Top 10 Hotels Near Big Woods Lake Recreation Area in Cedar Falls for 2026

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A historic hotel with a classic brick facade, multiple storefronts including a bar and a barber shop, and a fire escape on the right.

A hallway with a 'Mill Race' sign, a bookshelf, and two brown leather chairs.

A kitchen with dark cabinetry, granite countertops, and a built-in dishwasher.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a wooden wardrobe, a bed with a floral bedspread, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

1. The Black Hawk Hotel

1.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

David

RM492

RM551 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

2. Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

1.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Tascha

RM532

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A couple walking through an outdoor area with a modern building in the background.

A modern building with large windows and a well-maintained lawn with outdoor furniture.

A breakfast setup with a fruit tray, juice bottles, and a coffee pot on a wooden table.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, desk, TV, and a bed.

3. Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG

8.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Kenny

RM465

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a microwave.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls, multiple lounge chairs, and a clear pool area.

A breakfast area with a stone wall, wooden tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a sign for Daybreak Breakfast.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

18 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Daisy

RM260

RM291 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a large parking lot, a well-lit entrance, and a prominent hotel sign.

A restaurant with a long wooden bar, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and a TV mounted on the wall.

A casino with multiple gaming tables and a bar area with multiple screens.

A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

5. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

14.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Monica

RM294

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard stand, and a changing room with towels.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a curved entrance and a stone pillar.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a blue patterned rug.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

13.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Amy

RM413

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A decorative wrought iron gate with a floral pattern, leading to a room with wooden flooring and a visible bed.

A wooden bed with a headboard, a wooden door, and a patterned carpet.

A staircase with a wooden railing, a chandelier, and patterned wallpaper.

A covered patio area with a table and chairs, a sign indicating 'The Weis Mansion Bed & Breakfast', and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

7. The Weis Mansion

9.5 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

ColeJoElle

RM465

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large arched windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a built-in fireplace, blue cabinets, and a flat-screen TV above the mantel.

A spacious living area with a chandelier, a sofa, a chair, and a desk with a lamp. There is a staircase with a railing leading to an upper level.

A Country Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

12.8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Jody

RM317

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and dining setup.

A water park with a large inflatable slide, a waterfall feature, and a pool with lane markers.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinetry, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

13 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Nicole

RM451

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern interior with a glass ceiling, seating area, and large windows offering views of the city.

A hotel room with two beds, a brick accent wall, a large window, and a modern design.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs, a brick wall, and a high ceiling with visible structural beams and lighting fixtures.

10. Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

9.7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Amanda

RM445

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express building with a large illuminated sign, parking area, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a framed artwork on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A breakfast buffet with a bakery section and a display for how the food is prepared.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a lifeguard chair, and a poolside area with chairs and a notice board.

11. Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

13.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Carol

RM449

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a hot tub.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is a Comfort Suites location.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a bed.

A hotel room with a stone fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, and orange chairs.

12. Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

8.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Robert

RM339

RM380 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bar area with high glass windows, red bar stools, and a seating area with grey upholstered sofas.

A hotel with a modern glass facade, a prominent sign, and a pedestrian bridge.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a brick wall and a white railing.

13. Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

9.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Joan

RM428

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a sunset painting above the bed.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, a rowing machine, and a weight bench.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white countertop, and a blue door. There are two refrigerators, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

A modern lounge area with blue patterned sofas, a glass partition, and a blue brick wall.

14. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo

12.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

RM250

RM280 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern chairs, a long reception desk, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a digital menu display.

A modern office space with a desk, office chair, sofa, and a conference table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

8.7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Caroline

RM474

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with stone fire tables, wicker chairs, and a pergola with string lights.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a variety of seating options including sofas and armchairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a store.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

8.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Chuck

RM430

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a breakfast bar, and various appliances like a coffee maker and toaster.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls, tiled floor, and a pool ladder.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a microwave.

17. Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

12.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Jill

RM226

RM253 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and a sun clock.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, framed artwork on the wall, and a glass door leading outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sectional sofa, a red armchair, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

3.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Douglas

RM348

RM406 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a children's play area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a clear blue sky.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a staircase, bar seating, and a 'Delight in the day' sign.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

19. Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

6.8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Ray

RM396

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel reception area with a counter, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a sign that reads 'Quality.'

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Quality Inn Waverly

17.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Terry

RM396

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Black Hawk Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 932 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 780 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 618 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo	8.4 Very good 637 reviews	View
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome staff and very big room. Older buildings but location was great. Plenty to do."

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Jennifer and Wendy at the front desk were so helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the breakfast was also delicious!"

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property very clean"

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious rooms, inexpensive parking, large pool area, expansive breakfast options, espresso machine and great location."

The Black Hawk Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great and hotel was quaint and unique. Only complaint was the tv set up - weird stations and the movies were a bit temperamental with starting over or remote issues. But not a huge issue. Just letting someone know."

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

8/10 Good

"Great room but one of the elevators was out of commission which made things a little slow."

Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location of this hotel with access to jogging or walking paths as well as shopping and restaurants."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff"

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

8/10 Good

"Clean room and good price for our stay."

Other attractions near Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Cedar Falls Community Main Street

9.4/10 (156 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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Big Woods Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Woods Lake during your travels in Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Cedar Falls Community Theatre

6.8/10 (20 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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Ice House Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ice House Museum during your travels in Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum during your trip to Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Riverview Conference Center

Learn about the events happening in Riverview Conference Center during your trip to Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Hearst Center for the Arts

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Hearst Center for the Arts during your travels in 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 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.

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Our top choices for Big Woods Lake Recreation Area hotels

1. The Black Hawk Hotel

2. Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

3. Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

5. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

7. The Weis Mansion

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

9. Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

10. Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

11. Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

12. Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

13. Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

14. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo

15. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

16. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

17. Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

19. Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

20. Quality Inn Waverly

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Top Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

The Black Hawk Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

Other attractions near Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Cedar Falls Community Main Street

Big Woods Lake

Cedar Falls Community Theatre

Ice House Museum

Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum

Riverview Conference Center

Hearst Center for the Arts

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