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

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

A hotel dining area with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen area, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

18 km from Lake Ponderosa

Irina

₹8,876

₹9,941 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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.

A wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.

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

17.9 km from Lake Ponderosa

Steven

₹9,198

₹10,302 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 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 dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a blue brick backsplash.

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

A large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

3. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

17.3 km from Lake Ponderosa

Sarah

₹7,689

₹8,612 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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.

4. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

20.9 km from Lake Ponderosa

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

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

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

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

5. Western Inn & Suites

17.5 km from Lake Ponderosa

Alan

₹6,748

₹7,558 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

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

6. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

17.7 km from Lake Ponderosa

scott

₹5,386

₹6,032 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Ponderosa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 618 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 992 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 623 reviews	View
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 421 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 93 reviews	View

Top Lake Ponderosa Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oskaloosa

10/10 Excellent

"One of the cleanest best Fairfield Inn I have ever stayed at very clean room rooms. Staff was wonderful."

EverSpring Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The room was very out of date and needed some upkeep. The staff was amazing, breakfast was good and beds really nice. I think if they just try to do a little updating and deep cleaning it would be amazing."

Quality Inn Oskaloosa

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was really friendly and helpful."

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly and room clean"

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Staff awesome. Rooms were clean."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pella, IA

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great very nice beds. Breakfast was really good. Was convenient to downtown Pella. Staff was friendly."

Hotel O

10/10 Excellent

"First of all this is an older building and it is in need of repair. And it offers a discounted price to compensate for this. Don't let the outward appearance discourage you. I stayed 5 nights. The location is just out of town and is a safe location to stay in. The room I had was very clean. The bedding, furniture, towels were in very good condition. They looked new. The AC worked very well, and the refrigerator was good sized and cold. You could set the thermostat where you wanted it. The bathroom was small, but it had a hot shower and a tub. Not a turned down water heater to save money like hotels costing 5 times their price! It had a heat lamp in the ceiling, plus a separate exhaust fan. I never heard any of the other guests while in my room , and there was no partying of any kind going on that I noticed. The people at the desk and the maids were fantastic, friendly, and helpful, and made me feel like they appreciated me using their hotel. They were "kind" people if you care about that. I will be staying in this hotel for all my visits in the future to Oskaloosa, IA. It's about a 3 minute ride to be right in the city where the restaurants and shops are. Oskaloosa is a great mid-sized midwestern town with lots of goods and services. The people who were staying in the hotel were driving mostly new cars. They were dressed nicely and were a friendly bunch. There is also a security person on site. Jeff Anderson"

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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 Western Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

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. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80