Columbus Motel

Hotels
Independent
265 Colonels Dr., Columbus Junction, Iowa, 52738 , Columbus Junction , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Express check-out
Meeting rooms
RV, bus, truck parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Meeting rooms
Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very peaceful
Cons:
No one at the front desk at any time
Halls were dark
No coffee or vending machine
Room had cracks and scratchy sheets
Water drainage issues in bathtub
Overall poor experience

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Guests mentioned multiple cleanliness issues such as cracks in the room, scratchy sheets, and water drainage problems.
Service
1
The lack of staff availability at the front desk, dark halls, and absence of basic amenities like coffee and vending machines contributed to extremely poor service experience.
Location
5
While the location was not specifically mentioned in the reviews provided, other aspects of the hotel impacted the overall sentiment significantly.
Room Quality
2
Guests reported multiple issues with the room, including cracks, scratchy bedding, and a malfunctioning bathtub, leading to a low rating for room quality.
Amenities
1
The absence of basic amenities like coffee, vending machines, and the poor quality of the room contributed to the extremely low rating for amenities.
Value for Money
1
Based on the reviews provided, guests found the hotel to be a poor value for the money due to various issues with cleanliness, service, and amenities.
Food and Beverage
5
No specific mentions of food and beverage services were provided in the reviews, resulting in a mid-range rating for this category.
Overall Experience
3
The overall sentiment expressed in the reviews indicated a highly negative experience, impacting the overall rating significantly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-09-05 09:19

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and enjoy cable programming for your entertainment. Relax in air-conditioned guestrooms equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Central Location
Located within walking distance of popular attractions such as CJ Speedway and Columbus Junction Public Library, explore the surrounding area with ease.

Designated Smoking Areas
For guests who smoke, designated smoking areas are available for your convenience.

Make Columbus Motel your home away from home in Columbus Junction. Book your stay now and experience comfort and convenience.

Important information:

  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

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Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 2
Service: 1
Location: 5
Room Quality: 2
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 3
A
Alejandra family
10
Pros:

Everything was good

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
A
amanda
10
Pros:

Was checked in very quickly. The booking got us messed up to a different room, but they immediately fixed that for us. Very friendly people. Very helpful telling directions for food. The room we stayed in looked like it was recently updated. Would recommend

2025-05-01 via Nuitee
D
Debra
4
Pros:

No one at the front desk at any time. Halls were dark. No coffee yet there were fixings for it. No vending machine. Room had cracks everywhere and the water in the bathtub wouldn't drain properly. Sheets & blanket was very scratchy. TV was the only good thing about this motel. Don't waste your time here.

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
J
Jamie family
10
Pros:

Very peaceful

2025-04-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Bed service they dont have Internet to check aboutreservertioni
Pros:

Not good I never have the room, but I pay for that I want my money back .

2024-12-10 via Nuitee
B
bruce friends
2
Pros:

It was ok for 2 guys duck hunting, other than that it needed renovated or closed. The young lady behind the was great. 5 stars to her

2024-11-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Wouldn’t recommend unless it’s your last option
Pros:

We reserved a room for 5 people a day before and they ended up not even having it available/clean. We ended up getting two separate ones and requested non-smoking rooms and ended up having one that smelt like smoke. (My son ended up getting sick because the smell was really strong). Bedsheets looked like they weren’t cleaned, they had stains and some kind of crumbs/food on them. I feel like they could do a better job at cleaning the rooms. The bathroom had dirt/hair and there was dust on everything. The front desk lady was nice though - good customer service.

2024-10-20 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Small and clean
Pros:

Great place to stay

2024-09-14 via Nuitee
V
Virginia family
2
Pros:

i put it above the owner cam into our room with out knocking early in the morning parking lot dirty nails dead dried snake - handi cap ramp blocked by owners truck he could see i use a walker

2024-09-05 via Nuitee
J
Joli friends
4
Pros:

Adequate for price, which was thankfully cheap. It did seem clean—which is a huge bonus. No coffee of any kind available. Missing at least 5 lightbulbs and/or fixtures. It appears owners may be trying to update this very old, dated, run down motel, e.g. new paint, new bed covering in one of our rooms, new hall carpet. They have a way to go.

2024-08-02 via Nuitee
A
Alejandro
2
Pros:

I had booked at this motel through expedia, I had to stay an extra night to finish a job I was working at so i rebooked through expedia. The management denied my stay because they say that their prices on expedia are incorrect and they wanted to charge me a different rate which was 30 dollars more than my expedia price which i had paid for already. The owner of this location is a crook and wants to take advantage of out of towners. It's faulse advertisement if you see a price online then then they expect you to pay a higher price when you check in. There isn't any other motels or hotels around, but id rather drive an hour than to give this thief the satisfaction and my business. Worst experience I've ever had.

2024-07-25 via Nuitee
G
George
10
Pros:

Very clean remodeled hotel. I was nearby picking up an auction item but ended up needing to pick it up the next day. I put in hotel near me and found this oasis in a small town. Very happy with the room and staff.

2024-06-23 via Nuitee
E
Emily partner
10
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay while visiting Columbus Junction. The hotel is a bit dated, as can be expected in such a small town. But the rooms were very clean and comfortable and the staff was very kind and thoughtful. We would definitely stay again.

2024-01-02 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey
10
Pros:

it was clean but old. no ice machine more pillows needed

2023-09-24 via Nuitee
T
Tawnee
8
Eastward travels
Pros:

It only owned the hotel for a month, he had done a lot of positive changes but there is an off a lot more to go. I believe the hotel had been neglected for quite some time. The carpet was new in the paint and the rooms were new, but the one ply toilet paper and the one bulb above the mirror in the bathroom was a bit disappointing. It was a nice enough place to spend the night but I wouldn’t have wanted to spend more than one night there, The bed wasn’t very comfortable, silver lining, you got exfoliated with your washcloth and towel.

2022-10-17 via Nuitee
K
Keely
8
Pros:

Was working up there, rooms were clean, area quite.

2021-11-22 via Nuitee
L
Lester
10
Clean room
Pros:

Room was clean showed signs of age. Bed was comfortable but needed more pillows. Furniture was bit outdated.

2021-10-04 via Nuitee
D
DAWN family
2
Pros:

When i got there to check in they had lost my reservation and even with the confirmation number they were unwilling/unable to do anything for me. I had to find and book another room. I wasn't sure if I was going to find another hotel that was available that wasn't going to be $200 to $300 a night.

2021-09-05 via Nuitee
K
Keith friends
8
Pros:

The new owner is really trying to upgrade the property. They took possession of the property in the last half of 2019.

The previous bad reviews are not true of the current condition. It is clean, quiet, and being well maintained by the new owners. Windows are new, paint is new, and it is not in bad shape.

No it is not a Hampton or a Hilton. It is a good place to stay if you need a room in the area. If I return to the area I would stay there again.

2020-10-05 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

OK, but they charged my credit card after I had paid cash for the room.

2019-05-29 via Nuitee