Estherville, IA

Travel Guide

HDR of Sunrise Over Lake Okoboji
HDR of Sunrise Over Lake Okoboji
Dusk on Okoboji, Iowa
Lake Okoboji is a popular Tourist Area known as the Great Lakes of Iowa
Beautiful hiking trails that wind through this dense forest near Estherville, Iowa. Lots of wildlife such as white tail deer, and enchanting wooden bridges crossing over forest streams.
Estherville Hotel & Suites

Estherville Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
2008 Central Ave Estherville IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Estherville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (611 reviews)
Friendly staff, breakfast was delicious, and room was very comfortable.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Estherville Hotel & Suites
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1405 Highway 71 Okoboji IA
The price is ₩113,758 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
₩113,758
₩135,771 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (922 reviews)
The room was clean. Bedding has not been changed from previous guests.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
Best Western Fairmont

Best Western Fairmont

3 out of 5
1201 Torgerson Drive Fairmont MN
The price is ₩154,365 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
₩154,365
₩171,153 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairmont. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (198 reviews)
Outstanding staff, spotless room, heated pool. 10/10 for value and comfort.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Best Western Fairmont
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
reserved a two room suite and was unknowingly changed to single room. believe to obtain higher cost. unresolved. reserved six months in advance. unknown charge as well. unmanned hotel so nobody to speak to and customer service is almost impossible to get ahold of. the room we had to take was fine ...

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Estherville

4.3
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

IF in the area, would start by checking THIS motel first, before anywhere else...

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It has changed since I grow up in the area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Estherville is a very nice town. Tucked away in the middle of nowhere, it was a clean little town. My hotel experience wasn’t that great but it definetly could have been worse.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great people and beautiful scenery.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Went on business in the middle of winter. Nice town, nice people. Didn't go to be a tourist.

4/5 - Good

Pam

Had a wedding at the Little Swan Winery, very beautiful and rustic place for a wedding.