In downtown Des Moines, Cozy Rest Motel is your home away from home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, unwind with concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Iowa State Capitol Building - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Wells Fargo Arena - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 9 min drive - 7.3 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 Wells Fargo Arena and Drake University. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Iowa State Fairgrounds. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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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
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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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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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).
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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
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Front desk staff was friendly. Room was VERY clean. Basic room which was all I needed.
Darrell
Darrell, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2025
Great staff help
Very nice staff. Very helpful. Nice upgraded hotel room. Neighborhood is not the best. But safe.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Staff were very friendly and room more than met our needs
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Nice room and friendly staff
Kristian
Kristian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 26, 2025
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 1, 2025
Basic, Clean, low cost, but unfortunate knocker
We have stayed at the Cozy Rest Motel before so knew it was basic lodging. This is fine with us as it is clean and previously felt safe. Unfortunately this trip we were woken to loud banging on our door around midnight. Quite a startling experience. Fortunately, another individual promptly approached the “confused” door banger and escorted them away. Would prefer if doors had a secondary lock as this would have made this situation less concerning.
Dianne
Dianne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 26, 2025
they refused to let me stay
during check in i verified tv size and channels and they didnt have the tv size advertised on hotel.com. they woyld not let me stay and refused to give me a room
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2025
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Kristin
Kristin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Jan 18, 2025
Nice stay
Carrol
Carrol, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Shawn
Shawn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Looks ugly outside but beautiful inside comfortable bed and nice pillows very nice gentleman in the office
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Zakiya
Zakiya, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 28, 2024
Room really has an odd smell.
Jocelyn
Jocelyn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2024
This is definitely an older motel that's showing it's age, but the rates are cheap and the owners are VERY polite and accommodating and the rooms are very clean. Normally I would be skeptical about an old "mom & pop" motel, but it really surprised me! I can't stress enough that this is a "no frills" motel, but again it's clean and you will NOT find any bugs or anything like that and the mattresses are new and comfortable. If you are expecting the MARRIOTT then go stay somewhere else because im sure someone will still have something to complain about! I would definitely stay her again and they are going to be doing some remodeling. Thanks guy's
Jaydon
Jaydon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia 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
6/10 Good
Oct 19, 2024
Destiny
Destiny, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
Very friendly staff and great service
Destiny
Destiny, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 2, 2024
Blanca
Blanca, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
It is a cute little motel that was clean and comfortable. Perfect place to stay for a good price.