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Rock Cottage
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Lower Turkey Run
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Summer House
2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 7 guests
(up to 6 children)
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Riverside Suites
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Upper Turkey Run
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Jacks Cabin
2 Double Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Standard Hilltop
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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King Hilltop
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable lodge with private beach and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
On private beach

With a stay at Wilderness Lodge in Lesterville, you'll be 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Johnson's Shut-ins State Park. This family-friendly lodge is 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from Arcadia Valley Golf Club and 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from Fort Davidson State Historic Site.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided on request, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.

Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a spa tub and karaoke. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.

Satisfy your appetite at The Lodge, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, luggage storage, and a library. Planning an event in Lesterville? This lodge has 1500 square feet (139 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Number of buildings/towers - 14
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • On private beach
  • Meeting rooms
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1903
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1500
  • Conference space size (meters) - 139
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free full breakfast
  • Karaoke
  • Books
  • Games
  • Baby/toddler toys
  • Table tennis
  • Table football
  • Water dispenser
  • Firepit
  • Firewood (free)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Telescope
  • Walkway to water
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Fence around pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Free WiFi
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Wilderness Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Mini-fridge

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

The Lodge - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Gravel Bar - This cocktail bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Nearby Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Basketball on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Playground on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Water tubing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 40 per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Debit cards

UnionPay

Events/parties allowed

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 40 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Wilderness Lodge Lodge
  • Wilderness Lodge Lesterville
  • Wilderness Lodge Lodge Lesterville

We should mention

The seasonal outdoor pool closes in September.

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 can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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