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Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Lobby
Concierge desk
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $127
$113 nightly
$127 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325
  • Place, Clive Aquatic Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Living History Farms
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Greenbelt Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area | 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(288 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Clive

When you stay at Wildwood Lodge in Clive, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Clive Aquatic Center and Pump It Up. .This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.2 km) from Des Moines Public Library and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Clive Aquatic Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Living History Farms - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Valley West Mall - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Greenbelt Trail - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Casey's Center - 11 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 103 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 27 2026 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Wildwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1010 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1264 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly, we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable rooms and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and clean upkept rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

McCall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel stay here every time in Des Moines
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are always clean and comfy! Nice breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay with our kids!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were very clean and homey. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was great they had a gym and the room was clean. Only thing was the Lighting wasn’t very good but it was a great stay. Breakfast was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Malane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice and clean stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were wonderful! Clean establishment. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was clean, staff was helpful and friendly, bed was comfortable. Only complaint was no meat with breakfast, showerhead only worked on one setting ( jet) and the shampoo/conditioner was bad. Overall nice stay for good price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous and friendly, the room as clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the bed comfortable - very reasonable rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cady

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, all the staff was really friendly, & the continental breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, great experience, great staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great as well as breakfast. Only complaint was the shower floor was dangerously slippery
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice! Clean room! Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is so friendly, the rooms are clean and it’s decorated so cute and welcoming.we stay here 3 times a year when we travel to see our daughter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025