Economy Inn Motel

Property class: 2.5

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Economy Inn Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 232 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Stuart is home to Economy Inn Motel. Iowa Aviation Museum and Adel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Warren Cultural Center and Bob Feller Museum. Visit our Stuart travel guide
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1216 South Division St, Stuart, IA, 50250

What's nearby

  • A colorful salad with various vegetables and cheese.
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    28 min drive - 36.1 miles
  • Raccoon River Valley Trail
    13 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Adair City Park
    15 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Smiley Face Water Tower
    15 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Living History Farms
    30 min drive - 39.1 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    9 min drive
  • Los Altos
    20 min walk
  • Rusty Duck
    9 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 self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 10.0 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 10.0 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Economy Inn Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Economy Inn Motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 10.0 per night and a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Economy Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Economy Inn Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Economy Inn Motel located?

Situated in Stuart, this motel is within 20 mi (32 km) of Raccoon River Valley Trail, Lake Panorama, and Smiley Face Water Tower. Adair City Park and Iowa Aviation Museum are also within 25 mi (40 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

Economy Inn Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 182 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good ratio price quality. Excellent for one night or more if exploring the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

Transit motel….. great choice

A great transit motel for cross country trip. Just what you need; Clean quiet and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently remodeled, clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Clean room. Great price!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good location for us, very reasonable price, staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DeLeath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Quiet, pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the money, the stay was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

Wonderful clean quiet hotel!

Very clean, quiet, fast wifi, mini fridge, microwave in every room & nice big sharp HD tvs! The owners are super nice I stay here all the time it’s the best, a cozy vibe always, highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Amenities
We are pleased with our stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was quiet, bed was comfortable, and overall, met our expectations. We would stay there there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Staycation

Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and housekeeping made sure that everyday of our stay that we were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and let me check in early without charging me extra!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an older property but the price was right and got a good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean basic room for the price. Very clean, good bed, would stay here again. Microwave was clean and the frig was very large
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, good comfortable bed, good tv, big refrigerator, quite. Basic room, but great value for the price. I have stayed there before and will stay there again. Plenty of space in the room, owners are very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was nice and clean. The price of the room was good. Room looked like a motel in the 70's. Overall it was a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners. Large room. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jeffery

Decent hotel. Friendly Staff. AC was great. Shower was refreshing. Towels and bedding clean. Right off I80 and amazingly quiet! Frog worked good. We had a room on the west side with the trees between us and the interstate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Cheap, clean, and basic

Price was excellent. Bed was comfy. Shower was hot. Internet was good. Hotel was quite. Pretty much bare-bones. No coffee. Hotel is older and could use some upgrades. But overall, for the price paid, I was happy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Very good for a good price

This is based on its price point. I just want a clean room and it was. It has a fridge and microwave. It was quiet and I slept well. Shower had good pressure and was got. There was a smell when we got there but was not noticeable after we were there for a bit. So if you have a sensitive smell, maybe not for you but I would stay again. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly desk service. Sheets were irritating to my skin. I don't know if it was too much bleach? The bathroom toilet would not flush and gurgling noise bubbling noise. We had to shut bathroom door and turn the fan on high to drowned out the noisy toilet. We just needed a place to crash after driving so far. But they were a very nice couple running the desk and were right there after 10 pm to put us up for the night Best price in town!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This motel is an excellent bargain for tavelers, especially business travelers. The rooms were super-clean and the staff is really kind. The bed was comfortable, the room was well-lit, the appliances & TV were in excellent condition, and the A/C-heat unit was well maintained. Best of all, the rooms were very quiet when it came to noise from neighbors. I hardly heard a thing! The bathroom and some cosmetic fixtures are a little dated, but that is minor and doesn't take away from the overall comfort of the bed and room. The reason I downgraded the area around the property to average is because this motel does not have a comfy greenspace for kids that I saw, and there are not a lot of family amenities. But if those are not family needs, it is still a nice place for families. And if you are a light sleeper such as I am, the occasional sound of a truck might be either soothing or alarming, so bring ear plugs to be safe. Overall, this motel is a wonderful bargain, especially for business travelers and adult travelers. I am definitely going to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service
Location is great and we love visiting Stuart however this trip ended in an absolutely terrible way. Sunday morning I called the front desk to ask for a late checkout. A member of the hotel staff answered the phone and told me that a late checkout would be fine but did not specify a time Industry standards normally call for one hour later than typical. At the time it was 930 ish and check out was 11 so we planned on leaving at 12. At approximately 1115 we had a knock on our door. My girlfriend answered the door and she was met by two staff members who were aggressive, indignant and rude telling my girfriend that we had to check out right away or pay for the extra hour. They went on to say that there was never a call to the front desk and they called both of us liars about the entire event! My girfriend being the amazing kind hearted person she is she was very polite and simply said oh, ok we will leave right away. I did not get very involved in fact this is basically the extent of my involvement. I will simply say this. We have stayed at this property at least 10-15 times at an average of $70 per visit that is a fair amount of money. However, for me the part of this that terminated our return was the way my girfriend was spoken to. I only know one way to say this final part had I been privy to the verbal exchange and witnessed the way my girfriend was addressed this would have ended in a black eye for the rude staff member.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026