In downtown Des Moines, Cozy Rest Motel is your home away from home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, unwind with concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Iowa State Capitol Building - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Casey's Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Scornovaccas Pizza - 7 min walk
Casey's General Store - 19 min walk
Little Caesars Pizza - 2 min drive
Burger King - 19 min walk
About this property
Cozy Rest Motel
Cozy Rest Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Principal Park and Iowa State Capitol Building. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Casey's Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
65-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Turndown service
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cozy Rest Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cozy Rest Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cozy Rest Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cozy Rest Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cozy Rest Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Cozy Rest Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Cozy Rest Motel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Principal Park (2 mi) and Iowa State Capitol Building (2.4 mi), along with Iowa Events Center (2.7 mi) and EMC Expo Center (2.8 mi).
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Reviews
Cozy Rest Motel Reviews
7.8
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8.4
Cleanliness
6.2
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2025
This was a no frills place to stay but the room was nice and the front desk guy was friendly. If you are looking for a cheap but nice place to stay, check them out.
Chuck
Chuck, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Nice room and friendly staff
Kristian
Kristian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Staff were very friendly and room more than met our needs
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2025
They are currently remodeling the outside of the motel. The room was as nice or nicer than hotels twice the price.
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
It is a cute little motel that was clean and comfortable. Perfect place to stay for a good price.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2025
Very nice room big comfortable bed very big TV had a refrigerator and a microwave and pretty clean it was very comfortable
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2025
A little upcoming gem in Des Moines! The rooms are better than what you typically get for this price and they are upgrading the hotel to be an affordable boutique hotel in the area. The owner, Dennis, was very kind. If you are on a budget, definitely don't let the outside turn you away. Appreciated my stay.
Jadon
Jadon, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 22, 2025
Good room, bad bed.
The room i stayed in was nice, they didn't have much for toilet paper in the bathroom though, but it did have a nice big shower. My only real complaint was the bed, it was hard as a rock.
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Easy to find Quick check in and out Close to dining options Staff friendly Well lite parking lot Provided toothbrush and paste shampoo and shower gel
Comfortable be
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
Very friendly staff and great service
Destiny
Destiny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Front desk staff was friendly. Room was VERY clean. Basic room which was all I needed.
Darrell
Darrell, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2024
Quick easy check in and check out
Brandon
Brandon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Road Trip
It was extremely comfortable for the price point and was in a great area for where we wanted to go!
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
The property was only accessible from one direction on a very busy divided street. Rooms were excellent. There was no cleaning of the room during my 5 day stay. The staff were very helpful courteous and friendly. It was close to restaurants and shopping. Worked very well for me.
Steve
Steve, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Looks ugly outside but beautiful inside comfortable bed and nice pillows very nice gentleman in the office
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2023
It was cozy and neat
Jeanette
Jeanette, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2025
Great staff help
Very nice staff. Very helpful. Nice upgraded hotel room. Neighborhood is not the best. But safe.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 5, 2025
So So for the Price.
Average room basic TV no cable, no top lock on door, also no peek hole to see .. people in and out till 330am , towels were clean and bed was comfortable, also shower had nice pressure.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2024
Had a nice stay. The facility is close to a busy road so I heard the traffic very early but that isn't the facilities fault. Clean and the staff was helpful and nice
stephanie
stephanie, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 9, 2024
The odor in the room was terrible. It was pretty clean and the service from the owner was great.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2024
Staff was friendly, easy check in. Rooms were so much better than I was expecting. All in all the only thing I did not like about this motel was the fact it's in an area that feels relatively unsafe. No problems with the motel itself! It was great for our night there, checked in super late but was met with no issues.
Heather
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
My Cozy stay.
The folks who own and run the place are very gracious, and accommodating. It wasn't at all what I expected. They keep it neat and clean. You can tell there is new ownership. Compared to past visits, it is much, much better.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Very clean but WiFi is super slow.
Outside look not so nice but the inside is really nice and clean. Only thing I didn’t like is the Wi-Fi is super slow.
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2023
Clean basic hotel
Hotel was clean and comfortable. No frills basic hotel. Just what we needed. Vending machine was empty. Not that I wanted anything just noticed it getting ice.
Curt
Curt, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2024
It was good for the price, clean and friendly. Don't expect extras like other motels. No microwave, refrigerator in room, no extra locks on doors, all steps. It was fine for just staying one night but wouldn't recommend if staying longer.