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Little River Inn Motel & Guest House

3.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
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The House at 503 (Not Pet Friendly) | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, books
Exterior
Traditional Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Not Pet Friendly) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $91
$82 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9

Explore the area

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708 W 1st St, Leon, IA, 50144
  • Place, Little River County Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Recreation Area
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Not Pet Friendly) | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, books

Traditional Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Not Pet Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

  • Garden view
  • 1001 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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The House at 503 (Not Pet Friendly) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The House at 503 (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 1100 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Leon

With a stay at Little River Inn Motel & Guest House in Leon, you'll be 3.7 mi (6 km) from Little River Recreation Area and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Nine Eagles State Park. .This guesthouse is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Slip Bluff County Park and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Graceland University.
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What's nearby

  • Little River County Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Little River Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Little River Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Slip Bluff County Park - 11 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Graceland University - 16 min drive - 18.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Godfathers Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kourt House Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dinky Diner - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Little River Inn Motel & Guest House

Little River Inn Motel & Guest House offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Leon guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Little River Inn Motel & Guest House. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 5 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1951
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [708 W. 1st St]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 6053

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Little River Guest House Leon
Little River & Leon
Little River Leon
Little River Inn Motel Guest House Leon
Little River Inn Motel Guest House
Little River Inn Motel & Guest House Leon Iowa
Little River Inn Motel & Guest House Leon
Little River Inn Motel & Guest House Guesthouse
Little River Inn Motel & Guest House Guesthouse Leon

Little River Inn Motel & Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice quaint place to stay. Very comfortable beds and accommodations were good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy access
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay. Quiet clean roomy and very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great place to stay

Very clean and the room was taken care of every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and the Mexican place down the road was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, rural, good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

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

Warm and wonderful stay.

We had a wonderful stay. The hosts were very thoughtful and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice check in lady was super helpful and got my reciept ahead of time. Very helpful and a nice place to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very pleasant help and room was very clean. Room was a little snug but ok for our short stay. Overall pleased with the accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room and staff very friendly. Bathroom had a water leak from ceiling. Staff was notified.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, quaint country motel. Comfortable. Meets all the requirements. Nice bed, AC, shower, good WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great priced stay

Price was inexpensive, location was great. Bathroom was small, but had hot water immediately. I’d stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and friendly and made you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary J

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

Off the beaten path.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melisaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and clen. Service was good also.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a cute Mom and Pop motel. The owners were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older style small private motel that was nice and was just fine for what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harley Mani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Pleasant stay

Very nice clean rooms. Friendly and helpful staff! Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Planned on staying 1 night. Ended up spending a second. Warm and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melisaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great check in - small, family motel. Building is older, but well maintained! I enjoyed a great, hot shower!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Easy access to parking. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022