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A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.

A wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a striped armchair, a black leather chair, a small table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

2.8 km from Arbor Lake

Steven

NT$3,225

NT$3,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A reception area with a stone wall, a desk, and a computer.

A hotel dining area with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen area, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

Irina

NT$2,918

NT$3,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with checkered floor tiles, wooden walls, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

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

A wooden interior with a checkered floor, a pool, and benches.

A living room with a fireplace, green walls, and a view through glass doors.

3. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

scott

NT$1,918

NT$2,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a brick building in the background.

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a glass door.

A modern cafe with a checkered floor, bar area with stools, and tables with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a built-in bookshelf.

4. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.5 km from Arbor Lake

"A unique property — a boutique hotel converted from a 1921 junior high school. Large spacious rooms with 15 foot vaulted ceilings. Staff are very friendly and attentive, and non-intrusive. It's central, just a couple of blocks away from Broad street and Main street. There's free self parking on the street outside the hotel, and it's a 12 minute walk or a 5 minute bike ride to Grinnell College (there are free-to-borrow bikes available in the hotel). Best hotel in and around Grinnell by a...

Oluwagbemiga

NT$7,916

NT$8,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel room with a granite countertop sink, a large mirror, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a bed, and a window.

A large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a blue brick backsplash.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.6 km from Arbor Lake

Sarah

NT$2,841

NT$3,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with a blue chair, tiled floor, and several windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A reception area with a stone wall, a clock, and a reception desk with a vase of flowers.

A Western Inn & Suites sign with an indoor pool and an entrance direction sign.

6. Western Inn & Suites

3.4 km from Arbor Lake

Dalton

NT$2,260

NT$2,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Arbor Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 985 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 611 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 697 reviews	View
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 419 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 622 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

Best Western Holiday Manor

10/10 Excellent

"Our rooms were lovely. The front desk staff person got us checked in quick which was nice because we were all exhausted from our drive. He answered any questions we had and gave us good direction. The breakfast was great and the attendent was super friendly and helpful! Lots of options and plenty of coffee!"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good. Room clean."

Western Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"For a pet friendly room, it was pretty clean. Looked like they could have cleaned or vacuumed around the edges better"

Super 8 by Wyndham Toledo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing, the room was clean, big bathroom, and the bed was great. The only problem i had was the out side door to my room was hard to open but other then that It was decent for the price I paid to stay."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

8/10 Good

"No elevator . Food for breakfast was fine . It could have been good if it were hot. Danish and muffins were not made every day appear to have been frozen or refrigerated which didn’t make them as good."

Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"What was liked was the room, place was very clean. What was not liked was the bathroom. Needs to be bigger. And the room was NOT cleaned on our last full day/night of our trip."

Designer Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Oversized Jacuzzi Tub in the Ace Room was very clean looking and had a light in it! Cute set up. Little smoke smell in that particular room but other than that it was nice looking!"

Quality Inn Newton at I-80

8/10 Good

"Everything was good about our stay but it was a little loud we heard every time someone else opened a door and they sounded like they were coming in our room"

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Staff awesome. Rooms were clean."

Other attractions near Arbor Lake

Central Park

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Central Park, a lovely green space in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank

Learn about the local history of Grinnell when you take a trip to Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell Historical Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Grinnell Historical Museum during your trip to Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Bucksbaum Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Bucksbaum Center for the Arts during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center

Enjoy an outing to Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell College

9.2/10 (152 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Grinnell College, during your trip to Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve during your travels to Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Arbor Lake?

Arbor Lake is located in Grinnell. Travelers like the surrounding area for its university setting. You'll find 11 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Arbor Lake?

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Arbor Lake. Other good options within a few miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Arbor Lake?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Arbor Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Arbor Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Arbor Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Arbor Lake?

To find more details about updating your stay near Arbor Lake or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Arbor Lake?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center, and Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center. Explore nature at Central Park and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. Grinnell College and Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

3. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University