In the Southwest Area, Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids offers comfort and convenience. Enjoy in-room WiFi, grab a coffee from the lobby or freshen up with laundry facilities. A 24-hour front desk is always available to ensure your stay goes smoothly.
Hawkeye Downs Speedway Expo Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Czech Village - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Alliant Energy PowerHouse - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
Rockwell Collins - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
Getting around
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 1 min walk
Casey's - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 3 min walk
Breakfast House - 3 min drive
Union Station Sports Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids South
Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids South is a great choice for a stay in Cedar Rapids. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
50 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Econo Lodge
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Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids South offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids South does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids South?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids South?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids South?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What's the area around Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids South like?
Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids South is in Southwest Area, a short 9-minute drive from Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and 19 minutes' walk from Hawkeye Downs Speedway Expo Center.
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Reviews
Reviews
6.4
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6.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
7.2
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
The rooms were very nice and affordable. Thanks this stay
Paige
Paige, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2024
everything is good with this hotel staff was able to accommodate to our reservations definitely would recommend this hotel
Tasha
Tasha, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2024
Very friendly staff. Good place if you just need a place to sleep for the night.
Autumn
Autumn, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2024
Overall good besides location and others staying
swan
swan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2023
Staff are friendly and helpful
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 12, 2024
Remember you are not paying top dollar so don't expect all the luxuries. Good hotel for the price.
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 12, 2024
Very run down. Other properties were very nice in the area. Employees were super nice.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 1, 2025
The room was in decent condition for the price. It smelled clean and looked clean in the lobby. Hotel attendant was kind and informative. The shower was clean which is always a big one for me. Now I did notice a strong cigarette smell upon entering into the hallway that led to the rooms. We were in a non smoking room so it didn’t smell thank God. They do charge a $50 deposit cash or card. My biggest issue was the site said they have breakfast, and there was literally NOTHING! Not even a coffee machine! But overall you get what you pay for. I just needed one night to shower and rest.
Joslynn
Joslynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Everything was great the only thing I would change would be an extra chair in the room. If there is more than 1 person there is no where to sit.
and maybe bring back the breakfast.
But I thought the room and lobby was very clean. And I was met with a smile as we came in and when we left.
Shelly
Shelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
5 Stars – A Wonderful Stay with Exceptional Service
We had a fantastic stay at the Econo Lodge in Cedar Rapids and truly can’t say enough good things. From the moment we arrived, the front desk staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and courteous, going out of their way to make sure my child and I felt welcome and comfortable. The housekeeping staff impressed us also being kind, prompt, and always responsive to our requests with a smile.The room itself was spotless and clearly maintained with great attention to cleanliness. The mattress was exceptionally comfortable, making it easy to get a restful night’s sleep. I was also pleasantly surprised by how spacious the room was, plenty of space for us to relax and unwind. During our stay, we also noticed how friendly the other guests were. Most seemed to be other families, contractors or construction workers staying from out of town, and everyone we interacted with was polite and respectful. Honestly, I’m not sure where the notion of this place being unsafe comes from, I felt that my son and I were completely safe and well taken care of throughout our entire stay. Overall, this was a great experience, and I would happily recommend this Econo Lodge to friends and any of my family visiting the area. Whether you're traveling with kids or on business, this place delivers comfort, cleanliness, and genuine hospitality
Dee
Dee, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jul 28, 2025
Worst service ever received. Dirty bed full of blood stains and towels as well. We took pictures of everything. To begin with checking in they denied our hot tub room. The king room said private hot tub in room on listing and they did not want to give me the room described because it cost more than what we paid. As we went up to see the room with our bags. We set our bags on top of the bed and saw the most horrific and nastiest sight ever. Under the covers were dried up blood stains and other human body like fluid stains like no one has ever cleaned the room before. We then proceeded down and showed the concierge all the pictures but the only accomodation she offered was to change the bedding. What kind of customer service is that.I will never stay in that hotel or choose Expedia for my booking leisures. The hotel would not accommodate my stay for what I paid for and on top of that unclean and unprofessional management. Expedia bad listing, false advertisement. Though, due all diligence and inconvenience we still put our heads down and decided not to let it destroy or cause a delay to our short vacation. The good part; safe, quiet and food walking distance.
alejandro
alejandro, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 2, 2025
Best Part Was The Check In
My check in process was wonderful. The person checking me in assisted in getting me a 1st floor room so I didn't need to be ushering my dogs up and down.
After that, things were not so amazing. Entered the room which was nice and cool - great. Started to get things in the refrigerator only to find the last person's items still there. I had to call the front desk with my cell phone because there are NO directions on how to call the front desk and using the phone and hitting zero does not work. The desk attendant did come and take the things out of the refrigerator, no offer to wipe it down, nothing. All cleaning personnel were gone for the day.
My dogs found things stuck to the floor - maybe candy or food - who knows. The towels were all stained and the inside bottom of the trash cans were dirty. Corners were dirty and although this was a "non smoking" room, someone had smoked in there! (I quit almost two years ago.)
Nothing is provided, no coffee, no continental breakfast, no pamphlets to let anyone know what restaurants are around, who offers delivery - nothing! There are zero amenities!
Then, I'm up at 5:00 a.m. to take my dogs out for potty and they abruptly stop in the doorway. I look out and there is a lady lying passed out on the floor and two police officers asking me if I know who she is and if she belongs there. She did belong there are there was supposed to be a night desk attendant, so why were they asking me? Apparently, this Econo Lodge rents to less fortunate.
Alice
Alice, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 17, 2026
Everything was okay up until the last night. Spotted roaches in the room
John
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2026
Hot tub was room exclusive not for entire hotel
Ryan
Ryan, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2025
Property was very clean. Hotel room was very large. Allowed pets.
Rosalynn
Rosalynn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2025
Staff is very polite
marty
marty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Stay was pleasant
Venessa
Venessa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Good
Olivier
Olivier, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2024
Solid in and out hotel!
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Everyone was very nice. And we enjoyed our stay.
Mariane
Mariane, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 26, 2025
Room and hallways smelled of cigarette smoke which is unacceptable for people with allergies. Other than that reasonable for the price we paid.
Jency
Jency, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2023
Great stay
This is the second time we have stayed here and both times we have been happy with our stay. The staff was helpful and friendly. the rooms are as pictured and comfortable.
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2022
The staff working were very helpful and friendly.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 19, 2024
This hotel was better than alot of cheap hotels i have stayed at they were polite and clean on site laundry and close to other businesses. The women up front terry was very helpful for me and my 2 year old .we had a great week at the econolodge!!