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Our top choices for Big Woods Lake Recreation Area hotels

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

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, (723 reviews)
"Super clean, modern, staff went out of their way to welcome yo, breakfast was good. Location to main street dining and bars can’t be beat."
United States
Tom
The price is Rp2.321.286
Rp2.599.840 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
Front of property

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, (867 reviews)
"I loved this historical hotel, the staff very friendly and helpful."
United States
Theresa
The price is Rp2.147.162
Rp2.404.821 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
The Black Hawk Hotel
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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice hotel, breakfast area is nice and and rooms are spacious and clean"
United States
Mary
The price is Rp1.682.478
Rp1.955.591 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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, (575 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Francisco
The price is Rp1.958.440
Rp2.193.453 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
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, (995 reviews)
"Good hot breakfast!"
United States
DAVID
The price is Rp1.513.340
Rp1.694.941 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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, (616 reviews)
"Great staff. Nice rooms."
United States
Scott
The price is Rp1.956.304
Rp2.191.060 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
Lobby

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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)
"Very nice room with good accommodations. Excellent breakfast."
United States
Drew
The price is Rp1.908.589
Rp2.157.489 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & 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, (55 reviews)
"This was a wonderful, unique place to stay. The property was clean with great amenities and a helpful host."
United States
Lyn
The price is Rp2.403.540
Rp2.691.965 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Weis Mansion
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, (731 reviews)
"Good clean place to stay."
United States
Jim
The price is Rp1.678.917
Rp1.880.387 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls
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, (569 reviews)
"Comfort and welcoming atmosphere ease of check in"
United States
Sherrie Lynn
The price is Rp2.207.696
Rp2.472.620 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Lobby

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, (555 reviews)
"Great place to stay with good food nearby."
United States
Brian
The price is Rp1.979.805
Rp2.235.114 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Good breakfast, very clean room & great staff & parking"
United States
Mike
The price is Rp1.637.968
Rp1.834.525 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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
2.5 star property
8.4 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (531 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast and available parking."
United States
LaTanya
The price is Rp1.940.636
Rp2.173.512 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG
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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"Nice size room, and good breakfast."
United States
Rita
The price is Rp1.498.207
Rp1.677.992 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA
Indoor pool

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, (419 reviews)
"Have stayed multiple times when passing thru for work…quality hotel with great staff"
United States
todd
The price is Rp1.800.875
Rp2.016.980 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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, (944 reviews)
"Very nice hotel that was clean and staff was friendly."
United States
Lorelei
The price is Rp1.731.261
Rp1.939.012 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley
Exterior

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, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Alex
The price is Rp1.267.645
Rp1.658.977 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown
2.0 star property
9.7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
6.6 out of 10, (442 reviews)
"Everything was amazing and the breakfast was great!"
United States
April
The price is Rp934.532
Rp1.046.676 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/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, (830 reviews)
"Great stay. Love the bed - super comfortable. Very clean hotel and nice staff."
United States
Betty
The price is Rp1.195.539
Rp1.339.004 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
Indoor pool, a heated pool

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, (790 reviews)
"Worked for our trip close to all the things we waned to do and see!"
United States
Laura
The price is Rp1.210.672
Rp1.355.953 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls
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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Compare popular hotels close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
723 reviews
View
Front of property
The Black Hawk Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
867 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,003 reviews
View
Exterior
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
575 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
995 reviews
View

Top Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

8/10 Good
"*"
Cynthia S. 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

Hotels near other Big Woods Lake Recreation Area attractions

Cedar Falls Community Main Street

9.4/5 (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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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, take a look at the 18 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a bar. 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 will I be able to find close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area?
Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area.
What can I see and do near Big Woods Lake Recreation Area?
You can enjoy live performances at McLeod Center and Cedar Falls Community Theatre. Bring the family to Cedar Falls Community Main Street, Hearst Center for the Arts and Falls Aquatic Center 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 UNI-Dome, Pheasant Ridge Golf Course and Palmer's Family Fun while you're in the area.