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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern cafe with checkered flooring, leather and fabric seating, a bar area with bottles, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.5 km from Arbor Lake

"A unique property — a boutique hotel converted from a 1921 junior high school. Large spacious rooms with 15 foot vaulted ceilings. Staff are very friendly and attentive, and non-intrusive. It's central, just a couple of blocks away from Broad street and Main street. There's free self parking on the street outside the hotel, and it's a 12 minute walk or a 5 minute bike ride to Grinnell College (there are free-to-borrow bikes available in the hotel). Best hotel in and around Grinnell by a...

Oluwagbemiga

₹23,637

₹26,473 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a parking lot.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a mirror.

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

2.8 km from Arbor Lake

Steven

₹9,198

₹10,302 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A hotel with a blue exterior, a covered entrance, and flags.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a red throw blanket.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

Irina

₹8,876

₹9,941 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and windows with blinds.

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

scott

₹5,386

₹6,032 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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 spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

A large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.6 km from Arbor Lake

Sarah

₹7,689

₹8,612 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 Western Inn & Suites sign with an indoor pool and an entrance direction sign.

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

Alan

₹6,748

₹7,558 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Compare top hotels near Arbor Lake

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel 1.5 km from Arbor Lake View	Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA 2.8 km from Arbor Lake View	Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80 2.7 km from Arbor Lake View	Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University 3.1 km from Arbor Lake View	AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell 3.6 km from Arbor Lake View
9.2 Wonderful 421 reviews	8.6 Excellent 992 reviews	8.4 Very good 618 reviews	7.2 Good 699 reviews	7.6 Good 623 reviews
₹23,637 ₹26,473 total includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct	₹9,198 ₹10,302 total includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov	₹8,876 ₹9,941 total includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov	₹5,386 ₹6,032 total includes taxes & fees 18 Nov - 19 Nov	₹7,689 ₹8,612 total includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

10/10 Excellent

"New Baymont in Newton, Iowa was fantastic. Staff efficient, friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was wonderful and I was surprised by the make over, rooms were beautiful! Always nice to find a great place to stay! Well done Baymont!!"

Comfort Inn Marshalltown South

10/10 Excellent

"We didn’t get in until late but the front desk lady was cheerful and helpful. Breakfast was good, beds were comfortable, price was reasonable"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly and room clean"

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Staff awesome. Rooms were clean."

Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"Quiet, efficient"

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was awesome. Breakfast good."

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 in 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)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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. Travellers like the surrounding area for its university setting. You'll find 11 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 choices within 5 miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels are there near Arbor Lake?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options 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 most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Arbor Lake.

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