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Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Concierge desk
Lobby
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(251 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 the area

Clive

When you stay at Wildwood Lodge in Clive, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Clive Aquatic Center and Pump It Up. .This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.2 km) from Des Moines Public Library and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Clive Aquatic Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Living History Farms - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Valley West Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪HuHot Mongolian Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Wildwood Lodge

Hotel with free breakfast, near Clive Aquatic Center
Wildwood Lodge offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 103 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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
  • 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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
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
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, 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 day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Wildwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 973 out of 1210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1210 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

10/10 Excellent

Dyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! Very quiet and nice. We enjoyed relaxing around the fire pit and meeting other guests at the hotel. The area around the hotel is very nice with a variety of different shops. We will stay there again when in the Des Moines area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni, Lakeville

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was built in the 1950's, and was recently remodeled. The lobby is very nicely decorated. There is a creek by the property. Breakfast was edible, not great. Staff was very friendly. Rooms were very dark, damp, and the only window didn't open. Towels never dried and sheets felt damp. Very poor lighting. No closets. Could hardly hear the TV with volume at maximum. Sheets were never changed the whole week we were there, but we did get fresh towels and garbage was collected from the rooms every other day as requested. Nice fire pits. Beautiful area. Close to everything but still quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms, great pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed is comfortable & love the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was very nice and the location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is a Gem! If all Hotels were run like this travel would be far more enjoyable! Very clean, friendly staff stayed here twice and have arrived early and always had a room ready very much appreciated. Breakfast is amazing! I think the staff should be proud of the business they running.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. Was greeted with a smile. She was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Therese

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jamuna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great staff. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was only here one night. Clean. Comfortable. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Cute, clean and one of a kind!

We did a little weekend away in Des Moines with our kids (2 and 4yo) and Wildwood was perfect! Such a cozy atmosphere! The pool was unique and warm. It was 3ft-5ft in depth, which I find ideal. The staff was great each time we talked to them. Friendly and knowledgeable! They even had a pack and play step up for us! The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable but the pillows weren't the best. Although we didn't use it, the firepit area is such a good idea! The breakfast was amazing!!! Great variety and it all tasted great. This was more like a small family run hotel, I'll recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

One night stay

One night stay, traveling from Colorado. Friendly staff! Nice breakfast. Really enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. Overall, great amenities and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025