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Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lost Island Waterpark

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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Hair dryer, towels

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication) | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2127 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA, 50702

What's nearby

  • Lost Island Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Isle Casino Waterloo - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • South Hills Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Young Arena - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

Hotel near Lost Island Waterpark
Located close to Isle Casino Waterloo and South Hills Golf Course, Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, laundry services, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 79 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 35.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 35.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 3.87 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 35.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • 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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Cedar Falls
Holiday Inn Express Cedar Falls Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cedar Falls Hotel Waterloo
Holiday Inn Express Waterloo
Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls
Waterloo Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 35.00 per night and a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lost Island Waterpark, South Hills Golf Course, and Isle Casino Waterloo. Grout Museum of History and Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 235 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

It Was Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent staff, nice clean rooms, quiet and pleasant experience overall. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Quick on and off freeway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent customer service! The staff could not have been more accommodating to our group! Rooms are clean. Breakfast was tasty. Shontel working the reception desk was AMAZING!! 👏👏👏
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I'm happy with my reservation at Holiday Inn, best hotel ever.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

Good location, everything is nearby. Rooms were clean, staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

The property was over all nice, every time we walked back in the room it smelled stinky a little bit but other than that the stay was good. The location was nice and close to a lot of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Everything smelled very clean and the breakfast was awesome. The girls that managed the breakfast area did a wonderful job! I wish there was an ice machine in every floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10

The beds and pillows were comfortable . Staff was very nice. The room had black mold in the bathroom both on the walls and in the shower. There were beer tabs and trash behind the chair in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

We just needed clean place, a comfy bed, and a warm shower and this was fine for this. They didn't have any bottled water and that was kind of a bummer but not a really big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

As a business traveler with a truck and trailer, my biggest concern everywhere I go is the safety of my truck and customer product onboard. ZERO complaints for here. Very friendly and accommodating. I will continue to stay when coming through the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

Clean, but smelled musty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10

Room had a smell to it. Carpets in the room were very dirty and stained. Beds were comfortable and loved pillows. Did not get much sleep because of all the noise in the hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10

The hotel was okay. Not exactly the level that I expect from Holiday Inn Express. Disappointing was the hot tub. The website shows a hot tub but when we arrived, we found that it had been filled in with concrete. Very disappointing after a long day of travel. Breakfast was just okay. Lacking things we have some to expect from the brand.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

It was an average stay, the bed was comfortable the breakfast was great! The only thing is the pool was closed so I think they should have lowered their rate a bit, because that amenity wasn’t available. The cleanliness was ok. When walking into the front doors it would help the place look better if the windows were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023