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Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Concierge desk
Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA, 50325
  • Place, Clive Aquatic Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Living History Farms
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area | 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium TV channels, TV

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(253 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
(55 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Wildwood Lodge

Hotel with free parking, near Clive Aquatic Center
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and Access to hot tub. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a business centre are on-site.
Wildwood Lodge offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Wildwood Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Clive Aquatic Center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • 10 minutes by foot from Clive Aquatic Center and a 5-minute drive from Pump It Up
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Wildwood Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Wildwood Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Clive hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Wildwood Lodge
Wildwood Lodge Clive
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Wildwood Clive
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Wildwood Lodge Clive
Wildwood Lodge Hotel Clive

Wildwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 977 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1218 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, West Des Moines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not your average hotel. The woodsy lodge theme is fun and not too "rustic." The pool is beautiful. There's a fire pit with Klondike chairs outside. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was terrible 😕 parking & room good. Nice fire pit outside with chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice property. Friendly staff. Beautiful lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice hotel. Clean, convenient, safe, quiet, nice breakfast, friendly staff and a comfortable bed. However, I took off 2 stars for the shower. The water pressure was so weak, I opted not to wash my hair because I was concerned I wouldn't be able to rinse out the shampoo completely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Butch

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable & fun place to stay when we drive through Des Moines. Been reserving a room for years!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We appreciate the dinner recommendation when we checked in. The staff was very friendly. We stayed midweek and always had the nice pool and hot tub to ourselves during our stay. We enjoyed the outdoor firepit. The decor in our room was cute and we enjoyed the decor across the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I really enjoy staying at the Wildwood Lodge. Its decor is getting fatigued. Bathroom door had a hole on the inside. Likely from the shower curtain not reaching the shower stall on the bottom. Cracked tiles on the floor and the mirror was barely holding together. Everything was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pool was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and friendly. Room was clean. Breakfast was ok. The bagel set up should be somewhere else. Everything is freezing cold by the time you get it from the vents and windows right there. But can’t complain. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxane

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great stay here. Very clean awesome rooms and a fantastic breakfast. Will always stay here when near the Des Moines area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here definitely gk1 .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice. The room, pool area and lobby were all nice and clean. The breakfast had your typical buffet and was better than normal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Lots of food options around the hotel. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025