Name: Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji
Address: 1905 18th Street, United States of America, Iowa Great Lakes, US
Price range: US$72–US$120 per night
Rating: 8.23

What guests think

At Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji, reviewers frequently note an older but updated roadside motel with generally very clean rooms, friendly and accommodating staff, convenient drive-up parking, and a quiet, handy location that offers solid value for the area.

Rooms are updated for an older property and generally comfortable, though some are small, with reports of loud or ineffective air conditioning, occasional TV problems, thin walls for a few, and an exterior that shows its age. Breakfast is basic with a small dining area; some guests appreciated early offerings, while others found the selection mediocre or not replenished. Policies felt strict to some, with nonrefundable bookings drawing complaints, and one reviewer reported a privacy lapse at the front desk. Overall, expect a straightforward, budget-friendly stay with convenience and a few trade-offs.

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Facilities

Drive-up, in-front-of-room parking is appreciated. The exterior is older and several reviews say it needs work.

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10

Leah

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Older property but updated well. Convenient parking, great staff.

10

John B

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Park at your room door. Nice rooms. Updated motel with foreign ownership. Some of the staff speaks little or no English. Recommend having Google translate

4

John

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in/out was quick and easy; no wait for staff. The keyless room entry was nice. Bedding was clean. The rest of the room seemed hastily cleaned, dust bunnies and debris in the corners. The furniture and room in general was in need of upgrading or repairs; the bathroom door had been punched and broken, and did not latch closed.

8

Jose

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Interior is out dated but super clean. Smells great inside the units. The exterior really needs some work. Dining inside for breakfast was limited. The breakfast was fair for the amount paid wish they had fresh cooked breakfast everything was store bought.

6

Katelyn

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The facility is poorly cleaned (bugs and dirt on edges of carpet, behind doors, you can just tell there’s not a whole lot of care done in cleaning. Facility is painted very poorly - parts not painted or very sadly edged. Exterior appears to need replaced. One of the TV remotes in the room was missing.

8

Brenda

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were impeccably clean! Older property that needs a little attention on the outside. But when in Okoboji all you need is a clean room with working air. This was reasonably priced for the area, quiet, and I’ve stayed in nicer hotels where the rooms weren’t even close to this clean. Had a hard time getting a Lyft but that is more a Boji problem.

6

Laurita

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property needs TLC

6

Bruce and Mary

30 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Did not smell clean. Carpet seemed dirty. Too expensive for the age, location, and amenities. Room door covered with bugs when we returned at night due to the light by the door. We had to brush them off the door then rush inside to prevent them entering when opening the door.

8

Teresa

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked drive up access to my room. The flower baskets outside were beautiful. Nice touch. Friendly staff. Quiet.

10

WF

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I was able to park my motorcycle right in front of my room for three days, and I was able to walk to a pizza restaurant and a local DQ all within the walking distance. Gasoline stations and grocery store are nearby. Thank you.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean rooms and well-kept interiors. A smaller number report issues such as dirty areas and, in one case, bed bugs.

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10

Sandra

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well kept property. We felt very secure and comfortable. Management was willing to answer any questions. Top flight accomodations. Thanks for the great stay!

4

John

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in/out was quick and easy; no wait for staff. The keyless room entry was nice. Bedding was clean. The rest of the room seemed hastily cleaned, dust bunnies and debris in the corners. The furniture and room in general was in need of upgrading or repairs; the bathroom door had been punched and broken, and did not latch closed.

8

Kathy

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Quiet for being at Okoboji. The staff was nice. Room was clean & roomy. No complaints at all. I would stay there again. Affordable & met our needs.

6

Katelyn

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The facility is poorly cleaned (bugs and dirt on edges of carpet, behind doors, you can just tell there’s not a whole lot of care done in cleaning. Facility is painted very poorly - parts not painted or very sadly edged. Exterior appears to need replaced. One of the TV remotes in the room was missing.

