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Cozy Rest Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Principal Park

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Property grounds
Standard Double Room | Bathroom sink
The Cozy Rest Motel places travelers in downtown Des Moines with all essentials for a comfy stay. Enjoy in-room WiFi and 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Guests often praise the helpful staff for enhancing their experience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2316 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50320

What's nearby

  • Principal Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Casey's Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Scornovaccas Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Baratta's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cozy Rest Motel

Motel near Principal Park
Located close to Iowa State Capitol Building and EMC Expo Center, Cozy Rest Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cozy Rest Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 65-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Cozy Rest Motel Des Moines, Iowa
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Rest Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Rest Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Rest Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Cozy Rest Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Rest Motel located?

Located in Indianola Hills, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Principal Park, Iowa State Capitol Building, and Iowa Events Center. EMC Expo Center and Casey's Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cozy Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 649 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a no frills place to stay but the room was nice and the front desk guy was friendly. If you are looking for a cheap but nice place to stay, check them out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are currently remodeling the outside of the motel. The room was as nice or nicer than hotels twice the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was completely surprised how nice this hotel was. I found it to be clean, quiet, and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jadon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little upcoming gem in Des Moines! The rooms are better than what you typically get for this price and they are upgrading the hotel to be an affordable boutique hotel in the area. The owner, Dennis, was very kind. If you are on a budget, definitely don't let the outside turn you away. Appreciated my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

Excellent, place to stay at very reasonable cost

Pria at the front desk was very helpful with my concerns - payment and getting wi-fi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

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

10/10 Excellent

haylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great for a night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room big comfortable bed very big TV had a refrigerator and a microwave and pretty clean it was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and room more than met our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was only accessible from one direction on a very busy divided street. Rooms were excellent. There was no cleaning of the room during my 5 day stay. The staff were very helpful courteous and friendly. It was close to restaurants and shopping. Worked very well for me.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carrol

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy from outside traffic, next door people. Attempt at remodeling on inside. Nothing outside and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
As a woman in my 20’s, I felt a bit on edge staying here but I knew what I was getting when I paid for it. My key card kept getting disabled each day and I had to keep getting new ones. The sheets appeared to be stained and we found a pair of dirty underwear inside of the bedding. If you stay here I would advise you to bring your own bedding and bath towels. It’s a decent place to stay if you need a temporary room to sleep in, but otherwise I would recommend staying elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a cute little motel that was clean and comfortable. Perfect place to stay for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

Great staff help

Very nice staff. Very helpful. Nice upgraded hotel room. Neighborhood is not the best. But safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly staff and great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find Quick check in and out Close to dining options Staff friendly Well lite parking lot Provided toothbrush and paste shampoo and shower gel Comfortable be
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Delton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is horrible, the rooms smell like humidity, my wife has asthma and we had to leave without having used the rooms, after that the owner does not answer the phone to Expedia because he does not want to return the money, we are not picky, we did not expect a luxury hotel, we just wanted to sleep, my wife and I are riders, we have stayed anywhere except where there is humidity for a medical issue and it is not fair what these people do as if it were a poison, the environment in the parking lot was dangerous! Feedback
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quick easy check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Looks ugly outside but beautiful inside comfortable bed and nice pillows very nice gentleman in the office
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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