The Best Hotels Closest to Arbor Lake in Grinnell - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Arbor Lake hotels

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.5 km from Arbor Lake

William

Rp5.006.454 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

2.8 km from Arbor Lake

William

Rp1.914.113 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

George

Rp1.781.649 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

Varice

Rp1.264.683 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Western Inn & Suites

3.4 km from Arbor Lake

Kacy

Rp1.085.737 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Bathtub w/Grab Bars) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.6 km from Arbor Lake

Cyndi

Rp1.791.466 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

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Compare popular hotels close to Arbor Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 399 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 927 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 540 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	2.5 star property	7.2 Good 660 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 44 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"clean"

Hotels near other Arbor Lake attractions

Central Park

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Central Park, a lovely green space in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Arbor Lake?

Arbor Lake is located in Grinnell. Travellers like the surrounding area for its university setting. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Arbor Lake?

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Arbor Lake. Other good choices within 5 miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels are there near Arbor Lake?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Arbor Lake.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Arbor Lake.

What can I see and do near Arbor Lake?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center and Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center. Explore nature at Central Park and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. Grinnell Historical Museum and Grinnell College are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel