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Our top choices for Iowa hotels on the lake

Water park

1. King's Pointe Waterpark Resort

King's Pointe Waterpark Resort
3.5 star property
Storm Lake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (261 reviews)
"Restaurant, water park and fitness center all closed. Unable to call and reach front desk. Asked for late checkout from 11 to noon and was declined. "
United States
Matthew
King's Pointe Waterpark Resort
Waterslide

2. Bridges Bay Resort

Bridges Bay Resort
3.5 star property
Arnolds Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (699 reviews)
"Still one of favorite locations to escape to. Place is starting to show its age, but still location location location"
United States
Michael
$110 nightly
The price is $123
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Bridges Bay Resort
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3. Super 8 by Wyndham Omaha Eppley Airport/Carter Lake

Super 8 by Wyndham Omaha Eppley Airport/Carter Lake
2.0 star property
Carter Lake
6.2 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay, great "
United States
Lamar
Super 8 by Wyndham Omaha Eppley Airport/Carter Lake
Exterior

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Independence

Comfort Inn & Suites Independence
2.5 star property
Independence
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (401 reviews)
"Nice place, we stayed for 2 nights and no one ever cleaned our room or gave us more towels, had to go ask for more."
United States
Tanya
$124 nightly
The price is $138
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn & Suites Independence
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Centerville

Super 8 by Wyndham Centerville
2.0 star property
Centerville
7.6 out of 10, Good, (350 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good but seemed to have less variety of items"
United States
Sharri
$77 nightly
The price is $87
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Centerville
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 1 Full Bed) | Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area
2.0 star property
Council Bluffs
5.8 out of 10, (680 reviews)
"Was a fine stay, no complaints."
United States
Sophie
$48 nightly
The price is $53
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area
Beach

7. Rathbun Lake, Deer Run Rental, & Fully Furnished Cabin!

Rathbun Lake, Deer Run Rental, & Fully Furnished Cabin!
Moravia
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (224 reviews)
"This property is A1, especially if your intentions are for fishing or relaxing! The owner is very communicative and very helpful!"
United States
Takers
Rathbun Lake, Deer Run Rental, & Fully Furnished Cabin!
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8. Cobblestone Inn and Suites - Lake View

Cobblestone Inn and Suites - Lake View
2.5 star property
Lake View
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (230 reviews)
"The staff is amazing."
United States
Sharon
$110 nightly
The price is $123
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Cobblestone Inn and Suites - Lake View
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji
2.0 star property
Spirit Lake
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (620 reviews)
"Very nice staff"
United States
Mary
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji
Free daily buffet breakfast

10. Staybridge Suites West Des Moines by IHG

Staybridge Suites West Des Moines by IHG
3.0 star property
West Des Moines
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (491 reviews)
"Friendly Staff, Clean and Comfortable Place to Stay. Will stay there again, when in town!"
United States
Savanna
$99 nightly
The price is $111
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Staybridge Suites West Des Moines by IHG
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Top Iowa Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

8/10 Good
"The hotel and grounds were excellent. Breakfast was very good but dinner was not very good."
thomas 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

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