Title: Visit Lake Mills: 2026 Travel Guide for Lake Mills, Iowa | Expedia.com [Hotels in Lake Mills](https://expedia.com/Lake-Mills-Hotels.d553248634983325237.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lake Mills](https://expedia.com/Lake-Mills-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634983325237.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Lake Mills](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Mills.d553248634983325237.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Mills Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lake-Mills.d553248634983325237.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lake Mills, IA ## Travel Guide ![Small park and picnic spot on the shoreline of Rice Lake. Nice looking golf course nearby.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983325237/ab3d9aa4-c442-45ca-942a-9a9df44b97cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Small park and picnic spot on the shoreline of Rice Lake. Nice looking golf course nearby.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983325237/ab3d9aa4-c442-45ca-942a-9a9df44b97cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Mills Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248634983325237) - Lake Mills Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Lake Mills ![Diamond Jo Worth Casino Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1590000/1580600/1580597/f073330b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Diamond Jo Worth Casino Hotel 711 Diamond Jo Lane Northwood IA $97 nightly $109 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Northwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Popular attraction Diamond Jo Casino is located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (643 reviews) Front desk staff was welcoming. Staff throughout the facility were great. Restaurant inside was great value. Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=1580597&PinnedHotelID=1580597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983325237) ![AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/660000/658100/658042/3ad94206_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake 1406 N 25th St Clear Lake IA $79 nightly $89 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clear Lake. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Clean , friendly , courteous staff Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=658042&PinnedHotelID=658042&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983325237) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/538500/538443/7134cbc0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin 2214 E Main St Albert Lea MN $84 nightly $93 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albert Lea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews) The hot tub was not working, and we were disappointed, since we came here to take a weekend to relax. The staff was so kind to switch our room to a jacuzzi suite. Bonus! Privacy, and no chlorine! They truly went above and beyond to help resolve our issue.Thank you all! Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=538443&PinnedHotelID=538443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983325237) [See all 176 properties in Lake Mills](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026®ionId=553248634983325237) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Bayside Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93082700/93082623/e0fb9f91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bayside Cottage Clear Lake IA Stay at this vacation home in Clear Lake. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Clear Lake State Park Beach and Clear Lake State ... 10/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews) This was our second stay at Bayside Cottage. We love the location, the large amount of parking spots and the cozy cottage. Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Clear-Lake-Hotels-Bayside-Cottage.h93082623.Hotel-Information) ![3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36440000/36434500/36434461/90936958_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom Clear Lake IA Stay at this vacation home in Clear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear ... 10/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews) We stayed for a quick weekend trip. 3rd and Surf was a cute little house, well-maintained, and most importantly, clean! We had all the tools we needed in the kitchen to cook a few meals and plenty of room to be comfortable. We would happily stay here again next time we're in town! Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Mason-City-Hotels-3rd-And-Surf-2-Blocks-From-The-Lake.h36434461.Hotel-Information) ![The Yellow Lakeside Cottage - Albert Lea, MN](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123356000/123355935/68904821_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Yellow Lakeside Cottage - Albert Lea, MN Albert Lea MN Stay at this vacation home in Albert Lea. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fountain Lake and Freeborn County Historical ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) My husband and I stayed here for a mid-week getaway for our anniversary. What a great value! Upstairs king bed was comfortable and kitchen was well appointed for cooking. There's a really nice walking trail around the lake just outside the front door that we took advantage of and were really impressed ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Lake Mills hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634983325237&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634983325237&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634983325237&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13)[Mar 12 - Mar 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634983325237&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634983325237&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634983325237&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634983325237&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634983325237&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Rice Lake State Park You can take time to visit Rice Lake State Park during your travels to Lake Mills. 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