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Motel Tipton

"A Happy Place"

About Us

Welcome to Motel Tipton – Where Clean Meets Comfort!

At Motel Tipton, Clean, Clean, Clean isn’t just a mantra—it’s our promise.

Proudly family-owned and lovingly operated, our 13-room boutique motel in the heart of Tipton, Iowa has been thoughtfully renovated to reflect both modern comfort and small-town charm. Whether you're here for a night or an extended stay, you'll find a happy place that feels like home.

Choose from a variety of room types including 1 Single Queen, 8 Double Queens (one pet-friendly), 3 Kings, and 1 ADA-accessible King. Each room features fresh, patriotic-meets-retro décor that celebrates the spirit of Iowa and the American heartland.

Looking for the perfect gift? We offer gift certificates too!
Motel Tipton is 100% privately owned by TipInn, LLC.

We can’t wait to welcome you!
~ The Motel Tipton Team ~

Areas Served

Tipton, IA | Iowa City, IA | Cedar Rapids, IA | Quad Cities and Surrounding Areas

Our Professional Associations

Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association
Iowa Office to Combat Human Trafficking
Tipton Chamber of Commerce

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

13-Room Boutique Motel, 2-levels (main & 2nd floor)
Rooms Are Deep Cleaned & Sanitized

Our Services include:

1 - Deluxe Single Queen Room
7 - Deluxe Double Queen Rooms
3 - Deluxe Single King Rooms
1 - Pet Friendly Deluxe Double Queen Room – must be reserved by phone prior to booking
1 - ADA Compliant Deluxe King Room – must be reserved by phone prior to booking
Friendly & Helpful Staff

Testimonials

On 6/23/2025 Denise Reece had this to say:
We were delighted with our stay! Very clean room and looked just like the photo on the website. We were warmly welcomed and the hostess was very accommodating. If we're ever in the area again we would stay, and have told our friends/family what an unexpectedly great spot it was! Thanks for making our Barn Tour visit to Cedar County exceptional :) Testimonial written by Denise Reece on this site.

On 6/23/2025 Karen Fieg had this to say:
We spent Saturday night here during the Iowa Barn Foundation Spring 2025 tour. It was the perfect central location in Tipton. The room was clean, beds comfortable, refrigerator was COLD which is not always the case with hotel fridges. Renee was super pleasant when we checked out. I really like patronizing local businesses. I would highly recommend the Motel Tipton!

On 6/22/2025 Anonymous had this to say:
Very clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff! My kids stay here when they are in town and love it! Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site.

On 6/22/2025 Robert Lelly had this to say:
This motel is as nice as any Holiday Inn and Ramada Inn The rooms are fresh and clean Testimonial written by Robert Lelly on this site.

On 5/31/2025 Darin K had this to say:
Great place to stay! Friendly staff. Great value.

Contact Us

Motel Tipton
111 E South St Tipton, IA 52772
Phone: (319) 600-2495
Email: admin@moteltipton.com

We are located at the south end of Tipton near I-38 and Cedar St

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

American Express, Cash, Debit Cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

FAQ

Rates & Discounts

We offer 10% off:
• For Military, Veterans, First Responders – with ID
• AAA / CAA – with Membership Card
• Senior (65+ years) – with ID

Ask about rates specific to:
• Temporary accommodations for construction teams
• Emergency accommodations
• Wedding party lodging

Tuesday’s Are Free!
Special offer available from October 7, 2025 – April 28, 2026.
Book a three night stay that includes a Tuesday and you will get the Tuesday night free!
• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Any combination works!

Some restrictions apply such as; Offer cannot be combined with any other discount &/or offer. No cash value. Offer is for personal use ONLY. Offer doesn’t include holidays &/or apply to business, construction, commercial, corporate or government bookings.

o Some promotions are only available by calling to book direct!
• BOOK DIRECT: Please call 319-600-2495 to or on our website at www.moteltipton.com.

Meet the Team

Meet the Owners ~ the Willard’s
On March 1, 2022 the motel was purchased by Shelley and Blake via their business TipInn, LLC are the 100% Owners. They hail from Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. What brought them to Tipton? In the fall of 2021, they visited Blake’s Daughter and her new husband who reside in Tipton. Together, they found out about the vacant motel was for sale. One thing lead to another and an offer to purchase was submitted… knowing that massive amounts of work had to be done to update the motel to today’s standards. Extensive renovations were completed and Motel Tipton was transformed into a “place of comfort and pride”.

Meet the Property Managers ~ the Sutton’s

Please join us in welcoming Lisa and Eric who bring a wealth of experience and passion for hospitality to our beloved motel and the City of Tipton, Iowa.

Lisa joins us with a degree in hospitality and restaurant Management from the American Institute of Commerce. She has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having managed at variety of restaurants.

Eric, has a degree in microbiology and chemistry from Western Illinois University. He comes to us with 24 years serving as a Military Officer in the US Army. He currently works in the medical industry. He also has a wealth of knowledge with machining and maintenance management.

Together, the Sutton’s are committed to upholding the standards of excellence that Motel Tipton is known for and they are excited to meet and serve each of you.

We welcome you to Motel Tipton… a Happy Place!