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Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Indoor pool
Concierge desk
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325
  • Place, Living History Farms
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(245 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • Living History Farms - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Drake University - 10 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 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
  • ‪HuHot Mongolian Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Wildwood Lodge

Hotel with free breakfast, near Clive Aquatic Center
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.

An indoor pool and a hot 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 hot tub without adult supervision.

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. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, 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
  • 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 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
  • 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

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

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Wildwood Lodge Clive
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Reviews

Wildwood Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 984 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1221 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Showers and decor were a bit dicey. All else was great. Very quiet for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was only there overnight, there were loud kids in the hallway until about 10, but the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was fun and easy to get to. Woodsy Outdoor Theme was fun. Wish pool would have been open for grandkid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good. There were a couple of dining options in walking distance. The lobby was inviting and comfortable. If I had to make one critique it would be that the front desk could use more than just one staff member. With a couple of big parties in the hotel, they had to assist more people at a single time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Wyatt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed which im sure like many was the reason for choosing them. I understand things happen but when your service is no longer full you usually offer something in exchange. No offers for anything were made.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The pool was not working. Very disappointing. This should have been on the site. No discout was given.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest staff ever and best pool for kids we’ve found on our cross country road trip. Comfortable beds. Nice breakfast with perfectly cooked (real!) eggs. Coffee available til at least noon so there’s a plus. Easy and convenient to get to, lots of parking. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Crosslake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most adorable hotels I have stayed at! They truly make good use of all the space, and I really enjoyed the that they have a firepit outside, as well as coffee and tea throughout the day. I stay in Des Moines often that I will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WIL, Richardson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Great stay

Our family of 6 had a great long weekend here. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, and service was amazing. Kids enjoyed the pool and board games in the lobby. Breakfast was great both weekend and weekday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Colorado Springs

Business traveller
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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent decor. Very clean. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Sarah

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the theme of the hotel. Had a Cabin feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pine tree setting. Breakfast. Friendliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Minneapolis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one issue, remote for tv is room 215 is not working!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jeff

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

Nice place

Front desk was very accommodating when we needed a place to store bicycles. Clean hotel safe area. Only shortcomings were no meat at breakfast and powdered eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025