8

Brenda

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were impeccably clean! Older property that needs a little attention on the outside. But when in Okoboji all you need is a clean room with working air. This was reasonably priced for the area, quiet, and I’ve stayed in nicer hotels where the rooms weren’t even close to this clean. Had a hard time getting a Lyft but that is more a Boji problem.

6

Bruce and Mary

30 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Did not smell clean. Carpet seemed dirty. Too expensive for the age, location, and amenities. Room door covered with bugs when we returned at night due to the light by the door. We had to brush them off the door then rush inside to prevent them entering when opening the door.

6

Naomi

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty room

2

Haylie

28 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Both of my queen beds in room 77 had bed bugs. I had to leave in the middle of the night because of it. Hotel staff refused to refund mh stay.

10

Cindy

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms. Nice staff. Convenient location.

10

David

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A great value for the money. An older facility but updated and very clean. Very comfortable bed. The staff was very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating.

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Rooms

Rooms are updated and generally comfortable for a budget motel, but some are small. Reported issues include loud or ineffective A/C, humidity, occasional TV problems, and noise from neighboring rooms.

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Kathleen

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

we had a very nice relaxing time. it started raining hard after we unloaded our luggage. so stayed in that night. very comfy. the tv froze up a few times. other then that it was wonderful. will stay again

8

Karen

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was very clean and well maintained! Room seemed newly renovated. Bed was very comfortable, and area was quiet. It us an older property and tge room was very small but served our purpise. The bathroom door wouldn't shut all the way. The breakfast was very basic abd simple.

4

David

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely noisy neighbors. Walls very thin. Got 3 hours of sleep because of the excessive noise.

8

Kathy

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Quiet for being at Okoboji. The staff was nice. Room was clean & roomy. No complaints at all. I would stay there again. Affordable & met our needs.

4

alicia

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property needs some updating. The air conditioner was very loud. And the room felt very wet. The queen size bed was a very small room.

6

Cynthia

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was what you’d expect from a budget motel, but the A/C unit in our room didn’t remove any of the humidity. Everything in the room felt damp. Sunni, the owner/manager, was attentive and friendly.

8

Sandra

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Property appears to have been updated. Bathroom had new fixtures, etc. Had a double queen room so plenty of room. Keurig coffee pot was convenient to have in the room.

6

Robert

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Television did not work. Bed was uncomfortable! Breakfast was not good!

8

David

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, good amenities for a 2 star motel. Noisy air conditioner, but acceptable. King bed was comfortable.

6

Gerald

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was okay. The room was quite small but it worked well for us. The A/C worked well, the bed was just okay, the bathroom was clean and great, but the towels were like sandpaper. There was plentiful ice and the breakfast was good. I would probably look elsewhere for a room next time.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, with early check-in and early breakfast arranged for some. Negatives include a strict cancellation policy and one reported privacy lapse.

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Jonathan

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Merely 8 hours or so after booking a room for the family one of my kids woke up puking. I tried to cancel the room thru Expedia but the hotel would not grant a refund per their very strict policy. C’mon there are exceptions to every rule. We should’ve stayed the night and let her vomit in the room I guess. Lesson learned.

10

cynthia

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was great! We were allowed to check in early and the manager was great! They had GORGEOUS flowers and the early breakfast was good. No complaints.

10

Mark

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel manager was went above and beyond to host my family and me during RAGBRAI by providing an extra early breakfast offering. The rooms were quiet, clean, and good for a needed night’s sleep.

10

Robert

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The host was very nice.

10

Brian

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I cannot overstate how polite and considerate the staff was throughout our stay at this Travelodge. Also, the room features and accomodations were as described on the web. My wife and I had a restful stay!

8

Randy

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very accommodating

10

Cindy

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms. Nice staff. Convenient location.

10

David

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A great value for the money. An older facility but updated and very clean. Very comfortable bed. The staff was very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating.

2

Ray

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a family emergency and tried to cancel and manager said we couldn't, paid for two nights stay that we didn't even use!

