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A historic hotel with a classic brick facade, multiple storefronts including a bar and a barber shop, and a fire escape on the right.

A kitchen with dark cabinetry, granite countertops, and a built-in dishwasher.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a wooden wardrobe, a bed with a floral bedspread, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A group of people sitting at a table with chairs on a sidewalk in an urban setting.

1. The Black Hawk Hotel

1.9 km from Big Woods Lake

Daniel

P7,544

P8,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a view of a river, a highway, and surrounding greenery.

A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machine, and various food items.

A modern lounge area with wicker furniture, a clock, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern reception area with a 'Welcome to the Harvest State' sign, a refrigerated display case, and a reception desk.

2. Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

1.8 km from Big Woods Lake

Susan

P8,156

P9,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard stand, and a changing room with towels.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a curved entrance and a stone pillar.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a blue patterned rug.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

13.7 km from Big Woods Lake

Amy

P6,327

P7,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A couple walking through an outdoor area with a modern building in the background.

A breakfast setup with a fruit tray, juice bottles, and a coffee pot on a wooden table.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, desk, TV, and a bed.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a long sofa, and several colorful chairs.

4. Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG

9.3 km from Big Woods Lake

Trina

P6,943

P7,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel with a large parking lot, a well-lit entrance, and a prominent hotel sign.

A restaurant with a long wooden bar, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and a TV mounted on the wall.

A restaurant interior with a brick wall, bar area, and multiple seating options.

A casino with multiple gaming tables and a bar area with multiple screens.

5. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

15.5 km from Big Woods Lake

Monica

P5,010

P6,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a microwave.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a sofa, a small table with a plant, and a sign for Days Inn.

A breakfast area with a stone wall, wooden tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a sign for Daybreak Breakfast.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

18.4 km from Big Woods Lake

Daisy

P4,147

P4,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large arched windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious living area with a chandelier, a sofa, a chair, and a desk with a lamp. There is a staircase with a railing leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a red chair.

A modern kitchen with a built-in fireplace, blue cabinets, and a flat-screen TV above the mantel.

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

13.3 km from Big Woods Lake

Michelle

P5,049

P5,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A decorative wrought iron gate with a floral pattern, leading to a room with wooden flooring and a visible bed.

A wooden bed with a headboard, a wooden door, and a patterned carpet.

A covered patio area with a table and chairs, a sign indicating 'The Weis Mansion Bed & Breakfast', and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

A large, historic house with a porch decorated with string lights and a sign advertising bed and breakfast services.

8. The Weis Mansion

10 km from Big Woods Lake

Cindy

P8,092

P9,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and dining setup.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern building with a large dome structure and a curved glass facade.

A water park with a large inflatable slide, a waterfall feature, and a pool with lane markers.

9. Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

13.5 km from Big Woods Lake

Cristine

P6,327

P7,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with high glass windows, red bar stools, and a seating area with grey upholstered sofas.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door with a keypad lock.

A hotel with a modern glass facade, a prominent sign, and a pedestrian bridge.

10. Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

10.1 km from Big Woods Lake

Joan

P6,550

P7,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious lobby with modern chairs, a long reception desk, and large windows allowing natural light.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with skylights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a digital menu display.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

9.1 km from Big Woods Lake

Patrick

P7,262

P8,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with a glass ceiling, seating area, and large windows offering views of the city.

A hotel room with two beds, a brick accent wall, a large window, and a modern design.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs, a brick wall, and a high ceiling with visible structural beams and lighting fixtures.

12. Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

10.1 km from Big Woods Lake

Amanda

P6,826

P7,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a hot tub.

A hotel room with a stone fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, and orange chairs.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is a Comfort Suites location.

A reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a patterned rug, and a wall with framed informational signs.

13. Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

9 km from Big Woods Lake

Robert

P5,692

P6,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor patio with stone fire tables, wicker chairs, and a pergola with string lights.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a variety of seating options including sofas and armchairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A table set with clear glasses and a tall glass vase with a candle, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

8.9 km from Big Woods Lake

Chuck

P6,699

P7,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A Holiday Inn Express building with a large illuminated sign, parking area, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a framed artwork on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a lifeguard chair, and a poolside area with chairs and a notice board.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

15. Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

13.7 km from Big Woods Lake

Melissa

P6,881

P7,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a sunset painting above the bed.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled floor, and a blue wall. There are windows along one wall, a door, and a counter with a sink.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, a rowing machine, and a weight bench.

A modern lounge area with blue patterned sofas, a glass partition, and a blue brick wall.

16. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo

13.1 km from Big Woods Lake

kristen

P3,988

P4,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and a sun clock.

A living room with a sectional sofa, a red armchair, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a flagpole.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

4.6 km from Big Woods Lake

dave

P5,667

P6,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel reception area with a counter, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a sign that reads 'Quality.'

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Quality Inn Waverly

16.9 km from Big Woods Lake

Terry

P5,907

P6,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and a variety of bowls and utensils on the counter.

A lobby with a brown sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A bar area with wooden bar counter and four bar stools. There are overhead lights, a television, and framed certificates on the wall.

A Cobblestone Inn & Suites building with a modern brick facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

19. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Waverly

19.5 km from Big Woods Lake

John

P8,319

P9,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls, tiled floor, and a pool ladder.

A vending machine with snacks and a water dispenser.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a breakfast bar, and various appliances like a coffee maker and toaster.

20. Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

13.3 km from Big Woods Lake

Raunak

P4,447

P4,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Woods Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Black Hawk Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 918 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 771 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls	9.2 Wonderful 426 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 615 reviews	View
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.4 Very good 1,005 reviews	View

Top Big Woods Lake Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so awesome..felt like home"

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

8/10 Good

"Pool and hot tub area were nice. Room and open areas could have been a little cleaner. Breakfast was great! Staff were super nice! Workout room was ok."

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Large, clean, contemporary room decor, very comfortable"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Belle place pour une arrêt pour la nuit et très bien situé"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

8/10 Good

"Room good but breakfast was disappointing"

Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

8/10 Good

"Good location"

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room Nice staff on check in"

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

8/10 Good

"Pleasant stay."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Good breakfast. Good value for the money spent."

Other attractions near Big Woods Lake

An aerial view of a forested area with a lake.

Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

7.8/10 (44 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Big Woods Lake Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Cedar Falls. Experience the entertainment venues or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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A display of snacks and a wall decorated with vinyl records.

Cedar Falls Community Main Street

9.4/10 (156 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Cedar Falls Community Main Street during your stay in Cedar Falls. Discover the area's waterfalls and restaurants.

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Cedar Falls Community Theatre

6.8/10 (20 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Cedar Falls Community Theatre on your trip to Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Ice House Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ice House Museum during your travels in Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum in Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Riverview Conference Center

Learn about the events happening at Riverview Conference Center during your trip to Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Hearst Center for the Arts

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hearst Center for the Arts during your travels in Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Big Woods Lake?

Big Woods Lake is located in Cedar Falls. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful waterfalls and sporting events. You'll find 65 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Big Woods Lake?

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Big Woods Lake. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Black Hawk Hotel and Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Big Woods Lake?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Big Woods Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Big Woods Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Big Woods Lake.

What can I see and do near Big Woods Lake?

You can enjoy live performances at McLeod Center and Cedar Falls Community Theatre. Cedar Falls Community Main Street, Hearst Center for the Arts, and Falls Aquatic Center are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Stopping by UNI-Dome, George Wyth Memorial State Park, or Pheasant Ridge Golf Course is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for Big Woods Lake hotels

1. The Black Hawk Hotel

2. Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

4. Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG

5. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

8. The Weis Mansion

9. Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

10. Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

11. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

12. Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

13. Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

14. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

15. Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

16. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

18. Quality Inn Waverly

19. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Waverly

20. Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

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Top Big Woods Lake Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

Other attractions near Big Woods Lake

Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Cedar Falls Community Main Street

Cedar Falls Community Theatre

Ice House Museum

Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum

Riverview Conference Center

Hearst Center for the Arts

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