Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

2.5 star property
Guests start their day with free breakfast, then enjoy the indoor pool or arcade room, making it a perfect base to explore Waterloo's attractions.

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Best Western Plus Executive Residency in central Waterloo makes exploring easy. Relax by the indoor pool with sun loungers after breakfast or challenge friends in the arcade room. The helpful 24-hour front desk staff ensures everyone has what they need.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 369
AED 416 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
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(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

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  • Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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Excellent
(22 reviews)
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  • Sleeps 4
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Waterloo, Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls is connected to the convention center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Wyth Memorial State Park and Cedar River, while Grout Museum of History and John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Young Arena or UNI-Dome. Water tubing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Waterloo travel guide
Map
205 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA, 50701

What's nearby

  • Ice Hockey Rink Arena: Professional Player Training Alone. Skates, Dribbles with Stick, Shooting, Hitting the Puck. Determined Athlete with Desire to Win, Be Champion. Cinematic Lights
    Young Arena
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterloo Convention Center
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Waterloo Center for the Arts
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
    14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sidecar Coffee Shop
    9 min walk
  • SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
    4 min walk
  • The Brown Bottle
    2 min walk
  • Gyro Hut
    12 min walk
  • Anton's Garden
    7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Hotel connected to the convention center
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls. The on-site restaurant, Ari'z, serves dinner. 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 a bar and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Bicycle parking, a nature reserve, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ari'z

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • 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 of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 25 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 5 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ramada Hotel Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo Hotel
Waterloo Ramada
Ramada Inn Waterloo Hotel Waterloo
Ramada Wyndham Waterloo Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo Hotel Convention Center
Ramada by Wyndham Waterloo Hotel Convention Center

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls on 12 April 2026 start from AED 369, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 5 per night.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and Waterloo Convention Center. Cedar River and Waterloo Center for the Arts are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 528 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Matt

Clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People at the front desk explained everything, very helpful, & we could understand what they were saying. The whole building, this includes lobby, rooms, pool, & breakfast area, clean!! It is so nice, stay over at CLEAN, FRIENDLY hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kylee

Walked into a room that was occupied. They told me they would comp my room and find me a new one. They found me a new one, I asked multiple times if we were still getting our room comped and they told me yes and now they’re saying no.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a nice hotel the staff is very friendly, but unfortunately, with people living there those people were extremely rude. Coming back from the bar at 2:30 in the morning and just walking down the hallway trying to figure out the vending machine being yelled at to keep it down because somebody wants to have a room right by the vending machine isn’t very smart, and we were not being loud. Also, all the kids screaming obnoxiously in the lobby was very unwelcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gal that checked us in was pleasant and so friendly. She gave us ideas for dinner. The room was clean and they served a decent breakfast. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. The receptionist was very nice, and the lady working in the kitchen and dining area was wonderful as well. Breakfast was great, and they were very accommodating by allowing us a later checkout since my mom’s appointment was pushed back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tessa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely friendly. Room was clean enough/rooms are little run down. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast had a ton of options for all including non dairy milk which was a huge plus. Overall great value and in downtown Waterloo which was convenient to get where we needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lesa

We were unable to make it to the hotel because of the snow storm and my room was nonrefundable so we didn’t get to use it..But we are safe from the storm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were great. Have someone at front desk at all times. Arrived at 10:30 pm and had to wait five minutes for someone to show up at front desk to check us in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Disliked: Staff & service
Called ahead to have a package sent. Despite exact name on package they sent it back! Room was not very clean. Breakfast was packed and coffee bar ran out of water. Not serviced. Manager said she would assist and it hasnt happened
Dried pee on floor
Not mopped in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean bathroom floor not swept and very tiny. No hot tub. Pool was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth, easy check-in. Parking garage is nice with a bridge to hotel. Room is clean and has everything we need.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly, helpful, courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel conveniently located downtown in or near historic area and across the street from convention center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No daily cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I received a free upgrade in remembrance of my previous stay when my late husband was with me. Really appreciated their kindness and consideration. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved staying here♥️ will book again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean property in downtown Waterloo! Super close to a few bars, convention center and the venue our friend got married in. Clean room and good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel was fine, but all rooms are adjoining and you can hear everything going next door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are updated and nice. The beds are comfortable. I wish they had a hot tub in the pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed with family members in several different rooms. Some of us experienced malfunctioning climate control in our rooms. Too warm. Staff responded, however, given the rating of the premises, this is unacceptable. The complimentary breakfast was very good & dining staff attended the supply and cleanliness very well. They are outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. In house restaurant was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, staff is very friendly, comfortable beds, clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025