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Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property

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Relax by the fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs on this inviting patio.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and a mezzanine level.
Relax by the tranquil pool at Lake Wildwood, surrounded by natural beauty.
Relax in this inviting lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view.
Relax by the WILDWOOD fireplace in this inviting living room, featuring a comfortable sofa and cozy atmosphere.

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 | 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium TV channels, TV

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Double Room

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

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About this property

Wildwood Lodge

Hotel with free breakfast, near Clive Aquatic Center
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and Access to hot tub. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a business centre are on-site.
Wildwood Lodge offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Wildwood Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Clive Aquatic Center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • 10 minutes by foot from Clive Aquatic Center and a 5-minute drive from Pump It Up
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Wildwood Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre 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.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

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
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 lb 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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

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

Wildwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 975 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1211 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff made you feel like family. It was a little dated but cozy and nice. Had a lodge motif and it truly felt like an up north cabin. The bed was comfortable and pillows were great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Character and quality throughout. Personable and knowledgeable hostess. Drinks, firepit, pets welcome, makeup remover wipes ... thoughtful and classy. Would go out of our way to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wildwood Lodge has an appealing design and the rooms are quite comfortable. There are a variety of eating establishments within walking distance. I greatly enjoyed the hot tub and the landscaping around it. I was quite disappointed in the breakfast. The main course was a gloppy, salty biscuits and gravy, matched with a nearly solid chunk of grits. The pastries were of the lowest, most adulterated variety: think dollar store chocolate-ish donuts. All served on Styrofoam, which is completely at odds with the backwoods, organic feel of the lodge. The bad breakfast greatly lowered my rating for the Wildwood Lodge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, ENGLEWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at Wildwood probably 8 or 10 times. Our experience has always been amazing. The staff are very helpful and friendly, the rooms are clean, and the continental breakfast is fresh and tasty. We travel from Colorado to Ohio at least once a year, sometimes twice, and this is always where we stay during our drive.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Awesome!

Wildwood is a great place to stay! It is always our go-to when we come to Des Moines. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly and the breakfast is delicious! We also enjoyed sitting around the fire at night, it’s very cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Like the Minnesota Northwoods feel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Experience

Will DEFINITELY stay there again!!! Very clean, the property was "kept up", no visible signs of disrepair. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was very good and they kept it replenished. Check out wasn't until Noon (very convenient).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

Kirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our favorite place to stay in Des Moines!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great place. Has a strong up north cabin feel to it. Clean, organized, staffed well. Breakfast had a lot to choose from hot or cold, coffee was great and the reception area is huge. A lot of big tables to play games or visit. Close to everything without being in the middle of everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

50th Anniversary Getaway

We love staying at the Wildwood Lodge! They keep the 2nd floor as pet free. Their hot breakfast in the morning is really good! The bed was so comfortable and we enjoy the gas fire pit outside!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Feels like family

The staff at Wildwood Lodge is so helpful and friendly. They aren't just workers, they treat us like family. The rooms and shared spaces are clean and inviting, and the breakfast is hearty. Thank you for making a difficult trip less difficult!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was the best part!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sykala

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

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

Beginning to be a little dated…

We’ve always liked this hotel, but it’s beginning to be a little dated. The night we were there it was filled with loud family, gatherings, kids, and teenagers. Breakfast is never great, and that hasn’t changed. Does not accommodate gluten-free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is somewhat of a hidden gym. Very rustic appearance, but a very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie, Warsaw

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are rooms that overlook the indoor swimming area that opens at 7:00 am and lots of kids are there early. If you don’t like screaming and laughter that early you should request a room that is not in that area. The hotel is very kid friendly with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025