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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, (730 reviews)
"Super clean, modern, staff went out of their way to welcome yo, breakfast was good. Location to main street dining and bars can’t be beat."
United States
Tom
The price is RM497
RM557 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

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, (877 reviews)
"I loved this historical hotel, the staff very friendly and helpful."
United States
Theresa
The price is RM491
RM550 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Black Hawk Hotel

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice hotel, breakfast area is nice and and rooms are spacious and clean"
United States
Mary
The price is RM347
RM405 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

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, (580 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Francisco
The price is RM480
RM538 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park
2.5 star property
8.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Good hot breakfast!"
United States
DAVID
The price is RM334
RM374 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

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, (622 reviews)
"Great staff. Nice rooms."
United States
Scott
The price is RM431
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn 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, (733 reviews)
"Good clean place to stay."
United States
Jim
The price is RM331
RM370 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (573 reviews)
"Clean room, great restaurant, excellent location. "
United States
Renee
The price is RM491
RM550 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Good breakfast, very clean room & great staff & parking"
United States
Mike
The price is RM375
RM420 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls
3.0 star property
9.7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was great"
United States
Kaitlyn
The price is RM436
RM493 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

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, (534 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast and available parking."
United States
LaTanya
The price is RM476
RM533 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG

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, (563 reviews)
"Great place to stay with good food nearby."
United States
Brian
The price is RM453
RM511 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA
2.5 star property
12.8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (46 reviews)
"Nice size room, and good breakfast."
United States
Rita
The price is RM343
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

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, (419 reviews)
"Have stayed multiple times when passing thru for work…quality hotel with great staff"
United States
todd
The price is RM429
RM481 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

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, (947 reviews)
"Very nice hotel that was clean and staff was friendly."
United States
Lorelei
The price is RM397
RM445 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

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
6.6 out of 10, (447 reviews)
"Everything was amazing and the breakfast was great!"
United States
April
The price is RM247
RM276 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls
2.0 star property
7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (571 reviews)
"Better than I expected for a rate so low and last minute."
United States
Nathan
The price is RM350
RM392 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination
3.0 star property
14.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Alex
The price is RM290
RM379 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

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, (845 reviews)
"Great stay. Love the bed - super comfortable. Very clean hotel and nice staff."
United States
Betty
The price is RM273
RM306 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo

Motel 6 Waterloo, IA

Motel 6 Waterloo, IA
2.0 star property
8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
5.8 out of 10, (310 reviews)
"The bed was extremely comfortable. And my room had the most gorgeous view out of my window! Even though it might not get great reviews, the facilities and room are adequate and the price is right!"
United States
Jane
The price is RM232
RM264 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Motel 6 Waterloo, IA
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Compare popular hotels close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
View from room
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
730 reviews
View
Front of property
The Black Hawk Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
877 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,005 reviews
View
Exterior
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
580 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,006 reviews
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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 17 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?
The Black Hawk Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a bar. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area. Another good choice is Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown, located just 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area?
Expedia has 17 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 enjoy live performances at McLeod Center and Cedar Falls Community Theatre. Bring the family to Cedar Falls Community Main Street, Hearst Center for the Arts and Falls Aquatic Center 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.