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Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Winterset with free breakfast

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Covered Bridge Inn offers comfort and relaxation in a charming setting. Guests start their day with continental breakfast on the terrace, then connect to WiFi or use the computer station. Previous guests consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor (1st Floor)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor (1st Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed, Ground Floor

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed, Ground Floor

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1312 Cedar Bridge Rd., Winterset, IA, 50273

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 - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 30 min drive - 30.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Urban Taproom & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Petite Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Covered Bridge Inn

Property highlights
Covered Bridge Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Covered Bridge Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Is Covered Bridge Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Covered Bridge Inn?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Covered Bridge Inn on Dec 22, 2025 start from $96.12, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Covered Bridge Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Covered Bridge Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Covered Bridge Inn located?

Situated in Winterset, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge, Madison County Courthouse, and John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Clark Tower is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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Covered Bridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 763 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was top notch for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff! Immaculate clean! Great great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly,clean and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms. Good breakfast to start the day off right.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Dalibor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast can be more healthier food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just adequate; staff was non audible; breakfast was poor, no coffee; room was clean bed was ok; limited options in Winterest so this is what you get to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay there was fine. The hotel is quiet and the rooms are good. There was an easy chair and an office chair and a fridge and microwave. The staff was polite and helped us with an extra blanket and pillow. Beautiful view out our window of the surrounding countryside. Convenient place to stay during the Covered Bridge Festival in Winterset.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Only stayed one night . The beds were comfortable the room was clean and I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fine, but not great. It was an overnight stay and served our purpose well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

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

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy and I got a good night's sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager friendly with great recommendations! Clean. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nooe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of as very far from my event and incorrectly stated in the Expedia search.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rodell

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

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The workers were so kind and helpful! We were there for a music festival so they were booked up, but when we called and requested an earlier checkin time they were flexible and made it happen for us! The staff are very accommodating and you can tell that they want their guests to be comfortable and enjoy their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

The stay was dated. The floor was better than the bed. If you need to rest, find another place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025