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

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

₩335,189

₩375,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

₩124,720

₩139,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

Irina

₩124,720

₩139,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn & Suites" featuring a two-story building with a red roof and multiple windows.

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

Sherwin

₩76,663

₩85,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

A large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.6 km from Arbor Lake

Sallproplumbing

₩119,955

₩134,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

6. Western Inn & Suites

3.4 km from Arbor Lake

Christopher

₩88,428

₩99,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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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 408 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 965 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very Good 596 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 687 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 612 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect room for 1 night stay"

Super 8 by Wyndham Toledo

8/10 Good

"It was good and just breakfast is the same thing everyday"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

8/10 Good

"Because of location and price it is a good stop for over night when traveling"

Best Western Holiday Manor

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean centrally located and staff was amazing! LOVED THE breakfast!!! Very fun stop"

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Ok"

Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown

10/10 Excellent

"The shower could have been a little cleaner there were black specks on the caulking ."

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place"

Western Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It is an older hotel, staff is very kind and curtious!"

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

10/10 Excellent

"Parking"

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 during your trip to 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)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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. Travelers 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.

Where is the best place to stay near Arbor Lake?

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Arbor Lake. Other good options within a few miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Arbor Lake?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations 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 that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Arbor Lake.

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

To find more details about updating your stay near Arbor Lake or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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 Central Park and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. 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