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Cozy Rest Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Principal Park in Des Moines

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Standard Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2316 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50320
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Capitol Building
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Indianola Hills stay.Your stay at this Indianola Hills motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Principal Park and Iowa State Capitol Building. Iowa Events Center and EMC Expo Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Principal Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 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

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
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cozy Rest Motel

Motel near Principal Park in Des Moines
Cozy Rest Motel offers its guests a vending machine and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
Cozy Rest Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Des Moines motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Rest Motel to the airport?

Cozy Rest Motel is 5 mi (9-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Rest Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cozy Rest Motel.

Does Cozy Rest Motel offer free breakfast?

Cozy Rest Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Rest Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

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 costs USD 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Cozy Rest Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Cozy Rest Motel have a pool?

Cozy Rest Motel does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Rest Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Cozy Rest Motel to downtown Des Moines?

Cozy Rest Motel is 1.9 mi away from Des Moines.

Cozy Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 652 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

10/10 Excellent

Awadia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good room, bad bed.

The room i stayed in was nice, they didn't have much for toilet paper in the bathroom though, but it did have a nice big shower. My only real complaint was the bed, it was hard as a rock.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

ken

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir, Des Moines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maury

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Get what you pay for

We found the accommodations OK. We were in town for the State Fair and just needed an air conditioner, a bed, and a shower. The shower did not have much hot water or pressure. The air conditioning is a window unit, so it was a bit loud, but it did drown out the street noise. The room was clean and adequate for our needs, and the price was right. The facility is old and looks a bit sketchy, but the receptionist was kind, helpful, and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glen A.

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Inexpensive with Easy Access to Downtown

Inexpensive stay in a location with easy access to the downtown. I'll stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Traveled with group
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

Lucas

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

8/10 Good

Zackary

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
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

Thomas

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the rooms was okay, there were a couple of things that would have been helpful. Firstly, there was no listing of restaurants near the motel which would have been nice. There was a television that worked, but there was no listing of the local TV stations or any kind of guide. The shower, while good, was not checked prior to my arrival as the shower was out of shower gel even though there were built in containers for the gel in the shower. Another thing that I was not pleased with was the lack of a receipt. I specifically asked for a receipt and was told I could not get one from the staff at the check-in desk. I was told to go online to get the receipt. I found this to be unacceptable and asked, specifically, for a receipt. The staff member finally printed off a receipt from an online page. Not providing a receipt was totally unacceptable and is probably a defining condition as to whether or not I would return to the motel if I was in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Bring a can of tuna for the local cat!

Others have pointed this out already and it is true. The rooms are nicely renovated. The exterior could use some work. The owners are putting in a serious effort to bring it up to speed. Further, they are kind and considerate people. One ask, do a stranger a favor and feed the local cat. Or if you can bring him to Animal Services at 1441 Harriet Street, that would be even better. He can get his shots, be nuetered and adopted. The poor guy was screaming outside my room during a rain storm. I forgot my card in my room when I went out to help him. So I spent a few hours in the stairwell keeping him company. When I was able to get the keys to my car from my room and find the drop of (cats don't always do great in cars outside a carrier) I was unable to find him when I returned. Hopefully someone is caring for him in the nearby neighborhood. But if you see him and are able please bring him to the shelter on Harriet street.Winters in Des Moines are cold. He is very friendly and would make a great pet for a lucky family. Thank you, Ryan from Rhode Island
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025