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Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Winterset motel

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Property entrance
Courtyard
Free daily continental breakfast
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1312 Cedar Bridge Rd., Winterset, IA, 50273
  • The Winterset Stage
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Madison County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Winterset

In Winterset .You'll find The Winterset Stage and Madison County Courthouse within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. John Wayne Birthplace Museum and Clark Tower are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Winterset Stage - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Madison County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cedar Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Clark Tower - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Urban Taproom & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Montross Pharmacy - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Covered Bridge Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this Winterset motel
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at Covered Bridge Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Winterset motel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
Covered Bridge Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided 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 uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 25 lbs per pet
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 cash
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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Cover Bridge Inn Winterset
Covered Bridge Inn Winterset
Covered Bridge Inn Motel
Covered Bridge Inn Winterset
Covered Bridge Inn Motel Winterset

Frequently asked questions

How close is Covered Bridge Inn to the airport?

Covered Bridge Inn is 32.7 mi (41-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Covered Bridge Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Covered Bridge Inn.

Does Covered Bridge Inn offer free breakfast?

Covered Bridge Inn offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Covered Bridge Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Covered Bridge Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Covered Bridge Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Covered Bridge Inn have a pool?

Covered Bridge Inn does not have a pool.

Does Covered Bridge Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Covered Bridge Inn to downtown Winterset?

Covered Bridge Inn is 1.2 mi away from Winterset.

Covered Bridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 730 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 730 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 730 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 730 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 730 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Took a dvd to watch ( whole stack on desk) but no way to play iy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and room clean, staf friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA, Federal Heights

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie A, Cedar Rapids

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smells horrible , they don’t speak English , they live their so if u need a key at 1 in the morning you have to wake them up and their mad and in pjs very unprofessional
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. My only complaint was the breakfast. There was no measuring cups for the waffle mix and I had to guess to get batter. The egg (I think) were an odd color and the biscuits were dry and hard. Butter was not in original packages and was gross.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Vikki

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower did not work. Tub drained very slowly. Something gross in air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, quiet and great value for beautiful Winterset.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to my destination
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They serve a Great Breakfast. Would be even better if they could add Real Butter to the menu
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly. The coffee was real and the rooms were clean. Home of John Wayne birthplace. Fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

clint

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

O.K.

The room was O.K. for a stay in the area. The beds were not as comfortable compared to other hotels that I have stayed in, but the room was clean. The internet worked great. A huge plus is that the floors were wood, so there were not nasty smells like some hotels that have carpet. I would stay here if in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was clean & staff were friendly. Stayed for one night. Continental breakfast was a bit beyond basic - included fresh fruit - and the usual cereal, toast, waffles along with sausage, scrambled egg whites, and biscuits/gravy. A problem with the (apparently recently renovated) bathroom causes the lower score on the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Skylee

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

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and affordable

It was clean and affordable. Staff was nice. The only issue we had was someone had a dog that kept constantly barking for hours. We knew the hotel accepted pets so it’s not their fault. Just an FYI for anyone booking. It’s an older hotel as well, which is fine with us. We had a nice stay and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Good value

Very polite and helpful front desk attendent. Breakfast was very sparse though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Friendly, Convenient and Priced Right

I was in town for the week and chose to stay at the Covered Bridge Inn. The location was convenient since I would also be traveling east a few times throughout the week. The staff were friendly and caring, and the room was terrific. Other options in town just didn't compare.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean. The clerk was very pleasant! We would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025