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Our top choices for Big Woods Lake Recreation Area hotels

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The Black Hawk Hotel

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, (778)
"Friendly staff, beautiful room overlooking downtown "
United States
Darci
The price is S$169
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
The Black Hawk Hotel
View from room
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

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, (657)
"Clean, quiet, great breakfast. "
United States
Rachel
The price is S$189
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
Exterior
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG

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, (518)
"Room was very clean. Great place to stay! "
United States
Crystal
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
Indoor pool
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"It was perfect for what we wanted the stay for"
United States
Christina
The price is S$119
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
Indoor pool
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

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, (399)
"Clean, friendly staff, quiet and accommodating."
United States
Abigail
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Meeting facility
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (544)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Mike
The price is S$146
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Terrace/patio
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

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, (584)
"We love this property! "
United States
Erin
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
Indoor pool
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls
2.5 star property
8.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (915)
"Clean room, friendly, good breakfast "
United States
Steven
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls
Lobby
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

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, (507)
"i loved staying here♥️ will book again "
United States
Samira
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Lobby
Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

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, (907)
"Clean nice hotel"
United States
alicia
The price is S$130
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

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, (1003)
"Room clean, great rate staff especially friendly."
United States
Michael
The price is S$107
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG

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, (510)
"Clean rooms, staff were great! Stayed during storm, they could have done better moving snow in parking lot. Got stuck, but Guest Clerk come out and help push me out."
United States
Penny
The price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG
Lobby
Spark by Hilton 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, (698)
"Room was decently clean. Nice pool area. Had a pleasant stay. "
United States
Barend
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls
Indoor pool
Quality Inn Waverly

Quality Inn Waverly

Quality Inn Waverly
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (447)
"Clean, quiet, easy check-in/ checkout "
United States
William
The price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan, 2026
Quality Inn Waverly
Free continental breakfast
Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls

Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls

Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls
2.5 star property
13 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (586)
"Nice stay. Breakfast had a good variety of options. "
United States
Joy
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo
2.0 star property
18 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (506)
"Staff was great. Room was great. Breakfast needs a bit more options "
United States
Salina
The price is S$92
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo
Exterior
Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

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, (1000)
"Staff was very friendly "
United States
Julie
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo
2.5 star property
12.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (899)
"Staff was courteous, bed comfortable, bathroom tiny, breakfast great!"
United States
Melvin
The price is S$81
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo
Lobby sitting area
Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls

Suburban Studios Cedar Falls
2.0 star property
7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (536)
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United States
Robert
The price is S$89
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Suburban Studios Cedar Falls
Lobby
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4)
"room temp was comfortable and did not have the opportunity to use the pool, but it looked like it would be a great place to relax "
United States
Allen
The price is S$127
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls
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Top Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent
"nice room"
Joel 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Hotels near other Big Woods Lake Recreation Area attractions

Cedar Falls Community Main Street

4.5/5 (20 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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Cedar Falls Community Theatre

2.8/5 (8 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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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 21 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?
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area. Another good choice is The Black Hawk Hotel, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area?
Expedia has 21 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 check out the local talent at Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center and McLeod Center. Bring the family to Cedar Falls Community Main Street, Falls Aquatic Center and Palmer's Family Fun 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.