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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

The Black Hawk Hotel
3.5 star property
1.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (780)
"Friendly staff, beautiful room overlooking downtown "
United States
Darci
The price is P7,082
P7,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
The Black Hawk Hotel
View from room
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

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, (661)
"Clean, quiet, great breakfast. "
United States
Rachel
The price is P7,656
P8,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
Exterior
The Weis Mansion

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, (39)
"We had a wonderful stay! Thank you!"
United States
Claire
The price is P7,712
P8,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
The Weis Mansion
Exterior
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG

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, (520)
"Room was very clean. Great place to stay! "
United States
Crystal
The price is P5,696
P6,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
Exterior
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

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, (1007)
"It was perfect for what we wanted the stay for"
United States
Christina
The price is P4,533
P5,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
Indoor pool
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

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, (399)
"Clean, friendly staff, quiet and accommodating."
United States
Abigail
The price is P6,283
P7,037 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Terrace/patio
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

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, (585)
"We love this property! "
United States
Erin
The price is P5,381
P6,026 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (544)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Mike
The price is P5,940
P6,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Lobby
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls
3.0 star property
9.7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5)
"Excellent service!!! "
United States
Ajeh
The price is P5,813
P6,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls
2.5 star property
8.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (919)
"Clean room, friendly, good breakfast "
United States
Steven
The price is P4,857
P5,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls
Lobby
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls
2.5 star property
9.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (508)
"i loved staying here♥️ will book again "
United States
Samira
The price is P4,754
P5,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

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, (907)
"Clean nice hotel"
United States
alicia
The price is P5,670
P6,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley
Exterior
Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

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, (1000)
"Room clean, great rate staff especially friendly."
United States
Michael
The price is P4,360
P4,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG

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, (510)
"Clean rooms, staff were great! Stayed during storm, they could have done better moving snow in parking lot. Got stuck, but Guest Clerk come out and help push me out."
United States
Penny
The price is P5,050
P5,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG
Snack bar
Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

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, (701)
"Great location, good service, clean and good ptice"
United States
Mike
The price is P5,249
P5,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls
Indoor pool
Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls

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, (586)
"Nice stay. Breakfast had a good variety of options. "
United States
Joy
The price is P4,552
P5,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo
2.0 star property
18 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (507)
"Room was very clean and the staff was very friendly. "
United States
Marilyn
The price is P3,744
P4,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo
Restaurant
Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination
3.0 star property
14.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Staff was very friendly "
United States
Julie
The price is P5,226
P6,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Indoor pool
Quality Inn Waverly

Quality Inn Waverly

Quality Inn Waverly
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (449)
"Clean, quiet, easy check-in/ checkout "
United States
William
The price is P4,799
P5,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
Quality Inn Waverly
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

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, (902)
"Staff was courteous, bed comfortable, bathroom tiny, breakfast great!"
United States
Melvin
The price is P3,294
P3,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo
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.
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Top Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent hotel. Price was awesome. Staff was great. "
David 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

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 20 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 20 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.