Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Property class: 2.5
VIP Access

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

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

The breakfast at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the breakfast
  • Steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and Waterloo Convention Center
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. 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 centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. A vending machine, an arcade/games 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Ari'z – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Covered parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Ari'z

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

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 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
On-site 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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 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

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 533 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matt

Clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People at the front desk explained everything, very helpful, & we could understand what they were saying. The whole building, this includes lobby, rooms, pool, & breakfast area, clean!! It is so nice, stay over at CLEAN, FRIENDLY hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kylee

Walked into a room that was occupied. They told me they would comp my room and find me a new one. They found me a new one, I asked multiple times if we were still getting our room comped and they told me yes and now they’re saying no.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffre D

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

6/10 Okay

Cheyenne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Was a nice hotel the staff is very friendly, but unfortunately, with people living there those people were extremely rude. Coming back from the bar at 2:30 in the morning and just walking down the hallway trying to figure out the vending machine being yelled at to keep it down because somebody wants to have a room right by the vending machine isn’t very smart, and we were not being loud. Also, all the kids screaming obnoxiously in the lobby was very unwelcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gal that checked us in was pleasant and so friendly. She gave us ideas for dinner. The room was clean and they served a decent breakfast. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. The receptionist was very nice, and the lady working in the kitchen and dining area was wonderful as well. Breakfast was great, and they were very accommodating by allowing us a later checkout since my mom’s appointment was pushed back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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