The Best Hotels Closest to Arbor Lake in Grinnell - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Arbor Lake hotels

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.5 km from Arbor Lake

Jeongrim

฿9,325 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

2.8 km from Arbor Lake

Margaret

฿3,788 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

Charles

฿3,700 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

Sherwin

฿2,631 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Bathtub w/Grab Bars) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.6 km from Arbor Lake

Cyndi

฿3,337 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

6. Western Inn & Suites

3.4 km from Arbor Lake

Harold

฿2,022 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Arbor Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 404 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 944 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 567 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	2.5 star property	7.2 Good 673 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	3.0 star property	7.6 Good 602 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is such a charming hotel! The property is a renovated school that was built in the 1920s. We loved all the thoughtful details including the original hardwood floors and the interior design selections that alluded to the fact that the building was once a school. The restaurant serves charcuterie boards and clever cocktails. The check in process was a little confusing because there isn’t a dedicated front desk, and the shower temp was just lukewarm, but the charm of the hotel outweighed those minor issues."

Other attractions near Arbor Lake

Central Park

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Central Park, a lovely green space in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Arbor Lake?

Arbor Lake is located in Grinnell. Travellers like the surrounding area for its university setting. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Arbor Lake?

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Arbor Lake. Other good choices within 5 miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels are there near Arbor Lake?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Arbor Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Arbor Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Arbor Lake.

What can I see and do near Arbor Lake?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center and Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center. Explore nature at Central Park and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. Grinnell College and Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Arbor Lake hotels

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80