4

Alexandria

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Came to hotel to get away from an argument with family, after checking in the man at the front desk told my mother I was indeed at the hotel when she called looking for me. Did not feel safe during my stay, spent many years working front desk in the past. Huge security violation to let someone know a guest is staying without knowing the room number and last name on the reservation.

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Location

Convenient for Okoboji attractions with easy driving and some dining within walking distance; several found it quiet. Ride-hailing options can be limited in the area.

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8

David

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a comfortable stay with easy drive to the nearby attractions. Will likely stay again when we return next summer.

8

Kathy

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Quiet for being at Okoboji. The staff was nice. Room was clean & roomy. No complaints at all. I would stay there again. Affordable & met our needs.

8

Brenda

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were impeccably clean! Older property that needs a little attention on the outside. But when in Okoboji all you need is a clean room with working air. This was reasonably priced for the area, quiet, and I’ve stayed in nicer hotels where the rooms weren’t even close to this clean. Had a hard time getting a Lyft but that is more a Boji problem.

10

Sarah

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Sunny was a great host! He had to make us an additional key within an hour of being there because we locked ourselves out. Hotel was very conveniently located to all the hot spots. Way better than all other Travelodges.

8

Kellie

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice little hotel, quiet, comfortable, safe and clean. I was very surprised at how nice and cute this little place is.

8

Teresa

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked drive up access to my room. The flower baskets outside were beautiful. Nice touch. Friendly staff. Quiet.

10

WF

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I was able to park my motorcycle right in front of my room for three days, and I was able to walk to a pizza restaurant and a local DQ all within the walking distance. Gasoline stations and grocery store are nearby. Thank you.

10

Cindy

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms. Nice staff. Convenient location.

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Dining

Breakfast is basic with limited space; quality and replenishment vary. Some guests appreciated early service, while others found it lacking.

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Karen

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was very clean and well maintained! Room seemed newly renovated. Bed was very comfortable, and area was quiet. It us an older property and tge room was very small but served our purpise. The bathroom door wouldn't shut all the way. The breakfast was very basic abd simple.

8

Jose

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Interior is out dated but super clean. Smells great inside the units. The exterior really needs some work. Dining inside for breakfast was limited. The breakfast was fair for the amount paid wish they had fresh cooked breakfast everything was store bought.

10

Christopher

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not much space for breakfast area

8

Aaron

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was mid

6

Robert

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Television did not work. Bed was uncomfortable! Breakfast was not good!

4

Craig

9 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was ok and convenient. Why is it so hard to fix/replace towel bars and hooks in bathroom? Asked for washclothes...they were dirty. Breakfast food was never replaced or refreshed...same food just sat out for three days.

10

Jon

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only thing I would change is breakfast hours. Need earlier like before sunrise for fishermen!

10

cynthia

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was great! We were allowed to check in early and the manager was great! They had GORGEOUS flowers and the early breakfast was good. No complaints.

10

Mark

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel manager was went above and beyond to host my family and me during RAGBRAI by providing an extra early breakfast offering. The rooms were quiet, clean, and good for a needed night’s sleep.

6

Gerald

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was okay. The room was quite small but it worked well for us. The A/C worked well, the bed was just okay, the bathroom was clean and great, but the towels were like sandpaper. There was plentiful ice and the breakfast was good. I would probably look elsewhere for a room next time.

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Month	Average price
January	US$81
February	US$69
March	US$69
April	US$69
May	US$96
June	US$105
July	US$125
August	US$113
September	US$92
October	US$80
November	US$79
December	US$69

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $73	2 $103	3 $103
4	5 $73	6 $75	7 $74	8 $74	9 $111	10 $104
11 $72	12 $72	13 $72	14 $75	15 $72	16 $104	17 $101
18 $72	19 $72	20 $72	21 $72	22 $72	23 $96	24 $104
25 $72	26 $72	27 $72	28 $72	29 $72	30 $102	31 $99

Travelodge by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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