What a wonderful surprise to find this gem for our sisters get away! The beds were very…read morecomfortable, the rooms were immaculate with all of the contemporary amenities of a much more expensive hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful with suggestions on where to eat, and places to visit. I would highly recommended staying here if you're in the area!

Occasional visitor to this area, with multiple nights at hotels in Harlan and Walnut. Stayed at…read morethis new hotel (summer 2018) over July 4 weekend. Room was very large. King bed in main room and pullout sofa bed. Accommodated our family of 4 easily enough. Clean. No complaints. Price point at $150 reflects all that. They have a coffee maker, fruit and granola bars. I opted to walk to the nearby Wazby's across the parking lot. Plenty of hot breakfast sandwiches and like. Did not try the pool or workout room but they looked nice enough.

I have stayed here 4 times over the years because it's midpoint from my daughters to home…read more It used to be clean although old. Concrete block walls, 80's particle board furniture. You get the idea. But clean and under 50 bucks. I will not stay there again however. The smell alone. Smoke and mold. I should've slept in my car. But it was after midnight and I needed a shower. The very very cheapest thin small old towels , pillows and toiletries. The carpet is disgusting. Look at this picture of the carpet near the bathroom. Now all my clothes even smell like smoke! And the price went up.

Very clean. Few amenities but I had a great 2 nights sleep. Quiet and comfortable. Bummer they…read moredidn't serve even continental breakfast or have vending machines but right next door to a Casey's and Mavericks. I would stay again.

Unbelievable! The.staff.is.AMAZING! We arrived very late at night. It was a bitter cold Iowa night…read morearound 11:30. I had phoned ahead to tell them we were going to be late. From the moment we arrived, the service was beyond hospitable. The temperature was -19. We went to the room and the heater was working so hard it was screaming! We asked for a different room because we knew we could not sleep with the noise. The night clerk immediately switched us. Although the heater in the new room was not quite as noisy, it was still pretty bad. The next morning, we asked to be moved once again. Brent said he would go into every room to find one that was quiet. He found one. The day and night were still bitterly cold, but the heater was quiet. Two days later, we wanted to have a family gathering since we had not seen all the siblings for several months. We asked for recommendations of nearby places that we could get about 25 people together for lunch and visiting. Again, the Boulders staff came to the rescue. Once the breakfast area was cleaned, they said we could use that area and the beautiful lobby area to gather our family. It was extraordinary. I cannot give the ratings they deserve! You will not stay at a better place as far as friendly people and people who are willing to do almost anything to make your stay the best.

I stayed at Boulder Inn at Lake Okoboji on November 8 and 9, 2016. My room was very clean. It…read morewas a quiet room with a view out on the rear wooded lot. The breakfast the following morning was delicious and had lots of hot choices of breakfast items. I did forget two coats in a closet and several days later the hotel staff mailed both of my coats to me. I would gladly stay there again. I highly recommend it.

This hotel is on a golf course. A fabulous hotel with very friendly and helpful staff and the most…read morepeaceful scenery I could have asked for. My husband and I made reservations but needed to change them last minute. Lori, the manager was very accommodating, and when we arrived, we found out our room was not on ground level (We had to carry a lot of luggage from the car), so they moved us to a beautiful, ground level corner room with windows that overlooked the golf course. After a hard day of travelling, it was exactly what we needed. Quiet, peaceful, and very comfortable. The staff always seemed to have a smile on their face and they gave great recommendations for the local restaurants. They also had a restaurant on site that was open from early afternoon to late at night. I was surprised by the quality and quantity for what you paid. Breakfast was decent, waffles, cereal, fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, eggs, bacon or sausage (it looked like they alternated between days) baked goods and a little coffee bar at the front. They ran out of eggs when we came out for breakfast, but one of the front desk workers immediately refilled the tray when we expressed disappointment that we missed it. The surrounding area is very green and lush, and I enjoyed the little birdhouse that was next to the entrance. Highly recommend.

Newly renovated and an outstanding value…read more I can honestly say this was the nicest Super 8 I've stayed at. Most of the rooms have been remodeled, there's a nice pool and plenty of parking. The room here was very modern with plenty of amenities, including a fridge and microwave. The king size bed was super comfortable and included a down comforter underneath the top blanket! Very cozy after a long day on the road. The wifi signal (no extra charge) was excellent as well. The woman at the front desk was so polite and helpful. She even came out to give me detailed information on where to park and how to get to my room. The check in and out process was quick and easy. Breakfast in the morning was plentiful with plenty to choose from, even after 9, when it was served from 6-10. Make your own waffles, breakfast, juice, fruit and much more. The only minor thing to note is that the indoor pool was chilly, but I know it costs a lot to heat a pool, so I can't complain too much. I absolutely recommend this Super 8 for a pleasant and affordable stay.

