The Best Hotels Closest to Arbor Lake in Grinnell for 2026

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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

￥45,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

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

2.8 km from Arbor Lake

Sonja

￥17,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

Charles

￥16,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

Sherwin

￥11,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 1 - Aug 2

5. Western Inn & Suites

3.4 km from Arbor Lake

Harold

￥9,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

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

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.6 km from Arbor Lake

emanuel

￥16,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Arbor Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 402 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 938 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	2.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 559 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	2.5 star property	7.2 Good 670 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	7.6 Good 51 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

10/10 Excellent

"Would stay again"

Cozy Lake Cottage! Dog Friendly, Fishing/Beach/Kayak. Military 30% Off

10/10 Excellent

"Janel and Tony's cottage was a perfect place for a weekend getaway! Their place was very welcoming and cozy with neat features such as the ceiling heater option in the shower and the coffee bar! There are so many other amenities included as well. Tony and Janel were very helpful and quick to respond when we had questions! My husband and I highly recommend this cottage if you're looking for a stress free and relaxing getaway!"

4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces

10/10 Excellent

"I reached out so many times with so many questions and each time Nicole was so quick to answer! The property was immaculate. There were so many things available to make our stay with three different families so easy. We all said we would stay again for sure!!"

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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. Travelers 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.

Where is the best place to stay near Arbor Lake?

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 options within a few miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Arbor Lake?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations 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 that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Arbor Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Arbor Lake?

To find more details about updating your stay near Arbor Lake or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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