Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

2.0 star property

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Lobby
20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Lobby
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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5924 University Ave., US 63 and University Ave., Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
  • College Square Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Northern Iowa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • UNI-Dome
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cedar Falls

With a stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza in Cedar Falls, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Lost Island Waterpark and College Square Mall. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Falls Aquatic Center and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Hearst Center for the Arts.

What's nearby

  • College Square Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • UNI-Dome - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cedar Falls Community Main Street - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Big Woods Lake Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

Hotel in Cedar Falls with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Cedar Falls hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 196 out of 1003 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrendous maintenance. From the giant potholes in the parking lot to the toilet wouldnt flush. Numerous signs of incompetence throughout this dirty place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrive at 8:00 am because my flight was delayed I checked in for a 2 night stay. I made it until 4:00pm. I checked out because it was so bad. Carpet was dirty and stained, I found garbage on the floor that was not cleaned up. Shower was old scratched and rusted. Molding falling off the wall. I did not expect a lot for what I paid but I did expect clean. It was worth the loss of the 2 nights I paid and the d yea I paid for a new hotel to leave early.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs a complete renovation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, building a little outdated, but great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it's close to my relatives. I didn't like the noisy air conditioner on the ceiling. The grout in the bathroom is dirty (poorly applied). No elevator! I had to manage a huge suitcase to the second floor. The staff was ok (no complaints). I cancelled my reservation after one night.

2/10 Terrible

Aurelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Do not stay here

This entire stay was a disaster. I knew it was older and outdated bc of the photos, but given we didn’t have many options bc of weekend event in the area, it wasn’t a big deal. At first glance, it looked ok. Beds were made and it wasn’t terrible. I walked into the bathroom and it was obvious it had not been cleaned. There was hair all over the bathtub and on the shower walls. The toilet did not flush. There was an insanely annoying buzzing sound about every minute that went on all night in or around the desk. (We looked but could not find where it was coming from.) The tv was glitching and remote did not work so it stayed on all night. (Idk why I didn’t just think to unplug it—that was my fault, but should I even have to?) I asked for a different & clean room, the man said they did not have any other rooms. I asked him to come and clean the bathroom. He showed up 10 mins later with a plastic glove, removed SOME of the hair, and no cleaning supplies. The wall was stained with hair color from hair left there. I asked him to properly clean & not just remove the hair, and all he kept saying was “Sorry, ma’am.” After a horrible nights rest bc of buzzing sound, I went to the front desk to check out & discuss all the issues. While discussing, another lady approached as well saying their bathroom was equally as dirty with hair all over it. We bought baby wipes so we would not have to shower there. There wasn’t any effort to make anything right. Pay the extra $ and stay elsewhere!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keinneal

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kobie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service friendly and helpful staff. Clean room good area no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamara

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Run down
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights. No housekeeping the day after first night and was told by management that all housekeeping staff had quit. False fire alarm on the third night with no intervention with management to the guests and the hotel was far from being full. Condition of room was just okay and the mattress was old and very uncomfortable. Would mot stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for, bottom line.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet...dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Left without staying

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheri

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room looks like it had recently been renovated but gave a dirty feeling since messes hadn't been picked up up during renovation, ie paint spots on the floors/bedding. Also had dirty towels hanging behind the bathroom door from the previous guest. The staff we did encounter were polite and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced and close to the university
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was dirty, beds not made the towels and shower curtain were dirty, there was a bag over the smoke alarm, and when brought to the front desk attention nothing was done.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel ever

Arrived after 4pm, room was not ready needed to wait. The room was filthy and stunk. The tv had direct Tv and inly 1 channel worked, front desk came to check it , he couldn’t fix it and left, also there was a plastic bag taped over the smoke alarm and when I mentioned it he did t seem to care. We then told him we were not staying and wanted to cancel and get a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was extremely outdated and had a strange odor. Was afraid to even use the shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stone age stay

Listing indicated that there would be laundry facilities, but the very rude desk attendant declared that there were none. There was no elevator for those of my party that had accessibility needs. And the customer service agent was condescending and misogynist toward our female party members who did breakfast was also dried out and or stale
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025