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Our top choices for Big Woods Lake Recreation Area hotels

Front of property

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, (840 reviews)
"Great property. Comfy beds and beautiful rooms. "
United States
Anne
The price is RM450
RM505 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
The Black Hawk Hotel
View from room

Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (711 reviews)
"Excellent accommodations and the staff is more than friendly. My favorite place to stay by far in Cedar Falls."
United States
Drew
The price is RM579
RM648 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
Indoor pool

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, (1,003 reviews)
"The beds were comfortable. "
United States
Liz
The price is RM363
RM422 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
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
3.0 star property
8.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (557 reviews)
"Excellent for business travel "
United States
Anjana
The price is RM467
RM523 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
Terrace/patio

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, (610 reviews)
"The oustide sapce offers exactly what is needed for gathering with family while in town. Wonderful!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is RM451
RM505 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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)
"Nice, quality hotel with a reasonable price"
United States
Darla
The price is RM275
RM308 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
Indoor pool

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, (978 reviews)
"Nice clean place! Would stay there again "
United States
Justin
The price is RM401
RM449 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park
Meeting facility

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, (561 reviews)
"Clean room, great restaurant, excellent location. "
United States
Renee
The price is RM459
RM514 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Lobby

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, (21 reviews)
"Clan room, good breakfast "
United States
Courtney
The price is RM466
RM527 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Exterior

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, (526 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast and available parking."
United States
LaTanya
The price is RM411
RM461 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG
Restaurant

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, (721 reviews)
"Good clean place to stay."
United States
Jim
The price is RM373
RM418 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls
Interior

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, (52 reviews)
"Very nice stay!"
United States
Ben
The price is RM537
RM601 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
The Weis Mansion
Lobby

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, (540 reviews)
"Very clean room, staff was nice, breakfast was good and delicious and plenty of it."
United States
Charles Veal
The price is RM397
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls
20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza
2.0 star property
3.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
6.0 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"The place has changed but still a better bang for your buck"
United States
Desmond
The price is RM224
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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, (424 reviews)
" Everything was excellent I will definitely be staying there again soon. "
United States
Kevin
The price is RM194
RM217 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown
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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, (415 reviews)
"Friendly and courteous staff, clean room, good breakfast."
United States
Gary
The price is RM400
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Pool

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, (33 reviews)
"Nice size room, and good breakfast."
United States
Rita
The price is RM353
RM395 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA
Front of property

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Waterloo/Cedar Falls

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Waterloo/Cedar Falls
2.0 star property
12.8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
6.8 out of 10, (492 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room, good breakfast"
United States
Evan
The price is RM224
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Waterloo/Cedar Falls
Lobby sitting area

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, (562 reviews)
"Yes the room was nice and the staff was very friendly!"
United States
Nicole
The price is RM340
RM381 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Suburban Studios Cedar Falls
Lobby

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, (935 reviews)
"Very nice hotel that was clean and staff was friendly."
United States
Lorelei
The price is RM370
RM414 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley
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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
Front of property
The Black Hawk Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
840 reviews
View
View from room
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
711 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,003 reviews
View
Exterior
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
557 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
610 reviews
View

Top Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice and helpful staff"
Debby 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Hotels near other Big Woods Lake Recreation Area attractions

Cedar Falls Community Main Street

4.7/5 (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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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 18 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 a full-service spa and free breakfast. 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 18 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 Cedar Falls Community Theatre and McLeod Center. 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 George Wyth Memorial State Park, UNI-Dome and Pheasant Ridge Golf Course while you're in the area.