Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls. The on-site restaurant, Ari'z, serves dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Located in Waterloo, Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls is connected to the convention center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Wyth Memorial State Park and Cedar River, while Grout Museum of History and John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Young Arena or UNI-Dome. Water tubing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Waterloo travel guide
205 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA, 50701
What's nearby
Young Arena
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Waterloo Convention Center
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Waterloo Center for the Arts
5 min walk - 0.4 km
John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
9 min drive
Restaurants
Sidecar Coffee Shop
9 min walk
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
4 min walk
Newton's Paradise Cafe
7 min walk
Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill
8 min walk
El Patron Family Mexican
8 min walk
About this property
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Hotel connected to the convention center
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls. The on-site restaurant, Ari'z, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool along with sun loungers
Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and bicycle parking
Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
A nature reserve, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
40-inch TVs with cable channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers
Similar properties
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Waterloo
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls on Nov 15, 2026 start from CA $134, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 6 per night.
What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.
Where is Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls located?
Situated near the airport, this hotel is steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and Waterloo Convention Center. Cedar River and Waterloo Center for the Arts are also within 10 minutes.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
The breakfast was way better than expected!! Exceeded expectations, and was fresh and delicious. Staff wad accommodating as well. Will return here for our next trip to cedar falls
Front desk staff was incredible all during our stay! When we arrived we realized our truck wasn’t going to fit in the garage. They allowed us to park in front of the hotel. Also really appreciated the guest laundry machines as my husband is riding RAGBRAI. Walkable area with several restaurants nearby and we enjoyed martinis at the lounge. Great place to stay in downtown Waterloo!
The staff (particularly 2 ladies working the afternoon-evening shift) were extremely helpful in setting us up with handicapped parking for the 2 nights we were there. We had to unexpectedly cancel for 1 night, and they were also helpful in seeing this through for us.
We were very happy with our stay.
Very clean room. Helpful front staff about parking and restaurants nearby. Breakfast was good with a lot of choices. Staff always filling when food gets low and cleaning area and tables.
The meal at Ari’z was good. I enjoyed the breakfast meals that were free. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Roger
Jun 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was great. Nice staff. Clean room. TV, refrigerator, and coffee maker in great condition. Restaurant/bar had a good selection of food and drinks and prices were descent. Our food was really good and was ready in a reasonable amount of time. We especially liked the waitress/bar tender Helen!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
Jan 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Judy
Jun 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The gal at the front desk was very pleasant and helpful. One elevator was not working and the other one was slow and in a hotel with 10 floors, there was a lot of waiting. Our room was nice and beds comfortable. Parking was little inconvenient- on the street or in the parking ramp. A long way to bring and take out luggage. The pool was small but our grandson enjoyed it!
People at the front desk explained everything, very helpful, & we could understand what they were saying. The whole building, this includes lobby, rooms, pool, & breakfast area, clean!! It is so nice, stay over at CLEAN, FRIENDLY hotel.
The gal that checked us in was pleasant and so friendly. She gave us ideas for dinner. The room was clean and they served a decent breakfast. Nice location.
It was a great experience. The receptionist was very nice, and the lady working in the kitchen and dining area was wonderful as well. Breakfast was great, and they were very accommodating by allowing us a later checkout since my mom’s appointment was pushed back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Monica
Dec 29, 2023
Clean rooms, excellent service, best breakfasts… area restaurants are amazing also. Would definitely stay again.