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Wildwood Lodge

3 star hotel
Kids stay free
Connecting rooms
9.6/10 Exceptional
(1335 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (46)

About the hotel

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a spa tub. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a business center are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Located in Clive, Wildwood Lodge is in a shopping district. Clive Aquatic Center and Pump It Up are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Check out an event or a game at Wells Fargo Arena, and consider making time for Blank Park Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hotel's quiet location.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Access to nearby outdoor pool
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Free full breakfast available 6:30 am–9:30 am on weekdays and 7:00 am–10:00 am on weekends
Room service available

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Pool hoist on site
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Things to do

Access to nearby outdoor pool
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle tour information
Fitness center
Indoor pool
Spa tub

Outdoor

Firepit
Outdoor furniture

Conveniences

Elevator
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Vending machine
Water dispenser

More

Fireplace in lobby
Renovated entire property - january 2018
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
Tv in lobby

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Des Moines International Airport
12 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

46 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

80%

4 star reviews

13%

3 star reviews

4%

2 star reviews

2%

1 star reviews

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Latest reviews (46)

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Angela

20 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Very nice and clean and love the rustic feel. Seemed very family friendly.
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Jasmine

8 May 2024 - 10 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

We loved our stay. The pool was very clean and warm. The room was nice and normal, no unusual aspects. Clean and comfy beds and huge bathroom and room space. The staff were great and very helpful and kind. Would love to see dairy free options for breakfast and more selection but breakfast was ok for my child. We have already booked another stay. Most quiet nights sleep at a hotel get! Good place to just get away.
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Amy

3 May 2024 - 5 May 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

This hotel was central to family we were visiting and the highway so ideal for us being from Minnesota. It was by far the least expensive of the well reviewed hotels in the area- that always makes me nervous. Why the lower price? Answer- not sure. We asked for a room far away from the pool (which most are), the room was big, clean, and quiet. Perfect for us. My husband said the bed was a little head- I thought it was great. Breakfast was standard but well stocked and staff were attentive. Last thing- we stayed a weekend when a youth soccer team was also staying there. At other hotels this has been a nightmare because of noise/yelling/running late into the night. We had NONE of that here. That alone is worth a rave review. Thank you staff!! We will be back!
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Jennifer

15 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

We absolutely love staying here while traveling to visit family. The rooms are perfect for us and the kids love the pool area. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is good! Location is ideal and close to so many good restaurants and shopping. With so many other options available, it’s hard to decide where to stay…but this is definitely the place!!!
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Michaela

24 Feb 2024 - 25 Feb 2024
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

I loved staying here. We will definitely return. It was quiet and no kids running around. Slept amazingly. We had a whirltub room and had the most relaxed getaway.
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Amanda

19 Jan 2024 - 20 Jan 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Great decor and ambiance. The pool was warm. Hot tub was hot. Perfect for my kids. The pool is a little over 4 feet deep at the deepest part so no diving. The continental breakfast had lots of delicious pastry and other sugary carb options. Eggs were the only protein option and they were overcooked. Would be nice to see a wider variety of protein. I would definitely stay here again.
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David

17 Nov 2023 - 18 Nov 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I have stayed here on 3 separate occasions over the past 2 years and will continue to do so for future trips. This is a one of a kind place and creates a family style setting for all that stay. Great people, food and environment. We strongly recommend Wildwood Lodge to those of all ages.
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Suzie

2 Nov 2023 - 3 Nov 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Our family traveled to the area and searched for something unique with a pool. This place is a gem! Check in was smooth. Pizza recommendation was spot on! Breakfast was warm and inviting for our family. Comfortable beds. Bigger than average room. Nice bathroom! Overall we’d return!
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Becca

20 Sept 2023 - 21 Sept 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

This was a great hotel! It was very clam and quiet, they had an amazing pool and hot tub, and a great breakfast! The decor and lodge theme was so cute and unique, it made it feel less like just another hotel! The staff were very kind and helpful, such a nice family that helped us with our stay! I’d highly recommended!!
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Bee

28 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2023
reviewed on orbitz

2 out of 5 stars

We stayed two nights at Wildwood. The rooms were spacious which was nice. My complaints are that the beds are next to the air conditioner/heater and it was loud and blew onto your face whilst you sleep, quite uncomfortable. I think the layout would work better with the beds facing the opposite wall so the air would blow towards your feet instead. We also had a case of ants in our room and in our beds! The kids noticed them in the bed when we were up in the morning and the second night, it was worse. They were all over our luggage items that were on the tables and nightstand. The pool was nice, especially when we had it all to ourselves. The kids enjoyed that very much. Breakfast was mediocre but warm so that was nice. However, there was limited seating when we went down and my kids had to sit on the couch whilst holding their plates as they ate and as they are 6 and 7 years old, it was a bit tricky.
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