South Lincoln Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
J. C. Penney Historic District - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Archie Neil Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Triangle Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Fossil Country Frontier Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Rock Springs, WY (RKS-Sweetwater County) - 103 min drive
Restaurants
Maverik Adventures First Stop - 3 min walk
El Jaliciense Mexican Restaurant - 2 min walk
Arctic Circle - 2 min drive
Scroungy Moose Pizza - 4 min drive
Cinnabon - 3 min walk
About this property
The Fossil Butte Motel
The Fossil Butte Motel is a great choice for a stay in Kemmerer. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Accessibility
Closed-captioned TV
No lift (single-level property)
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
The Fossil Butte Motel Motel
The Fossil Butte Motel Kemmerer
The Fossil Butte Motel Motel Kemmerer
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Fossil Butte Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 150 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Fossil Butte Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Fossil Butte Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around The Fossil Butte Motel like?
The Fossil Butte Motel is a short 8-minute walk from Archie Neil Park and 10 minutes' walk from J. C. Penney Historic District.
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Reviews
The Fossil Butte Motel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Parking was adequate and conveniently located right in front of the room. (3 reviews)
It was very comfy. Like being at home needed more water pressure in the shower tho. Will stay again
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10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2026
It looked as though our room had just been freshly remodeled with new carpet. The beds were very comfortable. I did have to request a hair dryer as apparently people have been taking them.
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2026
Nice room, nothing fancy. Super comfortable beds and parking right in front of room. Lots of hot water and pressure. Just what i wanted. Only problem was light fixture in bathroom not working.
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10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2026
This hotel is basic but was great for my business stay. A larger fridge compared to a typical hotel was helpful to store lunch food for my workdays. The room was comfortable and reasonably priced.
The best part was the front desk staff! They helped find a missing case shipped in advance to their hotel. The shipper dropped it off at the wrong address. Some investigation by them helped track it down quickly! Their help made a big difference!!
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Sept 2025
A great place to stop on the way to Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Very clean rooms, friendly staff, and convenient location. Perfect for a comfortable overnight stay.
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8/10 Very good
22 Jun 2025
Quiet and clean, a very pleasant stay for an older, lower priced motel.
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
All great and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good
27 Dec 2025
Clean room
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Thecroom was clean
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Very nice place with friendly guests
I stayed here last year, and the service was very good. Same this year. No breakfast, but for the price this place is friendly, clean, and has a very good location.
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8/10 Very good
19 Sept 2025
Pleasant affordable accommodation in Kemmerer
Room spacious, comfortable and clean. Friendly check-in. We stayed there on Sunday night and it was difficult to find a restaurant open for dinner. Very convenient for Fossil Butte NM.
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2025
Comfortable, clean, quiet and well maintained.
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Nice place
Nice clean, updated room. Nice amenities. Easy check in when office is closed. Will stay here again!
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8/10 Very good
27 Jun 2025
All we needed
Room was clean and beds were comfy - all we really needed for a quick one-night stay as we were passing through the area. Staff was friendly. No complaints.
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8/10 Very good
14 Jul 2025
Fossil Butte
"When we got to the hotel, the front desk staff was in the middle of cleaning rooms, but she greeted us with a big smile and was more than happy to help us check in right away."
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8/10 Very good
9 Jun 2025
Good badic clean motel room. No frills which was fine. Could have used an ice machine.
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Small and old hotel that has been recently renovated. Wasn't perfect, but it was well stocked with soap, shampoo, clean towels, TP, etc. Beds were clean. Management was friendly. No breakfast at this motel, but we knew that at booking. Parking was adequate. For some reason hotels in Kemmerer are all rather expensive.
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8/10 Very good
8 Jul 2025
Staff were nice. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. No ice machine, so bring your own. Walls are paper thin. Our next door neighbor woke us up at 01:30 talking on the phone or to himself for about half an hour.
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6/10 Good
21 Jul 2025
Check pet friendly rules
Just passing through and booked a room last minute because it was a pet friendly place. Arrived to find out there are pet friendly rooms. Being a motel with 14 rooms, my room was not "pet friendly". Had to pay $50 shampoo fee. This was not clear on website.
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6/10 Good
1 Aug 2025
Room 11 needs a new security lock
The room / bed / shower were great however the door lock was faulty and made sleeping a bit uncomfortable. We moved a chair in front of the door but didn’t feel like we could fully relax to sleep deeply.
We checked in after hours and got our door code over the phone - we actually didn’t see any staff at all as we left early the next day. That process couldn’t have been any easier. Other than the security lock it was a great stay.
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8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2025
Property was clean. Beds are really soft, which is both good and bad.
everything in town is closed on Sunday except for Fossils stuff.
The rooms have everything that you need, the shower left a little to be desired, but it was a working shower. Really did enjoy the little Dove soaps. 💜
When we got to the property the woman at the front desk charged us $50 for a pet fee and then put another $200 on a card as a pet deposit.
I previously have read reviews where this has happened to other guests and they never got their 200 back so I gave her a card that I then immediately froze so she couldn't overcharge me too. This has been a running issue with I'd say 70% of all hotels I have been staying in. Constantly nickeling and diming, adding extra fees and then not returning funds and then telling you it'll be 7 to 10 business days in hopes that you forget that they overcharged you.
There are a little bit of safety concerns as all of the windows in my unit were open including two in the back, and I think I'm really that I didn't know were open until hours later. I don't know how often they change the code for the key locks outside of the units, also smoke detector that was beeping as the batteries were dying was left outside of another unit. It was left outside for multiple hours beeping until I pointed it out to staff and then they still didn't go directly to it.
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6/10 Good
28 Jun 2026
Older hotel, family owned. Clean and safe. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
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6/10 Good
18 Jun 2026
The good: clean, no bugs, convenient location, inexpensive, operable windows, hot water, quiet
The bad: stained up carpet, tiny youth toilet, a bit run down, smoke stations outside rooms.
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8/10 Very good
13 Sept 2026
It was fine for the most part.
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2026
Although there was no one in the office, a quick call we were registered and had the code to our room. Great roombwith everything we needed. Two gas grills for cooking. No breakfast - but a great olace to stay.