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If you can’t find a motel in Grinnell, let us help you find a motel or similar property from over 62 accommodations in the larger area. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

At most motels, you’re likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Super 8 by Wyndham Newton is located 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from the heart of Grinnell. Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Marshalltown, IA: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Central Grinnell is 20.6 mi (33.2 km) away. Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown: Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from the heart of Grinnell. Economy Inn Motel: Central Grinnell is 20.6 mi (33.1 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Montezuma’s Cozy Country Inn: 14.9 mi (24 km) from the heart of Grinnell. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Central Park, Arbor Lake, and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center and Fun Valley Ski Area. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Grinnell College, Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, and Iowa Speedway.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Grinnell to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Grinnell are January, November, February, and April, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Grinnell to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 49.7 mi (80 km) away from the city center. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.