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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 cafe with a checkered floor, bar area with stools, and tables with chairs.

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.9 mi from Arbor Lake

Jeongrim

£211

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

1.7 mi from Arbor Lake

Steven

£87

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A reception area with a stone wall, a desk, and a computer.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

1.7 mi from Arbor Lake

Irina

£83

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

1.9 mi from Arbor Lake

Sherwin

£52

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 lobby with a stone wall, green seating, a wooden table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

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

5. Western Inn & Suites

2.1 mi from Arbor Lake

Christopher

£48

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Arbor Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 416 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 978 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 605 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 693 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 85 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was awesome. Breakfast good."

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Large room, fantastic shower. We usually stay in Grinnell when we travel through the area but we will stay here from now on."

Western Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Did not do breakfast at the hotel. Check in gal, Lorisa, very friendly and nice!"

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are always nice and updated! Staff is friendly and helpful. Always enjoy staying here when in town."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

8/10 Good

"Everything was fine except the water is so soft that it made the tub DANGEROUSLY slippery. Had to use extreme care in turning around in the shower. (And I am not a fall risk so it was definitely the soft water.)"

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

8/10 Good

"This motel is old & is not too updated. Our beds were very comfortable & breakfast was good."

4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean property with beautiful view and accessibility to lake."

Cozy Lake Cottage! Dog Friendly, Fishing/Beach/Kayak. Military 30% Off

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place to unwind for a couple of days. The screened porch with the rocking chairs was super relaxing. Our son loved being so close to the lake and the fishing was great. Best of all we got to bring our fur babies with us ! Definitely would stay here again."

Grinnell Heritage Tiny House - On Organic Farm

8/10 Good

"The Tiny House was a cute little place to stay. The location is very convenient to downtown Grinnell. The interior was neat, simple, and covered the basics. The view looking over the little meadow and farm land was beautiful and peaceful. The bed in the loft was comfortable and cozy. For people with physical challenges it may be too difficult to maneuver up and down the stairs, but there is a futon couch that converts into a small bed. Overall we had a nice stay at the Tiny House."

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 10 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 10 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 Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve and Central Park. 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