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Wildwood Lodge

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

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Concierge desk
Lobby
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

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • 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
(238 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 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
(52 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

Located in Clive, Wildwood Lodge is in a shopping district. Travelers looking for local activities can try Clive Aquatic Center and Pump It Up, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Science Center of Iowa. Check out an event or a game at Casey's Center, and consider making time for Blank Park Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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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

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iowa Machine Shed - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬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 smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture, and a water dispenser
  • 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

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

Wildwood Lodge
Wildwood Lodge Clive
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Wildwood Clive
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Wildwood Lodge Clive
Wildwood Lodge Hotel Clive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wildwood Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–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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Reviews

Wildwood Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 962 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1191 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Wildwood Lodge. Always try to stay there when staying in the DSM Metro.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice relaxing place.
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

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rustic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely sitting areas around premises.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable space and bed. Super clean and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was really good. The water pressure was not very good. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was decorated so beautifully. I was very impressed. I kept taking pictures it was so great. So clean. I will stay here again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and they stored our suitcases so we could go on a bike ride in another location, and not worry about our stuff being left in the car. They were very friendly. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff are really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome when we checked in!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to a lot of things
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for my son’s baseball tournament over the weekend. The lodge was amazing, very clean and all staff were so nice and efficient. The pool was clean, and the kids loved it. Breakfast in the morning was great, with many options. Overall would stay here again when in the Des Moines area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

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

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