. We had a very pleasant stay and would stay there again. The only complaint I heard from my husband was about the road noise. There is a stop light right in front of the hotel and the occasional engine breaks were loud. Even with that, we would stay again because of the excellent value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Chief Motel is a great budget motel. Clearly a locally run motel, it was clean and safe. The woman at the front desk was helpful in answering questions and even provided a capful of laundry soap for a load of laundry. Some areas of the motel show signs of age and a few small areas in the room could use a little patching or paint. However, it was clean and smelled fresh. The room was cleaned and towels replenished daily. A laundry mat and car wash are directly next to the motel. There was a cafe across the street. Walmart and HyBee were within walking distance. For those visiting Nauvoo, it's 10 minutes to the Mississippi River bridge and then another 10 minutes to Nauvoo. This is a perfect option for travelers on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was great, but the other residents were a bit sketchy, it looked like a lot of folks were permanent residents. We felt bad for our hostess because she was just working there, and she was fantastically helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not much to say it's just a room to rest other than that very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
When we drove up were a bit worried, but it was as nice in the room as some of the more expensive motels. It lacked the litte extras, but we felt like the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice budget stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great stay!

The daily cleaning and room care amazed us. Totally over the top service.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older motel, but very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my friend stayed for only one nighy but we loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an older property, but it's clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Wonderful place to stay

We stayed here back in Mar. When I knew when we were going to Keokuk again... I didn't look around. I booked here. The next time we go to Keokuk... I'll book here then too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Motel was shaped like the incline of the land.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024