Columbus Motel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

24/7 front desk

Free WiFi

Business services

Explore the area

265 Colonels Dr., Columbus Junction, IA, 52738

CJ Speedway
11 min walk
Columbus Junction Public Library
11 min walk
Lover's Leap Swinging Bridge
16 min walk
Iowa City, IA (IOW)
37 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About this property

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near CJ Speedway

A business centre, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free.

Columbus Motel offers 46 accommodations with air conditioning. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Columbus Motel, you'll be within walking distance of CJ Speedway. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a business centre.

Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Free Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms
Within a 15-minute walk of CJ Speedway and Columbus Junction Public Library
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee

WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Columbus Junction hotel.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site parking

Conveniences

24-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Business centre
Meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

2 floors
Built in 1986
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch TV with cable channels

Air conditioning
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Columbus Inn

Columbus Motel Hotel

Columbus Motel Columbus Junction

Columbus Motel Hotel Columbus Junction

Columbus Motel Reviews

5.8

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Joli

Travelled with group

2 Aug 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Travelled with family

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

25 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveller

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Walter

Business traveller

7 Jan 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

29 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tawnee

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eastward travels

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Chris

12 Sept 2022

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Keely

22 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Business traveller

4 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean room

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

DAWN

Travelled with family

5 Sept 2021

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

29 Oct 2020

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Keith, Bridgewater

Travelled with group

5 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Robert

22 Jun 2020

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

29 May 2019

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller

12 May 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location was across from a race track, Property was run down

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Amy, Eldon, us

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group

21 Apr 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Our first room stunk of marijuana and when we went to the front desk they told us that they told the night staff not to do that. No real concern at all. They gave us a new room that was old needs a lot of updates. The ONLY reason we stayed is because it was the only hotel in town!!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

11 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Loved the staff!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Dec 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Karen, Redfield Iowa

25 Nov 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The hotel was clean and comfortable. The only hotel in town but we enjoyed our stay. They were VERY accommodating and always had a smile. There was no coffee pot in the room but she brought us one!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

GALEN

4 Sept 2018

It's an old motel and some things need fixed up, but it was clean, comfortable, and quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

31 Jul 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bates Motel?

This place was a complete dive for the amount paid - and honestly, I would have walked out had it not been for the no cancellation policy attached to the room. It looked like no one had taken care of the outside - ever. The 2 people that helped me at the front desk were pleasant, but the room was just a room - the mirror at the sink was made for a 6 foot person, the bathroom was barely big enough to turn around in, and the carpets were stained and tattered. The shower head was great, but the water was backed up in the tub when you showered, and there wasn't even a clock in the room. The Wi-Fi was sketchy at best. The bed had 3 SMALL pillows on a king size bed, and was horrible for sleeping on. I did not feel safe, as the back door was left open all night, never latched, or needing a key to gain entry. All of the utility areas were left open to the public view, and there were rooms that were in a state of construction that were not blocked off, or closed up. Would highly not recommend this to anyone, especially if there are children staying with you!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018