Cheap, smoke-free hotel near University of Northern Iowa
5 miles southwest of Waterloo Airport
No swimming pool
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 50 pounds in designated pet rooms only, 2 pets per room - $15 per night fee for each pet. - Jan 2021 < Less
"The rates were cheap, but the room smelled like a 100-year-old ashtray. I had to get air freshener. The carpet looked old, and there was a hole in the wall covered up by sheetrock.2017-04-24"
"The motel was pleasant and clean, and the employees were nice and helpful.2017-03-27"
"The motel was affordable, but not worth the price. The room was dirty; I found an old food wrapper on the floor. Only one room key worked. The toilet wouldn't flush. The shower was dirty, the water was cold, and the faucet dripped. Don't stay here.2016-12-20"
"A pleasant experience. Stay at this motel.2016-04-03"
"Convenient to NIU. Good rates. We had a quiet night despite being in a room right off the lobby. The room was just fine, but the lighting could've been better. Average breakfast.2015-10-19"
"Nice hotel and a good value. I'd definitely stay again.2016-04-05"
"The night clerk treated us rudely. The hotel manager apologized when we told him, but didn't offer compensation. The Dolly Taxi bus wasn't free.2016-02-23"
"The room smelled like cooking, and there was no exhaust fan to get rid of it. The hallway looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in days. Not worth the price. Don't stay at this hotel.2015-07-25"
"The hotel was easy to access and close to UNI. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. I'd stay here again.2016-10-10"
"Close to UNI. The hotel was clean, and the staff was helpful. Nice pool and good, hot breakfast. We've stayed here twice before and always have a positive experience.2016-06-18"
"The hotel room was clean and quiet; everyone slept well. Don't expect a good breakfast.2022-09-12"
"The room was spacious and clean, and we used the seating area to visit with family and friends. We had adjoining rooms, but the lock was broken and the door wouldn't open. Nice breakfast with many options. We'll definitely stay at this hotel again.2018-05-07"
"The motel room was clean and comfortable, and the rates were competitive. The TV control was a little confusing. Breakfast was satisfactory. Decent place to stay for the price.2022-05-19"
"Clean room with relaxing decor. The motel staff was friendly, and breakfast was good. I had no complaints.2019-03-13"
"The motel was fine. The room was clean, and the staff was OK. No elevator, and the entrance doors weren't automatic. No information provided about breakfast, Internet access, parking, or pool hours.2016-06-14"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and the room was well laid out.2020-09-06"
"A wonderful hotel stay. The room was clean and nicely decorated, and I loved the bedding and pillows. Good coffee and food. Definitely stay here.2015-11-10"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
