Is Edgetowner Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Edgetowner Motel?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edgetowner Motel on 1 Dec 2025 start from HK$349.66, 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 at Edgetowner Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Edgetowner Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Edgetowner Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Edgetowner Motel located?

Situated in De Soto, this motel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from John Wayne Birthplace Museum, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Living History Farms and Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Edgetowner Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

2/10 Terrible

Damian

11 Aug 2025

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

Paid for week, came back after work and little stuff was missing. 3rd night noticed cockroaches.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

19 Jun 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It’s a pretty run down place don’t expect anything nice for sure but it is dirt cheap so you should know what you’re getting

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The lady that has helped me with the check in is fun and amazing. I will definitely stay here as much as I can.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

30 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lol

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

5 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Got service

Left my backpack there and the owner held it for 1 week before I came and got it. It was full of expensive electronics too. Room was outdated, but clean. About what you would expect for the price. I'd stay again for sure.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Golf

1 Jul 2024

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

Okay, this is a family owned, small town, hotel. It's old. But, it has the hottest water in a shower I've ever experienced, which was awesome for me to work out the soreness in my muscles. The bed was very comfortable, but only had a sheet and thin bedspread. My personal preference is a little more weight for sheets. But, overall, no bedbugs and i was left alone. I can't ask for any more than that. I'll stay there again with the basic comfort and economy.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

michael

9 Jul 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

check 4 towels

lots of flies to wake me during the night . no towels but i didn't notice until i got up.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

gaylord

4 Oct 2024

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

Nothing to like. Building was run down. Our room smelled terrible. We had to go purchase Lysol and an air freshener and our own bedding and pillows because we didn't trust what was supplied. Bathroom was disgusting/dirty. We noticed toilet tissue stuffed into a hole in the floor where a plumbing pipe was removed. Lighting worked when it wanted too. You could see sunlight around and under the door. Whoever owns the motel certainly doesn't take pride in it. This motel is the only one in town.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary

2 Oct 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was mostly clean but things barely work. Tried to use heater but it set off fire alarm, no toiletries provided. Had 2 rooms, one was roach infested. In one room water was hot enough to cause burns,other room no hot water. TV would not turn off. This place should be closed until improvements are made. I would have gotten a refund and left if I wasn't too tired to drive anymore.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kate

17 Jul 2024

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

The room needed massive maintenance. It's were broken, cracked and peeling - like the bathtub shower surround and the bathroom door. The towels weren't clean. The beds were cheap frames, no boxspring and a stained mattress. Very uncomfortable. My mattress was sunk down where you sit on the edge, so that you rolled to that side so I had trouble sleeping. There was less than half a roll of toilet paper when we arrived, and no replacement, so we felt that we had to ration the toilet paper. The phone didn't work. The room did have a working TV and A/C.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Harold

3 Dec 2022

Supposed to have met another couple here for a two day sporting event in an adjacent town. They called the property direct for their reservation, while I made mine thru Expedia and have the confirmation number to prove it. They arrived first and were told there was not a reservation in their name. They were also told there was not a reservation in my name either, and called me with the happy news. The night clerk confirmed all that to me and was of absolutely no help to them or me in finding other lodging. Then she decided, oh yeah, there is one room left and sent the other couple down to it. Filthy dirty, so they wouldn't take it. We all ended up finally finding lodging in Des Moines at considerably more money and less convenience. I would not try this place again under any circumstances.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

8 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs a lot of work.

Main issue was it was not clean, carpet very dirty and really dirty under the beds. Chair in room had a large questionable stain. Because it was so dirty, we did not use the shower. No blankets in the room just a thin sheet and thin bedspread. Two remotes for the TV but no instructions on how to use them so we only could get a couple channels. No amenities. Ice only available in the office when it was open. Outside of each room were the most torn up delapidated chairs that looked awful and no one would want to use. Did not have our reservations eventhough we had a confirmation number. Showed a room $20 cheaper on line on the day we arrived than we were quoted however, they did honor the cheaper rate. We only stayed one night due to lack of cleanliness but clerk could not process our second night refund so not sure if it was processed the next day or not. The woman who checked us in was very nice. The property behind it was large and beautiful which was the only nice thing about it. It could be acceptable if these issues were resolved.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

