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4.7 out of 5

"Very friendly. Will be using this facility again. Thank you " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 13 Aug 2023

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Clive Aquatic Center

In shopping district

A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Clive Aquatic Center and 6 miles (10 km) of Pump It Up. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Wells Fargo Arena and Des Moines Public Library.

Free perks

This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Enjoy the spa tub and free perks like full breakfast and free self parking. A business center, free WiFi in public areas, and a lobby fireplace are also on offer.

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$123* Per night/room Sep 24 - Sep 25

Room, 1 King Bed (Whirlpool)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Family Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Wildwood Lodge ratings based on 54 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Wildwood Lodge

Everyone (25) Couples (11) Family (21)
5 out of 5

Posted by , from MENDOTA HEIGHTS on Aug 29, 2023

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Sep 22, 2023 by The Wildwood Lodge Team

Hi Scott, thank you for taking the time to post your awesome 5-star rating!

5 out of 5
Very friendly. Will be using this facility again. Thank you

Posted by on Aug 13, 2023

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Aug 15, 2023 by The Wildwood Lodge Team

Hi Kim, thank you for your kind words about Wildwood. We look forward to seeing you next time!

5 out of 5

Posted by , from Cheyenne on Aug 2, 2023

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Aug 22, 2023 by The Wildwood Lodge Team

Thank you for choosing The Wildwood Lodge!

5 out of 5
Great place to stay. Large room, clean and comfortable bed. Great lobby and pool. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Posted by on Jul 25, 2023

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Jul 26, 2023 by The Wildwood Lodge Team

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your amazing review, Steven. We are delighted to hear about your stay!

5 out of 5
Very nice property at a great rate. There is a nice pool and lobby. The rooms are nice and the bed is very comfortable. It is close to 1-80. Staff is friendly and helpful. A good breakfast is available. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone.

Posted by on Jul 24, 2023

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Jul 24, 2023 by The Wildwood Lodge Team

Thank you Steven! We appreciate your very positive feed back and glad you enjoyed your stay!

5 out of 5
This is our go to place in Des Moines. The rooms are comfortable and have character the staff is helpful and friendly, and it has a nice pool and hot tub. Its a nice change from hotel chains.l

Posted by on Jun 24, 2023

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Jun 28, 2023 by The Wildwood Lodge Team

We love being your go-to place in Des Moines, Marcia! Your feedback means so much to us and we look forward to seeing you again.

5 out of 5

Posted by , from Cedar Falls on Jun 17, 2023

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Jun 28, 2023 by The Wildwood Lodge Team

Thank you for leaving your wonderful rating, Nancy!

5 out of 5

Posted by , from St Cloud on Jun 15, 2023

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Jul 5, 2023 by The Wildwood Lodge Team

Michael, thank you for the 5 stars!

5 out of 5
Love loved loved this property!! From the staff to the rooms to the amazing pool and spa. Everything was absolutely wonderful! Breakfast was filling and delicious! Will defiantly come back to stay!!

Posted by on Jun 4, 2023

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Jun 6, 2023 by The Wildwood Lodge Team

Geremy, we loved hearing about your stay! Your comments mean to much to us and we look forward to having you back!

5 out of 5
I would definitely stay again!

Posted by on May 15, 2023

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May 16, 2023 by The Wildwood Lodge Team

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed your stay!

Property Features

Wildwood Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Wildwood Lodge. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. This 3-star Clive hotel is smoke free.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1995
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Wildwood Lodge offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lbs 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

Policies

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Children stay free - maximum age 18
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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)
  • 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.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.