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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
Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave
TV
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1424 Central Ave, Kemmerer, WY, 83101
  • Place, Archie Neil Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ham's Fork River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fossil Country Frontier Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave

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.
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What's nearby

  • South Lincoln Medical Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Archie Neil Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • J. C. Penney Historic District - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ham's Fork River - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fossil Country Frontier Museum - 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
  • ‪El Jaliciense Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grumpies - ‬12 min walk

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

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

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 18 minutes on foot from Fossil Country Frontier Museum. You'll also find Archie Neil Park and J. C. Penney Historic District less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Fossil Butte Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Fossil Butte Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Fossil Butte Motel.

Reviews

The Fossil Butte Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory and Teresa

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

Nice place

Nice clean, updated room. Nice amenities. Easy check in when office is closed. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hal

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one star hotel masquerading as a three-star hotel and charging the prices of a four. Scroll through all the pictures on this site the very last picture is closer to what you're going to receive. The first pictures are nice looks like it's been recently upgraded, the reality is not all of the rooms have been recently upgraded. We also found an old pizza in the fridge. We were charged more on site then we were when we made the booking online. For the price we were charged there should have at least been a Continental breakfast, a pool, laminate floors instead of stained carpet and a clean shower
Pizza that we found in the fridge
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brody

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean, a very pleasant stay for an older, lower priced motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall, Beaufort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025