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Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

2.5 star property
Hotel with 1 indoor pools, connected to the convention center in Waterloo

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Lobby
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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205 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA, 50701
  • Place, Waterloo Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Young Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Waterloo

Near the airport.With a stay at this Waterloo hotel, you'll be steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and Waterloo Convention Center. Cedar River and Waterloo Center for the Arts are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Waterloo Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Waterloo Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Young Arena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sidecar Coffee Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪SingleSpeed Brewing Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Bottle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gyro Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Anton's Garden - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Hotel with 1 indoor pools, connected to the convention center in Waterloo
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms are available. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are also featured at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Parking is available for a fee.

This Waterloo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 171 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Waterloo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 5 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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 specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Ramada Hotel Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo Hotel
Waterloo Ramada
Ramada Inn Waterloo Hotel Waterloo
Ramada Wyndham Waterloo Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo Hotel Convention Center
Ramada by Wyndham Waterloo Hotel Convention Center

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls to the airport?

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls is 6 mi (9-min drive) away from the Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls on Mar 15, 2026 start from CA $119, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls have an airport shuttle?

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls offer free breakfast?

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls does not offer free breakfast. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Isle Casino Waterloo (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 5 per night.

Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls have a pool?

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls to downtown Waterloo?

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls is 0.2 mi away from Waterloo.

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 524 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffre D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely friendly. Room was clean enough/rooms are little run down. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast had a ton of options for all including non dairy milk which was a huge plus. Overall great value and in downtown Waterloo which was convenient to get where we needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lesa

Travelled with family
We were unable to make it to the hotel because of the snow storm and my room was nonrefundable so we didn’t get to use it..But we are safe from the storm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alisa, Milwaukee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were great. Have someone at front desk at all times. Arrived at 10:30 pm and had to wait five minutes for someone to show up at front desk to check us in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Called ahead to have a package sent. Despite exact name on package they sent it back! Room was not very clean. Breakfast was packed and coffee bar ran out of water. Not serviced. Manager said she would assist and it hasnt happened
Dried pee on floor
Not mopped in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean bathroom floor not swept and very tiny. No hot tub. Pool was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth, easy check-in. Parking garage is nice with a bridge to hotel. Room is clean and has everything we need.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly, helpful, courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel conveniently located downtown in or near historic area and across the street from convention center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No daily cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I received a free upgrade in remembrance of my previous stay when my late husband was with me. Really appreciated their kindness and consideration. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved staying here♥️ will book again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean property in downtown Waterloo! Super close to a few bars, convention center and the venue our friend got married in. Clean room and good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel was fine, but all rooms are adjoining and you can hear everything going next door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are updated and nice. The beds are comfortable. I wish they had a hot tub in the pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025