Enjoy free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, hot tub, and breakfast at Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji, a 3.8-rated hotel near Iowa Great Lakes and Arnolds Park.
Visitors appreciate the clean rooms, friendly staff, and convenient location, while noting some pricing and staffing quirks. The hotel suits travelers seeking straightforward comfort with access to nearby attractions.
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Located just off US Route 71 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji provides straightforward accommodations in a low-rise setting. The hotel is positioned conveniently near popular attractions such as the Iowa Great Lakes, Arnolds Park Amusement Park, and several large lakes ideal for fishing and water sports, making it a practical choice for visitors exploring the area.
The property offers a range of basic amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, free parking, and an indoor pool with an adjacent hot tub. Some rooms feature whirlpool tubs, and facilities also include a fitness center, business center, and air conditioning. The hotel is both pet- and kid-friendly, catering to family stays as well as business travelers requiring accessibility and comfort.
Guest reviews note the cleanliness of the rooms and the friendly, helpful staff, although some have remarked on variability in pricing and limited front desk availability during check-out. The quiet environment paired with easy access to nearby restaurants and recreational spots offers convenience without the bustle of a larger resort atmosphere.
Travelers arriving by air may find the Fort Dodge Regional Airport roughly a two-hour drive away, while several other lodging options within a few miles provide alternatives in the vicinity. Overall, Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji suits visitors seeking a practical stay close to outdoor activities and regional attractions.
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Decided on a quick weekend getaway and going to a zoo in Sioux Falls sounded great. After we needed a place to stay. Found wonderful hotel Ramada Price was not bad for a Friday night. Also a tourist hotspot. Good parking friendly staff. Room was very clean beds comfortable. Pool and hot tub. Close to restaurants. Would recommend
The staff was kind and welcoming. The room very clean and with a comfortable bed. I highly recommend this place!
Nice location, clean rooms would stay there again. Asked how much for a room the lady said $90. I asked if there was a discount for a veteran or a state employee, and she said $70 or $79, I said great. They changed $99. Noticed they charged me that right away, no receipt. When it was time for us to leave, no one at the desk just a box to put your key cards in. They did have a nice breakfast bar scrambled eggs, sausage links waffles cereal and different coffees and juices. Would stay again but ask for a receipt right away.
Great place to stay!! The owner (Ben) is a GREAT guy and very welcoming and accommodating! Made sure to ask us how our hotel room is after check in and was very easy to talk to!... very quiet hotel but close enough to all the fun! Thank you Ben, for making our stay a good one! God Bless you and your family!
Always love staying here, rooms are nice, staff is friendly and helpful. I've stayed here alot recently. Convenient, close to my family. Real friendly staff. Their there to please.
My father recently came to visit me and stayed at the Ramada for a week. He was overjoyed with his stay and the staff were outstanding with him. They were accessible at all times of day and were very kind and friendly people. He will absolutely stay there again due to the brilliant stay he had. I will also be recommending the Ramada and their excellent staff to all friends and family who visit me. 5 Stars!
Rudra was the kindest staff! This place was exactly what we needed. It was the perfect distance from our family cabin and the wedding we were attending. The pool and spa was extremely clean and well maintained. Breakfast was hot and wonderful. A great selection for such a small hotel. Only one problem was the pull out couch was a twin that had been broken previous to our stay but we were given a rollaway bed immediately. Would absolutely stay here again. Fare was a little higher than I was hoping for and even though we booked ahead. It seemed we paid more than everyone else. I don’t know what we did differently. If you stay here be patient with the staff. It seems like there is one person in at a time and then the cleaning people come during the day. All the staff was extremely helpful and kind.
Everything was perfect. The room was spotless, and the a/c was super cold There was a fridge, microwave and coffee maker in the room. I was in room 217 and had a king size bed which it was super comfortable same as the pillows. The only thing I didn’t like much was that the bathroom was pretty small (specifically the shower). Staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. There were scrambled eggs, sausages, biscuits and gravy, cereals, variety of juices, bagels, bread, waffles and much more. I always reserve rooms that have breakfast included so when the breakfast is good I have to share about it. Overall everything was great and for the price $194 for a two night stay with breakfast included you can’t go wrong and mind you it was Mother’s Day weekend 2024
Set a mile off US Route 71, this straightforward, low-rise hotel is 4 miles from Iowa Great Lakes and 5 miles from Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Iowa. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.
2,578 reviews 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331, United States
132 reviews Iowa, USA
18 reviews Iowa 51360, USA
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