22 Aug 2024

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

Very unprofessional upon arrival. I asked where my room was and was told its around to the back. After getting into the room, I could not figure out the smell that was so bad that they had the window open before I entered the room, I had found some air freshener behind the TV, but it needed to be disinfected. I had to go get lysol, I had to clean the bathroom as well as the toilet was not even flushed and then I opened microwave and there was either food or not sure but I couldnt put my dinner in there. The room should not be available for anyone to stay, the patio outside had a black office rolling chair, I felt unsafe to stay as I was not informed of an adjoined room that the chain was not even locked, I went to the front desk and explained I could not stay there she never asked if I had a problem with the room only said nobody has ever had anyone bother them. I feel as if I should have been offered a refund as I was there for less than hour as I had a wedding to attend, and when I came I immediately returned the key around 7pm. I had to go to Waukee to stay where I felt safe. I should not have to pay for a room that nobody should be allowed to be in, nor had to pay somewhere else. Im hoping to have this resolved. If you could please contact me I would appreciate it.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ike

16 Jul 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The good thing was that, we stayed at this hotel for one night. The hotel seems to rent the rooms to a lot of long-term residents, which we did not have any problems at all. We checked in the room at 3 p.m. and the room was not yet ready. The front desk allowed us to place our belongings inside before we went to do more errands. There were a lot of flies inside the room and the blanket had not been washed. The woman's menstruation's residue was still on the back of the blanket. We had to ask for an exchange, which the front desk personnel compiled. The room was OK but the staff had not thoroughly clean based on what we saw on the carpet. There were microwave and mini-refrigerator inside to store the food. Microwave took a little bit longer to cook the food. We believe that it started to deteriorate its performance. The room had too many flies. We believe that it was the summer time and when the staff cleaned the room, the door might be opened and they were all coming in. We had to open the door and chased them away. We were so tired and decided to leave them afterward before going to sleep. The next door room had the dogs and they continued to whine, Fortunately, all were stopped before midnight. The hotel has no WIFI offered. The ice machine was in the office and they opened very late. Do not expect it. Do not trust the photos posted either because it might be misleading. But for one night stay, it was OK for us. We will not be a repeated customer over there.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Roger

6 Oct 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice people. Safe. Old mattresses that need to be replaced. Great staff. Could use TLC

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ed

14 Sept 2025

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

The price attracted my attention, but I should have known better

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristine

27 Jul 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Won't stay again. Just before we left there was a cockroach crawling on the table

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carol

2 Jul 2025

We checked in at night not seeing the outside collage of dilapidated surroundings of this disgusting place! The only ok about this is the sheets did look laundered, a new floor had been installed so no carpet thankfully . It had a refrigerator that worked well. Expedia cannot believe you would offer this! The place looked like they furnished it grabbing free items from lawns, ditches etc. I’m fine with old but clean, which the reviews indicated but no way could you say it’s clean! The outside was completely disgusting. Never did I see the office open. Couldn’t speak to advise why I’m giving this review because no one was around so had to leave key in a mailbox! I have pictures but unsure they will upload. These premises haven’t been cared for for years, I know no one who would sit in these chairs that are outside and I didn’t sit in the one inside either. Bath towels , 1 towel and 1 wash cloth per person, no renewal 2nd day & they appeared to be purchase at garage sales to be used in the garage, worn, threadbare, stiff. Nothing matched & they should have been tossed ! It’s a dump! Which is unfortunate as our family & friends were looking for an inexpensive place for future stays but it certainly won’t be this place! The inside smell of dirty ash tray/moldy! I couldn’t believe we stayed here & had it not been late when we woke the person up in the designated room # we would not have! check in was the 1 time we saw an employee. ! Shame Expedia for not doing due diligence!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

21 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Its what i was looking for

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

29 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy check in, parking right in front of my room

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

6 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The people were nice but the property was disgusting.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheri

5 Jan 2025

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

It was incredibly filthy, would never stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

30 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Worth The Price - Won't Stay Again!

The lower unit around the back was in terrible condition. The beds and bath linens and towels were very dirty. The beds had bug remains. The bathroom was in terrible condition, the light above the vanity was busted up and failed to provide any light. The only thing in the room that looked semi-clean was the carpet.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Sam

13 Oct 2024

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

It needs a lot of cleaning and spary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was exactly what i wanted

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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