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Royal Rest Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Chariton motel

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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137 Grace Ave, Chariton, IA, 50049
  • Place, Red Haw State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lucas County Court House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rathbun Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

One Queen Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

One King Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Chariton

In Chariton .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Chariton motel, you'll find Red Haw State Park and Pin Oak Marsh. Lucas County Court House and Chariton Lanes are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Red Haw State Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lucas County Court House - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rathbun Lake - 35 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Knoxville Raceway - 42 min drive - 34.9 miles
  • Lake Red Rock - 46 min drive - 38.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Office - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Royal Rest Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Chariton motel
Royal Rest Motel offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chariton motel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Royal Rest Motel offers 27 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Rest Motel to the airport?

Royal Rest Motel is 53.6 mi (63-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Rest Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Rest Motel .

Does Royal Rest Motel offer free breakfast?

Royal Rest Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Rest Motel ?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Royal Rest Motel ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Royal Rest Motel ?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Royal Rest Motel have a pool?

Royal Rest Motel does not have a pool.

Does Royal Rest Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Royal Rest Motel to downtown Chariton?

Royal Rest Motel is 1 mi away from Chariton.

Royal Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick or Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price point it was perfect, came up for race weekend. Had hot water(i love hot showers) room was clean, staff we did encounter was friendly and parking was great. If we have a need to be back that way will def stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Will stay again

Comfy bed and pillows, microwave, mini fridge, desk with good lighting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mostafa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small and reasonable cost
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Larger room than usual for a motel. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

sean

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 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I worked
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024