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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a brick building in the background.

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a glass door.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a built-in bookshelf.

A modern cafe with a checkered floor, bar area with stools, and tables with chairs.

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.5 km from Arbor Lake

Jeongrim

Rp4.455.606

Rp4.990.279 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a parking lot.

A wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

2.8 km from Arbor Lake

Steven

Rp1.852.029

Rp2.074.272 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel dining area with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen area, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

A reception area with a stone wall, a desk, and a computer.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

Irina

Rp1.665.448

Rp1.865.301 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with checkered floor tiles, wooden walls, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

A wooden interior with a checkered floor, a pool, and benches.

A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn & Suites" featuring a two-story building with a red roof and multiple windows.

A living room with a fireplace, green walls, and a view through glass doors.

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

Sherwin

Rp1.085.865

Rp1.216.170 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a granite countertop sink, a large mirror, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a bed, and a window.

A building with a blue exterior, large windows, and a parking lot with directional arrows.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a blue brick backsplash.

A large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.6 km from Arbor Lake

Sarah

Rp1.600.771

Rp1.793.007 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a blue chair, tiled floor, and several windows.

A Western Inn & Suites sign with an indoor pool and an entrance direction sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A lobby with a stone wall, green seating, a wooden table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

6. Western Inn & Suites

3.4 km from Arbor Lake

Dalton

Rp1.175.457

Rp1.316.462 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Arbor Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 416 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 978 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 608 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 694 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 621 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was way better then expected"

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay. Employees were helpful and attentive. Room clean, breakfast good!"

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was awesome. Breakfast good."

Western Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Did not do breakfast at the hotel. Check in gal, Lorisa, very friendly and nice!"

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are always nice and updated! Staff is friendly and helpful. Always enjoy staying here when in town."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

8/10 Good

"Everything was fine except the water is so soft that it made the tub DANGEROUSLY slippery. Had to use extreme care in turning around in the shower. (And I am not a fall risk so it was definitely the soft water.)"

Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, good breakfast and good coffee all day"

Designer Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Comfortable bed and room"

Other attractions near Arbor Lake

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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Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank

Learn about the local history of Grinnell when you take a trip to Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell Historical Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Grinnell Historical Museum in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Bucksbaum Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Bucksbaum Center for the Arts during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center

Enjoy an outing to Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell College

9.2/10 (152 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Grinnell College during your trip to Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve during your travels to 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 11 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 11 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 College and Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80