Name: Lake Okoboji Resort and Conference Center
Address: 1405 Highway 71, Okoboji, Iowa, United States of America, Okoboji, Iowa, US
Price range: $89–$173 per night
Rating: 7.55

What guests think

At Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, guests often like the convenient location by the golf course and family-friendly features, but many report dated rooms and inconsistent upkeep that make the experience uneven across stays.

Many appreciate friendly, helpful front-desk staff, decent value for the area, and the on-site bar and pizza. Common problems include closed or dirty pools and hot tubs, musty room air or humidity, and sporadic issues with HVAC, TVs, or sliding doors. Breakfast and housekeeping quality vary, and noise can crop up on busy nights; expect a basic, convenient stay rather than a polished resort experience.

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Facilities

Indoor and outdoor pools are on site, but many reviews note closures, dirty water, cold or shallow pools, and a frequently out-of-order hot tub. Guests like the on-site bar/restaurant, while accessibility is limited (no elevator; wheelchair access to pool/breakfast is difficult).

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Lisa

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

housekeeping poor rooms not impressed. Food service at hotel restaurant was ridiculous! One staff very slow and food cold. Pool wasnt all that hot tub gross and closed. Staying some where else for sure next time!

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Angela

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall nice place and friendly staff. The outdoor pool was down which was a bit disappointing as my kids were looking forward to swimming.

4

Cameo

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outside pool closed, hot tub closed, room was so stuffy and hallways stink so bad! Breakfast was also cold.

10

Paul

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Price was great. The building/room was in pretty good shape. The furniture in the room is worn and needs to be replaced. We had to go down about 6 or 7 steps to get to our room from the lobby. There is no elevator.

10

Mary

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in and loved the suite. Family stayed just above us. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast had fruit and waffles- so something for everyone. Outdoor pool was what we preferred and it was clean with plenty of seating area around it. Outdoor patio had tables with fire pit. Propane at tables happened to be empty, so waitress in restaurant found some alternative way for us to grill marshmallows. She was a rock star!! Kids loved arcade area- though my pocket book could have done without. Great location. Easy to find and close to all activities.

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Barbara

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was promised a hotel with an outdoor pool and hot tub. Neither the outdoor pool nor the hot tub were open. One of the treadmills in the fitness center didn't work. We were disappointed that the hotel wasn't what was advertised. I could tell the place used to be very nice.....

10

Pedro

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome location, has nice pool & Hot tub! Loved the restaurant & Bar ! Good view awesome service. Will be my go to for every Boji trip

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Bob

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It's conveniently located. The pool area was unsafe. Broken boards by the hot tub area. For a resort area it's on the bottom end of places to stay.

8

Kenna

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was only 3 1/2 feet deep.

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Jason

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tvs are junk and dont work. Hot tubs out of order..

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: several guests report musty odors, stained linens, mold, hair or bugs, and missed details, while others found their rooms acceptably clean.

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SamanthaJo

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

1. Mold growing in the bathroom. 2 the box spring cover was ripped. 3. Hot tub wasnt even filled. 4. Breakfast like your normal hotel breakfast. very unpleasant stay as there was issues everywhere

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Nicole

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room desperately needs cleaned better. We dropped a phone and had to go under the bed and it was FILTHY there was pretzels, a plastic bag, earrings and just dirt and dust. Unacceptable. The rest of the property was fine and the front desk help was wonderful. I didn't complain to them as we were only there one night and were just ready to leave after getting cleaned up in the morning rather than stop and deal wirh that.

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Erin

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My bathroom was filthy. When I went in to go to the bathroom & closed the door, the grime, fingerprints, and hair on the back of the door was gross. I had a king room facing the golf course. There's a decent patio but no chairs to sit on. I was able to get early check-in though and that was fantastic. The man at the front desk helping me was stellar! The bar staff in the hotel was extremely nice as well!

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DEBORAH

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room wasn’t the cleanest and the outside pool was very dirty. Our TV didn’t work at first but they did fix it when we brought it to their attention.

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scott

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom had a lot of black mold in multiple spots in the bathroom, the mattresses and furniture were in need of replacement. Maintenance was contacted and they wiped off the black mold from the ceiling the best the could with a wet wash… Overall, this is a dated property, that needs to be updated.

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Victoria

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets were dirty, the bed was uncomfortable, the air was bad, I couldn't sleep at all, what I did like was the very fun pool, my children say, the green area, the golf course and the beauty salon inside the hotel.

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Vanessa

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is nothing like the pictures anymore. Very run down, pool very disappointing. Our sheets did not looked changed, old popcorn on the floor, brown crusty stuff around toliet. Very nice staff but have definitely let it go downhill. Do not recommend especially if you have kids.

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Cliff

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was nice. Pool was dirty and run down. Our room smelled like dirty stagnant water and the AC would constantly turn on for about a minute, shut off for less than 30 seconds then turn back on. It was very loud!! The smell and noise from AC unit made it very difficult to sleep, especially for the kids! The hotel needs to undergo some major upkeep!

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Chris

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was okay. We won’t be staying here again, and I was pretty disappointed right after check-in. The good: the staff were super friendly and helpful. We didn’t have hot water at first, but they fixed it quickly. That said, the cleanliness was hit or miss. For every clean thing, there was something else that felt overlooked. The towels and sheets were clean but stained. The carpet looked vacuumed, but there was hair on the bedspread. Some switches and handles were spotless, others were sticky or dirty. The wallpaper definitely needed scrubbing, and the whole room felt like it needed a better once-over. Honestly, it seemed like the cleaning crew needed a manager to go back in and check the details. The room was dated but could’ve been fine if it had just felt cleaner. Also… it’s summer. Please leave the AC on before guests arrive. The musty, closed-up smell when we walked in wasn’t great.

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Polly

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Furniture is worn and dated. Sliding door area had spider webs and bugs. Carpet is dirty. Front desk staff is helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious with patios or golf-course views, but decor and furnishings are dated and worn; guests mention uncomfortable beds or flat pillows, small or finicky TVs, sliding doors that stick, and HVAC that struggles. Noise from hallways or teams can be an issue at times.

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Terry

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room description said “golf course view”. Paid extra for it, had none, but no big deal. Just misleading. Nice room for a reasonable price.

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Stephanie

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. Friendly staff. Beds were not super comfortable. Some parts of the room had been renovated but others not, like wallpaper peeling off. Overall, was a good stay and we would stay there, again.

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Jean

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice to see the golf course outside our window.

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Mark

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very cold. The heater did not work properly would only turn off and on.The thermostat did not work. I had to listen to it run most of the night. At 300am I shut off and at 600am it was cold again. Told Hotel staff they did not discount the room.

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Michael

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice rooms. Also enjoyed the patio outside the rooms. Sliding glass door very hard to open though.

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Phillip

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Solid basic room choice. Not at all fancy, but inexpensive and very acceptable.

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Sudip

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I wanted to give 3 stats but giving 4 because of the very nice n courteous staff. The room we slept in thw first night with sliding door was leaking air from outside. So we were very cold the while night. Even the heater wasn't good enough. We were moved to a diff room the next day promptly upon asking. It was season so hotel was mostly empty. But has lots of features in the hotel.

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Jennifer

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Actual property and rooms were old, worn down, dingy, smelled, bed was warped, furniture was nasty/dirty, paid for golf view and we were on the very end and could not see it, paid for a suite to be able to lounge and the furniture was so gross we never sat in it. Very disappointed from was it was portrayed like online. Would not recommend

8

GREGORY

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not a new facility but nicely updated inside. Large rooms.

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Lee

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was ok. Doesn't really match the pictures online. Damn small tv. Did have Netflix on the tv.

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Service

Staff are often friendly and accommodating, and some issues were resolved quickly, but service can be unreliable. Reports include rooms not ready, poor communication, slow or inflexible responses, and occasional entry before checkout.

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Andrea

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in time was 4. We got there at 430 after a long day and just wanted to sit down and shower, she said the room wasn’t ready so we decided to eat. At 6 we were told it was ready but it wasn’t, so we had to wait another hour, we were dirty, tired and frustrated. When we said something we were told that everyone else was understanding about it

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Angela

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I paid a significant amount of money expecting a quality stay, but the rooms were extremely outdated, junky, and nonfunctional. The refrigerator did not cool and was leaking water, the bathtub never got beyond lukewarm, the door locks were unreliable, and there were bugs in the room. I spoke with hotel staff during my stay, and while maintenance was eventually sent for the water issue, all other concerns were brushed off. We had specifically requested adjoining rooms so we could be next to our teenage children. Instead, we were given two rooms next to each other. When I complained, the only “solution” offered was to move us—something we couldn’t do because being near our children was non-negotiable. That was the extent of their so-called customer service. I followed up with management after my stay, even sending photos and videos of the issues. I received no response at all. I then involved Expedia, who contacted the hotel on my behalf, and still the hotel refused any type of reimbursement or even partial compensation. The photos online glorify this property, but in reality it is extremely outdated, rundown, and does not live up to the word “resort.” It feels more like a low-end roadside motel with zero accountability for guest experience. For the price paid, the condition of the rooms, and the lack of professionalism from both staff and management, this was an enormous disappointment. I will never return and would not recommend this property to anyone.

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Nancy

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk staff super helpful and pleasant

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Anthony

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean. The person who checked us in went out of his way to help with the discount. The staff was friendly.

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Kayla

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The main issue we had was check out is not until 11am. They came into our room at 10:45am. No knock or anything. We even had the do not disturb on our door.

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Grace

Jul 7, 2023

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This hotel is terrible. First I was assured that a late check in was ok and they would be right there waiting for me. No one was there during check in but a sign w a number to call. Ok fair enough. Except no one answered. It's 3am and I called probably 20 times w no answer. I have a sleeping toddler in the car w my husband and really needed to check in. No one ever answered and I had to go around the lobby and start knocking on various doors to try to find someone. Eventually I did. They checked me in and apparently their phones are not working so that's fun. They also offer no house keeping services during your stay even on request. Even if you are there for a week. You have to bag up your own garbage and take it out and go to the front desk for towels. They said you can call the front desk if you want to come get towels but I tried from the phone in my room and guess what the phone does not work so you can't even call the front desk. Stay away from this terrible hotel at all costs. Unless you want to pay 200 a night for nothing. Come to find out at checkout that they do offer room service on request but I was given the wrong information. So I spent the whole week begging for toilet paper and overflowing garage in my room for no reason. Oh and outside of the 1300 hall in the parking lot smells like sewage or cat litter. Gross. Last breakfast there there was nothing stocked up everyone in there was looking in cabinets for forks, plates, etc. juice machine was broken,no water

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Hailey

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the front desk staff were amazing! super helpful to accommodate any of our needs. the place was a convenient location and very clean! would absolutely recommend!

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Kyle

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It looks like some aspects of the property have been updated. Overall the room was clean, although there was a slight scent of smoke. The room we had was on the 1st floor and had a patio, so it's possible somebody smoked outside and some of that came into the room. But otherwise it was a good room for the price. We had issues with our TV, but the front desk guy was quick to come down and help resolve the problem. It's a good base camp if you aren't needing anything fancy and/or right on the water.

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Tanya

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff in the morning was fabulous and flexible and friendly! The one on the evening likely following protocol but not flexible at all, no smile and not flexible! Good overall!

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BRUCE

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fast and easy check-in. They had everything ready for us and it was very efficient.

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Location

Widely praised as convenient and close to the lake, Arnolds Park, and area activities, with a pleasant golf-course setting. Many also found it easy to access and relatively quiet.

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Leonard

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and worked well for our family get together

8

Dan

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a decent property with easy access off the main road yet very quiet.

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Benjamin

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and easy to get to. Check in was very smooth and helpful staff!

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Stephanie

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. Friendly staff. Beds were not super comfortable. Some parts of the room had been renovated but others not, like wallpaper peeling off. Overall, was a good stay and we would stay there, again.

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Mark

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay at Lake Okoboji!!! So close to everything..

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Ann

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located & not overpriced. We would stay here again.

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Joe

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located

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Jeannie

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close proximity to lots of things to see as a newcomer to the area.

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Laurie

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable. Easy to take our dog out for a walk near beautiful golf course.

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Alison

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, very helpful and friendly staff. Restaurant on site with great pizza and lots of other options. Centrally located near the lake and other attractions and restaurants.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed, with repeated mentions of cold or late hot items and poor restocking, though some guests found it good enough. The on-site bar/restaurant is often praised for pizza and convenience, but service can be slow.

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Danny

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Common area air was out in lobby and hallways. Other than that, it was a great stay! Great location and the breakfast was good! Staff was wonderful.

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Mallory

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros- It is a convienent place to stay if you are going to go golfing and just need a place to sleep. And the waffles. The restaurant is good food but dont be in a hurry if going there. Check in was easy and didnt take long. There was plenty of parking for everyone. Cons-The ac unit cover kept falling off, there were fruit flies and other little flies all over the towels and all over and in the shower. The breakfast- the biscuits were mush, the sausage were gray, but if your hungry its food.

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Anne

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is not the most updated hotel but for the price they recognize that and price accordingly. The amenities checked all the boxes. Got a king with pull out which made extra space during the day. Had a slide out (golf course side—so worth it.) with dogs having a slide out made it so easy! Kids walked the dogs around the course in the evening. Outdoor pool right outside our slider. . Indoor pool checkd the boxes. Hot food at breakfast included. If you golf that is there too! Bar has amazing pizza and makes nice to unwind after a long day on lake. Again not updated but nice and kind staff. And had all the amenities that helped make our trips (have stayed there twice) good. The first time I didn’t know better and booked a slider door but it was on parking lot side. It was totally fine but now that I have done gold cart side, I really appreciate it more

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James

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Main complaint was they had a nice breakfast set out but the hot food was consistently cold. Eggs, sausage, gravy for biscuits. They were all cold and bad.

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James

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms due for an update. Temporarily hard to get in due to street construction but that should be wrapped up soon. Hotel bar cannot do room charges and closes early

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Joli

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, nice staff, great restaurant on site (Rae our server & food was great on a tremendously busy evening). But, definitely not what I think of when I see “resort”—It was just a basic motel, so price was too high and not reflective of amenities. A/C didn’t cool one of our rooms or remove humidity well at all.

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Gabby

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

I sent a chat today with an Expedia chat help center. We had to change our room to sewer smell. No maid service was offered and even removed our own trash. We had to wait for breakfast more than an hour 3 days in a row and ended up going to get breakfast elsewhere $40 extra charge. When I got the bill for our stay is was only 850$ and Expedia charged me much much more. It was a big inconvenience to have to tell staff things needed to be refilled for continental breakfast and when I said something about sewer smell and seen the plumber the front seat denied any repairs but the smell gave me headaches so we changed our room. Expedia rep said she had to stand by the hotel but I thought Expedia stood by their customer. Such poor service from Expedia

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Elaine

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was okay- not overly friendly or helpful. Everything else was nice. Room clean. Breakfast was nice as well.

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Troy

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The resort is tired. Rooms are in need of updating. Mattress was old and uncomfortable. Sat at the bar to eat. Service and food were bad. Kitchen staff was loud and arguing. Bartender was out of it. Messed up our order, was not attentive. Was getting lit up by another customer for being unfriendly as we were leaving. Won't stay here again.

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Nancy

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the breakfast and be able to have a drink and some food right there at the hotel

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Month	Average price
January	$116
February	$86
March	$84
April	$82
May	$122
June	$140
July	$182
August	$145
September	$132
October	$90
November	$91
December	$78

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $92	2 $109	3 $109
4 $89	5 $90	6 $89	7 $92	8 $127	9 $121	10 $119
11 $95	12 $95	13 $95	14 $95	15 $95	16 $101	17 $105
18 $95	19 $95	20 $95	21 $95	22 $95	23 $95	24 $95
25 $95	26 $95	27 $96	28 $95	29 $95	30 $95	31 $95

Lake Okoboji Resort and Conference Center

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Golf View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Golf View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Golf View

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Golf View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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