Family-friendly Bridges Bay Resort is 1 mile from Arnolds Park Amusement and 2 miles from Great Lakes Spine Trail. Guests will enjoy an indoor water park, Boji Splash, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Either a patio or balcony are included in each guest room at Bridges Bay Resort. Some rooms feature kitchenettes with a seating area and a fireplace. Lake access and a children's playground is available for guests of the Resort Bay Bridges. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel. Barbecue facilities and a furnished sun terrace are also on site. Boji Splash visitors can enjoy American cuisine at Crazy Parrot Cantina. Seasonal lunch and dinner are also available at Bracco Waterfront Bar and Grill. Guests can dine outdoors under a covered veranda or on a patio near a fire pit. Lake Okoboji is 15 minutes’ walk from the Bridges Bay Resort and Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is 5 minutes’ drive away. Emerald Hills Golf Club is 2 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.0
Facilities
6.8
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
6.1
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.0
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Waters Edge American Grille
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Bridges Bay Resort

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorAdditional charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Kids' pool
    Additional charge
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Bridges Bay Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Bridges Bay Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A pet fee of USD 30 per night applies.

Please note that Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark and the on-site pool are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day on Fridays from 4pm-10pm, Saturdays 9am-10pm and Sundays 9am-5pm. The waterpark and pool are closed all other times.

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Bridges Bay Resort

  • Bridges Bay Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Waters Edge American Grille

  • Check-in at Bridges Bay Resort is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Bridges Bay Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Bridges Bay Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Bridges Bay Resort include:

    • Quad
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Bridges Bay Resort is 2,600 feet from the center of Arnolds Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bridges Bay Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Water park
    • Swimming pool
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness

  • The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from Bridges Bay Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.