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A hotel named "The Big O" with a stone facade and a flagpole with an American flag.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, doors numbered 201 and 202, and a long corridor leading to a room.

A building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and an American flag.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

1. Okoboji Inn & Suites

Milford

Griselda

CA $117

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, red and green umbrellas, and potted plants.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple water slides and a netted climbing structure.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and a television mounted on the wall.

A sign for Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center by ClubHouse, featuring a modern building and a parking lot with several cars.

2. Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Okoboji

Jeffrey

CA $126

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a view of a hotel in the background.

A hotel lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a balcony with railings.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and white furniture.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign for 'Amerind Inn by Wyndham,' and a landscaped garden with colorful flowers.

3. AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

Okoboji

Kim

CA $137

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a large mirror.

A Super 8 motel with a large sign, multiple parking spaces, and a well-maintained lawn.

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a curved sofa, a coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Spirit Lake

Mary

CA $91

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A deck with striped lounge chairs and a canopy overhead.

A room with a leather sofa, patterned chairs, a coffee table with books and flowers, a large framed photograph on the wall, and a checkered floor.

A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, a pool, and a building with large windows and a door.

A restaurant with a herringbone wood floor, leather booths, and a bar area with stools.

5. The Inn Hotel Lake Okoboji, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Arnolds Park

Miriam

CA $160

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a clear view of the pool area.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, a tiled floor, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Spirit Lake

Marsha

CA $114

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, decorative hanging lights, and vibrant artwork on the walls.

The exterior of Vintage Block Inn & Suites Office with a sign indicating it's open.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by planters and hanging flower baskets.

7. Vintage Block Inn & Suites

Okoboji

David

CA $133

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious room with large windows, a wooden reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a white door, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with chairs.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and various kitchen appliances and items.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a black reception mat, and a view of the outside.

8. Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Spirit Lake

Rolanna

CA $101

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden cabin with a balcony, outdoor seating, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel room with a wooden interior, two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

9. Northland Inn Motel

Spirit Lake

Cindy

CA $161

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A two-story white house with a front porch and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

A garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by rocks and various plants.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with a dark blanket, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A dining room with multiple tables set for a meal, a grand piano, and a fireplace.

10. The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only

Okoboji

ANTHONY

CA $228

CA $250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel lobby with a long marble bar, seating area with sofas and chairs, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls, a lifebuoy, and plastic chairs.

A living room with patterned sofas, a round coffee table, and leather ottomans.

11. Rodeway Inn Milford

Milford

Christopher

CA $100

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A swimming pool area with multiple water slides, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake.

A brick oven pizza oven with a wooden pizza peel, a digital clock, and a neon sign above.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a high wooden ceiling.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and hanging lights.

12. Bridges Bay Resort

Arnolds Park

Mel

CA $157

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Three canoes on a calm body of water with trees and a dock in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by a wooden deck and a covered seating area.

A beach with sun loungers and umbrellas, a dock, and a clear view of the water.

A diner with checkered flooring, blue chairs, and a counter with various items.

13. Village West Resort & Hotel

Spirit Lake

Kristopher

CA $141

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and multiple windows.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden bookshelf.

A modern kitchen with a brick backsplash, wooden cabinets, and a central island. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

A cozy lobby with a fireplace, a decorated Christmas tree, comfortable seating, and a clock on the wall.

14. AmericInn by Wyndham Jackson

Jackson

Rose

CA $131

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. A sofa is positioned in the living area, and a window provides natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a refrigerator stocked with milk and juice, and a sign indicating no smoking.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Jackson MN

Jackson

Frank

CA $102

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden dresser, and a television on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and abstract art on the walls.

A living room with patterned sofas, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, a staircase with a view, and a chandelier.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a stone wall.

16. Estherville Hotel & Suites

Estherville

William

CA $147

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern cafe with seating, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating availability of coffee and juice.

A hotel room with a TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, a small refrigerator, a desk with a chair, and a bed.

17. Reston Inn & Suites

Spencer

Cassandra

CA $116

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lights, and a large window with a view.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

A breakfast buffet with a variety of food items, including a display of cinnamon sweet rolls.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG

Spencer

Martin

CA $146

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A check-in desk with a wooden interior, a window with curtains, a no-smoking sign, and a sign indicating the desk is for check-in.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, a television, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A red building with a tree in front, a lamp post, and a date stamp.

A wooden table with a book on it, a basket with a white cloth, and a chair with a dark cushion.

19. Earth Inn Motel

Jackson

Becky

CA $82

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A stone fountain in a garden with a building in the background.

A living room with patterned armchairs, a red plant, and a mirror on the wall.

A Spencer Inn & Suites building with a blue exterior and arched windows.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, two lamps, a chair, a trash bin, a coffee maker, a television, and framed artwork on the wall.

20. Spencer Inn and Suites

Spencer

Jeanne

CA $126

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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Arnolds Park

9.4/10 (357 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Arnolds Park, a lovely green space in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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A sign for Arnold's Park with the text 'Arnold's Park An Iowa Classic'.

Arnolds Park Amusement Park

Bring the kiddos to Arnolds Park Amusement Park and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji

8.2/10 (86 reviews)

Bring the kids to 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and enjoy the excitement of this amusement park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Emerald Hills Golf Course

8.6/10 (45 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Arnolds Park at Emerald Hills Golf Course. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Okoboji Summer Theatre

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Okoboji Summer Theatre during your stay in Okoboji. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Top Iowa Great Lakes Hotel Reviews

The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Highly recommend!"

Bridges Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a fun place for the family"

Rodeway Inn Milford

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay for the show in Spencer, IA"

Okoboji Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"It was very nice. The only complaint was the sink backed up so it took awhile to drain."

Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean, the ac unit was new, and the bed was comfy. Thank you for a wonderful stay!"

Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and staff was very nice."

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Our room was nice and comfortable but I was disappointed the sofa had leather cushions that were extremely worn, leather split and thread bare areas."

Located across the road of West Lake Okoboji. 8 beds. Room for parking trailers

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place"

Northland Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and staff very friendly.. only issue was breakfast room was shut down for awhile"

More cheap stays in Iowa Great Lakes

Super 8 by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

2203 Circle Drive West Spirit Lake IA

CA $91

CA $100 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

includes taxes & fees