Name: Cozy Rest Motel
Address: 2316 Southeast 14th Street, Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America, Des Moines, Polk County, US
Price range: $71–$90 per night
Rating: 8.33

What guests think

At Cozy Rest Motel, travelers describe budget-friendly stays with surprisingly updated rooms and welcoming staff, while noting the older exterior and roadside location that can feel rough and bring traffic noise.

Many find interiors clean for the price and like the large walk-in showers, but amenities are minimal, some rooms lack a fridge or microwave, and Wi-Fi strength and speed are inconsistent. Cleanliness feedback is mixed overall, with several reports of odors or maintenance lapses alongside numerous comments about tidy rooms. Expect a simple, no-frills stay that suits short, budget-minded visits if you are comfortable with limited extras and some road noise.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; parking is right outside the rooms with a well lit lot, and there are no interior hallways. Little else is noted, and one guest found the vending machine empty.

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Steve

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

8

Jaren

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking by room entrance door - no hallways to carry luggage down. Would have been nice to have fridge and microwave. Had a very nice walk-in shower. Good sleeping mattress.

8

Curt

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Alan

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Andries

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Building is old

8

stephanie

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Alan

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in and out Staff very friendly Well lit parking lot and surroundings Shower water pressure outstanding Eateries just down the street Easy to find

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, but feedback is mixed overall. Several mention odors, stained or worn linens, and occasional mold or maintenance issues.

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Darrell

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was friendly. Room was VERY clean. Basic room which was all I needed.

6

Jocelyn

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room really has an odd smell.

6

Christopher

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything ok except a strong odd odor.

8

Glen A.

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was completely surprised how nice this hotel was. I found it to be clean, quiet, and friendly.

10

Cheryl

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

4

Luis

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty and stained carpet and door. Very moldy bathroom. Won't be there again, ever.

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Karen

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Its clean enough for a cheaper room, but very noisy, dead cockroach in lobby. Run down and dirty bed covers and doors. It looks like the rooms have recently been renovated but dont go if your not driving. There is no food or drinks close by

10

Elizabeth

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a cute little motel that was clean and comfortable. Perfect place to stay for a good price.

8

stephanie

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

6

Lauren

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

As a woman in my 20’s, I felt a bit on edge staying here but I knew what I was getting when I paid for it. My key card kept getting disabled each day and I had to keep getting new ones. The sheets appeared to be stained and we found a pair of dirty underwear inside of the bedding. If you stay here I would advise you to bring your own bedding and bath towels. It’s a decent place to stay if you need a temporary room to sleep in, but otherwise I would recommend staying elsewhere.

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Rooms

Interiors are updated and better than the exterior suggests, with spacious tiled showers and simple, no-frills setups. Comfort is mixed—several note very firm beds and traffic or AC noise—and in-room fridges/microwaves are often absent while Wi-Fi can be slow or unreliable.

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Alex

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Barry

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A place for travelers who do not need a lot of amenities. Simple room with a fine shower, small tv, and a comfortable bed. Faced east but the heavy drapes kept the sun out and the light did not wake me up. I had a problem with the WiFi connection as I was in a building separate from the office and the signal was too weak for my devices to connect to it.

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Luke

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They are currently remodeling the outside of the motel. The room was as nice or nicer than hotels twice the price.

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Jaren

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking by room entrance door - no hallways to carry luggage down. Would have been nice to have fridge and microwave. Had a very nice walk-in shower. Good sleeping mattress.

10

Joshua H

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The interior appears to be recently renovated and looks phenomenal -- not what was expected for the price. A hidden gem!

8

Garry

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was well kept. It looked better inside than outside. I missed not having a microwave in the unit.

4

Jerome

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good cheap option but rooms are right next to busy road. I had to buy a box fan to get sleep at night.

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Sarah

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here overnight for an early morning flight. I would have been better off driving through the night or sleeping in my vehicle. The room door was hard to lock (had to lift it to insert deadbolt). It's noisy, the AC was noisy, the outside is falling apart, the bed is harder than a rock, and it overall is not a pleasant stay for a single woman. I did not feel safe. I will not every stay again. Not worth the $80 I paid.

8

Barb

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Kyle

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with straightforward check in. A few issues were noted around receipts and key card/access.

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Chuck

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Darrell

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was friendly. Room was VERY clean. Basic room which was all I needed.

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Thomas

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

While the rooms was okay, there were a couple of things that would have been helpful. Firstly, there was no listing of restaurants near the motel which would have been nice. There was a television that worked, but there was no listing of the local TV stations or any kind of guide. The shower, while good, was not checked prior to my arrival as the shower was out of shower gel even though there were built in containers for the gel in the shower. Another thing that I was not pleased with was the lack of a receipt. I specifically asked for a receipt and was told I could not get one from the staff at the check-in desk. I was told to go online to get the receipt. I found this to be unacceptable and asked, specifically, for a receipt. The staff member finally printed off a receipt from an online page. Not providing a receipt was totally unacceptable and is probably a defining condition as to whether or not I would return to the motel if I was in the area again.

10

Bob

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pria at the front desk was very helpful with my concerns - payment and getting wi-fi.

8

Jadon

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Ariel

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The manager is very friendly with customers and is an excellent person

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Chris

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly

8

Destiny

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and great service

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Kimberly

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly and room more than met our needs

6

Lauren

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

As a woman in my 20’s, I felt a bit on edge staying here but I knew what I was getting when I paid for it. My key card kept getting disabled each day and I had to keep getting new ones. The sheets appeared to be stained and we found a pair of dirty underwear inside of the bedding. If you stay here I would advise you to bring your own bedding and bath towels. It’s a decent place to stay if you need a temporary room to sleep in, but otherwise I would recommend staying elsewhere.

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Location

Set on a busy divided road, access can be one direction and traffic noise is common; several guests felt the surrounding area looked rough or unsafe. Others found it convenient for reaching dining and getting around Des Moines.

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Heather

Jun 24, 2024

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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.

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Autumn

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are super nice and helpful, and definitely went out of their way to make sure we were doing okay the whole time. That being said, the room was definitely musty (it smelled a liiiiitle bit moldy) and the bathroom wasn't the cleanest I've seen in my time. Beds were clean though, and air conditioner worked great. Overall, really can't complain for a last minute motel booking. I'd stay there again in a pinch. The low area score is because it did seem like we were in sort of an odd part of Des Moines, and if you were hoping to do any tourism or walking around at night I don't think this is quite the part of the city for it. The motel itself is good though and right on a main road that can get you to other parts of the city.

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Kathy

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this place but upon seeing it and the area around it, we did not feel Safe staying here. We were not able to cancel and get a refund. The area around this motel is run down and seems very unsafe.

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Kathy

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We found the accommodations OK. We were in town for the State Fair and just needed an air conditioner, a bed, and a shower. The shower did not have much hot water or pressure. The air conditioning is a window unit, so it was a bit loud, but it did drown out the street noise. The room was clean and adequate for our needs, and the price was right. The facility is old and looks a bit sketchy, but the receptionist was kind, helpful, and friendly.

10

James

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for single male traveler. Family owned and run. Very clean and well maintained. Directly on a main road so a bit noisy but it did not keep me awake. AC worked great even during 90 degree days. Would not want my wife to stay here by herself but that is because of the area, not the motel itself.

10

Steve

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

10

Alan

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

4

Jerome

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good cheap option but rooms are right next to busy road. I had to buy a box fan to get sleep at night.

8

stephanie

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Alan

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in and out Staff very friendly Well lit parking lot and surroundings Shower water pressure outstanding Eateries just down the street Easy to find

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Month	Average price
January	$68
February	$69
March	$68
April	$78
May	$76
June	$76
July	$79
August	$173
September	$67
October	$69
November	$69
December	$70

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $88	16 $72	17 $73	18 $73	19 $72
20 $72	21 $71	22 $72	23 $71	24 $75	25 $72	26 $72
27 $72	28 $72	29 $73	30 $72

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $73	2 $74	3 $73
4 $71	5 $71	6 $71	7 $74	8 $73	9 $73	10 $73
11 $74	12 $72	13 $72	14 $73	15 $75	16 $77	17 $76
18 $79	19 $75	20 $80	21 $76	22 $76	23 $75	24 $79
25 $90	26 $90	27 $79	28 $79	29 $79	30 $79	31 $79

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