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Our top choices for Lake Ponderosa hotels

Indoor pool, sun loungers
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Lake Ponderosa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (879)
"The room was spotless and the staff were exceptional."
United States
Barrieann
The price is ￥13,122
￥14,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA
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Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80
2.5 star property
18 km from Lake Ponderosa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (476)
"Clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff"
United States
Alan
The price is ￥11,267
￥12,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Bathtub w/Grab Bars) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell
2.5 star property
17.3 km from Lake Ponderosa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (550)
"Needed a quick room during a snowstorm. This was priced well, room was decent (AC/Heater was loud)…the hotel itself smelt musky…but the bed was clean and that’s the biggest plus. If you need a quick spot this is it. Night staff was kind and helped us check in easily. "
United States
Jolene
The price is ￥8,701
￥9,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell
Indoor pool
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University
2.5 star property
17.7 km from Lake Ponderosa
7.2 out of 10, Good, (634)
"Great stay for a reasonable price. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Hotel was overall very clean and we would definitely stay here again "
United States
Eric
The price is ￥8,280
￥9,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University
Front of property - evening/night
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.5 star property
20.9 km from Lake Ponderosa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (389)
"Wonderful place, service was excellent. "
United States
Diana
The price is ￥33,925
￥37,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Indoor pool
Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Lake Ponderosa
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (3)
"Very enjoyable stay. Kind reception"
United States
Roger
The price is ￥8,930
￥10,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Western Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Lake Ponderosa Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent
"Room was big, clean? Staff was great , asked me where I wanted to stay bottom or top floor instead of just throwing a room at me . Extremely kind. I will Deff be staying there and at the chain again "
cyril 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

Hotels near other Lake Ponderosa attractions

Central Park

4.5/5 (30 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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Fun Valley Ski Area

3.6/5 (5 reviews)
Take the family on an outing to Fun Valley Ski Area during your trip to Montezuma. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Ponderosa?
Lake Ponderosa is located in Montezuma. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Ponderosa?
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Lake Ponderosa. Other good options around the area include AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.
How many hotels are there near Lake Ponderosa?
Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Ponderosa.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Ponderosa, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Lake Ponderosa.
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