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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls

2.5 star property

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An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, green chairs, and a lifeguard stand.
A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
A hotel reception area with a wooden wall, a black reception desk, a television, and a coffee station.
A compact living area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a black dining table, wooden chairs, and a kitchen counter with various appliances and storage.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $69
$61 nightly
$69 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

Explore the area

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3052 Marnie Avenue, Waterloo, IA, 50701
  • Place, Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Island Waterpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Northern Iowa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed Non-Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

1 King Bed Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a desk, and a television.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a desk, and a television.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a desk, and a television.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1 Bedroom)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a desk, and a television.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1 Bedroom)

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a desk, and a television.

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a desk, and a television.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and an air conditioning unit.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a desk, and a television.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Waterloo

Located in Waterloo, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls is within a 10-minute drive of Young Arena and Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. .This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from The Mall at College Square and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 6 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • University of Northern Iowa - 7 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Isle Casino Waterloo - 8 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • UNI-Dome - 9 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Waterloo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 200 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 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

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Hotel Waterloo
Howard Johnson Waterloo Hotel
Howard Johnson Waterloo
Howard Johnson Inn Waterloo/Cedar Falls Waterloo
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Howard Johnson Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls Hotel Waterloo
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Howard Johnson Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls
Howard Johnson Inn Waterloo/Cedar Falls
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 807 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nothing but great! Clean room and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms was very comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Breakfast wasn't all that good..rooms was clean..staff was friendly and answered any questions that I had..yes the air conditioner worked...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brandy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff when we checked in was super nice. Room was mediocre and lots of random noises
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They ran out of breakfast midway through
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Make sure your staff is awake to greet you at check in and is happy to be there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was perfect for the purpose. Home visiting family and just needed a nice quiet place to sleep. Staff was very friendly, location nice and quiet, breakfast very simple but nice to have available.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

JACKIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is an older hotel, it was clean, had an ok breakfast, staff was great, pool was down, great for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jonna

Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, staff was friendly, but would not stay here again. Room was very run down, amenities broken, thin walls to hear all of the sketchy activities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room didn't look like pictures. Hotel needed lots of updates and smelled like smoke. Breakfast was sub-par. Wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jana

The room was newly updated and was very clean. I was nervous when we got there by the looks of it, but it was actually a very nice stay! I would totally stay there again! Staff was also very nice and polite! I’m
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Demetra

Liked: Staff & service
Nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nordell

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mekhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean , great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have stayed a couple of times and for the price you can't beat it and you get breakfast too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, breakfast more than expected, clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheaper hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sandra Rose

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was insecure, there was a hole in the ceiling. Very unpleasant odor. Beds were comfortable and clean, but it was shady place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tazhanae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, perfect for a quick place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the price for what we got. Breakfast couldhave been better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Price, good service, stop in a stay.

Great place to stay for a quick trip getting around town. The staff was nice, rooms were good. The price was affordable. I recommend staying with them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family restaurant next door with amazing food
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022