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Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Concierge desk
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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, Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

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

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Clive Aquatic Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Living History Farms - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Valley West Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 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.

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. 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.
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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. 998 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1237 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceeded my expectations for cleanliness and courtesy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. When I arrived at 8 pm staff was very helpful in telling me what restaurants were available in close proximity. I really appreciated walking into my room already nice and warm without having to wait an hour for desired temp.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes and Yes. Great place and convient location. Reasonably priced as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jen was very sweet to us and our dog. He loved her because she gave him treats. The room was big and comfortable. It was very quiet but in the middle of everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, Lakeville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Feels like a north woods lodge. Staff was so kind and accommodating Pool is beautiful but pool needs refinishing. Love the warm water. Rooms are very nice but toilets need to be upgraded to ada height. Many restaurant option within waking distance
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice bathroom. Loved the hot tub in pool area and has vending for snack needs. Nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cady

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, all the staff was really friendly, & the continental breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, great experience, great staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are always clean, the staff is friendly and always remember us when we come to stay. The hot tub was great, we don’t usually take time to use it but we had the time and it was a clean area. Breakfast is great also. I will say, I wish they had more options like breakfast potatoes or sausage or bacon but I really can’t complain because the sausage gravy and biscuits are delish and so are the eggs!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stay here frequently when we’re in town. Parking is easy and front desk staff is consistently excellent. Special thank you to Jen at the front desk. We stayed in room 315, on the opposite side of the section where the pool is, and it was extremely quiet. The bathroom looked like it could use a little TLC, but the room was quiet and warm and dark when we needed to sleep. In room, coffee was surprisingly good. Nice to have a breakfast as an option. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always enjoy staying here. Friendly desk staff remembers us like family. Cozy, comfortable, and clean accomodations with a good breakast. Great location. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived in the later evening and once unpacked found out that the outlet needed to hook up our CPap wasn’t working. We ended up figuring out an alternative option. Last thing we needed after a long drive ! The following morning we were planning on a nice shower because we needed to get on the road early. We hadn’t noticed the previous night that there was no shower curtain in the bath/shower. Ended up washing hair in the sink !!! Definitely disappointing as we have stayed at the Revel previously. Not sure we’d like to try you again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was waiting for me when I arrived super late and greeted me happily. They were so friendly and took the time to help me with a car rental issue I’d encountered. Ahead of my arrival, they had also planned to place me in a quieter area of the hotel to avoid any noise issues from a couple groups of teens that were also staying. My room was very clean and felt a little like I was at summer camp with all the lodge decor. Hot hot hot shower water. The pool was also pretty clean, I used the hot tub and it looked like one of the workers was testing the pool water to keep it nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, staff was very nice. We would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything throughout the hotel, including our room, was spotless. They have a beautiful pool and hot tub, also sparkling clean, plus a small but very adequate workout room and a fire pit in the evenings. The bed was extremely comfortable and the staff were super friendly and helpful. An all-around warm and inviting environment with a North Woods vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was a breeze. Renee, the Chief Operating Executive, was friendly and gave me local recommendations for meals. The lobby and rooms were definitely lodge themed, which gives a welcomed break from all the "modern" hotels that lack novelty. Overall, a really nice place to stay. I will stay here again if business brings me back to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dallas, Dubuque

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025