Wildwood Lodge

Hotel with indoor pool, near Clive Aquatic Center

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Located near Clive Aquatic Center, Wildwood Lodge offers a serene retreat with a firepit and spa tub. Unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services or explore nearby attractions like Pump It Up. Guests rave about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Reception fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
£75
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Standard Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room | Living area | 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium TV channels, TV
Standard Room | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325

What's nearby

  • Clive Aquatic Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Living History Farms - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Valley West Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪HuHot Mongolian Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Wildwood Lodge

When you stay at Wildwood Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Casey's Center. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, or visit the fitness centre for a workout. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 103 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 45 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Room service
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike on-site

Facilities

  • Built in 1995
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Wildwood Lodge
Wildwood Lodge Clive
Wildwood Lodge Hotel
Wildwood Lodge Hotel Clive
Wildwood Hotel Clive
Wildwood Clive
Wildwood Lodge Hotel
Wildwood Lodge Clive
Wildwood Lodge Hotel Clive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wildwood Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Wildwood Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Wildwood Lodge?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Wildwood Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 45 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Wildwood Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wildwood Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Wildwood Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Wildwood Lodge also has a fitness centre.

What's the area around Wildwood Lodge like?

Wildwood Lodge is located a short 10-minute walk from Clive Aquatic Center. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Wildwood Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, amazing, and fantastic by multiple guests. (191 reviews)
  • The pool was excellent, clean, and enjoyable for guests of all ages. (74 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a wonderful amenity, clean and perfect for relaxation. (55 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

This place was very nice and the location was perfect
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay here. Very clean awesome rooms and a fantastic breakfast. Will always stay here when near the Des Moines area.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, great pool
Shelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property. Friendly staff. Beautiful lobby.
Randall, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Great hotel, very helpful staff; great breakfast
Kathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very relaxing stay.
Craig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We appreciate the dinner recommendation when we checked in. The staff was very friendly. We stayed midweek and always had the nice pool and hot tub to ourselves during our stay. We enjoyed the outdoor firepit. The decor in our room was cute and we enjoyed the decor across the hotel.
Celia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for family. We loved the hot tub and firepit outside.
tiffany, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay
Cory, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Erica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best place I have stayed in the Des Moines area. Great staff and just an excellent place to stay.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice relaxing place.
Gerald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rustic hotel
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay

Very relaxing. Great hot tub and fire outside! Comfortable beds and wonderful breakfast!
dirk, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay

One night stay, traveling from Colorado. Friendly staff! Nice breakfast. Really enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. Overall, great amenities and comfortable beds.
Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, friendly staff.
Arthur, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Never disappoints.

Almost always stay here when traveling to/from our CO.
Mark W, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Joselyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great location
Tonya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This has become a favorite place for us to stay
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay.

I will definitely book here again
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for us passing through. Kids loved the pool and it was easy to get to restaurants.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Staff are really friendly.
Nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and location!
Cierra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great welcome when we checked in!
Mike, 1-night trip