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

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

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

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

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.5 km from Arbor Lake

Jeongrim

6.470.514 ₫

7.246.976 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

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

2.8 km from Arbor Lake

Steven

2.549.227 ₫

2.855.134 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

An indoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

Irina

2.473.867 ₫

2.770.732 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

Sherwin

1.540.710 ₫

1.725.596 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A building with a blue exterior, large windows, and a parking lot with directional arrows.

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.6 km from Arbor Lake

Sallproplumbing

2.315.612 ₫

2.593.486 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

A lobby with a stone wall, green seating, a wooden table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

6. Western Inn & Suites

3.4 km from Arbor Lake

Christopher

1.707.020 ₫

1.911.790 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Arbor Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 412 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 974 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 602 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 692 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 615 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Newton at I-80

10/10 Excellent

"Overall was good. The only concern was they had plastic over the smoke detectors...."

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

8/10 Good

"Clean room Breakfast was fine"

Designer Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Comfortable bed and room"

Comfort Inn Marshalltown South

8/10 Good

"It was fine"

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean."

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"excellent room, breakfast and staff"

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean the entire place! Pool was able to be used 24 hours a day. Was perfect for our late check ìn. Breakfast was fine. Great place to stay."

Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"None"

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 in 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)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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. Travellers like the surrounding area for its university setting. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

How many hotels are there near Arbor Lake?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options 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 most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Arbor Lake.

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 Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve and Central Park. Grinnell College and Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80