Wildwood Lodge & Suites, Clive

Wildwood Lodge & Suites - A Northwoods-style boutique hotel with indoor pool, fireplace lounge, and extended-stay suites

Located minutes from Living History Farms, this 3-star Clive hotel features lodge-style décor throughout its rooms and public spaces. Wildwood Lodge & Suites offers standard rooms, deluxe suites, and extended-stay accommodations, including specialized accessible rooms with roll-in showers and mobility features. The property maintains a 24/7 fitness center and an indoor pool with hot tub, open from 7 AM to 11 PM daily. A complimentary hot breakfast is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the main lodge area, which also houses a grand fireplace and complimentary board games. Each room includes high-speed WiFi, a mini-fridge, plush towels, and a 5-layer comfort sleep system. Two meeting rooms, Thunder Bay and Hudson Bay, accommodate business functions and social events. The Wildwood Lodge sits 0.5 miles from Clive Aquatic Center and 1 mile from Valley West Mall, with six restaurants within a 0.5 miles radius.

Pros

Pet-friendly property with welcome treats for dogs

24-hour front desk service and coffee station

Same-day dry cleaning service available Monday through Friday

Coin-operated laundry facilities accessible 24/7

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Des Moines International Airport

Limited number of cribs and rollaway beds available