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.
Wamego is home to Simmer Motel. Travelers looking for local activities can try Oz Winery and Prairie Fire Winery Tasting Room, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Oz Museum. Kansas State University is another place to visit that comes recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hunting and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Wamego travel guide
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
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
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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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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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).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Simmer Motel Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 250 reviews
10 - Excellent
90
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 250 reviews
8 - Good
72
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 250 reviews
6 - Okay
36
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 250 reviews
4 - Poor
20
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 250 reviews
2 - Terrible
32
Reviews
8/10 Good
Laura
30 December 2025
Our original room across the street was not made up. The staff upgraded us to the hotel and everyone was very friendly.
Laura
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
BOB
18 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was great. Staff was great. Other than that not much was even adequate.
We did get the theme room but the living area was very dirty including clumps of hair in the tub. Issues with the code to get into the hotel which you had to get from the hotel across the road. Bedroom was clean and beds were comfy. Definitely needs some updating.
Next to the car wash, liquor and food store which was good. Walking distant to the down town area
We are very pleased with Simmer Motel. It is a very good choice for a low budget motel. I look forward to when the remodel is done. The staff was super! We will stay here again!
We wanted a place to overnight after the Paxico Jazz Fest. This motel was close and convenient. It was clean and comfortable. I would have liked a coffee maker for a cup of coffee in the morning. Checking in and out was easy. I don't know if they had wi-fi. There wasn't anything in the room about it. Wi-fi would have been nice.
The room we are in smells “wet” and musty. I’m assuming there was a water issue or something in the recent past. Besides the smell, the carpet between the beds by the night stand it pretty gross. But other than that, the property is clean.
The one nice thing I can say was the staff were friendly.
The room was dirty. Dead bugs all over the floor. Rust water coming out of the faucets. The air conditioner sounded like a jet engine. Not a good night sleep and not a great experience.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.