Bridges Bay Resort, on the lakeshore, offers relaxation and adventure. Enjoy the spa tub, zip line, or three pools, including an indoor one with lazy river and waterslide. Dine al fresco at Bracco Waterfront Grill, and families will love the playground facilities.
Located in Arnolds Park, Bridges Bay Resort is in the entertainment district and on a lake. Emerald Hills Golf Course and Brooks Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Ranch Okoboji. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Arnolds Park travel guide
A swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Bridges Bay Resort. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Bracco Waterfront Grill, offers lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities such as ziplining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with a lazy river, a waterslide and sunloungers
Free self-parking
A water park (surcharge), barbecues and a front desk safe
A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Room features
All 144 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in stairways
In-room roll-in shower
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2007
Lifeguards
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Dryer
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note that during the off season guests can access the water park Friday at 4 PM through Sunday at 5 PM. The park is closed Monday through Thursday in the off season.
Each room includes 2 waterpark/pool passes valid for the entire stay (during waterpark hours). Additional passes are available for a fee.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 27 February to 1 March:
Hot tub
Swimming pool
Water park
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
Indoor pool
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 34 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from 28 May to 02 September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Bridges Bay Resort Arnolds Park
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bridges Bay Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from February 27 until March 1.
How much does it cost to stay at Bridges Bay Resort?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bridges Bay Resort on 8 Mar 2026 start from HK$695, excluding 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.
Is Bridges Bay Resort pet-friendly?
Yes, this resort allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Bridges Bay Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Bridges Bay Resort?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Bridges Bay Resort?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Bridges Bay Resort located?
This family-friendly Arnolds Park resort is located on a lake, just steps away from 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and East Okoboji Lake. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and West Okoboji Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Reviews
Bridges Bay Resort Reviews
7.6
Good
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Room was great - we enjoy a king size bed and it was very comfortable. Next time we stay, going to make sure to book a room with a balcony. The weather was perfect for the weekend and the view of the water would have been great.
I don’t understand why there was no housekeeping daily. No fresh towels. No microwave in the room. No phone in the room in case of emergency. The view was nice. The staff was nice.
Kelly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Don
10 Oct 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
There was not away to plug in our boat, the gentleman who was there at check in was nice, the young lady was not professional. Overall good stay except for the plug in for boat
What a beautiful view of the lake! Property was very comfortable! The restaurant co-located was excellent!
Sheryl
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We loved our room location overlooking the water. Resort restaurants were amazing! Great food and drinks. Swimming pool was jam packed, in our opinion, too full. Convenient parking and location in town and on lake was great.
Went to the grill and had the BEST waitress ever, wish I had gotten her name! (Dark hair in braided pigtails) We have never had a bad meal in the 4 times we have eaten there! Rooms are always clean! Suggest the 6oz Filet!
Second time staying here with family. Overall not a bad stay. Room was somewhat clean (some trash left in bunk bed and a little mildew in bathroom on floor near tub). Staff overall was nice. Pool area was decent and maintained. Facilities overall seem to be kept up. Good for family with kids bc of pool area and game room.
Restaurant connected was great and easy to access. The check in time was right when the water park closed and i thought that was ridiculous for it being 5pm.... Room smelled strange and bed and shower were not impressive whatsoever. Not the getaway i had in mind.
Jake
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
William
28 Jul 2025
Just an OK vacation with family nearby. We thought we had a first level room by the pictures we looked at, and instead we had a fourth-floor room that had no view of the lake, and of course we had very noisy neighbors after 10 pm. The price was extreme for what we received, we were there 3 nights and had to ask for clean towels. The pool was very cloudy, and no towels each day we went, and adults were the worst, they left their acholic drinks all over, and we got to see the police come in due to bad adults, just what you want your grandkids to see. Too long of a line at check-in, one person at counter. So over all less then ok for the price.
two bedroom suite was very small with no living area or balcony, and only one chair to share amongst 5 travelers. no towel service even though we set out our dirty ones before 9am. no breakfast.
water park was amazing. fun arcade. excellent restaurants on site. walkable to anywhere in Okoboji.
Lindsey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Lisa
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice waterpark. Rooms need updating.
Rooms were clean and staff was friendly. The beds were terribly uncomfortable. Old and squeaky. I was disappointed in the small selection of food and drinks in the water park and the set up to check-in to the water park caused long delays. The food at the waterfront and bracco was good. Could use more staff to serve food and drinks.
I expected that for the high nightly room cost (with a 5pm check in/11am check out) that the room would be clean, the service would be good, staff would be accommodating, property in good condition -but unfortunately none of these were true.
Lots of negative reviews about staff but I didn't have any issues.
It was strange to not have a chair or table of any sort in the room. Just bathroom, chest of drawers, sink and bed. It would have been nice to have a couple hooks in the bathroom to hang swimming gear.
The water in the little kids area was cold. The showers in the locker rooms were even colder. There was some garbage on the ground in the lazy river area, even first thing in the morning. But everything else about the waterpark and arcade was fine. We enjoyed ourselves.