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Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Clive Aquatic Center

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Terrace/patio
Concierge desk
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Wildwood Lodge, minutes from Clive Aquatic Center, offers a peaceful base with a firepit and spa tub. It provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Families love its proximity to Pump It Up. Visitors praise the quality breakfast, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area | 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(245 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325

What's nearby

  • Living History Farms - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Drake University - 10 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖLove's Travel Stop - ā€¬4 min drive
  • ā€ŖChick-fil-A - ā€¬11 min walk
  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬4 min walk
  • ā€ŖHuHot Mongolian Grill - ā€¬18 min walk
  • ā€ŖCracker Barrel - ā€¬19 min walk

About this property

Wildwood Lodge

Hotel near Clive Aquatic Center
Located close to Pump It Up, Wildwood Lodge provides free full breakfast, a firepit, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A bike on site, express check-out, and outdoor furniture
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 103 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Wildwood Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AMā€“10:00 PM.

Is Wildwood Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 100 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Wildwood Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wildwood Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Wildwood Lodge?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Wildwood Lodge located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Clive Aquatic Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pump It Up and Des Moines Public Library. Casey's Center and Des Moines Civic Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Wildwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 983 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1220 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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxane

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property has character! Staff is wonderful and accommodating! Our go too when visiting area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice. The room, pool area and lobby were all nice and clean. The breakfast had your typical buffet and was better than normal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for family. We loved the hot tub and firepit outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and relaxing. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and enjoyed relaxing by the fire pit. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place I have stayed in the Des Moines area. Great staff and just an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely wonderful! I will be staying here everytime I am in Des Moines from here on out. šŸ‘šŸ™‚
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has become a favorite place for us to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Great stay

Our family of 6 had a great long weekend here. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, and service was amazing. Kids enjoyed the pool and board games in the lobby. Breakfast was great both weekend and weekday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely room. Not your usual cookie cutter. second visit. wood stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a very nice theme. I love how kid friendly it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and unique hotel. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was only here one night. Clean. Comfortable. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so clean, the staff were so friendly! Very convenient location! I will definitely go back if Iā€™m staying in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was very nice, we came for state track with a group of other families. The kids loved the pool and the parents loved hanging out by the firepit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

jeff

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

Nice place

Front desk was very accommodating when we needed a place to store bicycles. Clean hotel safe area. Only shortcomings were no meat at breakfast and powdered eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent decor. Very clean. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Soojin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Courteous staff but dated building. My room had a window facing the indoor pool which was odd.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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