Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Concierge desk
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325
  • Place, Clive Aquatic Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Living History Farms
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Valley West Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(279 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Clive

When you stay at Wildwood Lodge in Clive, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Clive Aquatic Center and Pump It Up. .This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.2 km) from Des Moines Public Library and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Clive Aquatic Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Living History Farms - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Valley West Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Greenbelt Trail - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Casey's Center - 11 min drive - 16.4 km

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
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪HuHot Mongolian Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Wildwood Lodge

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 103 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 27 2026 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub

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

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 fire extinguisher and 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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Wildwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 997 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1240 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was overall nice. The rooms are not very clean very dirty very dusty. The skirt around the bed was really dirty. Floors and bathroom were not cleaned. Well the walls are gross carpet stained really need to be better cleaned probably won’t come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The safe was above and beyond! They were so welcoming and friendly. The whole hotel it’s self was beautiful and very spotless and clean.. We loved it there differently give it a 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kathy D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kalien

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maiya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay with our kids!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is gorgeous. Rustic lodge look. Beautiful fireplaces inside and out. Rooms were spacious and nice. The only reason I didn’t give five stars is our toilet kept running and you had to fiddle with the tank each time. But staff were very responsive when we first said something. Other than that, I was impressed! I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shania

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beeakfast was good, would like more choices
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with family and small children
Staff courteous, room spotless, easy and quick check in. Loved the games in the lobby and breakfast was delicious- great selection. Beds comfortable. It was perfect stay for our road trip. Will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Malane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice and clean stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room and the property was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alayna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula and Randy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025