Tried to stay there because my trailer tire blew out and couldn't move until service in the…read moremorning...BUT when we got there with 6 month old baby in arms and needing a room, which they had, the host said sorry the pet room is under maintenance, so we could not stay there. We were not going to let our family pet, a calm loving english bulldog bake in the car with how hot it was outside..... This is the only hotel off this exit, so avoid Exit 46 on I80 in Iowa at all cost!!! By the way the website says "Pet Friendly " hotel, don't believe it.

Elk Horn, Iowa: Come for the Danish windmill, stay for the Danish windmill…read more Stayed at the Tivoli Inn this weekend for a wedding nearby. The hotel is a throwback to yesteryear in that it was built in the mid-80's and still has the same feel. The check-in system (although computerized) suffers from a lack of accuracy (we reserved a king-sized bed, were told that they were out and we'd be getting a queen, only to discover that our room was two doubles), the advertised wifi was spotty at best, and the pool has been closed 'for repairs' so long that the notification has been framed. (As far as I can tell, it's been at least a year--how long does it take before an item is removed as an advertised amenity?) Having said that, the hotel is relatively clean (I mean, if you search for issues you'll find them) and was quiet this weekend (but I think the guests were more quiet than the hotel). The pics are exactly what you'll get if you stay here. My stay was by no means awful but, as the star system says, "Meh, I've experienced better." If you're the type that can't get past toilet paper being installed incorrectly, or you'd prefer there be something to do nearby after 8pm, it may be best to find an option in Atlantic, ~20 miles away. Otherwise, Trivoli Inn & Suites is perfectly acceptable...I guess.

I have stayed here twice in the past four months and four times in the past three years. The…read morequality of this hotel has dropped significantly over the past four years while the price has remained disproportionate. The pool has been "under maintenance" for the past several years although it remains listed as a feature. The nicest room in the hotel, the Danish Royal Suite, is listed as having a jacuzzi that also hasn't worked for in all the time I've visited and recently the hotel's hot water hasn't worked. The rooms seem to still be well taken care of and clean for the most part but the price of rooms is significantly too high for the quality of the room and hotel overall. Unfortunately, I don't foresee there being enough stimulus from the small community and travelers who must frequent it.

A great overnight stop on a long road trip. I wouldn't stay long, but it was a very okay experience…read morefor the money. Staff was very helpful. Rooms were dated but fine for a night!

My sister and I each had a room for 3 nights. Desk staff was friendly and rooms were well supplied…read more Our complaint was the breakfast bar. Not very clean and one morning there was no milk, butter, or syrup. Desk asked manager on duty to go get what was needed. He said no he was just helping out from Arizona. Very unprofessional. There was still 1 1/2 hours for breakfast. I asked to talk to him and he finally went. Maybe next time I will stay at the Baymont down the street. Small town thinking.

If you need to stay in town this is the place to stay! Actually, you should make a special trip to…read moreCarroll to stay here! The rooms are beautiful and the bed was so comfortable. We stayed in a suite with a jetted tub and fireplace-a treat during the cold Iowa winter. I highly recommend staying around Christmas time as the house was decorated with charming Christmas decor. The thing that sets this place apart from other bed and breakfasts we have stayed in was the incredible breakfast! Joan is an amazing cook and provided us with a 3 course breakfast of parfaits, mint and cranberry scones, and a breakfast pizza with bacon. Everything is elegantly put together and made me really sad I couldn't eat but a few bites by the last course. Luckily we were provided with to-go containers for us to enjoy later.

Great B & B! Owner is super nice and prepares a wonderful…read morebreakfast. Bring your appetite! Was here for a week long work trip and was hoping to stay on my return visit but was all booked up. Book early!

Get rid of the smell of Dog Crap. The shower was slippery…read more Check in was slow. The hallway had tracks of some who had walked with crap on their on shoes.

Ok basic no-frills motel; clean rooms and inexpensive. Very good value. Pet friendly!…read more Free Internet and a spartan breakfast.