Iowa State Capitol Building - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Wells Fargo Arena - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Iowa Events Center - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Scornovacca's Ristorante - 6 min walk
Casey's General Store - 19 min walk
Burger King - 19 min walk
Buffalo Wild Wings - 17 min walk
About this property
Cozy Rest Motel
At Cozy Rest Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Drake University and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
65-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Turndown service
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Also known as
Cozy Rest Motel Des Moines
Cozy Rest Motel
Cozy Rest Des Moines
Cozy Rest
Cozy Rest Motel Des Moines, Iowa
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Cozy Rest Motel Motel Des Moines
Frequently asked questions
Does Cozy Rest Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cozy Rest Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cozy Rest Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cozy Rest Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cozy Rest Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Cozy Rest Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Cozy Rest Motel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Principal Park (2 mi) and Iowa State Capitol Building (2.4 mi), along with Hy Vee Hall (2.6 mi) and Iowa Events Center (2.7 mi).
Reviews
7.8
Good
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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 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 31, 2024
Dorothy
Dorothy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Brandon
Brandon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 22, 2024
Not updated which is fine. You get what you pay for.
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 22, 2024
Jeff
Jeff, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
Great hotel
Very nice hotel that has been updated on the inside, just not the out. However, don't let that detour you from booking this hidden gem.
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
My Cozy stay.
The folks who own and run the place are very gracious, and accommodating. It wasn't at all what I expected. They keep it neat and clean. You can tell there is new ownership. Compared to past visits, it is much, much better.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Easy to find Quick check in and out Close to dining options Staff friendly Well lite parking lot Provided toothbrush and paste shampoo and shower gel
Comfortable be
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
It was good for one night. Shower was very nice and bed was confortable. Toilet paper wasn't restocked but I was not in the room long enough to care. Loud engines from random cars in the middle of the night but that isn't the motels fault. Functional AC.
Esden
Esden, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 15, 2024
Nice affordable place if you just need a place to sleep while you’re in town.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2024
It was good for the price, clean and friendly. Don't expect extras like other motels. No microwave, refrigerator in room, no extra locks on doors, all steps. It was fine for just staying one night but wouldn't recommend if staying longer.
Barb
Barb, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2024
Location
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 8, 2024
It's fairly cheap
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 5, 2024
The owners are super nice and helpful, and definitely went out of their way to make sure we were doing okay the whole time. That being said, the room was definitely musty (it smelled a liiiiitle bit moldy) and the bathroom wasn't the cleanest I've seen in my time. Beds were clean though, and air conditioner worked great. Overall, really can't complain for a last minute motel booking. I'd stay there again in a pinch.
The low area score is because it did seem like we were in sort of an odd part of Des Moines, and if you were hoping to do any tourism or walking around at night I don't think this is quite the part of the city for it. The motel itself is good though and right on a main road that can get you to other parts of the city.
Autumn
Autumn, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 19, 2024
Parking by room entrance door - no hallways to carry luggage down. Would have been nice to have fridge and microwave. Had a very nice walk-in shower. Good sleeping mattress.
Jaren
Jaren, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 15, 2024
Great room, scary outside
It was obvious that care had been spent in renovating the rooms. Great comfortable mattress, pleasing color of new paint. Decent water pressure.
I hope the outside of the hotel gets fixed next. It looks run-down, and almost scary.
Hosts (owners?) were truly wonderful. They had a problem with the ice machine, and offered to go get me some from the store (I declined).
cons: no hangers. windows don't open because there is no screen.
pros: too hot to open the window anyway. Great air conditioner.
I would probably stay here again. South side of Des Moines, easy drive to everything you need.
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Keith
Keith, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 12, 2024
Quick easy check in and check out
Brandon
Brandon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 1, 2024
Cheap but loud
Good cheap option but rooms are right next to busy road. I had to buy a box fan to get sleep at night.
Jerome
Jerome, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 30, 2024
Building is old
Andries
Andries, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Road Trip
It was extremely comfortable for the price point and was in a great area for where we wanted to go!