The Best Hotels Closest to Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for Big Woods Lake hotels

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1. Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

1.8 km from Big Woods Lake

Tom

Rp2.935.997 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

2. The Black Hawk Hotel

1.9 km from Big Woods Lake

Theresa

Rp2.420.589 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

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

4.6 km from Big Woods Lake

Terry

Rp1.783.228 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

4. Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

9 km from Big Woods Lake

Lori

Rp1.706.079 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

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

9.3 km from Big Woods Lake

Derick

Rp2.060.557 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

6. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

8.9 km from Big Woods Lake

Brandi

Rp2.041.274 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

7. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Waverly

19.5 km from Big Woods Lake

Brendan

Rp2.799.619 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

8. Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

7.6 km from Big Woods Lake

Kristi

Rp1.634.223 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

9. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

15.5 km from Big Woods Lake

Rick

Rp1.669.991 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

10. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

9.1 km from Big Woods Lake

Renee

Rp2.551.279 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

13.7 km from Big Woods Lake

Leann

Rp2.200.843 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

9.3 km from Big Woods Lake

Mike

Rp1.853.276 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

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

13.3 km from Big Woods Lake

Rita

Rp1.887.726 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

14. Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

13.5 km from Big Woods Lake

Lorelei

Rp2.197.429 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

15. Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

13.7 km from Big Woods Lake

Melissa

Rp2.225.048 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

16. Quality Inn Waverly

16.9 km from Big Woods Lake

Jessie

Rp1.787.168 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls

13.5 km from Big Woods Lake

Frances

Rp1.724.000 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

18.4 km from Big Woods Lake

Susan

Rp1.399.186 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

19. Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

13.3 km from Big Woods Lake

Raunak

Rp1.445.149 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

20. Suburban Studios Waterloo

13.6 km from Big Woods Lake

Jeff

Rp1.445.150 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 731 reviews	View
The Black Hawk Hotel	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 884 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 590 reviews	View

Top Big Woods Lake Hotel Reviews

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"So this is incredible. Julie is great and saved my butt. I had scheduled a lift driver for the airport and he never showed up. My flight is at 5 :06 am and it was 3:30 am and no ride. Julie found a taxi for me and gave me 3.00 to help pay for my ride. Amazing and she did not hesitate. If anyone knows her I would love to return the favor. Thank you thank you thank you. You saved a middle aged panicked man."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG

8/10 Good

"Parking was very good, room was good, breakfast was very good. Fitness Center was really bad, smelled horrible and the treadmill didn't work consistently. The employee was very nice about it but the combination made the room unusable."

Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

8/10 Good

"Great breakfast with a clean dining area at all times. Clean! Seemed like they were having a sprinkler head issue right in front of the main entrance. The hallway outside of our room had a terrible odor, once inside our room which was clean, you couldn’t smell it. That smell was there our entire stay. We were able to use the ice machine once the first day of our stay, then it appeared to be turned off after that and couldn’t get ice the rest of the weekend which was unfortunate. Only 1 elevator was working. The other was out of service the entire weekend. We never waited too long for an elevator though. Overall, it was a good visit. I typically love staying here and love the easy access to downtown Cedar Falls."

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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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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 68 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

The Black Hawk Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a bar. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Big Woods Lake. Other good options within 5 miles include Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Big Woods Lake?

Expedia has 68 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Big Woods Lake.

What can I see and do near Big Woods Lake?

You can enjoy live performances at Cedar Falls Community Theatre and McLeod Center. 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. Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

2. The Black Hawk Hotel

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

4. Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

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

6. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

7. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Waverly

8. Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

9. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

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

14. Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

15. Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

16. Quality Inn Waverly

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

19. Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

20. Suburban Studios Waterloo

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Top Big Woods Lake Hotel Reviews

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Hotels near other Big Woods Lake attractions

Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

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