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    Our top choices for Arbor Lake hotels

    1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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

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

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

    3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

    A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a large C logo.

    4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

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

    5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

    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.

    6. Western Inn & Suites

    A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and wooden cabinetry.

    Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Arbor Lake

    PropertyProperty classGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a brick building in the background.
    Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel
    9.2Wonderful424 reviewsView
    A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.
    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA
    8.6Excellent995 reviewsView
    A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a large C logo.
    Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80
    8.4Very good622 reviewsView
    An indoor swimming pool with checkered floor tiles, wooden walls, and a ceiling with wooden beams.
    Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University
    7.2Good703 reviewsView
    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.
    AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell
    7.6Good630 reviewsView

    Other attractions near Arbor Lake

    Central Park

    Rating: 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

    Rating: 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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    Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

    Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

    A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

    Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

    A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a landscape view, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a blue carpet.

    Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown

    A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas, chairs, and tables.

    Designer Inn & Suites

    A spa area with a hot tub, two large oval windows, and surrounding greenery.

    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.