Willard Richards Inn

3.0 star property

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The Reimbold Room, 1 Queen Bed
Interior
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Courtyard
Porch

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$402
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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950 White St, Nauvoo, IL, 62354
  • Place, Historic Nauvoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nauvoo State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Joseph Smith Historic Site
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

The Reimbold Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Jennetta Room, 2 Queen Beds (Detached Bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Smith Room, 1 King Bed (Detached Bathroom)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Nauvoo Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Willard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Nauvoo

At Willard Richards Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Nauvoo State Park and Rheinberger House Museum. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Nauvoo B&B include Weld House Museum and Joseph Smith Historic Site.

What's nearby

  • Historic Nauvoo - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nauvoo State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rheinberger House Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Weld House Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 21 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Vel's Amigos - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Willard Richards Inn

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Willard Richards Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Nauvoo bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Willard Richards Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Nauvoo bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 7 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Willard Richards Inn Nauvoo
Willard Richards Inn Bed & breakfast
Willard Richards Inn Bed & breakfast Nauvoo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Willard Richards Inn?

Willard Richards Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Willard Richards Inn?

As of 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Willard Richards Inn on 29 June 2026 start from AU$402, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Willard Richards Inn?

Yep, Willard Richards Inn has a free self car park.

Does Willard Richards Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Willard Richards Inn?

No, Willard Richards Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Willard Richards Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Willard Richards Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Willard Richards Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little spot for staying in Nauvoo.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a historic setting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great bed with memory foam , nice quiet room , nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quiet and peaceful setting and a great breakfast best describes this B&B
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent and the bed very comfortable. Breakfast was prepared on the spot. The staff was gracious and friendly. Bent over backwards for us. A step into the past.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very historical and Laura war a fantastic host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Kimball

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Innkeeper Jason was fabulous! We loved everything about our stay. We'll be back. ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wakara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This small, beautifully restored inn has excellent service and a great breakfast. By far the most convenient lodging location for visiting the Historic Nauvoo sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience to stay here. My family and I were all very comfortable, breakfast was amazing and the inn-keeper Laura is so friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfasts were amazing. Our host was the best and went way beyond our expectations. It was so fun to stay in a home that was decorated for the 1800 period.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a great historical stay in Nauvoo, there’s no better place!! Every detail is perfect!
Sweet robes in the Smith room
Willard Richards Inn
Nauvoo Temple
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fascinating to stay at this historic location and have the host share details of the history of the home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient historic lodging with friendly staff.
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10/10 Excellent

Foster

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great experience at this historic location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is so quaint and historic!!! I am so grateful we didn’t miss it. It got us as close to Historic Nauvoo as you can possibly get, and kept us fed with delicious breakfasts and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful and knowledgeable about the area and history of home. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was amazing and friendly. She was super knowledgeable about the area. Breakfast was homemade and couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, the bed was comfortable, the innkeepers were charming and welcoming, and the breakfasts were delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming

Amazing quarters to stay in. It was so quiet, too! Very nice breakfast and service. A charming place to stay, with a small view of the temple out our third floor window.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great historic place and so well managed, took care of every need!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, breakfast was good and the caretakers were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023