The Fossil Butte Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Kemmerer with free parking

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Exterior
TV
Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1424 Central Ave, Kemmerer, WY, 83101
  • Place, South Lincoln Medical Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Archie Neil Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ham's Fork River
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 1500 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Kemmerer

The Fossil Butte Motel places you within a 10-minute stroll of South Lincoln Medical Center and Archie Neil Park. This 14-room motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • South Lincoln Medical Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Archie Neil Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Triangle Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • J. C. Penney Historic District - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ham's Fork River - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rock Springs, WY (RKS-Sweetwater County) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik Adventures First Stop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arctic Circle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fossil Fuel Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Grumpies - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Fossil Butte Motel

Motel in Kemmerer with free parking
The Fossil Butte Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and desks are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Fossil Butte Motel Motel
The Fossil Butte Motel Kemmerer
The Fossil Butte Motel Motel Kemmerer

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around The Fossil Butte Motel?

This motel is located in Kemmerer, a short 17-minute walk from Ham's Fork River and also 8 minutes on foot from Archie Neil Park. You'll also find J. C. Penney Historic District and Miner's Memorial Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Fossil Butte Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does The Fossil Butte Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, The Fossil Butte Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Fossil Butte Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at The Fossil Butte Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Fossil Butte Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Fossil Butte Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Fossil Butte Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Fossil Butte Motel for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. A deposit of USD 150 per stay is collected.

Does The Fossil Butte Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Fossil Butte Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Fossil Butte Motel.

The Fossil Butte Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice, quiet motel. Refrigerator and Microwave were appreciated. Really need to have an ice machine on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Clean, well worth price

Very clean. Recently renovated. Surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Keith

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

OK for a night- maybe not for T-Mobile users

Hard to rate stars comparing this to a five-star Four Seasons. Old property has had updates, it was clean and decent. I was comfortable and felt safe. Not particularly soundproof, but other than hearing one loud phone conversation from neighbor, it was quiet. Being a DIY-er, I could spend a couple days and several trips to the hardware store fixing stuff, but most things worked well enough for me. I would stay again if I needed to, but... This is not a fault of the motel, but check-in was a challenge. The office was closed upon my 4 PM arrival, only a note on the door to call for access. I have T-Mobile phone service. There is no T-Mobile signal in Kemmerer. I had to drive about three miles back on Highway 30 to find a weak signal to make the call. The person answering explained the staff person had been injured, so no personal service. He gave me my room number and door code, so I finally got in about 5 PM. He said I would find the WiFi code on a plaque in the room. There was no plaque, and I didn't recall the code he recited. Luckily, another lodger drove up and knew the code. Other than that hassle, I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with partner
Room clean. Bed ok. Surrounding area rundown. Several good places to eat near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

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

Fossil trip

Friendly staff!! She was so helpful. Rooms were very clean. Perfect stopover for our fossil hunting trip. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOYE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to crash for a night on a cross-country drive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Great stay you should consider.

Excellent hotel. Good value for the stay. Hotel is no frills bit provided a clean, safe environment. Staff very courteous and helpful. Recommend stay at this hotel. Namesake with the local National Monument.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good amenities, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

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

contemporary room design

With the standard fare of hotel room decor at other places, the contemporary design certainly stands out to give a fresh look. Plenty of space to spread out my stuff during the stay. Like many other places, the bathroom door would block some of the bathroom area, including the roll with the toilet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

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

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."
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025