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Patrick T.

If you can't make it to London this year or ever, this might be the next best thing! A British themed hotel right off a lake will make your feel those WATERLOO SUNSET's. I loved it right when I entered the lobby a giant picture of the fab four in a swimming pool greeted me! The rooms are huge, double king beds in the multiple rooms I saw. Perfect for a group of people! Also great for hanging out in, we had a slew of family in a room and set up a picnic lunch on the floor, pretty awesome! Nice fridge (with bottle opener on side), microwave and more! I also dug how some of the rooms were named after different BOND actors from Pierce Bronson to Sean Connery. I was here for a wedding so I also got to check out the commons area, and space for events! It was not big, but it worked perfectly for this wedding! Also the food at the wedding was really good, I can only speak for the vegan dish which was a nice pasta with green beens but it hit the spot! Also the staff was all on top of their game! This is a rad place and I would go back in a heart beat, and heck I didn't even need to fly there!

View from private beach and boat dock of hotel.
Ryan M.

Great property. First time ever in Okoboji and we had group of 20 in 5 different rooms. We loved being right on the lake and use of small beach and boat docks. Great family outdoor atmosphere. Owner stopped and talked with us. Rooms new & clean and housekeeping was excellent. Would highly recommend. Worth the money.

The hardest bed I've ever slept on. So uncomfortable!!!
Tracy G.

Welllllll, I want to like this hotel. The lobby is cute and nicely decorated. The room was large and minimally decorated, but tasteful. We stayed in a room w one king and a twin bed. My friends said the king was pretty comfortable but the twin was like sleeping on a rock. The springs sank to the bottom of the frame and I woke up daily super sore. Not to mention they only provide a sheet and small fleece blanket for cover. I had to request additional blankets. The first night, the top blanket on the king bed was dirty, so we asked for a new one, and our light outside the room burned out (these are outdoor entrances...extra creepy when dark). We also also only had conditioner, no shampoo. We asked for shampoo but they just brought 3 more conditioners. The lobby also admitted they could not give us an extra key because it was lost, which makes you feel like some rando has your key and could walk in at any moment. The evening staff we had Friday night were all very nice but seemed unorganized. The day staff for Saturday was better thankfully. For the money, I will not be staying here again.

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Awesome hotel with huge rooms and variety of things to do on the premises. Definitely our to go back to place!!

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Bridges Bay Resort

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Summary: Great Value in the off season. (Have not been…read moreduring peak). Staff were wonderful. Rooms reasonably clean with nice beds, nice floor plans, and a great indoor water park for younger families. We plan to return! Don't follow GPS in from the East or you will do 8 miles of dirt roads. Go hwy 9 to 71.. The Details: We took our grandchildren here the first weekend of January for their Christmas present. Check-in was easy, the price matched the quote I had been given, and the 2 lead ladies at the front we amazing throughout our stay. The rooms were nice and large, clean enough, nicely decorated, and well maintained. There was a massive deck balcony overlooking the lake and the beds were comfy. The indoor water park was included, easy to get to without going out into the cold, it was clean, and great fun for our group..... 5 kids ranging from 2-9 years of age. Pros: ---Nice rooms ---Great indoor park for kids about 12 and under ---Located near many services ---Off season prices nearly 1/2 of what the Dells are charging for off season ---the 2 ladies who run the front Cons: ---our room was not gross, but there was dust and minor debris in every corner of most rooms. Almost as if their vacuum cannot get into most corners. If cleanliness of the room is your pet peeve, you could be unhappy, but to 95% of the people... it was fine. ---it did not bother me, but several guests had their pets with them. This could be a con for some.

This was, by far, the worst hotel experience I have ever had. The conditions of the room, combined…read morewith the complete lack of urgency from management, were unacceptable. Upon entering the room, we were immediately met with an overwhelming chemical cleaning odor that appeared to be masking another unpleasant smell. Later that evening, my son pulled back the bedcovers and found a live bug in the sheets. That alone raised serious concerns about the cleanliness and sanitation of the room. The following morning, our toilet overflowed and would not flush despite minimal toilet paper use. We left for the waterpark expecting the issue would be addressed while we were gone. When we returned that evening, the toilet was still overflowing and nothing had been done. It was only then that we were informed the hotel does not provide daily housekeeping, something that was never communicated to us at check-in. Regardless, a reported plumbing issue should have been treated as a maintenance concern, not left unresolved. After calling the front desk, I was told that maintenance had gone home and that I would need to come to the lobby and pick up a plunger myself. Rather than sending assistance, the hotel expected a paying guest to resolve a plumbing issue. With two children, we were forced to repeatedly travel from the third floor to the lobby just to use a restroom until my husband spent part of the night attempting to repair the toilet himself. The following morning, I spoke with the manager, Tom, to express my concerns. His response was dismissive, and he simply suggested I email his supervisor. After speaking with the supervisor later that day, the hotel's resolution for a stay that cost nearly $500 was a $50 credit. We also alerted the front desk to a large broken glass vodka bottle lying next to our vehicle with other trash, as it posed a safety hazard and could have easily caused a flat tire. Another safety concern! A hotel's responsibility is to provide guests with a clean, safe, and functional environment. This property failed on every level. The unsanitary conditions, unresolved maintenance issues, poor customer service, and lack of accountability made this one of the most disappointing lodging experiences my family has ever had. I cannot recommend this hotel and would strongly encourage others to stay elsewhere.

