Iowa Great Lakes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake with a forested shoreline and a pier extending into the water.
The Higgin's Museum building with a red brick facade, white columns, and an American flag.
A carousel with colorful horses and a red canopy.
A museum with vintage boats, maritime memorabilia, and historical posters.
A wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1405 Highway 71 Okoboji IA
The price is £90 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£90
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (992 reviews)
"Pool was dirty and staff even came out, looked at it and never came back. No elevator which made it difficult to carry luggage up stairs."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
Vintage Block Inn & Suites

Vintage Block Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1107 Sanborn Ave Okoboji IA
The price is £96 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£96
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Okoboji. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (585 reviews)
"Just a fun place. Games and fire pits on the lawn. Even the wifi code is kinda fun. My wife and I try to stay here whenever we go to Okoboji."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Vintage Block Inn & Suites
AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

3 out of 5
1005 Brooks Park Dr Okoboji IA
Fully refundable
The price is £135 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£135
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (623 reviews)
"The AmericInn in Okoboji has become our regular place to stay when we see family. The staff is very helpful and the amenities are great for the price! We appreciate the pool, hot tub and continental breakfast!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji
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.
Cozy lakefront cabin - on both Big and Little Spirit Lake

Cozy lakefront cabin - on both Big and Little Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake IA
Stay at this cabin in Spirit Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Little Spirit Lake Wildlife Management Area and Crandalls ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Have been here multiple times and always enjoy the location and view."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Cozy lakefront cabin - on both Big and Little Spirit Lake
Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.

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 West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji Splash Indoor ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.
Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Big Spirit Lake

Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Big Spirit Lake

Orleans IA
Stay at this cabin in Spirit Lake. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and Templar State Recreation Area are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The cabin has been updated and is very clean, extremely pleasant and well equipped. It is right on the lake shore and you can hear the waves lapping at the rocks on the shore at night, if you leave the windows open. It's one of the nicest places we have rented anywhere."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Big Spirit Lake
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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