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A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a striped armchair, a black leather chair, a small table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

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.

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

17.9 km from Lake Ponderosa

Steven

₩131,994

₩147,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

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.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

18 km from Lake Ponderosa

Irina

₩125,804

₩140,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

3. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

20.9 km from Lake Ponderosa

Jeongrim

₩333,847

₩373,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A Western Inn & Suites sign with directions to the indoor pool and entrance.

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

4. Western Inn & Suites

17.5 km from Lake Ponderosa

Christopher

₩88,074

₩98,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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 large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

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

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

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

17.3 km from Lake Ponderosa

Sallproplumbing

₩119,898

₩134,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

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

6. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

17.7 km from Lake Ponderosa

Sherwin

₩78,281

₩87,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Ponderosa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 966 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very Good 599 reviews	View
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 410 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 75 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 613 reviews	View

Top Lake Ponderosa Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

10/10 Excellent

"NA"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oskaloosa

10/10 Excellent

"In room refrigerator and microwave is a major plus. Clean room with large flat screen TV."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pella, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and front desk professional helpful welcoming. Entire hotel including workout and pool area nice clean updated. The breakfast was good quality and fresh. Would recommend and stay again."

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

8/10 Good

"The beds were very comfortable as was our room. The complementary breakfast was very good."

Links Bos Landen Hotel & Spa of Pella, Trademark by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"No thanks! Very nice hotel though !"

Western Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The place was very run down. The price was great but wish they could fix something. Ceiling in bathroom was ruined, bathroom floor cracked. Light by window was coming off the ceiling. Window was propped with a stick to prevent people from coming in I assume. Pool needed a new paint job on the bottom. Bed was hard. A safe place to sleep but definitely needs a good remodel."

Super 8 by Wyndham Pella

10/10 Excellent

"Not a fantastic location but a very acceptable super 8. Nice room, just basic needs. Comfortable bed, chair, and acceptable bath/shower."

Quality Inn Oskaloosa

8/10 Good

"A solid base line property. Newly renovated with a moderate breakfast."

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"excellent room, breakfast and staff"

Other attractions near Lake Ponderosa

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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Fun Valley Ski Area

7.8/10 (6 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Fun Valley Ski Area during your trip to Montezuma. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

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Lake Silverado

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Silverado during your travels in Montezuma.

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Fox Forest County Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Fox Forest County Recreation Area during your travels to Montezuma.

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Diamond Lake Park

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

You can take time to visit Diamond Lake Park during your travels to Montezuma. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Montezuma Public Library

Montezuma Public Library is just one of the places to see in Montezuma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Brooklyn Historical Museum

6.4/10 (7 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Brooklyn Historical Museum during your travels in Brooklyn. Wander the forest or discover the area's sunsets.

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Arbor Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arbor Lake during your travels in 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 Lake Ponderosa?

Lake Ponderosa is located in Montezuma. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Ponderosa?

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Lake Ponderosa. Other good options around the area include Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80 and Western Inn & Suites.

How many hotels are there near Lake Ponderosa?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Ponderosa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Ponderosa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Lake Ponderosa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Ponderosa?

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

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80