With a stay at Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 in Carthage, you'll be 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Mississippi River and 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from Historic Nauvoo. .This motel is 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from Joseph Smith Historic Site and 27.5 mi (44.2 km) from Iowa State Penitentiary.
Joseph Smith Historic Site - 39 min drive - 41.7 km
Western Illinois University - 45 min drive - 60.1 km
Iowa State Penitentiary - 55 min drive - 50.6 km
Getting around
Fort Madison Station - 39 min drive
Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Wood Inn - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
The Office - 19 min drive
Hardee's - 3 min drive
Los Charros - 4 min drive
About this property
Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Mississippi River
Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Carthage motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No lift
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Prairie Winds Motel
OYO Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136
Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 Motel
Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 Carthage
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Reviews
Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 Reviews
7.6
Good
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The owner called me a few days before my reservation and told me that I had booked three nights and wanted to confirm that was correct. I told her, no I only reserved one and repeated the date that I reserved it for.
When I arrived, the office smelled like cigarettes. No other guests present. (I checked in around 5:15) She said she was giving me a great deal on the room.
This Motel was built in the 50s, but there was no fresh soap nor shampoo, etc. There was used soap in the shower. The toilet had not been cleaned for months. Had a strange smell and didn’t look at all as represented on Expedia. I’m OK with an older property that’s clean. And I can tolerate a lot, but there was no way I was going to tolerate this!!!
I left and made arrangements elsewhere. She still tried to get me to stay telling me she would give me a better rate. She charged my card for something and it hasn’t been refunded
She texted and called me multiple times. Here is the VM she left me the next day saying again that I was booked for more days.
“Hi Diana your book for today too so I just want you to like confirm like you had to tell that about today you are not here so otherwise they charge you today too I'm no I'm not sure about the Expedia policy so just contact them because in my register is showing me today's booking to like continue so your money goes and also please I'm just telling you to contact Expedia as soon as you can and just discuss your OK thank you.
CANCEL PROPERTY PLEASE!!!
Very nice individual at the front desk who greeted me and quickly checked me in. I was a little worried at first because it was so affordable but I have to say it is one of the cleanest places I have stayed in. Bed was comfortable and the shower was very clean. Absolutely would stay here again. My stay was a just to sleep and shower and back on the road so no thrills just rest and shower.
Ricardo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Business traveller
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
lack of privately
It was difficult to understand the language barrier. My biggest issue was NO PRIVACY. Only Vertical blinds with gaps, no curtains so I had to dress in the bathroom. The air conditioner was too high on the wall so he gave me a chair to stand on (made me nervous as a senior but at least I didn't fall). The bed was comfortable, room was clean and it was very affordable.
If it wasn’t so late and weren’t so tired, we would have not stayed here. Owners have not spent a cent to update this creepy hotel. It feels like the 80’s. The pillows were horribly old and flat too. My husband slept fully clothed because he was worried about bugs and kept his suitcase in the car so his change of clothes wouldn’t smell like the old motel.
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charles
4 Aug 2024
Quaint time travel
One of my first jobs in the 1970s was managing a little roadside motel. Checking in here was like stepping backward in time. That should not be seen as uncomplimentary. We found our stay to be quite adequate, For all that it is very dated. We tend to check in and drop our stuff go do things come back and are in the room basically just long enough to sleep. For an aged property It was clean and the clerk is incredibly friendly
Charles
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Kenneth
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, and spacious
The location of the motel is convenient--only 3 minutes from Carthage. It's about what you'd expect for a roadside motel. The room was comfortable and spacious, with a refrigerator and microwave.
Housekeeping service was prompt and reliable. The room, while old, was great for a stopover while driving through Illinois. The on-site manager was pleasant, engaging, and friendly.
For a comfortable stay driving through Illinois, I'd absolutely be willing to stay here again
Classic motel facing the highway, and surrounded by cornfields a short drive A well stopped
grocery store and Mexican restaurant. My room is clean and comfortable Motel staff was very accommodating
I had to get a hotel last minute for a minor change in our travel plans. I needed it to be cheap due to the unexpected cost. So I booked the Prairie Winds Motel and for the price, I could not have been happier. It was in a safe location, surrounded by corn. It was easy access off the highway. It was clean and did not have a smell. The price was very cheap and the view of the sunset, over the corn, was gorgeous. For the price and service, I highly recommend this hotel. I am a light sleeper and it was silent. I never heard anything all night.