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Edgetowner Motel

2.5 star property
This charming retreat near Living History Farms offers scenic views and lush gardens that inspire adventure while providing all the comforts travelers need

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The Edgetowner Motel balances rustic charm with practical amenities. Travelers can connect with WiFi in public areas, use the business center for work needs, or even plan a wedding. After a busy day, the garden and barbecue grills provide perfect spots to unwind.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$75
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (2 Full Beds)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (2 Full Beds)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (2 Full Beds)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

De Soto is home to Edgetowner Motel. John Wayne Birthplace Museum and Living History Farms are cultural highlights and Iowa State Fairgrounds is a popular local attraction. Bob Feller Museum and Brenton Arboretum are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hunting and ecotours, or hop on a moped for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around De Soto.
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Map
804 Guthrie St, De Soto, IA, 50069

What's nearby

  • Van Meter Recreation Complex - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Bob Feller Museum - 5 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Trindle Park - 5 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Van Meter City Hall - 5 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Van Meter Public Library - 5 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ambro's Roadhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Burgers & Brews - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Edgetowner Motel

Motel near Living History Farms
A corner/local shop, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Edgetowner Motel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, outdoor furniture and a vending machine
  • Wedding services and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, heating and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edgetowner Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Edgetowner Motel?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edgetowner Motel on 21 Jan 2026 start from AU$75.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Edgetowner Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Edgetowner Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Edgetowner Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Edgetowner Motel located?

Situated in De Soto, this motel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from John Wayne Birthplace Museum, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Living History Farms and Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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Reviews

Edgetowner Motel Reviews

6.4

6.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very affordable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school or vintage, but clean and nice. Check in was fast, easy, curtious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman (im sorry I forgot her name and she might be the owner) who helped us at the front desk, was soooooooooo nice! The location was perfect for us! Its a couple minutes off 80 West. The room was simple and I even got to soak in tub, yes, there are bathtubs. I loved it! We'll definitely be back when we're out that way.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people. Safe. Old mattresses that need to be replaced. Great staff. Could use TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, parking right in front of my room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and . The motel was very clean and comfortable. The staff and guests were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Danial

Old but decent

Basic place to lay your head and take a shower on a budget. Hotel is pretty old (uses actual keys for the room lol) but room was clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Raun

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Okay room.... Just okay...

The air conditioner worked quite well. When I arrived I did not have two beds. So I had to request a roll away. It was quite comfortable. The woman who helped set it up was very pleasant very nice. She was very kind and helpful and brought me a Wi-Fi password. But the room was very worn and needed some major renovating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the property was cheap and the staff was friendly, there were several issues during my stay. Firstly, I made a reservation in June for a room in August, and upon arrival, it seemed that they didn't actually reserve my room. They told me that I was "in luck since they had one left," I'm curious what would've happened if I showed up without being so "lucky." The room I did end up getting was dirty, with cigarette butts and bobby pins still littered along parts of the room. The bathroom had toilet paper plugged into a small hole in the floor, not sure how long that had been there. The sink also appeared very dirty. Definitely would encourage staff to be more diligent about cleaning and honoring reservations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs a lot of work.

Main issue was it was not clean, carpet very dirty and really dirty under the beds. Chair in room had a large questionable stain. Because it was so dirty, we did not use the shower. No blankets in the room just a thin sheet and thin bedspread. Two remotes for the TV but no instructions on how to use them so we only could get a couple channels. No amenities. Ice only available in the office when it was open. Outside of each room were the most torn up delapidated chairs that looked awful and no one would want to use. Did not have our reservations eventhough we had a confirmation number. Showed a room $20 cheaper on line on the day we arrived than we were quoted however, they did honor the cheaper rate. We only stayed one night due to lack of cleanliness but clerk could not process our second night refund so not sure if it was processed the next day or not. The woman who checked us in was very nice. The property behind it was large and beautiful which was the only nice thing about it. It could be acceptable if these issues were resolved.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Floor was a little dirty and the bed was not that comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price attracted my attention, but I should have known better
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Won't stay again. Just before we left there was a cockroach crawling on the table
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and it’s quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its what i was looking for
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Damian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid for week, came back after work and little stuff was missing. 3rd night noticed cockroaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a pretty run down place don’t expect anything nice for sure but it is dirt cheap so you should know what you’re getting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The people were nice but the property was disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in and out was easy and I was happy to have plenty of privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s cheap and nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady that has helped me with the check in is fun and amazing. I will definitely stay here as much as I can.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Sheri

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was incredibly filthy, would never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice clean and homy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lol
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what i wanted
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024