When you stay at Willard Richards Inn in Nauvoo, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Historic Nauvoo and Nauvoo State Park. .This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Rheinberger House Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Weld House Museum.
Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 34 min drive
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About this property
Willard Richards Inn
Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Historic Nauvoo
Willard Richards Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Nauvoo bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided weekly, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This bed & breakfast also features wedding services, a communal living room, and a picnic area.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Wedding services
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 steps to reach entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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Communal living room
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Chef service
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Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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
Access code, host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 7.0 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Willard Richards Inn Nauvoo
Willard Richards Inn Bed & breakfast
Willard Richards Inn Bed & breakfast Nauvoo
Willard Richards Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 162 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 162 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 162 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
Travelled with family
4 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was amazing and friendly. She was super knowledgeable about the area. Breakfast was homemade and couldn’t have been better.
Amazing quarters to stay in. It was so quiet, too! Very nice breakfast and service. A charming place to stay, with a small view of the temple out our third floor window.
This place is so quaint and historic!!! I am so grateful we didn’t miss it. It got us as close to Historic Nauvoo as you can possibly get, and kept us fed with delicious breakfasts and snacks.
The breakfasts were amazing. Our host was the best and went way beyond our expectations. It was so fun to stay in a home that was decorated for the 1800 period.
My wife and I had a fantastic time in Nauvoo and the stay at the Inn was exceptional! It was right in the heart of where we wanted to be and the historic nature of house was just a wonderful way to immerse ourselves in the history of the city. The staff was great and the room was just outstanding! The little touches like having little chocolates out in many plates around the house was just a nice little bonus. Would definitely recommend to anyone else and if we make it back to Nauvoo I know where I am going to stay!
The location was perfect for our day exploring Nauvoo. The space was clean and cool. Even though our bathroom was across the hall it was easy to access and use. There was a large common space as well as plenty of displays to explore throughout. The caretaker was very kind and knowledgeable. Breakfast was amazing!
The location to everything in Nauvoo was outstanding. The staff was so very friendly and accommodating. The history of the building spans the ages of time. I want to come back and rent the whole place for a family reunion in the future.
It was an amazing experience to stay here. My family and I were all very comfortable, breakfast was amazing and the inn-keeper Laura is so friendly and kind.
This small, beautifully restored inn has excellent service and a great breakfast. By far the most convenient lodging location for visiting the Historic Nauvoo sites.