Mornings begin with lakeside sunshine and end with satisfying American cuisine at the resort's restaurants - the perfect bookends to a day of relaxation
Village West Resort & Hotel on the lakeshore balances relaxation and adventure. Guests enjoy cafe coffee, private beach walks, mini golf, basketball, volleyball, an arcade, library, indoor pool, and two restaurants serving American cuisine.
Located in Spirit Lake, Village West Resort & Hotel is on a private beach. Okoboji Summer Theatre and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Emerald Hills Golf Course and Ranch Okoboji. Traveling with kids? Consider Goodies Handmade Candies and Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Spirit Lake travel guide
You can look forward to mini golf, a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground at Village West Resort & Hotel. With amenities like a private beach and beachfront dining, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and American cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball and volleyball. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
Other perks at this resort include:
A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool
Free self parking
An outdoor tennis court, wedding services, and meeting rooms
A reception hall, a computer station, and a gift shop
Room features
All 70 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
Bar/lounge
Children's pool
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facility
Health club
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Public bath
Sauna
Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
Bar/lounge
Children's pool
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facility
Full-service spa
Health club
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Public bath
Hot tub
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Property is also known as
Village West Resort Hotel Spirit Lake
Village West Resort Hotel
Village West Hotel Spirit Lake
Village West Spirit Lake
Village West & Spirit Lake
Village West Resort & Hotel Resort
Village West Resort & Hotel Spirit Lake
Village West Resort & Hotel Resort Spirit Lake
Frequently asked questions
Does Village West Resort & Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Village West Resort & Hotel?
As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Village West Resort & Hotel on Mar 13, 2026 start from ₩146,607, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Village West Resort & Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Village West Resort & Hotel?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Village West Resort & Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Village West Resort & Hotel located?
This Spirit Lake resort is on the beach, steps from West Okoboji Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pike's Point Beach and Gull Point State Park. Emerson Bay State Recreation Area and Pikes Point State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Village West Resort & Hotel Reviews
6.0
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A very nice resort and hotel. The pool was amazing!
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overnight stay.
Stayed for one night. Grest access to lake. Staff very friendly and professional. Most of the resort needs some TLC. Kinda pricey for the room, but understand its the price to pay for access to the lake.
This resort needs capital investment and better marketing. I really hope this resort survives because it is one of a very few big resorts left in the area, but it does have the feeling of a business in a spiral. Everywhere I looked, I could see how this place must have been vibrant and full of life with the convention center, gift shop, diner, bar and grill, large number of rooms, multiple pools, etc. Now most of these areas are either closed or in disrepair. Very sad. For the size of the resort, it is much too big for the current number of guests there. I just hope it gets remodeled vs sold to developers.
Steve
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Ang
Sep 17, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Paper thin walls, very noisy, beds are hard as a rock, very outdated and needs more upkeep. Not worth the $100 dollars a night.The staff for the most part were nice.
Ang
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Julie
Sep 12, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Beds were really hard, not to confortable. Room was not stocked with towels and could be cleaner. Staff was so polite and helpful.
The A/C in our room kept shutting off. The pillows on our beds were pretty flat. Indoor pool wasn't too bad. The hot tub had peeling paint. Entire resort is kind of run down.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Craig
Aug 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What I liked:
- staff was courteous and friendly
- boathouse bakery had nice breakfast at reasonable cost
What I didn't like:
- Weird power outlet wiring in room - single light switch controlled power to all outlets except the bathroom so in order to charge devices overnight we had to unscrew lightbulbs. No information available about this.
- Wifi only available in the lobby.
Craig
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Sandra
Aug 8, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was dirty
The room was dirty. Cheese popcorn on the floor next to the bed. A used washcloth on the floor in the bathroom in between the tub & the toilet. Black marks on the sheets (like from a suitcase)? The restaurant/bar was closed until further notice. However, the staff at the front desk were very friendly and helpful.
If you loved the 80’s you will love the decore. It is clean, I checked for bugs and none were found. I can get passed the dated decore but the smell of old stale cigarette smoke bothered my allergies horribly. My bathroom vent fan also didn’t have a function light so I did my hair and makeup by sink light for the wedding I was attending. Also no wifi in my room to finish up and check in work stuff. Overall very clean and quiet but the smell was too much for my allergies, it was also a no smoking room. The main lobby had the same smell.
Has three separate pools and a beach. Beach was nice but as a whole basically everything else on property is outdated or doesn’t work and staff shows a serious lack of effort or care for the guests. To the point of the owner actually approached us and at least one other couple, that I know of throwing a fit and a temper tantrum about parking while yelling and swearing at us while I had my daughter with me and was trying to back into a spot to unload items. Rooms were musty and had not been cleaned as there were crumbs everywhere. The bedding had multiple visual stains. Called front desk at 9:00 am to get clean towels and at 9:00 pm still had not received any even after offering to come get them. Finally a staff member after groaning about it brought three towels and said he was sorry that they were short staffed. I could go on, but I will just say that for almost $300.00/ night I would look elsewhere…!
The hotel rooms are shockingly dated, not clean and give the feel of an institution. While we understand it was a holiday, the nightly rate was outlandish for the quality. It’s inexcusable there seemingly haven’t been any updates to the hotel in decades.
We enjoyed how large the whole property was. There was a lot to do and it wasn't overcrowded.
Only bad thing is, there are courts and other activity area's available, but they don't have rackets, clubs etc to check out.