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Simmer Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Oz Museum

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The Simmer Motel, minutes from the Oz Museum and Oz Winery, is a practical base for exploration. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, on-site laundry, and a playground for kids. Luggage storage ensures hassle-free arrival and departure.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Queen Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

King Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard King | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
1215 West US Highway 24, Wamego, KS, 66547

What's nearby

  • Oz Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Columbian Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wamego Health Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oz Winery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kansas State University - 20 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Willie's Hideout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪4th & Elm Bar and Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Friendship House - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Simmer Motel

Motel near Oz Museum
Located close to Oz Winery, Simmer Motel provides a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 2.5 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Simmer Motel Wamego
Simmer Motel
Simmer Wamego
Simmer Motel Motel
Simmer Motel Wamego
Simmer Motel Motel Wamego

Frequently asked questions

Is Simmer Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Simmer Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Simmer Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Simmer Motel located?

Situated in Wamego, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Oz Museum and Oz Winery. Kansas State University and Prairie Fire Winery Tasting Room are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Simmer Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 247 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s character…. Remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reagan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked expecting a mural painted room and a kitschy Oz experience based on pictures and reviews. WE DID NOT get a room that was suitable or as pictured. Our room was in the far corner of a VERY DARK parking area with people sitting outside their rooms on the ground and within the parking lot. We are fans of small town American motel experiences BUT this is straight out of a movie where you don't come out with all your body parts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Falsely advertised

Hotel is nothing like shown. There is no pool or playground. They rooms are no long wizard of oz themed. You have to check in at a hotel across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Travis, Winfield

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The ease of check in and check out was very convenient. Maybe an extra TP roll and actual body wash would be really nice. Hope to see the pool open for possible future stays next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
Carpet was stained but under newer ownership and I believe they are trying to improve it
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was overall great, it just smelled like cigarettes in a no smoking room, there were random clothes under the bed and the soap looked funky but overall beds were comfy, bathroom was nice and functions of sink and microwave were good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms need a little upgrade. Also need a coffee pot and hair dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
We understand they are remodeling but our room was not. The room was clean, it was quiet and safe. The room and it's furniture was ok. AC struggled and the bed? It left a lot to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to be moved to a different room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

LARAE

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy. Smelled horrible. Window didn’t shut nor lock. Air conditioning does not blow cold air. Room was unlocked when we got there. Dirt and grime on walls, ceilings and window. Hole in carpet. It was awful. Asked for a different room and we were told no because we used Expedia we would be charged again. Went for breakfast and every crockpot was empty. No pastries nor muffins were left. I had to ask for the food to be replenished. Front desk lady told me to call Expedia. Couldn’t find a phone number. I will only book direct from now on. Do not go to this hotel! It is horrible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No going back

Not great customer service. Lots of confusion. Bath tub was very dirty, as well as microwave, it had chunks of food in it. Mattress pad was stained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

micca

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

not worth the money

the room smelled moldy right as we walked in. the fridge still had food in it from someone else. there was hair in the shower. and our neighbors yelled all night. i do not recommend sgaying here. not worth the money at all. we almost just left but it was late and i didnt want to drive 3 hrs in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was not as advertised on the Hotels.com website. We booked a king suite, non-smoking, with a jacuzzi tub. We did not care about the jacuzzi, but did care about the size of the bed and the room being non-smoking. The hotel was reported as "updated." When we arrived, the room had obviously been heavily smoked in. The room was visibly dirty, with stains on the couches and the material ripped. When we asked for another room and explained the condition, we were told that only one room was a king suite as advertised on the website. We were offered another room in the main hotel, but it also had an unpleasant smell. We asked for a refund and we did get the refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

drew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We didn't have unrealistic expectations. However we did expect a clean room. There was pubic hair, dust bunnies and filth along the baseboard behind the bathroom door. Also, both the couch and footstool had disgusting brown stains. That made us distrust the overall cleanliness of the remainder of the room. We stayed at a "MyPlace" the night before which was the same price but immaculate. It may have just been a "bad look" and not your norm, but it sure made a very poor impression.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No one available to provide toilet paper until tomorrow!!!! Chair in room falling apart. Handles on chest of drawers fell off when pulled to open. No Kleenex . Only one hand towel and wash rag.carpet had not been vacuumed, grass and debris on floor. Bed was a sagging squeaky pile of crap. Toilet stool so low an adult had to be a gymnast to use it. They should have paid us to stay there!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Ruthie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable but not what we paid for.

We booked our room as a king suite a month before our stay for our anniversary. Upon arrival we learned the room we had pre-paid for was given to someone else and there was not a comparable room available. We were placed in a standard room but management told us that since we had paid through hotels.com they could not issue a discount or refund just an apology. This was very upsetting as we had paid extra for the king suite with the jetted tub. Otherwise the room we ended up in was comfortable but basic. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean and it had a decent sized TV. We have stayed at this motel for the last 10 years and this has been our only negative experience and we learned they were under new management. We enjoyed our stay but it was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The Simmer Motel did not give me the room that I booked and paid for.  I reserved the King Suite with a jacuzzi and four post bed and was given a different room.  When I brought this up, they blamed Expedia and said that the room was unavailable (I have never had an issue like this with Expedia in my life).  To their credit, they did give me a partial refund. The room I ended up with, while inferior to what was advertised/that I booked, was okay.  Just "okay."  The temperature control unit was very loud, the bathroom was uncomfortably small, with a very small shower and almost no counter space.  The walls weren't very soundproof (despite what was advertised) and I could hear the neighbors.  The doors don't have keys and instead have a code system to lock/unlock, which was not very user friendly (our door took many attempts to lock every time), nor does it seem particularly secure.  My stay was bearable but I wouldn't stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst motel Ive ever stayed in. It is so run down. The place is dirty, furniture is banged up, some stuff works, other doesn't. Only reason I remained there was I didn't see any bugs (which was amazing honestly).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

BOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was great. Staff was great. Other than that not much was even adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were very kind and helpful. And the breakfast was very good and the male staff was working hard to keep the area clean:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs an overhaul. The couches were dirty. The shower had some hair in the drain and on the shower walls. There wasn't any cleaning service. We were disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Allison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was purchased by another hotel in the area. We had to go to that hotel to check in. Our room at the Simmer motel did not have a smoke detector, carpet, flooring & furniture was stained, dirty & dingy. Definitely would not recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I ordered a room with a jet hot tub from the web site .Yes I paid extra for the room .I was informed by the office that none of the rooms had jet tubs,they was in the middle of a remodel. I asked questions around the extra charge for a room with the jet tub . No response. I suggested they update the online site andI was dismissed back to the remodeling situation. They never offered to refund any part of my payment and or update the advertisement. A extra blanket in the room would be nice it is Nov . I enjoyed the room overall. They have two different parts of the hotel . I was across the road . Not sure if they had a breakfast or not.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024