Driftwood Inn and Lodge by the lake

Hotels
8.3 (59 reviews)
4854 Carters Ferry Road , Zwolle , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Clean facilities
Cons:
Poor service responsiveness
Firm beds

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
The room was cleaned the next morning, indicating a good but not exceptional standard.
Service
7.55
Hosts were unresponsive during a stressful situation, affecting the overall service sentiment.
Location
9.05
Very good location in regards to our plans.
Room Quality
8.05
Room was good but bed quality was overly firm.
Amenities
8.55
Standard quality for this hotel tier, with basic amenities provided.
Value for Money
8.55
Good value for a comfortable stay expressed as a strong positive.
Food and Beverage
8.55
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall, a good experience, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 07:00

Property Description

Lakefront Serenity
Located in Zwolle, Driftwood Inn and Lodge offers a tranquil escape by the lake.

Modern Comforts
Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and cozy amenities like fresh bed linens and towels.

Experience lakeside relaxation at Driftwood Inn and Lodge - book your stay now for a serene getaway!

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 59 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 7.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.55
Overall Experience: 8.05
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McDuff family_with_children us
7
Room was comfortable, towels were soft, water pressure was great. tv too small,
Pros:

The beds were comfortable.

Cons:

Couldn’t walk down to the lake. No trespassing sign. Lakeview but no access. I would have loved to walk down on the pier.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Sowell solo_traveller us
10
Completely amazing room! 👏
Pros:

The vibe was amazing, the service was so very good, the room was completely clean top to bottom, the wifi was popping, I absolutely enjoyed myself!

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Franklin solo_traveller us
4
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
L
Lyons solo_traveller us
4
Mid
Pros:

The room was little cozy areas

Cons:

The bathroom.there was bugs an ants all over the floor

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
L
Lyons solo_traveller us
4
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
couple us
7
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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RobinC286 couple us
5
Not really on the lake. Disappointing for our purposes but probably fine for others.
Pros:

There aren't a lot of properties in this area to choose from, this may have been the best option. The beds were comfortable enough, there was good water pressure and the air conditioner was nice and cold.

Cons:

Reviews (and the property name) led me to believe it was a lakefront property. It is not. There is a boat ramp to the lake, but that's basically a driveway into the water - not a place to sit out on the lake. There is a property between this one and the lake, and it is fenced off so there is no access to the lake itself.
The check in process was a little odd. There was a number posted to call Ted; we called twice and got voice mail both times. I then texted and Ted said he'd be right there. His wife came to the office and business was conducted through a window. That's the only time we saw the owners or any staff. We were in the area specifically to see the night sky. When I mentioned this on check in, asking if there was a way to go out to the lake to have a clear view, she told me that wasn't necessary, to just sit at the picnic tables and look up. The parking lot is so well lit that looking up to see the stars was impossible. For our purposes, the stay was disappointing. For someone with a boat looking for a clean place to stay and get on the water with the boat, it's probably just fine.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Elsie family_with_children us
7
Pros:

Very good location in regards to our plans.

Cons:

Our stay was good with the exception of not being able to contact the hosts when needed. We had a "scare" (2 women alone) and could not get a response from the owners on the phone. All we needed to feel comfortable was what they texted us the next morning. But that was 10 hours after our call. I know people need their free time but when you own a business like a motel and you're it for staff, that's life.That being said the room was good. It was even cleaned the next morning for our second night which doesn't happen these days. However we did leave the second day instead of spending another night.

2025-10-21 via Nuitee
D
darrell couple us
10
Wonderful stay
2025-10-18 via Nuitee
J
James couple us
10
Enjoyed the hotel & staff, good value for a comfortable stay.
Pros:

Clean, quiet & management was excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
D
Deshotel family_with_children us
5
Cons:

There was only 1 mirror and it was small and in the bathroom. The beds were very very firm.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
G
Gracie partner
6
Pros:

It was very nice for the area, but we had issues with the shower, the cold water wouldn’t work at all and the hot water was scalding hot. Other than that, it’s a very nice place with nice owners.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Ronald young couple us
9
Superb
Pros:

Location and it was clean and quiet

Cons:

Better security at the front door.

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
B
Brent
10
Pros:

Clean. Quiet. Great staff, very hospitable

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
A
Anonymous review category business travellers us
10
I’m working in the area, the accommodations were clean, and quiet.
Pros:

Close to my work project

Cons:

I liked everything about the property

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
10
Pros:

We had an excellent stay! Staff was friendly, rooms were clean and beds were very comfortable. I loved the room itself it was very comfortable and I loved the decor . Will definitely be back

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
K
Kenith family
10
Pros:

Was really clean but kind of old and well off the beatin past

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan
10
Excellent experience
Pros:

I chose to stay at Driftwood last year and had such a good experience that I decided to stay again and I was not disappointed.

The staff was super friendly and accommodating. My room was clean and had everything I needed. The restroom and shower was clean and well maintained. The A/C worked great. The parking area was clean and well lit.

Everything was great and I would definitely consider Driftwood again for another stay in the future.

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
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Nicole partner
10
Pros:

Staff was extremely accommodating for our late check-in. Room was very clean and the water pressure was amazing. Would definitely stay there again.

2025-05-04 via Nuitee