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Honey Creek Resort

3.0 star property
Moravia beachfront hotel with golf course, restaurant

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Nestled in a picturesque setting, Honey Creek Resort is perfect for families and golf enthusiasts alike. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, an indoor pool, or explore the playground with kids while savoring American cuisine at Rathbun Lakeshore Grille.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Golf course
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Bunk Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Presidential Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, Roll-in Shower, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Lake View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
12633 Resort Dr, Moravia, IA, 52571

What's nearby

  • Rathbun Lake - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Honey Creek State Park - 13 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lake Sundown - 35 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Leah Bradley Park - 41 min drive - 41.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tackle This - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪A Mexican Affair - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Fat Annies - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Numa Station - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Honey Creek Resort

A great stay at Honey Creek Resort can include a round of golf at the 18-hole course. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Prairie Rose Bar & Grille, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and free bike rentals. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 133 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 36 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Children's books

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (4300 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free bike hire
  • Golf cart on-site
  • Golf clubs on-site

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Golf course on-site
  • Golf driving range on-site
  • Golf clubhouse on-site
  • Golf pro shop on-site

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 107
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • High chair

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Prairie Rose Bar & Grille – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Amelia's Cafe – On-site café. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 31 October 2025 to 1 July 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 27 2025 to May 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Honey Creek Resort State Park Moravia
Honey Creek State Park Moravia
Honey Creek Resort State Park Iowa/Moravia
Honey Creek Resort State Park Hotel Moravia
Honey Creek Resort Moravia
Honey Creek Moravia
Honey Creek Resort State Park
Honey Creek Resort Hotel
Honey Creek Resort Moravia
Honey Creek Resort Hotel Moravia

Frequently asked questions

Is Honey Creek Resort currently open?

This property is closed from 31 October 2025 to 1 July 2026 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Honey Creek Resort?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 36 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Honey Creek Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Honey Creek Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Honey Creek Resort and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Honey Creek Resort also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Honey Creek Resort?

Yes, Prairie Rose Bar & Grille offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Honey Creek Resort like?

Honey Creek Resort is located a short 9-minute walk from Rathbun Lake.

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Reviews

Honey Creek Resort Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Food
Service staff
Family friendly
Children
Bed
Amenities
Restaurant
Recreation
Water park

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was beautiful lakeside resort quiet place to retreat
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort and our room was spacious and comfortable. Sunrise over the lake was beautiful.
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would come again

We had a great time and have returned since then
Tammy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to bring a family with plenty of activities available on the expansive grounds. Many amenities are included for the resort fee.
Dave, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We need to come back here when we have more time to enjoy all the fun things to do here!
Mindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Golf Resort

We came to watch my daughter play her colligate golf game at The Preserve. The course was beautiful. The hotel is very well kept and the staff is very nice.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the living room /dining table in the middle of the hall - we used that for our large family reunion hangout area. The stairways were filthy/ needed vacuuming!
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Short Staffed

Our stay was great! My only complaint is that they are very short staffed in the restaurant. We had to wait a long time for service and our food. And they were often out of what we had ordered. But the staff they did have, were very pleasant.
Tracy, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

There was nothing open, like boats or canoes. We went to use these things. We should have been told this before we decided to spend 4 days there.
Steve, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Honestly, we were impressed with what the resort has to offer in terms of activities & our kids enjoyed that part. We were extremely disappointed in the cleanliness - we found bags of food & kids sippy cups under our bed. There wére cigarette butts all over the property.
Kaitlin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The food was wonderful, but none of the patio tables had been cleaned off when we arrived. That could have been due to it being the end of Labor Day weekend and being short of staff. Just a guess. We had excellent service from the staff that was there.
kathy, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Planned to stay there for water park, website showed no issues, showed up for reservation, checked in and was THEN told after we asked that the waterpark was closed. Bathtub was dirty, refrig was stocked with someone elses stuff and almost have me someone else's room but another employee caught the mistake.
Josie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

When we checked in the lady made us feel like she was justvthere because it is her job. Didn't see very personable. You would think what you pay for the rooms the price of food would be reasonable. It was expensive. There was not a lot to do for a couple there. We stayed in our room most the time. We paid extra for a lake view and we got a good view of unkept trees and a Porta Potty. We will not be back.
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Staff was extremely rigid about assisting with an Orbitz reservation. Cost me hundreds of dollars. Lied to me about refunding $$ to Orbitz.
Janet, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

The Honey Creek $25 per day “resort” fee is ridiculous, a sham. The “resort” is an indoor pool, which is open only a few hours per day. It is an excuse to charge a higher rate. The hotel is shabby, wallpaper peeling off the walls, dirty carpets and rooms. The mattresses are all old, like hollowed out peanut shells, and need replacement. I had 2 rooms booked for several days, and had to request room changes for both. I will not stay here again or recommend Honey Creek to anyone.
DANA, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was the perfect vacation spot with our 3 year old!! Everything was in one place and we didn’t need to leave. We will be back every year! I do have some suggestions for management: -it would be great to receive a handout of all of the activities available at the property. We had no idea about the beach or bike rentals! And it would be helpful to know the hours of the waterpark and restaurant. -it would be awesome if the restaurant had an option for lunch sacks to allow guests to head down to the beach, have a picnic on the property, etc. -be thoughtful about rainy days. There is not much to do if it rains and the waterpark does not open until 11 am. Could you show movies in the event space? Or find a way to use that space to entertain littles?
Monica, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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Jane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay at the resort!!!
Hang, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Many amenities around hotel
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I'm originally from Moravia but was in town so decided to stay there for the first time. It was quiet and staff were super nice. The one thing was the tub had rust all over it at the base. I did like having the main floor room where there was an exit door right to the outside so you didn't have to enter the lobby to come/go. Water pressure in the shower was amazing. Overall nice stay and I would stay there again if I was in town.
Kurt, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

We got here and there were told water park isn’t open, so disappointing as that’s why we booked the night. The grounds were very pretty and so much nature. there’s EV charging which was awesome. our r was nice except we had asian beetles dead all over our window sills, soooo gross. we also found some in our room alive 😩. we won’t be back.
Krista, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel wasn’t the most clean or up dated and the restaurant was pretty expensive but the area is beautiful and there is a lot to do with the family.
Sara, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and quite place,we liked!
Sabit and Fata, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Honey Creek is a very nice, family-friendly place to stay. The rooms are spacious and the main lodge is beautiful.
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and property.
Ronald, 1-night trip