Best Western Holiday Manor

Hotels
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Best Western
8.6 (426 reviews)
208 West 4th Street North , Newton , US

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Access to nearby indoor pool
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Reception hall
Secured parking
Swimming nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean, quiet and comfortable rooms
Excellent complimentary breakfast (fresh options)
Friendly, attentive staff (hostess Lucy singled out)
Lovely pool area
Pet-friendly rooms
Cons:
Location is a few miles from the interstate
Dog urine odor reported in a pet room
Carpeted rooms may retain pet odors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mostly praised as clean and quiet in two reviews, but one guest reported dog urine odor and soiled carpet in a pet room, lowering the cleanliness score slightly.
Service
9.2
Multiple mentions of friendly, accommodating staff (Lucy highlighted for excellent hostess service); service is a strong positive in the reviews.
Location
7.8
Location noted as a downside by one reviewer — a few miles from the interstate — making location less convenient than other aspects.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms described as perfect, comfortable and clean by two guests, but a pet-related odor incident in one room reduces the score modestly.
Amenities
8.9
Complimentary breakfast, pool (not used but described as lovely) and pet-friendly rooms are noted; amenities are generally seen as strong.
Value for Money
8.8
Headline calls it 'GREAT VALUE' and guests felt the drive and price were worth it despite holiday pricing; overall value perceived positively.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Breakfast repeatedly praised as excellent (best in class, fresh fruit, eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee/juices); this is a clear highlight.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall positive experience across reviews due to clean rooms, great breakfast and friendly staff, tempered by location and an isolated pet-odor issue.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in Newton

Modern Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi and unwind with a drink at the snack bar during your stay at Best Western Holiday Manor. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and cozy bedding for a comfortable experience.

Convenient Facilities: Benefit from free private parking and make use of the business center for any work needs. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance whenever required, adding ease to your trip.

Accessible Location: Situated in Newton, with Des Moines International Airport just 63 km away, our hotel offers convenience for travelers. Book your stay now for a delightful and stress-free experience at Best Western Holiday Manor.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 426 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 7.8
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Yingyang54 • Solo travel • Tucson, Arizona
10
GREAT VALUE
Pros:

I stayed on the July 4th holiday 2026. This motel wasn’t cheap, (probably because I stayed on a holiday weekend). But it was very nice. The room was perfect. Clean and quiet and comfortable.

The hot complementary breakfast was the best that I’ve ever had in a motel of this class. They offer fresh fruit & milk and yogurt; scrambled eggs, sausage and pancakes; coffee & juices and just about anything else you would like.

Lucy was the hostess at the buffet and she very polite and kind. I felt like I was being helped by my dear Mother who passed away a few years ago.

I didn’t use the pool but it looked lovely.

The only reason I didn’t give this motel 5 stars is the location. It is a few miles from the interstate, but the drive is worth it.

2026-07-06 • via Tripadvisor
7
795machellec • Solo travel
6
Ok
Pros:

I recently stayed with my dogs in a pet friendly room.
When I got to the room it was being held open with a hanger somehow attached to the closet. I thought that to be odd but didn't give it much thought.
While laying in bed I could smell the smell of dog urine. Now I'm thinking the door was propped open to air it out. On the bed skirt looked like a dog had lifted his leg to pee.
I would suggest removing the carpet & replacing it with a hard surface flooring that can be mopped & doesn't harbor unpleasant dog odors.

2026-06-13 • via Tripadvisor
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P114PIdaves • Solo travel
10
Great place to stay!
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and more than accomodating. Breakfast was always great, and my room was clean. Definetly recommend if your looking for a place to stay in Newton.

2026-05-12 • via Tripadvisor
6
688blaineg • Family • South Bend, Indiana
10
Best Western Holiday Manor - Newton, IA
Pros:

With the staff providing excellent customer service coupled with comfortable and clean accommodations, make this our choice every time when staying in the Newton, Iowa area. They are pet friendly too! Thank you for another great stay!

2026-02-11 • via Tripadvisor
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jadams515 • Family • Washington DC, District of Columbia
10
Great hotel in Newton!
Pros:

I have stayed at this Best Western Holiday several times now, and always appreciate the quiet and cleanliness of the room, as well as the friendliness of the staff. The breakfast is a lovely way to start the day, and parking couldn't be easier. For people visiting family at Park Centre, it is within easy walking distance, making it an ideal place to stay!

2025-12-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Yvette • couple • us
8
Will always choose this hotel over others in town.
Pros:

Always clean. Very friendly staff.

Cons:

Pool was not available this time due to repairs.

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Krueger-Kredit • family_with_children • us
8
2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • us
9
Pros:

Friendly staff. Facility was very clean.

2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
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Trisha • family_with_children • us
7
Staff was great. Beds and coffee could use an upgrade. Fully sufficient for a quick one-night stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was ok. The ladies who set up breakfast are great!
Wonderful coffee shop a couple of blocks away.

Cons:

Coffee was terrible. Not many selections for healthy breakfast food.
Beds were way too soft.

2025-11-22 • via Nuitee
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tinatN5544OJ • Solo travel
10
Fantastic experience
Pros:

I was incredibly impressed with the staff from the booking to the stay, and the kindness and flexibilty they provided.
The rooms were clean, my little dog Chewie was welcomed-the lobby was decorated for Halloween.
Just an overall great experience, great area to walk my dog.
The city is delightful.

2025-10-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Y5989NSignacior • Family
10
Spotless, convenient, and friendly staff!
Pros:

Spotless rooms, convenient location, and plenty of parking. Staff was very friendly and the front desk guy helped me find two items that I had left in the room. Would stay again!

2025-10-11 • via Tripadvisor
J
James
8
Pros:

Property was beginning to show it's age with regards to the condition of furnishings in the room. Staff was friendly. Easy walk to the town center.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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somchai
10
Pros:

This hotel was in a great location. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean. Hotel could use some updating i.e., carpets and bathrooms. The toilet was small and the bath/shower could only be used as a shower. Breakfast offering was more than adequate. Overall, we had a great stay and will probably be staying there more often.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Xianren • partner
10
Pros:

Excellent value, will stay here again if pass through next time. Good breakfast. Clean room. Area feel safe.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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howardmI4453AG • Solo travel
10
A night at the Best Western Holiday Manor in Newton, Iowa.
Pros:

I found the Best Western Holiday Manor in Newton, Iowa, to be one of my best motel experiences in some sixty years of travel. Room was excellent, clean, with an excellent bed, and a quiet location. The breakfast was very good. Staff I interacted with were cordial and professional. I recommend this motel.

2025-10-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Lynette
10
Pros:

Diane at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and modern, but there was a hole in the bathroom wall that they could repair and should. It was quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was wonderful with real scrambled eggs and bacon. Lucy did a great job there.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Deborah
8
Pros:

I’m good

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Roxanne
10
Wonderful Hotel, Highly Recommend
Pros:

This was the best hotel. We had stayed at some hotels that had good ratings, but were pretty iffy. This was such a nice and welcome change, we didn't want to leave. Clean, quiet, comfortable, can't say enough.

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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David
10
Pros:

This location is exactly what I needed. Clean and private. After a long day on the road, I want to not interact with anybody on any of the floors and that’s what I got. I got a good nights sleep and a fantastic breakfast in the morning the people I dealt with who work there we’re absolutely fantastic. Very polite and interesting to talk to.

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Unsworth7 • Family • Parma, Michigan
10
A good hotel in a quiet town
Pros:

It was all good. Carpeted but clean. A/C worked very well. Nice beds, four pillows. Nice bathroom counter. Plenty of hot water. Weird TV remote which was hard to use. Breakfast was scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes and the usual items. We would return to this hotel.

2025-09-09 • via Tripadvisor