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.
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))
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
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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 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
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2022
It was beautiful lakeside resort quiet place to retreat
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2022
Beautiful resort and our room was spacious and comfortable. Sunrise over the lake was beautiful.
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2022
Would come again
We had a great time and have returned since then
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
14 Aug 2022
Great place to bring a family with plenty of activities available on the expansive grounds. Many amenities are included for the resort fee.
Dave
Dave, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2022
We need to come back here when we have more time to enjoy all the fun things to do here!
Mindy
Mindy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2022
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jul 2022
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
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
17 Oct 2022
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
Tracy, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
27 Sept 2022
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
Steve, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
10 Sept 2022
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
Kaitlin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Sept 2022
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
kathy, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
14 May 2023
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
Josie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
8 Jul 2022
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
22 Jul 2022
Staff was extremely rigid about assisting with an Orbitz reservation. Cost me hundreds of dollars. Lied to me about refunding $$ to Orbitz.
Janet
Janet, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor
28 Sept 2022
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
DANA, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Jul 2023
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
Monica, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
22 May 2023
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Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2022
Pleasant stay at the resort!!!
Hang
Hang, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 May 2022
Many amenities around hotel
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 May 2022
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
Kurt, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
23 Apr 2022
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
Krista, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
25 Oct 2021
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
Sara, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
6 Oct 2021
Nice and quite place,we liked!
Sabit and Fata
Sabit and Fata, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
5 Oct 2021
Honey Creek is a very nice, family-friendly place to stay. The rooms are spacious and the main lodge is beautiful.