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Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre in Waterloo with free airport shuttle

Photo gallery for Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Lobby
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Property amenity
1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Explore the area

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205 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA, 50701
  • Place, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Young Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Waterloo

You'll be connected to the convention centre at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls, and within a short 5-minute stroll of Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and Cedar River. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a free airport shuttle. .The restaurant, Ari'z, is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In the area of this Waterloo hotel, you'll find Lost Island Waterpark.

What's nearby

  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waterloo Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Young Arena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 7 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SingleSpeed Brewing Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carpenter’s Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪American Legion - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪D’Leon Taco Rico - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Bottle - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Pet-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre in Waterloo with free airport shuttle
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities are also featured at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls was completed in July 2020.

This Waterloo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 171 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Waterloo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Covered parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ari'z

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 5 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Ramada Hotel Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo Hotel
Waterloo Ramada
Ramada Inn Waterloo Hotel Waterloo
Ramada Wyndham Waterloo Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo Hotel Convention Center
Ramada by Wyndham Waterloo Hotel Convention Center

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Yep, Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls has a covered self car park for USD 5 per night.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls on 30 Sept 2025 start from NZ$161.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls have a pool?

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers highly rate the full breakfast here! Served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 471 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laurena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very helpful. Do not reserve via expedia
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Comvenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DCarla

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tameraa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The coaches were very old and looked very old not comfortable at all the room wasn’t as clean I will not recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and the staff was excellent. The hotel invoice was $50 less than what Expedia charged me. Contacted Expedia and was told I was SOL Room rate dropped but they wouldn’t honor the new price. Very disappointing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great. Kids had a blast at the pool. Very clean overall. Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel. Food and drink in the building restaurant. Not much around the property, but the Waterloo Public Library and Art Center are in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and helpful, the property was well kept and the atmosphere was relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nils J, Monona

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
It was not so good. I’ve stayed many times but not too happy. I didn’t have access to get into my room and had to keep going to the desk about my keys not working. It was frustrating because I had plans and it slowed me down a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You could hear others dull conversations in their room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept. Staff very approachable and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner decided to save money by using the cheapest, most low pressure showerheadknown to man. Water was hot but the shower was freezing due to the low pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025