Covered Bridge Inn

Hotels
8.1 (221 reviews)
1312 Cedar Bridge Road , Winterset , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Great location
Cons:
Disappointing breakfast
Some minor maintenance issues
Noisy air conditioner

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
The room was very clean and the property is well taken care of.
Service
8.53
Staff were very friendly and accommodating; responded quickly to requests.
Location
8.57
The property is in an awesome location right at the edge of town!
Room Quality
8.02
Rooms are comfortable with great beds and clean bathrooms.
Amenities
8.05
Nice features like USB charging options and a refrigerator.
Value for Money
8.51
Super clean and reasonably priced; good experience overall.
Food and Beverage
7.06
Breakfast was disappointing with bland eggs and poor timing.
Overall Experience
8.03
Overall a good experience, but some issues with breakfast and security.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 06:42

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in charming Winterset, Covered Bridge Inn offers a peaceful retreat for travelers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our rooms feature modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and cozy beds to ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.

Exceptional Service
With a dedicated 24-hour front desk and accommodating staff, we strive to provide top-notch service to make your stay unforgettable.

Book your stay at Covered Bridge Inn now for a relaxing getaway in Winterset!

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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 221 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 8.53
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 7.06
Overall Experience: 8.03
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Dawne extended_group us
9
It was a good place to stay even with the remodeling going on!
Pros:

Staff was very nice & helpful! Beds were comfortable! Very clean rooms! A/C worked well!

Cons:

The only thing, which didn’t bother me at all, was some of the furniture was older & showed some wear & tear.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Inna solo_traveller us
10
Great stay! Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff, and easy parking. Even though I arrived after their 9 PM check-in t
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
7
Worked for my needs. Would stay again.
Pros:

Location close to town. Room was very clean and well kept. Staff very friendly.

Cons:

Property was in the middle of a renovation. Parts of the facility were closed off. Breakfast was held in a tiny room where you also check in. I realize this will be done at some point in time. I thought the rate was a bit pricey for not being a major town. My hotel in the big city of Des Moines had a rate less expensive than this facility.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Loretta solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Maureen solo_traveller us
6
consider staying elsewhere if you can
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and considerate, especially Sue.

Cons:

All windows were covered with film so there was no view. The entire hotel was undergoing renovation so the outside light on the west side was not working. When I took my dog out for the last time at night, I was approached in pitch black by a stranger which shook me up completely as there was NO one around - staff left hotel at 9 pm so no staff around.
Charging $40 for a pet was outrageous considering the renovation and overall it was very expensive for what you get - no pool, spa, or even around any conveniences.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Cathy extended_group us
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Penelope couple us
9
Great place to host us while we were in town to tour covered bridges, John Wayne Museum, and the wonderful town square o
Pros:

I liked this little hotel overall. It was quiet, really clean, and in a great spot. I really like the key code door entry system versus having to carry a key. Very convenient. I appreciated the cart of “extras” setting in the lobby since it wasn’t staffed. I was able to pick up the extra towel and wash clothes I knew I would need for my stay as well as other supplies were available.

Considering we were told before booking that the hotel was undergoing re-model, I was shocked at how clean and neat our room, the lobby and the stairways were! I couldn’t tell whether my room had been remodeled or not, except the pictures indicated the rooms were going to the vinyl wood-plank flooring. I thought the carpets in the stairwells and rooms was plenty clean and comfortable.

Check out was super easy on Sunday morning.

Cons:

I was a little disappointed it didn’t offer any travel brochures about the covered bridges or provide any information about the covered bridge app since it was called “Covered Bridge Inn”. I arrived just after the front desk closed, so calling in to get my entry code was not a bad way to go. I was disappointed that the breakfast room only had two sets of table/chairs, but ultimately that’s all it needed. Very disappointed the room only had one chair at the table in the room. (We moved the table to the bed so I used the side of the bed for my chair.)

Could have bacon as a breakfast meat option, but otherwise breakfast was a surprise! I thought when I booked this hotel did not offer breakfast, and at check in, they said they offered a continental breakfast. So that was great!

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Judy solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

A quaint place to stay. Breakfast was good with a variety of food.

Cons:

Needed plugs by both beds.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Guohong couple us
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
G
Guohong couple us
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Trina solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Jan solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Location for the scenic of the covered bridges.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Miller solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Staff very friendly and helpful

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Alex family_with_children gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The most friendly welcoming hotel ive ever stayed at. Clean, tidy, huge rooms. Just wonderful

Cons:

A vending machine for snacks

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Jay solo_traveller us
10
A definite thumbs up!!
Pros:

Staff was available and helpful during the entire stay!

Cons:

Ice machine was unavailable.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth family_with_children us
7
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Crystal solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Staff was very accommodating/friendly/knowledgeable! Apologized for construction, but really no need, very clean,& no problems, except no ice machine, but she explained if we wanted ice just come up front & she would get for us. She was a peach😇 Spent 2 nights was very good! We liked that bathrm & sink area was separate. My husband liked the fact the light switch was inside the bathrm & could shut door & not outside of it. I liked the big mirrors. Only 1 night stand, think there should be 2. Only complaint I have was bed was really low & kinda hard. Pillows were great! But I mentioned the bed & morning gal said those are being replaced, so👍👍 on that. They also have a hot brkft, saw it, but didnt eat it as we had other plans. We definitely will stay there next time we are in Winterset!❤️ Can't wait to see their new updates! Easy to find on edge of town. Just can't say enough about the staff, & we could understand them👍👍

Cons:

Bed was too low & kinda hard, but as I stated b4, they are replacing, only 1 night stand.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Bozena couple us
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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fontaine solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

L’ensemble

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Roy solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Great room Great service

Cons:

Bathroom to small

2026-05-06 via Nuitee