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Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Winterset with free breakfast

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Property entrance
Courtyard
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway
Free daily continental breakfast
Covered Bridge Inn offers comfort and relaxation in a charming setting. Guests start their day with continental breakfast on the terrace, then connect to WiFi or use the computer station. Previous guests consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1312 Cedar Bridge Rd., Winterset, IA, 50273

What's nearby

  • The Winterset Stage - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Madison County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cedar Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Clark Tower - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Urban Taproom & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Montross Pharmacy - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Covered Bridge Inn

Property highlights
Covered Bridge Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a computer station, and an off-leash area
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Covered Bridge Inn feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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

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 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

Property 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 smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Covered Bridge Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Covered Bridge Inn allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Covered Bridge Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Covered Bridge Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Covered Bridge Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Covered Bridge Inn located?

Situated in Winterset, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of The Winterset Stage, Madison County Courthouse, and John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Clark Tower is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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Covered Bridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 732 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, small town hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fine, but not great. It was an overnight stay and served our purpose well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager friendly with great recommendations! Clean. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy and I got a good night's sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rodell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lacking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, quiet and great value for beautiful Winterset.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The workers were so kind and helpful! We were there for a music festival so they were booked up, but when we called and requested an earlier checkin time they were flexible and made it happen for us! The staff are very accommodating and you can tell that they want their guests to be comfortable and enjoy their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

The stay was dated. The floor was better than the bed. If you need to rest, find another place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was good. Room was clean and has been remodeled. I am well pleased with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming. The room, including the bathroom, was clean and well appointed. The bed/pillows were comfortable. Off the main road so it was quiet. We didn't eat the continental breakfast so can't review that. Close to restaurants and park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The eating area was very clean and neat with good food variety. Overall the host was very friendly and made us feel welcomed! Impressed with Winterset downtown courthouse area and the covered bridges nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly. The coffee was real and the rooms were clean. Home of John Wayne birthplace. Fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They serve a Great Breakfast. Would be even better if they could add Real Butter to the menu
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Clean = good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed here several times before. This time they were renovating. The rooms were clean, but my shower did not work. Otherwise I had no problem with the stay or the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean and just fine, however breakfast had only one sausage link left, no potatoes or eggs, just waffles and pastries. They seem to be in the process of updating the property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to my destination
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertie

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are putting in new carpeting So it’s a little messy at the moment. But it will be amazing when they are done!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
not impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

8/10 Good

Donald

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

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