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Reviews of Sunset Motel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

206 South Market Street, Waterloo, 62298, United States

#1 of 2 hotels in Waterloo

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Review Score

Based on 150 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    Excellent Motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Excellent staff and how clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    It was a very nice stay and comfortable too.
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing !

    Close to everything downtown!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    8.0
    We really enjoy stay here, the staff is very friendly and welcoming. The location is great for what we need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would like suitcase racks in the rooms but no biggie.

    It’s a very clean and the beds are comfortable! I don’t have to bend or squat to take a shower, plenty of hot water for showers!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    10
    Place is very clean and neat , great cable TV , bathroom nice and very clean , towels are nice and soft
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Close to restaurants

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    9.0
    Sunset Motel will appeal to those who prefer quiet, comfort, and cleanliness over pricey luxury.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some visitors used to being pampered at high-end lodgings may miss personal services. It is more a hideaway than a hotel.

    An older property that is like an old motor court. Parking is available in front of the rooms, and in a few covered garages. The amenities are few, but the rooms are clean and comfortable. Waterloo is an interesting small town, with historical ties to historical figures. The motel is within a few blocks of the quaint downtown streets.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    9.0
    THE best place to stay in Waterloo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only marginal downside was strong smell of cleaners that dissipated, but I have a strong nose.

    The manager came right up as soon as we pulled in and introduced himself and showed us around. Room is new, redone. Peace is very cute, quaint, nice. Waterloo is wonderful to walk around and everything is within a couple blocks of the Sunset.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2025

    8.0
    Clean room and friendly staff. Very nice location
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check-in was easy because I had received a text earlier in the day with instructions of which room # and parking options, and the door was unlocked with keys inside ready whenever I arrived. This definitely made check-in easy and effortless, but as a woman traveling alone I was uneasy not seeing any staff or knowing where things like ice and nearby restaurants, etc were. And not knowing anything about the area I didn't know if it was safe to venture out and walk around town or even where to go. I could have texted any questions and gotten a response immediately, which was very nice, but had there been an office and a visible person to connect with I would have felt safer.

    It was very clean and the staff were very kind and quick to respond to messages. It's a beautiful town in a friendly and safe area. It had a frig, microwave, and coffee maker with a couple water bottles, which was super thoughtful! There is on-site laundry facilities and ice machine.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    9.0
    We loved it all the town and everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I can think of is that there weren’t any curtains on the bedroom window.

    We really liked the property and how convenient it was to everything!! It was very clean, comfortable, nice, homey and welcoming. It was exactly what we needed. I also loved the fact that The Coffee Girl was within a 500 ft walk!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very clean and comfortable. No frills but a great place for the price.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2025

    10
    Great hidden gem!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    hidden gem of a old school small town hotel. Great location with plenty of neat places to visit, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. Exceptional friendly staff, very clean and well worth the visit. highly recommend 👌

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Second time we have stayed here - highly recommended. Great little motel - clean, comfortable, slick online check-in and well situated.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    10
    Perfect room for the perfect mini vacation spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This motel is the best kept secret in Waterloo and consistently exceeds expectations during every visit. The accommodations (both bedroom and bathroom) upon arrival were noticeably clean, and very comfortable beds!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was not a map of the the motel so it did take me a minute to find the ice machine that was located in the laundry room, but not a huge deal.

    I liked that the room was ready before check-in and recieved instructions via text on how to access the room without physically checking in at the front desk. Room was very clean and bed was comfortable for a great value. And an awesome location near nightlife in downtown Waterloo which is why we stayed.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I always stay here on my trips to Waterloo. Always find a clean, homey space. It is a block from the main business district. While are no extra amenities like breakfast, it is a very convenient space in town and a great place if you just need to put your head on a pillow for the night.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Easy to find. Room was exactly as shown. Simple but just what we needed. Appreciated the communication from owners.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    10
    Great value and the best location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, Location, Location. Clean rooms with easy check in and out.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very convenient location to stay and visit family.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    9.0
    This was a great motel to stay in and will stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean facilities, great shower! Nice height for me I’m 6 ‘ tall and could stand and shower! Nice hot water for the entire shower! Great location for what we were doing

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2024

    10
    great short tourist trip to Waterloo for comfort, shopping, breweries
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Great location, very clean and new rooms with historic motel charms (carport, keys, coziness). In walking distance to shopping, dining, drinking; very friendly family was operating it. Great for a weekend trip!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2024

    10
    Very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenient

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    8.0
    Short stay, but comfortable
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location , easy access

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I stay here often when I visit my daughter's family. It has always been easy to work with the staff. The room is always clean and the location is fantastic.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean as a whistle. Great communication from management.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2024

    9.0
    I was working nearby for a short time and stopped in. After one nights stay, I decided to stay a few more weeks.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I’m not one to complain about small stuff.

    Very clean,quiet,and the best service. A smaller place than your big named hotel. Alot less commotion.

    Stayed in October 2024

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