Honey Creek Resort

Families and golfers find their perfect match at this lakeside resort where an 18-hole course, indoor pool, and playground complement meals with a view

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February 2026

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March 2026

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds - Honey Creek Resort (Moravia)

Lobby sitting area - Honey Creek Resort (Moravia)

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine - Honey Creek Resort (Moravia)

Honey Creek Resort welcomes families and golf enthusiasts with its eco-friendly approach. Play a full round on the 18-hole course, let kids explore the playground, or swim in the indoor pool. Enjoy American dishes with scenic lake views at the Rathbun Lakeshore Grille.

Very good

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

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Room options

All rooms

3+ beds

2 beds

1 bed

Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

4 bedrooms
Sleeps 13
2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Bunk Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Highlights

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

4 bedrooms
Sleeps 10
4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

In-room safe

Lake view
290 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Lake view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Resort view
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Lake view
290 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Resort view
290 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, Roll-in Shower, Patio

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Lake view
290 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Lake View

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Lake view
289 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Lake view
290 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Resort view
290 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Resort view
290 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Patio

Highlights

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

1 bedroom
Sleeps 7
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Moravia, Honey Creek Resort is in a state park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Honey Creek State Park and Lake Rathbun Area, while Monroe County Historical Museum and The Majestic Theater are cultural highlights. Consider Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens for a night out or Centerville City Pool if you're traveling with kids. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hunting. Visit our Moravia travel guide

12633 Resort Dr, Moravia, IA, 52571

What's nearby

Appanoose County Courthouse
39 min drive - 39.8 km
Rathbun Lake
10 min walk - 0.8 km
Lake Rathbun Area
7 min drive - 2.5 km
Honey Creek State Park
13 min drive - 6.0 km
Centerville City Pool
40 min drive - 41.2 km

Restaurants

Tackle This
29 min drive
A Mexican Affair
22 min drive
Fat Annies
21 min drive
Louie's On The Lake
23 min drive
Numa Station
29 min drive

About this property

Honey Creek Resort

Family-friendly hotel in a state park

A golf course, a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Honey Creek Resort. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Prairie Rose Bar & Grille, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. 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 laundry facilities and a bar.

You'll also find perks like:

Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition

Room features

All 133 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Highchairs, children's books, and cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

Free uncovered self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Amelia's Cafe
Prairie Rose Bar & Grille

Things to do

18-hole golf course
Free bicycle rentals
Golf carts
Golf clubhouse
Golf clubs/equipment
Golf driving range
Golf lessons
Hiking/biking trails
Playground
Pro golf shop

Family friendly

Children's books
Children's games
Crib (surcharge)
High chair
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

24-hour business center
4,300 square feet of conference space
7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
In a state park
On the beach
Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator (42 inch wide door)
Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs on site

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Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave

More

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 31 2025 to July 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 27 2025 to May 1 2026 (dates subject to change):

Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 8 to 20 for children
Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Honey Creek Resort State Park Moravia

Honey Creek State Park Moravia

Honey Creek Resort State Park Iowa/Moravia

Honey Creek Resort State Park Hotel Moravia

Honey Creek Resort Moravia

Honey Creek Moravia

Honey Creek Resort State Park

Honey Creek Resort Hotel

Honey Creek Resort Moravia

Honey Creek Resort Hotel Moravia

Frequently asked questions

Is Honey Creek Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, Honey Creek Resort allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Honey Creek Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Honey Creek Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Honey Creek Resort located?

This family-friendly Moravia hotel is located on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Rathbun Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Honey Creek State Park and Lake Rathbun Area. Rathbun Wildlife Management Area is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) away.