Vintage Block Inn & Suites

Vintage Block Inn & Suites

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Stayed here July 9th for one night. Rate was $186. The room had not been cleaned. There was sand…read moreall over the sheets and under the quilts, hair pins on the night stand between the beds. We discovered this at 11pm, so we made it work. At checkout,  I told front desk employee who blew it off and just said, "thanks for letting me know". Unsatisfied, I contacted trip.com with whom I made the reservation. After several weeks of going back and forth because they had no luck contacting the property owner, Misty, I was told they could only offer a refund of $36 which wasn't enough. I decided to contact this Misty myself. She returned my call and left a voicemail stating she would not be doing anything further for me. I called back and spoke with a lady who wanted to know the whole story all over again. She told me I should have said something sooner and they would have cleaned the room. I told her the room should have been clean from the beginning!! After check in, we left right away to enjoy our day at the lake and didn't get back until late. I didn't realize that we needed to inspect the room for cleanliness. I wasn't asking for a full refund, but certainly more than $36 or even a free night. They wanted to do nothing but argue and hang up the phone. Haven't heard anything since. $186 for a dirty room with sand in the beds and someone else's dirty hair pins on the uncleaned nightstand. The owner and staff are rudely dismissive and unhelpful and they're selling dirty rooms. Unacceptable! 1 Star.

This is a good place for families with a pool, free on-property use only bikes, games, fire pits…read moreand grills and a very basic breakfast. The standard rooms are small but the king sized beds were comfortable. There is a microwave, drip coffee pot and fridge and the decor is fun; however be aware of the flies, we killed 10 our first night. There is a fly swatter in every room, so this must be commonplace. They do not have any hangers in the room. We requested some and they gave us some rather tired looking bent ones, but at least they were useable. The breakfast was not good, only two choices of sugar cereal, waffles, toast, sad- looking mini muffins and donut holes, and a bowl of scoop yourself yogurt, not very sanitary. No fruit or oatmeal. The rooms have thin walls so you will hear your neighbors TV and children running around, though the 10:30 pm quiet time seems to be enforced, except for the bar hoppers who come back at 2:30am. Bring earplugs if you sleep lightly. For the $200 plus tax price I would definitely not stay here again. If you have young children or just want to crash after a party, this may be a good choice for you.

Okoboji Country Inn - Okoboji Country Inn, 2nd Floor Photo by Amelia & Doug Painter

Okoboji Country Inn

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The Okoboji Country Inn is located a few blocks from the heart of lake activity and the well-known…read moreArnolds Park Family Amusement Park. If you are a golfer, you're going to love the action across the street at the Emerald Hills Golf Course. The inn is a restored historical farm house from the local area. The innkeepers, Donna and Ann Muilenburg, spared no cost when it came to luxurious linens, outstanding decor, and quality furnishings. The restoration turned a simple farm house into a cozy and comfortable inn. I love it that the sheets are a high-count Egyptian Cotton and as soft as you will find in the most expensive hotels around the world. Oh, so very soft! Annabelle's Suite, located on the first floor, is my favorite room at the inn. It has its own sun room where you can lounge in in PJs and just enjoy the beauty of the sun setting or rising. You can't beat the breakfast, fresh ingredients and delicious. And, the innkeepers are helpful and as nice as they come. I highly recommend this outstanding bed and breakfast lodging establishment.

From the owner: For the Inn Traveler seeking a truly historic Iowa vacation or a getaway-the Okoboji Country Inn is…read morethe perfect Iowa Great Lakes lodging solution. The inn has been fully restored and guests experience modern comforts, combined with the nostalgia of Okoboji Farm House splendor, for an unforgettable vacation experience. Our luxurious accommodations include a two-room suite with an air spa tub and five pampering guestrooms. Lodging amenities include a gourmet breakfast and luxurious linens and gorgeous decor. Relax and enjoy our gift shop, seasonal gardens, front parlor and relaxing porch.

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