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Cornerstone Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Oelwein Area Historical Society Museum

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42-inch plasma TV with cable channels, TV
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Restaurant
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Located near Oelwein Area Historical Society Museum, Cornerstone Inn & Suites offers a warm welcome with local cuisine for breakfast and cozy firepit gatherings. Connect to WiFi, stay active in the gym or get some work done at the 24-hour business center. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - unspecified
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - unspecified
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
421 Rock Island Road, Oelwein, IA, 50662

What's nearby

  • Oelwein Area Historical Society Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • MercyOne Oelwein Occupational Health - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hub City Heritage Corporation Railway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 58 min drive - 46.6 miles
  • Isle Casino Waterloo - 58 min drive - 46.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ampersand Taproom - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eagle's Roost - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Cornerstone Inn & Suites

Hotel near Oelwein Area Historical Society Museum
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a firepit, and laundry facilities at Cornerstone Inn & Suites. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and outdoor furniture
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cornerstone Inn & Suites boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 2018
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Boulders Inn Oelwein
Boulders Oelwein
Boulders Inn & Suites Oelwein Iowa
Cornerstone Inn Oelwein
Cornerstone Inn & Suites Hotel
Cornerstone Inn & Suites Oelwein
Cornerstone Inn & Suites Hotel Oelwein

Frequently asked questions

Is Cornerstone Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cornerstone Inn & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cornerstone Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Cornerstone Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cornerstone Inn & Suites located?

Situated in Oelwein, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Oelwein Area Historical Society Museum and 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Heartland Acres Agribition Center.

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Cornerstone Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 432 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice & clean hotel. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rickera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service overall
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Amenities
Very clean rooms. Staff accommodated our first floor request. Wonderful experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed the night of Ragbrai. Property is well maintained clean and close/walking distance to the downtown area. Very good option. They also have washer/dryer available which came in very handy. Breakfast is served
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, cozy lobby, comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best in area

Best hotel in the area. Comfortable, clean, and very nice front desk staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Great place to stay

Anytime I am in this area, I stay at this hotel. I love how friendly the staff is and how comfortable and clean it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Info about the community we were staying in. Very friendly helpful staff. Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe,friendly, cozy and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newest hotel in town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great local hotel. Actually better than a lot of the chain hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of seating. Office chair to desk actually was adjustable to accommodate my needs. View of neighborhood rather than a parking lot.Separate sink from bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful. They were extremely accommodating and answered my questions with great knowledge. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful! Clean place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was comfortable and a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Parking lot was clean, lobby and hallways were clean, room was clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neneka

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

Nice room and nice bathroom

The room was very comfortable. The bathroom looked new, which is a plus. The offered breakfast could improve.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our 4 day stay at the Cornerstone Inn. It was a perfect home-base for us while we were in the area for a family wedding. We appreciated the friendly staff, cleanliness, and the simple and convenient breakfast buffet each morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Amenities
Friendly and courteous. Room was clean. Good coffee and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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