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Honey Creek Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

2022/9/28

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was beautiful lakeside resort quiet place to retreat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

2022/10/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful resort and our room was spacious and comfortable. Sunrise over the lake was beautiful.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

2022/9/29

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would come again

We had a great time and have returned since then

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dave

2022/8/14

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to bring a family with plenty of activities available on the expansive grounds. Many amenities are included for the resort fee.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

2022/9/18

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We need to come back here when we have more time to enjoy all the fun things to do here!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2022/10/26

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Golf Resort

We came to watch my daughter play her colligate golf game at The Preserve. The course was beautiful. The hotel is very well kept and the staff is very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

2022/7/11

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved the living room /dining table in the middle of the hall - we used that for our large family reunion hangout area. The stairways were filthy/ needed vacuuming!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy

2022/10/17

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Staffed

Our stay was great! My only complaint is that they are very short staffed in the restaurant. We had to wait a long time for service and our food. And they were often out of what we had ordered. But the staff they did have, were very pleasant.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve

2022/9/27

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There was nothing open, like boats or canoes. We went to use these things. We should have been told this before we decided to spend 4 days there.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kaitlin

2022/9/10

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Honestly, we were impressed with what the resort has to offer in terms of activities & our kids enjoyed that part. We were extremely disappointed in the cleanliness - we found bags of food & kids sippy cups under our bed. There wére cigarette butts all over the property.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

kathy

2022/9/8

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The food was wonderful, but none of the patio tables had been cleaned off when we arrived. That could have been due to it being the end of Labor Day weekend and being short of staff. Just a guess. We had excellent service from the staff that was there.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Josie

2023/5/14

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Planned to stay there for water park, website showed no issues, showed up for reservation, checked in and was THEN told after we asked that the waterpark was closed. Bathtub was dirty, refrig was stocked with someone elses stuff and almost have me someone else's room but another employee caught the mistake.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2022/7/8

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

When we checked in the lady made us feel like she was justvthere because it is her job. Didn't see very personable. You would think what you pay for the rooms the price of food would be reasonable. It was expensive. There was not a lot to do for a couple there. We stayed in our room most the time. We paid extra for a lake view and we got a good view of unkept trees and a Porta Potty. We will not be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Janet

2022/7/22

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was extremely rigid about assisting with an Orbitz reservation. Cost me hundreds of dollars. Lied to me about refunding $$ to Orbitz.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

DANA

2022/9/28

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Honey Creek $25 per day “resort” fee is ridiculous, a sham. The “resort” is an indoor pool, which is open only a few hours per day. It is an excuse to charge a higher rate. The hotel is shabby, wallpaper peeling off the walls, dirty carpets and rooms. The mattresses are all old, like hollowed out peanut shells, and need replacement. I had 2 rooms booked for several days, and had to request room changes for both. I will not stay here again or recommend Honey Creek to anyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Monica

2023/7/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This was the perfect vacation spot with our 3 year old!! Everything was in one place and we didn’t need to leave. We will be back every year! I do have some suggestions for management: -it would be great to receive a handout of all of the activities available at the property. We had no idea about the beach or bike rentals! And it would be helpful to know the hours of the waterpark and restaurant. -it would be awesome if the restaurant had an option for lunch sacks to allow guests to head down to the beach, have a picnic on the property, etc. -be thoughtful about rainy days. There is not much to do if it rains and the waterpark does not open until 11 am. Could you show movies in the event space? Or find a way to use that space to entertain littles?

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jane

2023/5/22

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hang

2022/6/14

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Pleasant stay at the resort!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

2022/5/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Many amenities around hotel

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kurt

2022/5/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I'm originally from Moravia but was in town so decided to stay there for the first time. It was quiet and staff were super nice. The one thing was the tub had rust all over it at the base. I did like having the main floor room where there was an exit door right to the outside so you didn't have to enter the lobby to come/go. Water pressure in the shower was amazing. Overall nice stay and I would stay there again if I was in town.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Krista

2022/4/23

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

We got here and there were told water park isn’t open, so disappointing as that’s why we booked the night. The grounds were very pretty and so much nature. there’s EV charging which was awesome. our r was nice except we had asian beetles dead all over our window sills, soooo gross. we also found some in our room alive 😩. we won’t be back.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022