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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden dresser, and a television on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a stone wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and abstract art on the walls.

1. Estherville Hotel & Suites

Estherville

$108 nightly

$121 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in coffee station, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

A laundry area with a sign indicating it's open 24 hours, a sink, and a washing machine.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville

Estherville

Josh

$70 nightly

$78 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

A lobby with a black leather sofa, a patterned carpet, a stone pillar, and a bar area in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and a TV.

A multi-story building with a prominent casino sign, featuring a large entrance and a covered area.

A lobby with a leather sofa, a stone wall, a large plant, and a patterned carpet.

3. Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Emmetsburg

Emmetsburg

Evan B

$67 nightly

$75 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a round mirror, and a large landscape painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a corner bathtub, a desk with a lamp, a leather chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A breakfast buffet area with waffle makers, syrup dispensers, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a television.

4. Emmetsburg Hotel and Suites

Emmetsburg

Jeffrey

$80 nightly

$90 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative items on a white rug.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, a bar area with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a framed abstract painting above the counter.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and a framed abstract painting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a coffee maker.

5. Reston Lodge & Suites

Emmetsburg

Teresa

$85 nightly

$95 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with a table, chairs, a coffee machine, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted lamps.

A sign for a suburban Best Value Inn with a high-speed internet advertisement.

A two-story blue house with a sloped roof, white shutters, and a small porch with a flag.

6. Americas Best Value Inn Suburban Motel

Emmetsburg

Jim

$61 nightly

$68 total

Aug 29 - Aug 30

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel named "The Big O" with a stone facade and a flagpole with an American flag.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a bathtub.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, doors numbered 201 and 202, and a long corridor leading to a room.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

7. Okoboji Inn & Suites

Milford

Tony

$107 nightly

$120 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a long marble bar, seating area with sofas and chairs, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls, a lifebuoy, and plastic chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden cabinets, a sofa, and potted plants.

8. Rodeway Inn Milford

Milford

Heidi

$85 nightly

$95 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, red and green umbrellas, and potted plants.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple water slides and a netted climbing structure.

A sign for Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center by ClubHouse, featuring a modern building and a parking lot with several cars.

An outdoor covered patio with tables set for dining, surrounded by greenery.

9. Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Okoboji

Angela

$96 nightly

$106 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool area with multiple water slides, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and hanging lights.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a high wooden ceiling.

A brick oven pizza oven with a wooden pizza peel, a digital clock, and a neon sign above.

10. Bridges Bay Resort

Arnolds Park

Michael

$96 nightly

$107 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious room with large windows, a wooden reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a black reception mat, and a view of the outside.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a white door, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Spirit Lake

Raye

$73 nightly

$80 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a large mirror.

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a curved sofa, a coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A Super 8 motel with a large sign, multiple parking spaces, and a well-maintained lawn.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Spirit Lake

Mary

$77 nightly

$84 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a view of a hotel in the background.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign for 'Amerind Inn by Wyndham,' and a landscaped garden with colorful flowers.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and white furniture.

A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, American flag, and a clock on the wall.

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

Okoboji

Brian

$118 nightly

$130 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, decorative hanging lights, and vibrant artwork on the walls.

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, stainless steel appliances, and teal dishware on shelves.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

The exterior of Vintage Block Inn & Suites Office with a sign indicating it's open.

14. Vintage Block Inn & Suites

Okoboji

Joshua

$113 nightly

$124 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

A deck with striped lounge chairs and a sign reading "UNIVERSITAT OKOBOJ".

A person lying on a bed with a book, in a room with a wooden headboard and a round wall light.

A room with a leather sofa, patterned chairs, a coffee table with books and flowers, a large framed photograph on the wall, and a checkered floor.

A restaurant with a herringbone wood floor, leather booths, and a bar area with stools.

