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Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Concierge desk
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Indoor pool

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325
  • Living History Farms
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(228 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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

  • Living History Farms - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Drake University - 10 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hotels near Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wildwood Lodge

Hotel with free breakfast, near Clive Aquatic Center
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

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.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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

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 smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Wildwood Lodge Clive
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Wildwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 962 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1196 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Penfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive check in staff and breakfast attendant! Loved the biscuits every morning! The room was spacious, and the bed and pillows were comfortable. The room was clean but could use some freshening up (caulking, tile, paint touch-ups).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute little hotel with a great staff! The breakfast option was great to get before hitting the road!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent except for 2 things. The toilet was ready ow and the bathroom’s lighting wasn’t the
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to stay! Hot water was not working in our room but luckily we didnt need to shower and we only were there to sleep. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
It is an older property, but it is clean and they’ve kept it up and the staff is way above average
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s such a clean property, bed was comfortable and the rooms are large. That was my favorite part!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, restaurant next door, tucked away in a cul-de-sac area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and unique hotel. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff made you feel like family. It was a little dated but cozy and nice. Had a lodge motif and it truly felt like an up north cabin. The bed was comfortable and pillows were great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Character and quality throughout. Personable and knowledgeable hostess. Drinks, firepit, pets welcome, makeup remover wipes ... thoughtful and classy. Would go out of our way to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wildwood Lodge has an appealing design and the rooms are quite comfortable. There are a variety of eating establishments within walking distance. I greatly enjoyed the hot tub and the landscaping around it. I was quite disappointed in the breakfast. The main course was a gloppy, salty biscuits and gravy, matched with a nearly solid chunk of grits. The pastries were of the lowest, most adulterated variety: think dollar store chocolate-ish donuts. All served on Styrofoam, which is completely at odds with the backwoods, organic feel of the lodge. The bad breakfast greatly lowered my rating for the Wildwood Lodge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, ENGLEWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at Wildwood probably 8 or 10 times. Our experience has always been amazing. The staff are very helpful and friendly, the rooms are clean, and the continental breakfast is fresh and tasty. We travel from Colorado to Ohio at least once a year, sometimes twice, and this is always where we stay during our drive.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Awesome!

Wildwood is a great place to stay! It is always our go-to when we come to Des Moines. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly and the breakfast is delicious! We also enjoyed sitting around the fire at night, it’s very cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Like the Minnesota Northwoods feel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Experience

Will DEFINITELY stay there again!!! Very clean, the property was "kept up", no visible signs of disrepair. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was very good and they kept it replenished. Check out wasn't until Noon (very convenient).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our favorite place to stay in Des Moines!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025