On the shores of the lake, Village West Resort & Hotel offers a haven for relaxation and adventure. Unwind with a coffee from the cafe, take in breathtaking views on your private beach stroll or challenge family and friends to a round of mini golf. With activities like basketball and volleyball, an arcade/game room, library, indoor pool plus two on-site restaurants serving delicious American cuisine.
Village West Resort & Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Spirit Lake. The indoor pool provides a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness centre and an outdoor tennis court. Betsy's (open winter), one of 2 restaurants, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Other features include a hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
70 units
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 restaurants
Coffee shop
Charcoal grills
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Mini golf
Playground
What to do
On a private beach
Tennis
Basketball
Volleyball
Mini golf
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Wedding services
Facilities
ATM/banking
Picnic area
Library
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arcade/games room
Hot tub
Outdoor tennis court
Reception hall
Dock
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Stay connected
Desk
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Betsy's (open winter) – This diner specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Boathouse (open summer) – This beachfront coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
Bar/lounge
Children's pool
Restaurant
Fitness facility
Health club
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Public bath
Sauna
Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
Bar/lounge
Children's pool
Restaurant
Fitness facility
Full-service spa
Health club
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Public bath
Hot tub
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10 per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from June to September
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Village West Resort Hotel Spirit Lake
Village West Resort Hotel
Village West Hotel Spirit Lake
Village West Spirit Lake
Village West & Spirit Lake
Village West Resort & Hotel Resort
Village West Resort & Hotel Spirit Lake
Village West Resort & Hotel Resort Spirit Lake
Frequently asked questions
Does Village West Resort & Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Village West Resort & Hotel 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 Village West Resort & Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Village West Resort & Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Village West Resort & Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Village West Resort & Hotel?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Village West Resort & Hotel and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball and volleyball. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Village West Resort & Hotel also has a private beach, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as an arcade and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Village West Resort & Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and American cuisine.
What's the area around Village West Resort & Hotel like?
Village West Resort & Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from West Okoboji Lake.
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Village West Resort & Hotel Reviews
Reviews
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Good
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
5.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Refrigerator
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Restaurant
Amenities
Location
Arcade
Microwave
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sept 2024
Very nice!
Cozy and charming. Perfect for an overnight stay :)
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
We enjoyed how large the whole property was. There was a lot to do and it wasn't overcrowded.
Only bad thing is, there are courts and other activity area's available, but they don't have rackets, clubs etc to check out.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Just good people
Norbert
Norbert, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
27 Sept 2022
I liked the arcade and pool and hot tub
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Oct 2022
As season is winding down, resort was quiet which was nice. Great location for exploring West Okoboji, Arnolds Park, Milford and Spirit Lake.
Bradford
Bradford, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jun 2023
So quiet and peaceful. Right next to the trails. Perfect place for cycling weekend.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jul 2023
Property had a lot of extras to use like the beach tennis court pool mini golf rooms were OK
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Sept 2024
There is no internet. The water was so bad tasting, I only sipped it for brushing my teeth.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
Okoboji had record rains this spring, and that caused some flooding into the vestibule for our hotel building. The smell was awful, and we had to hold our breath going in and out of the building. Apart from that, the rest of the stay was fine.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Jan 2023
Good enough for a couple dudes.
Good enough to sleep at. Beds were very tired, decor is from 1992...but again, its a decent place to lay your head down for a few hours.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Jul 2022
Great place for young kids! They were short staffed, so we did not get daily room cleaning, but they accommodated when requested. Would book again.
Lindsey
Lindsey, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
30 Jun 2024
Look somewhere else...
Pretty gross. No way that there have been any updates to this place since they won an award in 1997. Was staying with the rest of our team and it was probably our last.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
2/10 Poor
12 Sept 2024
Room was dirty over all carpet/restroom shower horrible smelled bad not to mention spider webs and the beds were very worn out every time you mover you could fell the springs in the bed never again I did mention to the front desk about my stay This person said I knows about the situation I hear it all to much it's because we have cleaning services that clean for use and their is nothing we can do this was horrible what a waste of my money even the pool area was filthy. I never in my life stayed in a place as dirty as this and believe me I will share this with the pictures that I took in side and out.
Mario
Mario, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Jun 2024
The A/C would not stay on. The pillows were flat. We went out and bought our own. The shower had a lot of hair in it.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
4/10 Fair
17 Sept 2023
Paper thin walls, very noisy, beds are hard as a rock, very outdated and needs more upkeep. Not worth the $100 dollars a night.The staff for the most part were nice.
Ang
Ang, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
15 Aug 2023
Property has potential but needs to be upgraded.
Connie
Connie, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
17 Aug 2024
Discussing hotel, everything dirty, spider’s web you can see it inside the hotel around windows, the room bedding I don’t think they changed it after checkout because you can smell it, no even glasses to drink a water or cups for coffee, the only thing you can find in the bathroom bar of soap, the customer service at the time of the checking in was rude. Need lots of updates
Ranya
Ranya, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
24 Sept 2024
Clean but stale cigarette smell.
If you loved the 80’s you will love the decore. It is clean, I checked for bugs and none were found. I can get passed the dated decore but the smell of old stale cigarette smoke bothered my allergies horribly. My bathroom vent fan also didn’t have a function light so I did my hair and makeup by sink light for the wedding I was attending. Also no wifi in my room to finish up and check in work stuff. Overall very clean and quiet but the smell was too much for my allergies, it was also a no smoking room. The main lobby had the same smell.
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
13 Jul 2023
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Karen
Karen, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Sept 2023
Beds were really hard, not to confortable. Room was not stocked with towels and could be cleaner. Staff was so polite and helpful.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
1 Aug 2023
The A/C in our room kept shutting off. The pillows on our beds were pretty flat. Indoor pool wasn't too bad. The hot tub had peeling paint. Entire resort is kind of run down.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
4/10 Fair
20 Sept 2022
Beds were very uncomfortable, carpet had hair pins under the table and crumbs around the bed, never saw any staff after checking in, no cups for coffee. Would have changed location but there was nothing else available!
Roger
Roger, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
4 Jul 2022
Ants in the room everywhere
Todd
Todd, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Jul 2022
The overall property has been neglected for what appears to be a long time
Lexie
Lexie, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
28 Jan 2024
Filthy rooms, friendly staff
The staff was friendly, but the room was FILTHY. Food, wrappers, empty beverage containers... sticky surfaces clearly not cleaned, the bathroom sink wasn't cleaned and neither was the bathroom floor!! It sounds like I am exaggerating, but I am NOT! I've never seen anything like this before. Also, the hotel property is in a state of disrepair. It looks half-abandoned.