Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 star property

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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

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

Covered Bridge Inn

Motel in Winterset with free breakfast
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this motel has a computer station and a picnic area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Covered Bridge Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Covered Bridge Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The Winterset Stage. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a computer, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from The Winterset Stage and a few minutes from John Wayne Birthplace Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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 and check-out are 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 lb per pet
  • An off-lead 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

Covered Bridge Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 753 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was good. Room was clean and has been remodeled. I am well pleased with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Becky

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Hotel review

I had an issue with the shower. It work different than any shower I have seen. Also the breakfast I thought could have been better. The eggs where just egg whites, there was only 1/4 of the pans filled. Like 5 pcs of sausage, 1/4 container of egg whites and 1/4 a pan of sausage gravy. It all looked like it was there for a while. The food was not empty due to being ate it that's all that was put out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming. The room, including the bathroom, was clean and well appointed. The bed/pillows were comfortable. Off the main road so it was quiet. We didn't eat the continental breakfast so can't review that. Close to restaurants and park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are putting in new carpeting So it’s a little messy at the moment. But it will be amazing when they are done!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine, Galena

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean and just fine, however breakfast had only one sausage link left, no potatoes or eggs, just waffles and pastries. They seem to be in the process of updating the property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni, Rogers

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, small town hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and super friendly staff. When the front desk informed me of the breakfast hours at check in I said I would be leaving very early before breakfast. He said if I got hungry in the night to let him know and he would open the breakfast room so I could have a snack. I thought that was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed here several times before. This time they were renovating. The rooms were clean, but my shower did not work. Otherwise I had no problem with the stay or the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol, Kiester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Not a fan of the condiments like the butter being a shared tub that everyone stuck the knife into. If you don't know how the Waffle maker works and how much batter to put in. You will struggle with this. But overall a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Nice

Nice and quiet. Bed not very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Clean = good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

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

Clean hotel and a nice location.

This was a nice hotel to stay at when we visited Winterset. The hotel was extremely clean. Spotless. Breakfast was nice and no problems during our stay. We were able to easily drive to see all of the Covered Bridges in the area from this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We found the Covered Bridge Inn to be perfect for our needs. The Owner was very accommodating. My husband is unable to carry/lift things so the Owner came out and helped me bring in our luggage. He was very pleasant, recommended places to eat and things to see. Great stay, would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The eating area was very clean and neat with good food variety. Overall the host was very friendly and made us feel welcomed! Impressed with Winterset downtown courthouse area and the covered bridges nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA, Federal Heights

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

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

Could have been better

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie A, Cedar Rapids

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025