Title: Iowa Great Lakes Travel Guide: Best of Iowa Great Lakes, United States of America Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Iowa Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Great-Lakes-Hotels.d6059915.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Iowa Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Great-Lakes-Holiday-Rentals.d6059915.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Iowa Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Iowa-Great-Lakes.d6059915.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Iowa Great Lakes Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Iowa-Great-Lakes.d6059915.Car-Hire-Guide)[Iowa Great Lakes Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Great-Lakes.d6059915.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Iowa Great Lakes Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Iowa Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/07c7ea12fa4c99354e28d62eca75ab7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iowa Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8f548d41217bec86cc75142b4f62e580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iowa Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e33fbb3e2ee28ea683788fa77e030f45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iowa Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/250fd2fba8372099f0abc877cdff0d0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iowa Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/131521525298169580cb2292de575e9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Iowa Great Lakes Things to do - Top hotels in Iowa Great Lakes - Top Holiday Rentals in Iowa Great Lakes ![Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913100/913039/a2e0a2ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center 1405 Highway 71 Okoboji IA £61 30 Dec - 31 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (897 reviews) Awesome! Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025&selected=913039&PinnedHotelID=913039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059915) ![AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/328600/328539/3dc7721e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji 1005 Brooks Park Dr Okoboji IA £73 19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (574 reviews) The hotel was decorated beautifully for Christmas. The staff was very helpful and our rooms were very nice and clean. The selection for breakfast was amazing! We had kids so it was nice to have several choices for them. We will stay there again. Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=328539&PinnedHotelID=328539&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059915) ![Bridges Bay Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8050000/8049900/8049879/064f6938_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bridges Bay Resort 630 Linden Drive Arnolds Park IA £76 6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly resort in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji ... 7.6/10 Good! (636 reviews) The room was very clean. The staff was very friendly and courteous. Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F01%2F2026&endDate=07%2F01%2F2026&selected=8049879&PinnedHotelID=8049879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059915) [See all 402 properties in Iowa Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6059915) 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. ![Beautiful 1500+ sq ft cabin with outdoor pool just steps off the patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92120000/92110900/92110846/c8fbbab9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful 1500+ sq ft cabin with outdoor pool just steps off the patio ARNOLDS PARK IA Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews) Great location, very comfortable with all the amenities and then some. The owner goes out of her way to be welcoming and helpful. Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Park-Hotels-Beautiful-1500-Sq-Ft-Cabin-With-Outdoor-Pool-Just-Steps-Off-The-Patio.h92110846.Hotel-Information) ![Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91610000/91604500/91604484/4c70ec94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay. Arnolds Park IA Stay at this golf condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews) It was a fantastic stay host we’re super helpful and responsive the room was awesome. Great last minute get away with friends. Would definitely recommend Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Park-Hotels-Penthouse-Luxury-With-Lake-Views.h91604484.Hotel-Information) ![Grassy Knoll Retreat on the Big Spirit Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103941400/103941370/d7397ffd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grassy Knoll Retreat on the Big Spirit Lake Spirit Lake IA Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Spirit Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Templar State Recreation Area and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) Very kid friendly! 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Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Great-Lakes-Maritime-Museum-Arnolds-Park.d553248621532649242.Attraction) ![Goodies Handmade Candies](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b29bed298f1764eda0a9177f47fd9373.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goodies Handmade Candies Take the family on an outing to Goodies Handmade Candies during your trip to Spirit Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goodies-Handmade-Candies-Spirit-Lake.d553248621532649162.Attraction) ![Arnolds Park Amusement Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/05eeda739d3ef3a836ea85ce948eaed5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arnolds Park Amusement Park Bring the family to Arnolds Park Amusement Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. 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