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

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

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.

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

17.9 km from Lake Ponderosa

Steven

₹8,755

₹9,806 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

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

₹8,755

₹9,806 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

₹23,529

₹26,353 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

4. Western Inn & Suites

17.5 km from Lake Ponderosa

Christopher

₹6,207

₹6,952 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

5. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

17.7 km from Lake Ponderosa

Sherwin

₹5,381

₹6,027 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

17.3 km from Lake Ponderosa

Sallproplumbing

₹8,420

₹9,431 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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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 965 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 597 reviews	View
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 408 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 72 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 688 reviews	View

Top Lake Ponderosa Hotel Reviews

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"

Baymont by Wyndham Pella

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was super friendly and helpful. In the room was great. I will definitely stay here again."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oskaloosa

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff friendly, breakfast had great variety."

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Ok"

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!"

Super 8 by Wyndham Pella

10/10 Excellent

"1"

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean the entire place! Pool was able to be used 24 hours a day. Was perfect for our late check ìn. Breakfast was fine. Great place to stay."

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 in Brooklyn. Wander the forests 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 traveller 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 can I expect to find near Lake Ponderosa?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options 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 refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. 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. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Lake Ponderosa.

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

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80