Royal Rest Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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137 Grace Ave, Chariton, IA, 50049
  • Place, Red Haw State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lucas County Court House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Knoxville Raceway
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

One Queen Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

One King Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Royal Rest Motel

Along with laundry facilities, this motel has a 24-hour front desk and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Royal Rest Motel offers 27 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead. 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 on a daily basis.

During your stay at Royal Rest Motel , you'll be within walking distance of Red Haw State Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Red Haw State Park and a few minutes from Pin Oak Marsh
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
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.


Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

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.

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 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

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 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
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

Property is also known as

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

Royal Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
pretty bare bones room, but clean and comfortable. The price reflected the bare bones, which I appreciated, and though not plush, my room had everything I needed. The man who checked me in was friendly, courteous, and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick checkin and rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Will stay again

Nice clean motel, friendly staff, great shower head in shower... great deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was kind and helpful, nice place, clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice little simple motel. Clean and quiet. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was some trash behind the lamp stand but otherwise it was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Larger room than usual for a motel. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay here often and always good good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small and reasonable cost
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in the evening, check in was handled very well for my late arrival. The room is comfortable, a very good price, ample parking, very satisfied with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel but room was clean, manager was supper helpful. for the price it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rylee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
New owner was super nice very accommodating. House keeping was phenomenal rooms were dated but spotless and all amenities were in working order fridge tv shower etc. 11/10 would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Garry

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Looks fully remodeled. I loved the peach walls!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Marty

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Hidden Gem

An older motel with all the right amenities: great sheets, pillows, towels, lamps and a clock, microwave and fridge. Even hosted a coin opp washing machine and dryer. Very pleasant and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very large improvement over the last time I stayed there. My son wanted to try it as it is a few dollars cheaper, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We went for Knoxville Nationals. The room was clean and ready. The only complaint is that the room needs new pillows!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older facility but pleasantly surprised by interior. Newer bed and pillows. Clean room. Would gladly stay again. Everything you need in an inexpensive clean room for a night or two.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023