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Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East

2.5 star property
Hotel in Iowa with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East offers a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers. Guests start their day with a continental breakfast, then head to the gym or business center. Past visitors consistently praise their experience at this property.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
204 W Frontage Road, Iowa, LA, 70647

What's nearby

  • North Beach Interstate 10 - 19 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Lake Charles Event Center - 19 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • McNeese State University - 23 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Golden Nugget - 27 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles - 27 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Charles Station - 16 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pilot Travel Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪In Laws - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SpeedyStop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪rabideaux sausage kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 61 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • 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 of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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 40 per accommodation, per day, plus a deposit of USD 0 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 0 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Quinta Inn Iowa
Quinta Iowa
La Quinta Inn Suites Iowa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Iowa Iowa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Iowa Hotel
La Quinta Inn Suites Iowa
La Quinta by Wyndham Iowa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Iowa Hotel Iowa
Best Iowa Charles East Iowa
La Quinta Inn Suites by Wyndham Iowa
Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East Iowa
Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East Hotel
Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East Hotel Iowa

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 0 per night and a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East located?

Situated in Iowa, this hotel is within 16 mi (25 km) of Kayouche Coulee Golf Course, Northgate Shopping Center, and Goosport Park. Eastown Shopping Center and Killen Stadium are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu offered a variety of items like biscuits with gravy and an eggs; however, it tasted like processed foods. The parking spaces were in lighted areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
eggs and sausage were cold
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that once I got back from the event I was invited to there was two restaurants close by to get food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very very professional and polite. I will return again. That was my first time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Quick Stay

The room was exceptionally clean and newly renovated. However, we encountered a minor inconvenience: breakfast ended at 9 am, which was too late for us after a long night of driving. I had hoped to get my toddler some apple juice and dry cereal for the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here! Perfect for what we needed. They staff was very friendly and accommodating! We will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent new hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Glenn

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

Mostly good.

Everything was mostly good. I was a little disappointed that at breakfast there were no eggs, and breakfast closes at 9 it at least wait until 9:30 to close on the weekends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was a little confusion because I booked 2 rooms. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

Nice place.

Stayed one night. It is close enough to the city. Breakfast is a little better than most hotels that offer free breakfast. Room was clean and breakfast area was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dining
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast wasn’t the.l best
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morris Fuselier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk clerk was very good. She was friendly and efficient. All the Good Mornings when I woke up made a wonderful start to my day. We were traveling with a dog and had no problems checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stranded but good place to stay

We were stranded in Iowa due to car trouble, but luckily were near this hotel. There’s a good Cajun restaurant nearby. Coffee at this hotel breakfast is good Community Coffee, multiple varieties. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carlon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Moldy room, phone / Internet didn't work. Staff gave wrong information causing us to miss breakfa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Loud humming interrupted sleep but otherwise nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice a on the newer side
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nasri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was exceptionally clean and well maintained. Room comfortable with ample charging area. Nice breakfast. Coming from Houston where hurricane knocked our power for days. First good nights sleep with caring staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent..!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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