Motel Tipton
111 E South St
Tipton, IA
A little roadside motel redone with patriotic-meets-retro heartland style
This property is an Honorable Mention. It has been vetted and approved for our highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. While it is still evolving toward our full design-led designation, it is a proven, reliable anchor for any road trip. We recommend it with confidence.
About Motel Tipton
Motel Tipton is a classic small roadside motel in the heart of Tipton, independently owned and thoughtfully renovated to pair modern comfort with small-town charm. The owners styled it with a genuine patriotic-meets-retro look that celebrates Iowa and American heritage, and they treat cleanliness as the whole point. Guests single out the spotless rooms and the welcoming, knowledgeable manager again and again.
What Motel Tipton Is Known For
This is a small motel renovated with genuine style and an obsession with cleanliness, run by a manager guests remember by name. It is proof that a modest roadside stay can have real character.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- WiFi
- In-room Keurig coffee
- Refrigerator and microwave
- Work desk in rooms
- Park at your door
- ADA-accessible room
- Free Wi-Fi
What Guests Love
- Thoughtfully renovated with real heartland character
- Kept spotlessly clean, top to bottom
- A warm, knowledgeable manager full of local tips
- Walkable to downtown, just off I-80
Worth Knowing
- This is a small motel without a shared outdoor gathering space
- Rooms open to the outdoors in the classic roadside layout
- It is a compact property, so book ahead around local events and the fair
The Room
Rooms are clean, comfortable, and full of character, with parquet floors, a work desk, and in-room comforts like a Keurig, a refrigerator, and a microwave. They are single-story and open to the outdoors, so you park close and step right in.
The Grounds
This is a classic single-story roadside motel, so rooms open to the outdoors and you pull up close to your door. It sits right in town, walkable to Tipton's downtown and close to the county fairgrounds.
The Experience
Tipton is the Cedar County seat, a walkable little town with a courthouse square, local eateries, and a fairgrounds that comes alive in season. The motel is just off Interstate 80, an easy midpoint between the Quad Cities and Iowa City, and the manager is happy to point guests toward the best of the surrounding eastern Iowa countryside.
Details
Tipton, IA 52772
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Motel Tipton pet friendly?
Yes, Motel Tipton is pet friendly.
Does Motel Tipton serve breakfast?
No, Motel Tipton does not serve breakfast.
Does Motel Tipton have WiFi?
Yes, Motel Tipton has WiFi.
What is there to do near Motel Tipton?
Cedar County Fairgrounds: 0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Tipton Downtown Square: 0.4 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Iowa City: 24 miles, about a 50 minute drive.
How far is Motel Tipton from Cedar County Fairgrounds?
0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Motel Tipton from Tipton Downtown Square?
0.4 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Motel Tipton from Iowa City?
24 miles, about a 50 minute drive.
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Things to Do Near Tipton, the Cedar County seat off I-80
Cedar County Fairgrounds
0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The county fairgrounds on the edge of Tipton, host to the summer fair and events through the year.
Tipton Downtown Square
0.4 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The walkable county-seat center, anchored by the historic courthouse and lined with local shops and eateries.
Iowa City
24 miles, about a 50 minute drive.
A lively university town with the Old Capitol, museums, bookstores, and a busy downtown pedestrian mall.