Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

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Ramada
7 (175 reviews)
2704 17th St , Spirit Lake , US
+1 712-336-3984

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly/helpful staff and owners
Comfy bed (mentioned)
Clean and nice rooms (for some guests)
Breakfast well organized
Quiet/peaceful location
Convenient timing and attentive staff
Cons:
Refusal to accommodate service animal
Overpriced for facility quality
Broken TV/AC issues in rooms
Cleanliness problems (broken tiles, painted sink, trash outside)
No elevator / accessibility issues
Noise near exit and unsecured side door
Short-staffed / slow replenishment of supplies

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reports: some guests praised very clean rooms, while others reported poor cleanliness (trash outside, broken tiles, painted sink) and one review explicitly called cleanliness terrible.
Service
7.5
Mixed service sentiment: multiple mentions of friendly, helpful owners and attentive staff, but also reports of refusal to accommodate a service animal and short-staffing that delayed replenishment.
Location
8.5
Generally positive: several guests found the location quiet and restful, away from main traffic; a minor note about noise near an exit from one guest.
Room Quality
5.5
Several room issues noted: broken TVs/AC problems, broken tiles, plumbing/faucet and painted sink issues, high bed height for handicapped guests; one comment noted comfy bed.
Amenities
6.5
Amenities mixed: breakfast service was well organized, but there is no elevator, no ashtrays outside, and guests noted missing or limited in-room supplies at times.
Value for Money
5.5
Multiple guests felt the hotel was overpriced for the quality and condition of facilities, though some found it good value for cost.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast described positively: basic but very well organized and timed for guests; no other F&B issues reported.
Overall Experience
8
Overall mixed: several guests had positive stays citing clean rooms and helpful staff, but others reported severe issues (service animal refusal, moved hotels, poor cleanliness) leading to polarized experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Prime Location in Iowa Great Lakes
Located at the junction of Highways 9 and 71, the Ramada Lake Okoboji Spirit Lake offers a prime spot in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes.

Modern Amenities for Comfort
Enjoy free WiFi, an indoor pool, and a daily free breakfast during your stay. Each guest room is equipped with a mini-refrigerator and microwave for your convenience.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
With on-site shops, a business center, and free parking, we ensure a hassle-free stay for our guests.

Book your stay at Ramada Lake Okoboji Spirit Lake now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SPW

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 175 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 7.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8
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Sena • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

My room was perfect; right by the door so easy to take my dog outside when needed. The staff was friendly; attentive and very helpful. The pool was cold and they turned the heater on to warm it up; greatly appreciated! Breakfast was decent; eggs, biscuits and gravy one day the next; eggs sausage patties. Waffle maker for waffles, a couple of dry cereals, toast. Coffee and a few juices to chose from. Good location. Enjoyed my stay and will stay here again.

Cons:

There really wasn't anything I didn't like. The pool heater was off when I first arrived; understandable when guests are not using it; but; they turned the heater on and I was able to use the pool the next few days; greatly appreciated!

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Joel • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The fact that they wouldn't accommodate my service animal.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
5
The staff was friendly and I could tell worked hard and that is always appreciated.
Pros:

Bed was comfy

Cons:

For the fair quality of the facilities it was way over priced.
Needs to be updated and cleaned more deeply.
The TV didn't work either.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Tony • family_with_children • us
8
It was good, except for the bad TV in room 125. It was replaced, but she was there to babysit kids.
Cons:

One of our guests were in room 125 but the TV didn’t work. She asked to go to room 218 while she waited. I heard she couldn’t move because she wasn’t the person who checked in. Seemed odd.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Marshall • family_with_children • us
6
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • us
3
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Scott • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

Came back to the room after a hot day and the A/C was turned off

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • us
3
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Scotting • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Wiggins • couple • us
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Chet • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Randi • family_with_children • us
1
Moved to a different hotel
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything! Service,Staff, cleanliness was terrible I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to my worst enemy

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
6
No thanks
Pros:

Friendly owner

Cons:

Noises near the exit

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • us
10
Very good value for cost, all facilities worked well, exceptionally clean and convenient---thumbs up
Pros:

Breakfast was basic but very well organized and timed to every guest's schedule.
Very quiet and far enough off the main traffic to be restful and relaxed

Cons:

No issues with anything----everything was above average for the price and convenience

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Irene • family_with_children • us
4
Cons:

No elevator, for when u have a little one

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • us
4
Cons:

Broken tiles in the bathroom, painted sink bowl, needs to replace faucet.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Nina • family_with_children • us
8
Overall good. Price was high but busy weekend in Lake Okoboji.
Pros:

Clean and nice rooms. Staff was great. Very nice and attentive.

Cons:

Trash out side and people smoking which didn't really bother me just no ashtrays outside. On thing the side door didn't lock so anyone could go in and out as they pleased.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee