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Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Clive Aquatic Center

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Concierge desk
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325
  • Living History Farms
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(232 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Clive

In shopping district.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Clive Aquatic Center and 6 miles (10 km) of Pump It Up. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Des Moines Public Library and Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Living History Farms - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Drake University - 10 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hotels near Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wildwood Lodge

3-star hotel near Clive Aquatic Center
Wildwood Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Wildwood Lodge. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Clive hotel is smoke free.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1995
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Wildwood Lodge offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's games
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Wildwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 957 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1191 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable. It was VERY humid outside, but the AC didn't really eliminate the humidity in the room. It felt cool AND humid inside, which wasn't very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA, MOLINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was attractive. Our room was nice and clean and well stocked. Quiet despite several sports teams staying there. Staff was cheerful and helpful. Did not use the pool. There was a gas fire pit outside with Adirondack chairs for lounging and a variety of games in the comfy lobby. Breakfast was OK, biscuits gravy, scrambled eggs (were dry), cereals, oatmeal, asst. rolls, danish, toast, coffee, juices. Would stay there again😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Topeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always a good stay here

We always enjoy staying at the Wildwood Lodge. Location is great for us and we appreciate that it is quiet even when there are youth sports teams staying most weekends we’re there. Beds are comfortable, rooms are large, breakfast is good and kept tidy and staff is excellent! One minor complaint is the lack of good lighting in the bathroom. Very dark in the bathroom in general- bathrooms could use a little refresher aesthetically. Other than that, we really enjoy our stay each time we come.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a good spot and location, just dated
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience very unique property 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love walking to a restaurant after being in the car for hours. Wildwood has a friendly staff. The breakfast has a variety of food. We also enjoy sitting by the outside fire pit. It is a tradition to take a picture at the fire pit and send to our son in Lincoln, NE. He knows we made it and should be at his house the next day. We did not like no one mentioned the exit to Wildwood Lodge was torn down. It took some time to figure out how to get to our hotel. We were tired and wanted to get out of the car.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel!

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Very clean loved the pool sucks the hot tub was broken when we went other than that will for sure stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jamey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blythe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, super cute, love the decor! The pool was fun! Great location- close to restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Penfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive check in staff and breakfast attendant! Loved the biscuits every morning! The room was spacious, and the bed and pillows were comfortable. The room was clean but could use some freshening up (caulking, tile, paint touch-ups).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute little hotel with a great staff! The breakfast option was great to get before hitting the road!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent except for 2 things. The toilet was ready ow and the bathroom’s lighting wasn’t the
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
It is an older property, but it is clean and they’ve kept it up and the staff is way above average
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s such a clean property, bed was comfortable and the rooms are large. That was my favorite part!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, restaurant next door, tucked away in a cul-de-sac area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025