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Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property
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Front of property
Concierge desk
Lobby
Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325
  • Place, Clive Aquatic Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Living History Farms
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Greenbelt Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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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
(288 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Wildwood Lodge

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a business centre and dry cleaning 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.

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

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

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 pool
  • 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 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.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 27 2026 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub

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 fire extinguisher and 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.
  • 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 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 Clive
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Wildwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1006 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1255 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly, we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable rooms and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and clean upkept rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

McCall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel stay here every time in Des Moines
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay with our kids!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were wonderful! Clean establishment. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Malane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice and clean stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous and friendly, the room as clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the bed comfortable - very reasonable rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cady

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, all the staff was really friendly, & the continental breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, great experience, great staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great as well as breakfast. Only complaint was the shower floor was dangerously slippery
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice! Clean room! Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is so friendly, the rooms are clean and it’s decorated so cute and welcoming.we stay here 3 times a year when we travel to see our daughter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alvena

Place was really clean. The customer service was really great. The front desk lady was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was the best experience at a hotel I've ever had. Staff was very helpful. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathy D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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