15. The Inn Hotel Lake Okoboji, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Arnolds Park

John

$138 nightly

$154 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a clear view of the pool area.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, a tiled floor, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

16. Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Spirit Lake

Paul

$86 nightly

$94 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story white house with a front porch and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

A dining room with multiple tables set for a meal, a grand piano, and a fireplace.

A large, white, two-story house with a covered porch and multiple windows.

A garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by rocks and various plants.

17. The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only

Okoboji

ANTHONY

$179 nightly

$197 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Wallingford Hotel Reviews

Okoboji Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The location was perfect for my trip."

Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

8/10 Good

"The only real complaint that I have is that the room felt clammy even with the AC on. Other than that, everything was perfectly fine. Yeah there was a few spots in the shower, but nothing that concern me."

Vintage Block Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Friendly staff . Clean , updated rooms"

Rodeway Inn Milford

8/10 Good

"Air conditioner was noisy. Not a bad drive to the lake."

The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"This place is like something out of a dream!!! The breakfasts were heavenly. Best scones and quiche I’ve ever had. The property itself was simply stunning. Garden waterfalls, fountains, flowers and lots of nature nearby the property. We cannot wait to come back."

Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spotless and spacious and the staff person was very helpful."

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Beds were very comfortable as well"

Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great!"

Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Big Spirit Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as advertised and expected - everything worked perfectly too - which is always welcome and appreciated.High praise - This was ideal for the two of us and our short visit.Quite clean and organized.Good communication with Host.Lakefront VRBO cabin seems like a rarity.If needed, would return."

More cheap stays in Wallingford

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Emmetsburg

777 Main St Emmetsburg IA

$67 nightly

$75 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Total with taxes and fees

Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

1905 18th Street Spirit Lake IA

$73 nightly

$80 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (247 reviews)

Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

2704 17th St Spirit Lake IA

$86 nightly

$94 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Total with taxes and fees

7.8/10 Good! (680 reviews)

Okoboji Inn & Suites

3400 Okoboji Ave Milford IA

$107 nightly

$120 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (570 reviews)

Estherville Hotel & Suites

2008 Central Ave Estherville IA

$108 nightly

$121 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

Vintage Block Inn & Suites

1107 Sanborn Ave Okoboji IA

$113 nightly

$124 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

Hotels in Wallingford with star-rating

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Wallingford?

Located 17.4 mi (28 km) from the heart of Wallingford, Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options for your visit to the area are AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji and Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Emmetsburg. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Wallingford.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Wallingford?

Located across the road of West Lake Okoboji. 8 beds. Room for parking trailers: This vacation home rental near Wallingford offers a fireplace, a garden, and air-conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop. See all vacation rentals in Wallingford.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Wallingford, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Wallingford.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Wallingford?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Wallingford, head over to our customer service page.

What's it like to stay in Wallingford?

Travelers to Wallingford will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 424 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Wallingford.

What are the top places to visit in Wallingford?

Places to visit in the wider area include Five Island Lake Wildlife Management Area, Five Island Lake, and Wild Rose Casino. You'll also find Hales Slough Wildlife Management Area and East Okoboji Lake in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Wallingford guide.

What's the weather like in Wallingford?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 23°F. Average annual precipitation for Wallingford is 40 inches.

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Our top choices for Wallingford hotels

1. Estherville Hotel & Suites

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville

3. Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Emmetsburg

4. Emmetsburg Hotel and Suites

5. Reston Lodge & Suites

6. Americas Best Value Inn Suburban Motel

7. Okoboji Inn & Suites

8. Rodeway Inn Milford

9. Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

10. Bridges Bay Resort

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

14. Vintage Block Inn & Suites

15. The Inn Hotel Lake Okoboji, an Ascend Collection Hotel

16. Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

17. The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only

Top Wallingford Hotel Reviews

Okoboji Inn & Suites

Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Vintage Block Inn & Suites

Rodeway Inn Milford

The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only

Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Big Spirit Lake

More cheap stays in Wallingford

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Emmetsburg

Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Okoboji Inn & Suites

Estherville Hotel & Suites

Vintage Block Inn & Suites

Hotels in Wallingford with star-rating

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