Bridges Bay Resort

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Waterslide
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
630 Linden Drive, Arnolds Park, IA, 51331
  • East Okoboji Lake
    3 min walk
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji
    11 min walk
  • West Okoboji Lake
    17 min walk
  • Spencer, IA (SPW-Spencer Municipal)
    25 min drive

Room options

Condo, 1 Bedroom (Lakefront)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Condo, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Lakefront)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Lakefront, Larger)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Lakefront)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Arnolds Park

With a stay at Bridges Bay Resort in Arnolds Park, you'll be in the entertainment district, just a 3-minute walk from East Okoboji Lake and 11 minutes by foot from 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji. .This family-friendly resort is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from West Okoboji Lake.

What's nearby

  • East Okoboji Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Okoboji Lake - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Arnolds Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ranch Okoboji - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hutt Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Okoboji Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bridges Bay Resort

Lakefront resort with a water park and a 24-hour fitness center
Bridges Bay Resort offers 144 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 144 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park (surcharge), an indoor pool, and a lazy river. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at Bracco Waterfront Grill serving the guests of Bridges Bay Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Bracco Waterfront Grill - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bracco Waterfront Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Lifeguards on-site
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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
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 May 28 to September 02
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

Bay Bridges Resort
Bridges Bay
Bridges Bay Arnolds Park
Bridges Bay Resort
Bridges Bay Resort Arnolds Park
Bridges Bay Resort Resort
Bridges Bay Resort Arnolds Park
Bridges Bay Resort Resort Arnolds Park

Bridges Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 575 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariixa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Water park was wonderful. Restaurant was great. Very glad we booked a room there. Miss had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lori

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The property is overpriced for the amenities it has.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica, Ames

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was huge and private lovd the thick walls
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly helpful and professional Enjoyed spending time at Bridges Bay resort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

ronda

Travelled with partner
I didn’t like the fact that we could not get a refund on our stay. We were due to check out on Thursday, but due to a levy breach and flooding, we needed to leave on Tuesday so we could make it home safely. Bridges Bay would not give us a refund, or not even a partial refund. Not cool at all-all due to flooding in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick trip
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Geri

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room hotel was so hot, air conditioner did not work, the hotel front end staff was rude with no responses. I do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just Don’t!!!
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Duane

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Teri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tamela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk person gave me keys and sent me to the 4th floor. My room number was 406 in a seperate building. Not familiar with location of rooms We loaded all luggage ack in csr and drove to correct building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay at Bridges Bay every time I come to Okaboji. I love the convenience and the view. My room is always clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024