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    Arnolds Park

    Rating: 9.4/10 (357 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Arnolds Park, a lovely green space in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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    Arnolds Park Amusement Park

    Bring the kiddos to Arnolds Park Amusement Park and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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    'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji

    Rating: 8.2/10 (86 reviews)

    Bring the kids to 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and enjoy the excitement of this amusement park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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    Okoboji Summer Theatre

    Rating: 8.8/10 (41 reviews)

    You can make plans for a show at Okoboji Summer Theatre during your stay in Okoboji. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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    Emerald Hills Golf Course

    Rating: 8.6/10 (45 reviews)

    Enjoy a round of golf in Arnolds Park at Emerald Hills Golf Course. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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    Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum

    Rating: 9.2/10 (45 reviews)

    You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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    Top Beach Iowa Great Lakes Hotels

    AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

    A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, and artwork on the walls.
    • Address: 1005 Brooks Park Dr, Okoboji, IA, 51355, US
    • Location: 4.1 mi from Iowa Great Lakes
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 690 reviews)
    • Price: $93 nightly, $102 total, Dec 1 - Dec 2, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Iowa Great Lakes Hotels

    Okoboji Inn & Suites

    A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, doors numbered 201 and 202, and a long corridor leading to a room.
    • Address: 3400 Okoboji Ave, Milford, IA, 51351, US
    • Location: 6.7 mi from Iowa Great Lakes
    • Star rating: 2.5/5
    • Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 609 reviews)
    • Price: $81 nightly, $91 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Iowa Great Lakes Hotels

    Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

    A brick building with a sign reading "RAMADA" and a logo above it.
    • Address: 2704 17th St, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360, US
    • Location: 1.7 mi from Iowa Great Lakes
    • Star rating: 2.5/5
    • Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 697 reviews)
    • Price: $73 nightly, $80 total, Dec 5 - Dec 6, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Iowa Great Lakes Hotels
    • Review: Very attentive front desk, lots of grass to walk pets and delicious hot breakfast! Thank you!

    Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

    An indoor swimming pool with multiple water slides and a netted climbing structure.
    • Address: 1405 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA, 51355, US
    • Location: 4.2 mi from Iowa Great Lakes
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 1000 reviews)
    • Price: $96 nightly, $105 total, Dec 16 - Dec 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Iowa Great Lakes Hotels

    Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

    A hotel room with a desk, printer, lamp, and a comfortable chair.
    • Address: 2203 Circle Drive West, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360, US
    • Location: 1.8 mi from Iowa Great Lakes
    • Star rating: 2/5
    • Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 644 reviews)
    • Price: $66 nightly, $72 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Iowa Great Lakes Hotels
    • Review: Big rooms

    Bridges Bay Resort

    An indoor water park with a pirate ship-themed play area, slides, and a climbing structure.
    • Address: 630 Linden Drive, Arnolds Park, IA, 51331, US
    • Location: 5.2 mi from Iowa Great Lakes
    • Star rating: 3.5/5
    • Guest rating: 7.6/10 (Good, 756 reviews)
    • Price: $94 nightly, $106 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Iowa Great Lakes Hotels
    • Review: It was after Labor Day, so minimal time for the water park. Water park was not that clean and pretty expensive for the short time we were able to use it. Also, very loud neighbors who were up well past 1:00 AM so we had little sleep when needing to get up at 5am. We did report to staff a couple times.

    Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

    A spacious room with large windows, a wooden reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
    • Address: 1905 18th Street, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360, US
    • Location: 1.8 mi from Iowa Great Lakes
    • Star rating: 2/5
    • Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 262 reviews)
    • Price: $71 nightly, $78 total, Nov 18 - Nov 19, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Iowa Great Lakes Hotels

    The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only

    A garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by rocks and various plants.
    • Address: 23131 Nature Center Rd, Okoboji, IA, 51360, US
    • Location: 3.3 mi from Iowa Great Lakes
    • Star rating: 3.5/5
    • Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 250 reviews)
    • Price: $167 nightly, $183 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Iowa Great Lakes Hotels

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