The Best Hotels Closest to Arbor Lake in Grinnell for 2026

Our top choices for Arbor Lake hotels

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.5 km from Arbor Lake

Michele

AED 1,024 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Apr - 15 Apr

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

2.8 km from Arbor Lake

Kevin

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

kari

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

Alan

AED 223 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Western Inn & Suites

3.4 km from Arbor Lake

Ryan

AED 226 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Apr - 15 Apr

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Bathtub w/Grab Bars) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.6 km from Arbor Lake

Sandra E.

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Apr - 15 Apr

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Compare popular hotels close to Arbor Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 394 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 894 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	2.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 505 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	2.5 star property	7.2 Good 646 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	8.0 Very Good 11 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Quote and very clean. "

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

6/10 Okay

"It was really cold, and I didn’t realize I needed to use a space heater. It was tucked away in the room and no one mentioned that there was no central heat. Also very loud and echoey, as you’d imagine from an elementary school. But it was really interesting architecturally. "

Hotels near other Arbor Lake attractions

Central Park

4.4/5 (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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Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank

Learn about the local history of Grinnell when you take a trip to Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank. 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 free breakfast and a restaurant. 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

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel