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Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$117
$105 nightly
$117 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23

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205 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA, 50701
  • Place, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterloo Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Young Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pillow, Micrfg

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Pillow Top Mattress, Microwave And Refrigerator, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-Suite 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Kitchenette, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Pillow, Kitchen, Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Pillow Top Mattress, Microwave and Refrigerator, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Pillow, Micrfg, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pillow, Micrfg

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-Suite Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Kitchenette, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-Suite Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Kitchenette, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Pillow, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Pillow, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pillow, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

Accessibility-1 King, Bathtub, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Waterloo

When you a stay at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls in Waterloo, you'll be connected to the convention center, just steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and Waterloo Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cedar River and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Phelps Youth Pavilion.

What's nearby

  • Waterloo Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Waterloo Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Young Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SingleSpeed Brewing Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Bottle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anton's Garden - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Karma Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carpenter’s Diner - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Pet-friendly hotel with free airport shuttle connected to the convention center in Waterloo
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Waterloo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 171 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at Ari'z, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Ari'z - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ari'z

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 5 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ramada Hotel Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo Hotel
Waterloo Ramada
Ramada Inn Waterloo Hotel Waterloo
Ramada Wyndham Waterloo Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo Hotel Convention Center
Ramada by Wyndham Waterloo Hotel Convention Center

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 518 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved staying here♥️ will book again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean property in downtown Waterloo! Super close to a few bars, convention center and the venue our friend got married in. Clean room and good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel was fine, but all rooms are adjoining and you can hear everything going next door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are updated and nice. The beds are comfortable. I wish they had a hot tub in the pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed with family members in several different rooms. Some of us experienced malfunctioning climate control in our rooms. Too warm. Staff responded, however, given the rating of the premises, this is unacceptable. The complimentary breakfast was very good & dining staff attended the supply and cleanliness very well. They are outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. In house restaurant was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne, Mason City

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, staff is very friendly, comfortable beds, clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Horacio, Iowa City

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I come to Waterloo every year in October. This is my favorite hotel and I have always stayed in there. Rooms are clean. Toilet and shower arte clean. Bedding is great. The swimming pool is great and the breakfast is fantastic. The price is right. Thumbs up!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast fresh, hot and satisfying with proper condiments.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had our two small dogs with us…other dogs were on the premises as well. Hotel staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kimmie was amazing and very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOAN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

noelle angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds and pillows very comfortable. Hot breakfast was good. Food and staff in the restaurant/bar was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Harold Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was nice, just no resturants open on Monday Did not like having to park in ramp Desk staff not particularly friendly or helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and clean. Excellent breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very tasty; room was nice, clean, and quiet; pet friendly was key and my girlfriend loved the pool. Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t expect to sleep in or relax

First of all when I made the reservation I was paying $300 for a 2 night stay, just by chance I looked closer to my trip and discovered a lower price so I canceled the first reservation and made a new one for a lesser price. When I arrived at the hotel the guy couldn’t find my reservation so I had to give him the information on my phone. He finally found it. We were given a room on the 5th floor. The hotel didn’t seem very crowded. As we were getting ready to go to our family event I wanted some ice for my water. But due to the ice machine being out of order on our floor I had to go down 2 floors to get ice.. which is not a deal breaker, but a slight inconvenience. My big issue came both mornings of my stay at 7am. The family right next to me was extremely loud, kids running and jumping around, crying and yelling. I wasn’t sure if the noise was above me or next to us. But as the morning progressed they became louder. Needless to say after arriving late back to hotel the night before and being in town away from my work I really was excited to sleep in and relax. That didn’t happen. And I guess my biggest issue is this. For a hotel that has 10 floors of room, and only being 1/2 full. (Which I asked the lady at checkout-who by the way didn’t even ask how my stay was—another disappointment) WHY WOULD YOU PUT PEOPLE SO CLOSE TOGETHER?? Space it out. We had trouble the last time we stayed and wanted to give it a try again because it’s close to family, but not again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025