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Our top choices for Big Woods Lake Recreation Area hotels

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The Black Hawk Hotel

The Black Hawk Hotel
3.5 star property
1.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (801 reviews)
"This is a lovely place to stay! Very comfortable, clean and well located."
United States
Jacque
The price is P6,581
P7,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
The Black Hawk Hotel
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Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (679 reviews)
"Yes, room, breakfast, and staff were excellent! "
United States
Tim
The price is P8,136
P9,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
Indoor pool

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
2.5 star property
3.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Great staff. Great price."
United States
David
The price is P4,973
P5,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
Exterior

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

Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
3.0 star property
8.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (532 reviews)
"Very clean; staff is always great!"
United States
David
The price is P6,133
P6,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
Lobby

Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (706 reviews)
"Great location, good service, clean and good ptice"
United States
Mike
The price is P5,248
P5,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls
Indoor pool

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park
2.5 star property
8.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (942 reviews)
"Loved the hot tub and breakfast!"
United States
Mary Lee
The price is P5,942
P6,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park
Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
3.0 star property
8.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (592 reviews)
"Hot tub was out of service without a sign stating that. Pool was ice cold otherwise. The room was nice and the staff were also nice. "
United States
Ric
The price is P5,970
P6,686 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
Interior

The Weis Mansion

The Weis Mansion
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"The Mansion was cozy and felt like home. Everything was clean and Kelly and Chris were so nice. The breakfast was wonderful with home made yogurt and bread. I will be back. "
United States
Leonita
The price is P7,710
P8,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
The Weis Mansion
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
2.0 star property
8.5 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was great! Water pressure in shower was not good!"
United States
Roger
The price is P4,359
P4,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
Meeting facility

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (551 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Mike
The price is P6,810
P7,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG
2.5 star property
8.4 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (514 reviews)
"The hotel was quiet. Breakfast had lots of great choices."
United States
Diane
The price is P5,989
P6,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG
Lobby sitting area

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls
2.0 star property
7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (547 reviews)
"The only good thing about this hotel is the receptionists she was so delightful. The rooms were dis"
United States
Sabrina
The price is P3,625
P4,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Suburban Studios Cedar Falls
Lounge

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
3.0 star property
13.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (401 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, quiet and accommodating."
United States
Abigail
The price is P5,956
P6,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Lobby

Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley
2.5 star property
13 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (914 reviews)
"Nice AC, kind staff, clean room"
United States
Ava
The price is P5,754
P6,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley
Indoor pool

Motel 6 Waterloo, IA

Motel 6 Waterloo, IA
2.0 star property
8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
6.0 out of 10, (286 reviews)
"It was a nice stay "
United States
Tj
The price is P2,818
P3,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Motel 6 Waterloo, IA
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls
2.5 star property
9.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (756 reviews)
"Perfect stay."
United States
JOHN
The price is P3,394
P3,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls
Free continental breakfast

Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls

Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls
2.5 star property
13 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (589 reviews)
"Hotel needs some updating but it’s in a good location, nice pool, decent breakfast, comfortable bed"
United States
Lisa
The price is P5,263
P5,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
3.0 star property
12.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (773 reviews)
"Friendly staff an clean rooms excellent breakfast "
United States
Jeff
The price is P3,960
P4,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo
2.5 star property
12.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (912 reviews)
"Nice and clean for quick stay on our way to Washington state from Cincinnati. Friendly staff. Would stay again. "
United States
Stephanie
The price is P3,509
P3,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo
Pool

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA
2.5 star property
12.8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"They were amazing! Very accommodating and appreciate all their efforts! "
United States
MarySue
The price is P5,042
P5,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA
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Top Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and friendly staff "
VIRGINIA 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Hotels near other Big Woods Lake Recreation Area attractions

Cedar Falls Community Main Street

4.5/5 (20 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

2.8/5 (8 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Big Woods Lake Recreation Area?
Big Woods Lake Recreation Area is located in a family-friendly area of Cedar Falls known for its beautiful waterfalls and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 18 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area?
The Black Hawk Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and free breakfast. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area. Another good choice is Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown, located just 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area?
Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Big Woods Lake Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Big Woods Lake Recreation Area.
What can I see and do near Big Woods Lake Recreation Area?
You can check out the local talent at Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, and McLeod Center. Bring the family to Cedar Falls Community Main Street, Falls Aquatic Center, and Palmer's Family Fun while you're checking out the area near Big Woods Lake Recreation Area. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to George Wyth Memorial State Park, UNI-Dome, and Pheasant Ridge Golf Course while you're in the area.