⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Big Woods Lake Recreation Area for 2026

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A balcony with a view of a river, a highway, and surrounding greenery.

A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machine, and various food items.

A modern lounge area with wicker furniture, a clock, and a view of the outdoors.

A store with shelves stocked with snacks and drinks, and a wall with a 'Treats' sign.

1. Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

1.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Susan

S$187

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

2. The Black Hawk Hotel

1.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Daniel

S$163

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a flagpole.

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

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

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

3.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

dave

S$127

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A large, historic house with a porch decorated with string lights and a sign advertising bed and breakfast services.

4. The Weis Mansion

9.5 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Cindy

S$113

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

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

8.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Trina

S$163

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A restaurant interior with a brick wall, bar area, and multiple seating options.

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

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

6. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

14.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Monica

S$120

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A modern lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

13.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Leann

S$151

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a patterned rug, and a wall with framed informational signs.

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

8. Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

8.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Robert

S$123

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with skylights.

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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

8.7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

S$166

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 building with a large dome structure and a curved glass facade.

10. Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

13 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Teisha

S$140

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

8.2 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Chuck

S$152

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

18 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

DONALD

S$101

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a red chair.

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

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

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

12.8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Michelle

S$117

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a large screen, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

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

14. Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

13.3 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Melissa

S$162

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by chairs and a tiled floor.

A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a door.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

8.5 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Mike

S$125

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

16. Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

6.8 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Debra

S$134

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door with a keypad lock.

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

17. Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

9.6 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

S$151

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a stone wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, surrounded by seating areas and a reception desk.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

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

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls

13 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Joe

S$116

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A vending machine with snacks and a water dispenser.

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

19. Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

12.9 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Raunak

S$91

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

20. Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

9.7 km from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Amanda

S$170

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 766 reviews	View
The Black Hawk Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 916 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
The Weis Mansion	10.0 Exceptional 68 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 612 reviews	View

Top Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

8/10 Good

"Staff was very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the elevator broke the first night we were there so being on the third floor that made it diffucult for my husband and I because we are elderly and had 2 energetic grandchildren with us. The staff looked into it right away but the elevator was out of commission for the remainder of our stay. The breakfast was good. Good selection. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. It was a also very convenient location."

The Black Hawk Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay. Room was clean and convenient. Staff was helpful. Parking was the issue, as no parking at hotel, had to park a block away."

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel in Waterloo located near multiple restaurants."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful night, quiet and comfy would stay again, breakfast was good, and the air work great!!"

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"We added breakfast and it was very good! The rooms are nice, comfortable beds, large showers. The pool wasn’t open. The BBQue restaurant that adjoins was excellent. Parking was plentiful and close."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and well kept."

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay."

Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"nice room friendly staff. grab and go breakfast. no elevators"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG

8/10 Good

"We stayed in the handicap accessible room, as we wanted a king bed and that was all that was available. The room must not be used much because it smelled musty and the sheer curtains were torn alot! Also, the shower did not drain well and water was everywhere. However, the shower had hot water and the water had a lot of pressure, and breakfast was very good!"

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 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 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 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 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. Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

2. The Black Hawk Hotel

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

4. The Weis Mansion

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

6. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

8. Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

9. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

10. Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

11. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

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

14. Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

16. Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

17. Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls

19. Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

20. Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

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Top Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

The Black Hawk Hotel

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

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

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG

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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