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Honey Creek Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a golf course and a 24-hour business center

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Presidential Suite, Lake View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Honey Creek Resort welcomes families and golf enthusiasts with its eco-friendly approach. Play a full round on the 18-hole course, let kids explore the playground, or swim in the indoor pool. Enjoy American dishes with scenic lake views at the Rathbun Lakeshore Grille.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Bunk Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential Suite, Lake View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Presidential Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, Roll-in Shower, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Lake View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
12633 Resort Dr, Moravia, IA, 52571

What's nearby

  • Rathbun Lake - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Honey Creek State Park - 13 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 31 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens - 46 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Rolling Cove Park - 50 min drive - 37.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Annies - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tackle This - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪A Mexican Affair - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lake Shore Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Honey Creek Resort

Family-friendly hotel in a state park
A golf course, a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Honey Creek Resort. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Prairie Rose Bar & Grille, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and golf cart on site
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 133 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's books, and cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amelia's Cafe
  • Prairie Rose Bar & Grille

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4,300 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a state park
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

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
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • 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 to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 31 2025 to July 1 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 27 2025 to May 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
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
Children 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 night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Honey Creek Resort State Park Moravia
Honey Creek State Park Moravia
Honey Creek Resort State Park Iowa/Moravia
Honey Creek Resort State Park Hotel Moravia
Honey Creek Resort Moravia
Honey Creek Moravia
Honey Creek Resort State Park
Honey Creek Resort Hotel
Honey Creek Resort Moravia
Honey Creek Resort Hotel Moravia

Frequently asked questions

Is Honey Creek Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, Honey Creek Resort allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Honey Creek Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Honey Creek Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Honey Creek Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Honey Creek Resort located?

This family-friendly Moravia hotel is located on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Rathbun Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Honey Creek State Park and Lake Rathbun Area. Rathbun Wildlife Management Area is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) away.

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Honey Creek Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 154 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful lakeside resort quiet place to retreat
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We need to come back here when we have more time to enjoy all the fun things to do here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the living room /dining table in the middle of the hall - we used that for our large family reunion hangout area. The stairways were filthy/ needed vacuuming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect vacation spot with our 3 year old!! Everything was in one place and we didn’t need to leave. We will be back every year! I do have some suggestions for management: -it would be great to receive a handout of all of the activities available at the property. We had no idea about the beach or bike rentals! And it would be helpful to know the hours of the waterpark and restaurant. -it would be awesome if the restaurant had an option for lunch sacks to allow guests to head down to the beach, have a picnic on the property, etc. -be thoughtful about rainy days. There is not much to do if it rains and the waterpark does not open until 11 am. Could you show movies in the event space? Or find a way to use that space to entertain littles?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Josie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Planned to stay there for water park, website showed no issues, showed up for reservation, checked in and was THEN told after we asked that the waterpark was closed. Bathtub was dirty, refrig was stocked with someone elses stuff and almost have me someone else's room but another employee caught the mistake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Awesome Golf Resort

We came to watch my daughter play her colligate golf game at The Preserve. The course was beautiful. The hotel is very well kept and the staff is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

Short Staffed

Our stay was great! My only complaint is that they are very short staffed in the restaurant. We had to wait a long time for service and our food. And they were often out of what we had ordered. But the staff they did have, were very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and our room was spacious and comfortable. Sunrise over the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Would come again

We had a great time and have returned since then
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

DANA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Honey Creek $25 per day “resort” fee is ridiculous, a sham. The “resort” is an indoor pool, which is open only a few hours per day. It is an excuse to charge a higher rate. The hotel is shabby, wallpaper peeling off the walls, dirty carpets and rooms. The mattresses are all old, like hollowed out peanut shells, and need replacement. I had 2 rooms booked for several days, and had to request room changes for both. I will not stay here again or recommend Honey Creek to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing open, like boats or canoes. We went to use these things. We should have been told this before we decided to spend 4 days there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kaitlin

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Honestly, we were impressed with what the resort has to offer in terms of activities & our kids enjoyed that part. We were extremely disappointed in the cleanliness - we found bags of food & kids sippy cups under our bed. There wére cigarette butts all over the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

kathy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was wonderful, but none of the patio tables had been cleaned off when we arrived. That could have been due to it being the end of Labor Day weekend and being short of staff. Just a guess. We had excellent service from the staff that was there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to bring a family with plenty of activities available on the expansive grounds. Many amenities are included for the resort fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Janet

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely rigid about assisting with an Orbitz reservation. Cost me hundreds of dollars. Lied to me about refunding $$ to Orbitz.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we checked in the lady made us feel like she was justvthere because it is her job. Didn't see very personable. You would think what you pay for the rooms the price of food would be reasonable. It was expensive. There was not a lot to do for a couple there. We stayed in our room most the time. We paid extra for a lake view and we got a good view of unkept trees and a Porta Potty. We will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hang

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay at the resort!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many amenities around hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm originally from Moravia but was in town so decided to stay there for the first time. It was quiet and staff were super nice. The one thing was the tub had rust all over it at the base. I did like having the main floor room where there was an exit door right to the outside so you didn't have to enter the lobby to come/go. Water pressure in the shower was amazing. Overall nice stay and I would stay there again if I was in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Krista

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got here and there were told water park isn’t open, so disappointing as that’s why we booked the night. The grounds were very pretty and so much nature. there’s EV charging which was awesome. our r was nice except we had asian beetles dead all over our window sills, soooo gross. we also found some in our room alive 😩. we won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel wasn’t the most clean or up dated and the restaurant was pretty expensive but the area is beautiful and there is a lot to do with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sabit and Fata, Ankeny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quite place,we liked!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honey Creek is a very nice, family-friendly place to stay. The rooms are spacious and the main lodge is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021