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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 10/8/2025 Chuck Hayden had this to say:
What a neat place to stay for a couple of nights! Clean, cozy and comfortable! The manager Lisa is awesome and I had a chance to meet the owners and they are wonderful. It feels like a home away from hotel. Great area to explore too. I will definitely return! Thanks for you wonderful hospitality!!

On 10/8/2025 Jimmy D had this to say:
So, this isn’t the Hong Kong “W”, but it’s a Tipton-ized equivalent. Nice rooms, great bed and other room “stuff”. Friendliest people in a clean and friendly town. Deserves 6 out of 5 stars, really.

On 9/29/2025 Ken Ferguson had this to say:
Wonderful older hotel. Newly remodeled with standard conveniences. The AC was cold the fridge keeps my cold stuff cold. The bed was very comfortable. I enjoyed the overnight sleep.

On 9/6/2025 Mia Cakalic had this to say:
Pleasantly surprised! Clean, comfortable, and friendly. I have traveled a lot so 5 stars for motel is hard to come by.

On 8/31/2025 Anthony Angelo had this to say:
Wonderful motel. Top notch staff and room. Great recommendations for the quaint town. Will definitely return. Testimonial written by Anthony Angelo on this site.

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!