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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 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, (655)
"Clean, quiet, great breakfast. "
United States
Rachel
The price is Rp2.038.940
Rp2.283.613 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
Front of property
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, (775)
"Very friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful historic hotel. Lovely bar, great drinks. "
United States
Stephen
The price is Rp1.861.042
Rp2.084.333 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Black Hawk Hotel
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, (1001)
"It was perfect for what we wanted the stay for"
United States
Christina
The price is Rp1.324.248
Rp1.549.909 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
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

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, (517)
"Room was very clean. Great place to stay! "
United States
Crystal
The price is Rp1.617.572
Rp1.811.682 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
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, (583)
"We love this property! "
United States
Erin
The price is Rp1.508.595
Rp1.689.627 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
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, (698)
"Room was decently clean. Nice pool area. Had a pleasant stay. "
United States
Barend
The price is Rp1.454.147
Rp1.628.644 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls
Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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, (912)
"Clean room, friendly staff, delicious breakfast "
United States
Craig
The price is Rp1.672.936
Rp1.873.688 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls
Grand Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 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, (38)
"We had a wonderful stay! Thank you!"
United States
Claire
The price is Rp2.190.026
Rp2.452.828 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
The Weis Mansion
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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, (542)
"Room was very nice!"
United States
Shelby
The price is Rp1.784.332
Rp1.998.452 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
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, (1002)
"Room clean, great rate staff especially friendly."
United States
Michael
The price is Rp1.233.577
Rp1.381.606 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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 Rp1.568.672
Rp1.756.913 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG
Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls
2.0 star property
7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (534)
"It was good for what I needed. Nice and pleasant staff. "
United States
Edis
The price is Rp1.030.484
Rp1.154.141 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Suburban Studios 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, (506)
"i loved staying here♥️ will book again "
United States
Samira
The price is Rp1.350.089
Rp1.528.775 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Exterior
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

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
6.4 out of 10, (376)
"Very friendly front desk!"
United States
Heriberto
The price is Rp696.557
Rp780.144 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown
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, (397)
"Great place, clean, friendly staff. "
United States
Stacy
The price is Rp1.785.616
Rp1.999.890 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Suite, One King Bed, Non-Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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 Rp1.354.732
Rp1.517.300 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls

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, (748)
"this is an older hotel, it was clean, had an ok breakfast, staff was great, pool was down, great for the price."
United States
JACKIE
The price is Rp992.936
Rp1.112.088 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls
Lobby
Motel 6 Waterloo, IA

Motel 6 Waterloo, IA

Motel 6 Waterloo, IA
2.0 star property
8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
6.0 out of 10, (282)
"It was a nice stay "
United States
Tj
The price is Rp867.925
Rp990.766 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Motel 6 Waterloo, IA
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo

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, (759)
"Friendly staff an clean rooms excellent breakfast "
United States
Jeff
The price is Rp1.063.095
Rp1.190.667 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
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)
"The staff was super helpful, especially with breakfast in the morning! "
United States
Kimberly
The price is Rp1.276.632
Rp1.446.516 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls
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Top Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent
"Everything about the stay was excellent - from Gavin at the front desk to the cleanliness/size of the rooms. It was an all around wonderful experience and will 100% choose to stay here in the future."
Eric 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

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, take a look at the 21 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?
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area. Another good choice is The Black Hawk Hotel, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area?
Expedia has 21 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 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 UNI-Dome, George Wyth Memorial State Park and Pheasant Ridge Golf Course while you're in the area.