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Royal Rest Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Chariton with free parking

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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One King Bedroom | Desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds, free WiFi

One King Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One Queen Bedroom | Desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds, free WiFi

One Queen Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
137 Grace Ave, Chariton, IA, 50049

What's nearby

  • Red Haw State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lucas County Court House - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Chariton Lanes - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lakeview Golf and Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Knoxville Raceway - 54 min drive - 34.9 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Lindo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Royal Rest Motel

Property highlights
Royal Rest Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Rest Motel have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

137 Grace Ave
Royal Rest Motel Motel
Royal Rest Motel Chariton
Royal Rest Motel Motel Chariton

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Rest Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Royal Rest Motel ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Rest Motel ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Rest Motel ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Rest Motel located?

Situated in Chariton, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Red Haw State Park, Pin Oak Marsh, and Lucas County Court House. Chariton Lanes and Franklin Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Royal Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Simple and quick check in and check out. Quiet, cozy room. My new motel when I'm visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Motel: This motel is extremely clean…..beds were comfy & everything worked. Great shower & plenty of clean towels. Physical appearance both inside & out extremely dated …… like from back in the mid -50’s……but so was the nightly room rate. Rates are a true bargain for sure!! GML & fam.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Good: internet, tv, comfortable bed, refrigerator and microwave work well. Good rates. Manager is cordial. Hot water is well available. Clean and quiet area. Bad: bath tub only allowed shower use. Needs new carpet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The owner was kind and helpful, nice place, clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Nice little simple motel. Clean and quiet. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice clean motel, friendly staff, great shower head in shower... great deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Quick checkin and rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Stay here often and always good good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

I arrived in the evening, check in was handled very well for my late arrival. The room is comfortable, a very good price, ample parking, very satisfied with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

New owner was super nice very accommodating. House keeping was phenomenal rooms were dated but spotless and all amenities were in working order fridge tv shower etc. 11/10 would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Looks fully remodeled. I loved the peach walls!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Older motel but room was clean, manager was supper helpful. for the price it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

We went for Knoxville Nationals. The room was clean and ready. The only complaint is that the room needs new pillows!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

An older motel with all the right amenities: great sheets, pillows, towels, lamps and a clock, microwave and fridge. Even hosted a coin opp washing machine and dryer. Very pleasant and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

A very large improvement over the last time I stayed there. My son wanted to try it as it is a few dollars cheaper, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

I’ve stayed at a number of vintage roadside motels and the majority are rundown and showing their age. Not the Royal Rest however! It was wonderfully maintained, cozy, and stylish and I’d definitely stay here again if I ever come back to the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

The unit was dated but very, very clean. Even radiator vents clean. Traffic from highway could be heard. Would stay again when in area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

Older facility but pleasantly surprised by interior. Newer bed and pillows. Clean room. Would gladly stay again. Everything you need in an inexpensive clean room for a night or two.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

I was there to do business and needed internet, my room didn't get good service, I talked to the manager and he offered to hook us up with his own personal internet, but it wasn't strong enough so he moved us to a room that was closer to the router and I finally got the signal I needed. So they went above and beyond to make sure I could do my work while staying there. Very good service, very kind people. Both rooms were very neat and clean. Very quiet also. Will definitely stay again when in that area. My only complaint is it showed a continental breakfast area in pictures, but did not have one.

6/10

Informed of no breakfast available upon checking in, although advertised. Room smelled of mold upon entering, to the point of my wife having problems breathing. Front window unable to secure locked. Comforter on bed was not clean. Needs a whole bunch of maintenance and updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Adrian, the owner, was a prince. They do not have assessible rooms, but he accomodatwd me the best he could. He went to my room with ice and had my room cooled by its AC before i arrived.. I had fallen the second day away from hotel and he assisted me the next day upon my departure. He came to my rooom without requesting him and packed my things into the car. He then went to the gas station to pump my gas. Never have I had such kind, considerate treatment from motel personnel. He thanked me for leaving my room in order and with little mess. Its a true small town, no frills, trditionak motel. Parking space in front of your unit,, refridge, microwave, good TV. People who had boats had a parking space. You could sit on the sidewalk outside your room and enjoy the Iowa evening. No phone in room, so use your cell. Charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025