Super 8 by Wyndham Carroll/East

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Super 8
7.3 (107 reviews)
701 Bella Vista Drive , Carroll , US
+1 712-792-6666

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location for events / close to Merchants Field
Walking distance to a good restaurant (Wasted Grain)
Friendly and accommodating staff; helpful at checkout
Some guests found the bed comfortable
Easy proximity to local points of interest
Cons:
Heavy musty/humid rooms causing discomfort (sore throat, damp clothes)
Rooms not cleaned daily reported
Bathroom floor spongy / tiles moving
Queen beds small or sagging in the middle
Sparse/limited hotel breakfast
Misleading or inconsistent pet policy (denied pet rooms despite listing)
Occasional staff language barrier

Categories

Cleanliness
4
Multiple reviews mention heavy mustiness and humidity (clothes felt damp, sore throat/runny eyes), rooms not cleaned daily, and a spongy/moving bathroom floor—clear negative cleanliness issues.
Service
9.5
Staff praised repeatedly as wonderful and highly accommodating (allowed extra checkout time); isolated issues noted (language barrier with some staff), but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.
Location
9
Several reviewers call the location convenient for their event, close to Merchants Field, and within walking distance of a recommended restaurant—location is a clear positive.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed room quality: some found beds comfortable while others reported sagging/too-small queen beds and a sunken middle; bathroom floor issues also reported—overall mixed-to-below-average room quality.
Amenities
8
Limited on-site offerings called out (sparse breakfast), and a major negative around pet-policy miscommunication; however location-adjacent dining options and basic amenities exist—overall slightly above average after balancing positives and negatives.
Value for Money
7
At least one reviewer explicitly called it 'way too much money' for the property, while others appreciated convenience and service; value is mixed but not deeply poor.
Food and Beverage
7
Hotel breakfast described as sparse and underwhelming, but nearby Wasted Grain restaurant received positive mention—food sentiment is mixed.
Overall Experience
6.4
Overall mixed experience: strong service and convenient location offset by cleanliness issues, breakfast shortcomings, pet-policy problems, and some room-quality complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 15:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just a short 9-minute drive from Swan Lake State Park, Super 8 Carroll East in Iowa offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort for your stay.

Amenities Galore
Enjoy a daily continental breakfast, free WiFi, an indoor pool, hot tub, and cable TV in every room. The property also features a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and free parking for your convenience.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the Carroll Municipal Golf Course just 5 km away, or take a day trip to Fort Dodge, Iowa, only an hour's drive from the motel.

Book your stay at Super 8 Carroll East now for a relaxing and enjoyable experience!

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: FOD

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 107 reviews
Cleanliness: 4
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 6.4
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Leonard • couple • us
7
Pros:

The location was perfect for one night

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Kris • couple • us
3
Will likely not book this motel again.
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Our room was very humid, so much so that our clothes felt damp. The bathroom floor was very spongy and the tiles moved.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
6
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan and Ronald • couple • us
7
Unfortunately it would not be my first choice for a return visit.
Pros:

It was located convenient to the event we were in Iowa to attend. The Wasted Grain restaurant located within walking decent was also a plus! Good food there! The bed was quite comfortable also!

Cons:

The heavy mustiness of the room was enough to me to wake up with a sore throat and runny eyes. It made it an uncomfortable stay😩. The breakfast was pretty sparse and didn’t even utilize it the second morning.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
7
It worked for what we needed at the time.
Pros:

Very close to Merchants field

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Noland • couple • us
1
Pros:

The breakfast was not good at all, the location is good but way to much money for that hotel!!!

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • us
4
Cons:

Room want cleaned daily.Ur staff couldn’t understand English

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Marina • family_with_children • us
8
Well stay there again next summer.
Pros:

The staff was wonderful.

Cons:

The queen size beds were more like full size.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
8
Over all stay was very nice . Employees were really nice. Id suggest a better breakfast though.
Pros:

I needed a little extra time when it came time to check out and I went to the front desk and asked for an extra hour or so and the woman working was outstanding and said absolutely no problem. One of the only places that ive stayed that was so accommodating!

Cons:

Breakfast didn't have much to offer and I went to eat fairly early so it wasnt picked over .

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Maria G • couple • us
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Dove • solo_traveller • us
1
On-line says Pet-Friendly. Drove 1800 mile to be told "NO".
Pros:

I made my Reservation through Booking.com. I changed my reservation to add a day. At both times I asked for a 1st floor Pet Friendly room. I even called to change and add a day. And spoke to an actual human being. And told them that I need to add another day to my reservation. And to add a day and the room must be a 1st floor Pet Friendly. After Traveling from Rock Spring, WY. To Carroll. Iowa we we're beat. We just wanted to get in take a shower before meeting family to discuss Family Matters. We pulled in right next to a van, where the person had been smoking a cig and on tbeir cell phone. We got out of our Bronco and had our two dogs on leashes. The person in the van jumps out of her van and begins to tell me "Oh NO!!" "NO DOGS!!! I was so shocked. Nothing on the description of this place said "NO DOGS". I had even put in my search for Pet friendly hotels and this place came up. Now I am Fighty to get my refund back You go on-line and ask for "Pet Friendly Hotels in Carroll, Iowa" and Super 8 is the first one on the list. Now I have wait to see if I get my refund. Until then they get a very bad review from Me.

Cons:

Hear the comment above!!!

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Dove • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
5
Cons:

The queen bed was needing to be replaced many years ago. The middle of the bed sank down so deeply that we needed to lay 2 pillows over the middle just to feel comfortable. Our room # was 118. When we reported it to the desk clerk she said we were the 2nd people to report this same problem. Sound like an issue that is not being corrected.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Jacobsen • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Smith • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Kris • solo_traveller • us
1
Almost thought of leaving after a few minutes in the room but stuck it out instead.
Pros:

The smell of deodorizer was overwhelming, I can still smell it on my clothes hrs later. The toilet seat was loose and kept slipping around. The staff of two had to do everything.

Cons:

Toilet seat secure. Smell of deodorant gone.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Everett • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Friendly staff and very clean.

Cons:

The rates were higher than most of its other branches. Especially for the small town location it was in.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Jon • family_with_children • us
5
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Salas • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Shari • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee