Name: Little River Inn Motel
Address: 708 West 1st Street, Leon, Iowa, United States of America, Leon, Iowa, US
Price range: $96–$103 per night
Rating: 8.47

What guests think

At Little River Inn Motel, guests describe a small, family-run property where the hosts are exceptionally friendly and the experience is simple and relaxed, set in a quiet area away from big-box bustle.

Service stands out for warmth and helpfulness, with some noting smooth check-in and small touches like coffee, tea, or snacks. Rooms are commonly described as clean and comfortable, with a classic motel feel. Caveats include the older building character, one reported bathroom leak, occasionally snug layouts, and a firm 10 am checkout noted by a reviewer. A practical choice for low-key stops.

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Facilities

Small, older property with basic amenities; few on-site facilities are noted.

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10

Eliza

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a fantastic family owned and run small classic motel. Our room has photos from classic movies. Laura, the owner, is extraordinarily nice and interesting to talk with.

10

Sandra

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great check in - small, family motel. Building is older, but well maintained! I enjoyed a great, hot shower!

8

Roger

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's a cute Mom and Pop motel. The owners were wonderful.

10

Linda

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Little River Motel was a comfortable stay. We enjoyed the ambience of the Mom and Pop family business. My sister and I enjoyed the quiet and courtesy. They were respectful of our wishes. No hoopla.

8

WILLIAM

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, small mom & pop.

10

Tracy

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It’s a rustic nostalgia little old house like grandma my head. Where everybody wanted to go to see grandma. Basic amenities but cozy and a warm feeling. Flora the owner is so kind and hospitable. I enjoy staying here it is close to my grandkids and gives me the space like home! My grandkids love visiting me at the house.

10

terry

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

An older style small private motel that was nice and was just fine for what I needed.

8

Gary J

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A quaint little motel for those who are visiting the local Leon area, especially fisherman. This is not a big box facility, but the management is great.

10

melisaa

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Room was nice and clean. They offer free snacks, as well as coffee and tea. The owners are wonderful. With great staff. Will definitely be staying again.

10

Barbara

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, quaint country motel. Comfortable. Meets all the requirements. Nice bed, AC, shower, good WiFi.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews note clean rooms and solid upkeep. One guest reported a bathroom leak.

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10

Sandra

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great check in - small, family motel. Building is older, but well maintained! I enjoyed a great, hot shower!

10

Troy

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and the Mexican place down the road was pretty good.

10

melisaa

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and clen. Service was good also.

10

John

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Very clean and the room was taken care of every day.

8

Garry

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room and staff very friendly. Bathroom had a water leak from ceiling. Staff was notified.

8

Susan

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant help and room was very clean. Room was a little snug but ok for our short stay. Overall pleased with the accommodations.

10

David

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place to stay. Quiet clean roomy and very safe.

10

melisaa

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Room was nice and clean. They offer free snacks, as well as coffee and tea. The owners are wonderful. With great staff. Will definitely be staying again.

10

Harley Mani

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A small Motel with a staff that goes way above and beyond I truly will stay there if I'm ever in the area again. The rooms were exceptionally clean could have not asked for anything better for a small motel

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet, with a classic motel feel; some mention large beds. A few describe rooms as snug or basic rather than modern.

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10

Eliza

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a fantastic family owned and run small classic motel. Our room has photos from classic movies. Laura, the owner, is extraordinarily nice and interesting to talk with.

10

Sandra

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great check in - small, family motel. Building is older, but well maintained! I enjoyed a great, hot shower!

10

Linda

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Little River Motel was a comfortable stay. We enjoyed the ambience of the Mom and Pop family business. My sister and I enjoyed the quiet and courtesy. They were respectful of our wishes. No hoopla.

8

Allen

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice quaint place to stay. Very comfortable beds and accommodations were good!

8

Susan

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant help and room was very clean. Room was a little snug but ok for our short stay. Overall pleased with the accommodations.

10

terry

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

An older style small private motel that was nice and was just fine for what I needed.

10

David

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place to stay. Quiet clean roomy and very safe.

10

Kim S

Aug 27, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Rural town quiet spot. The people there were very nice and friendly. Service was great! Beds very comfortable.

10

Barbara

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, quaint country motel. Comfortable. Meets all the requirements. Nice bed, AC, shower, good WiFi.

10

Louis

Jul 14, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, quiet location. Adequate room. Super king size mattress!

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Service

Service is frequently praised as warm, friendly, and helpful, with smooth check-in mentioned. One review notes a firm 10 am checkout reminder.

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10

Paul

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Planned on staying 1 night. Ended up spending a second. Warm and friendly staff.

10

Sandra

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great check in - small, family motel. Building is older, but well maintained! I enjoyed a great, hot shower!

8

Garry

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room and staff very friendly. Bathroom had a water leak from ceiling. Staff was notified.

10

David

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, easy access

8

Sheryl

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay when you want to hit the road early. Check out is at 10 am, a full hour earlier than most places. In the morning I got a knock on my door. “Checkout is at 10 am. It is now 9:48.” So in case you don’t look at your watch or the clock, you will still be on the road by 10 am. Like finding an extra hour in my day!

10

Stanley

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful stay. The hosts were very thoughtful and helpful.

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melisaa

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Room was nice and clean. They offer free snacks, as well as coffee and tea. The owners are wonderful. With great staff. Will definitely be staying again.

10

Harley Mani

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A small Motel with a staff that goes way above and beyond I truly will stay there if I'm ever in the area again. The rooms were exceptionally clean could have not asked for anything better for a small motel

8

Diane

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very polite and friendly and made you feel at home.

10

Wyatt

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice check in lady was super helpful and got my reciept ahead of time. Very helpful and a nice place to stay at.

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Location

Quiet, rural location; a few guests mentioned it was convenient for the Leon area or the nearby lake.

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10

Linda

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Little River Motel was a comfortable stay. We enjoyed the ambience of the Mom and Pop family business. My sister and I enjoyed the quiet and courtesy. They were respectful of our wishes. No hoopla.

10

Troy

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and the Mexican place down the road was pretty good.

10

David

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, easy access

8

Michael

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet and convenient

6

Joseph

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, rural, good value

10

David

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place to stay. Quiet clean roomy and very safe.

8

Gary J

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A quaint little motel for those who are visiting the local Leon area, especially fisherman. This is not a big box facility, but the management is great.

10

Kim S

Aug 27, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Rural town quiet spot. The people there were very nice and friendly. Service was great! Beds very comfortable.

10

John

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the lake

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Louis

Jul 14, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, quiet location. Adequate room. Super king size mattress!

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Troy

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and the Mexican place down the road was pretty good.

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melisaa

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Room was nice and clean. They offer free snacks, as well as coffee and tea. The owners are wonderful. With great staff. Will definitely be staying again.

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Little River Inn Motel

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the House At 503 (Not Pet Friendly)

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

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Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Not Pet Friendly)

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