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

William

AED 1,024 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

2.8 km from Arbor Lake

William

AED 388 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

George

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

Varice

AED 232 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Western Inn & Suites

3.4 km from Arbor Lake

Kacy

AED 241 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

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

Monica

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

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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 398 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 917 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	2.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 531 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	2.5 star property	7.2 Good 658 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	8.0 Very Good 38 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces

10/10 Excellent

"Great clean space for kids and family to enjoy. Lots to doboth in and our side."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

10/10 Excellent

"No complaints. Room and beds were comfortable. The ac unit worked well and wasn’t noisy - just the perfect amount of white noise. Lots of green space to walk the dogs. Breakfast was abundant with pretty good variety for the price point. My husband thought the room smelled like dog so perhaps they could have deodorized better between guests but I didn’t really notice that. I would stay again when passing through"

Gorgeous 1908 Estate on 1 acre of land. 6 blocks from Grinnell College.

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home! The pictures do not do it justice! And so many friendly accommodations for us- some eggs and milk in the fridge, the air conditioning on upstairs to cool it, little chocolates around. And the backyard was so beautiful! I highly recommend staying here!"

Hotels near other Arbor Lake attractions

Central Park

8.8/5 (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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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 a restaurant and free parking. 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 Western Inn & Suites.

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