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About the Hotel

12633 Resort Drive, Moravia, Iowa, United States, 52571

“The hotel's setting on the lake offers stunning views and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.”view full review

Honey Creek Resort State Park, a 3-star property, features 105 lodge rooms and 28 luxury cottages along Rathbun Lake, offering an Audubon-certified golf course at The Preserve and Buccaneer Bay Indoor Water Park.

Modern Lodge Accommodations

The main lodge at Honey Creek Resort offers rooms with lake or resort views, equipped with 40-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-refrigerators, and WiFi. Each room features either two queen beds or one king bed, with mobility and hearing-accessible options available.

Diverse Dining Options

Prairie Rose Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner using locally sourced ingredients, complemented by full bar service. The Depot combines a general store with sandwiches and ice cream on the lower level, while featuring a wine and bourbon bar upstairs with indoor-outdoor seating.

Lake Recreation Activities

Honey Creek Resort State Park provides watercraft rentals including kayaks, jet skis, and pontoon boats fitting 12 passengers. The property features a 16-component Aquapark, beach volleyball courts, and biking facilities, while The Preserve golf course spans 7000 yards through prairie and oak savannas.

Location and Camping

Located 80.5 miles from Kirksville Regional Airport, the resort provides access to historic downtown districts of Centerville, Knoxville, and Moravia. The property includes 14 full-hookup RV campsites available from March through mid-October.

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Getting around

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City Centre

Moravia 1.5 km

Airports

Kirksville Regional (IRK) 127.2 km

Des Moines International (DSM) 131.2 km

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Water Fun Zone

The indoor water park was a hit for my kids! They loved the shallow areas and the lazy river, which was perfect for their size. The currents were gentle and the little slides entertained them for hours, making it a great family-friendly spot for our getaway.

Emily Johnson. USA, 2024-01-15read full review

Comfy Cabin Kitchen

Staying in one of the cabins was good! We enjoyed the fully equipped kitchen that had all the pots and pans we needed. It made preparing meals a breeze, and having a cozy dining area to gather as a family was a special touch.

Mike Smith. Canada, 2024-03-22read full review

Spacious & Clean

The lodge room was spacious and very clean, providing a comfortable atmosphere. The ample room allowed my family to spread out, and the large windows filled the space with natural light, creating a welcoming environment for relaxation.

Amanda Green. UK, 2024-05-12read full review

Entertaining Options

Our room featured multiple TVs, which was fantastic for keeping the kids entertained while we relaxed. The selection of channels was impressive, ensuring that everyone could find something they enjoyed to watch at the end of a busy day.

Josh Parker. Australia, 2024-07-05read full review

What’s included

General

Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
24-hour security
Locker room
Sundry/Convenience shop
Ice machine
Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

Water sports
Horseback riding
Golf course
Driving range

Services

Hearing impaired services
Bell staff/Porter

Dining

Restaurant
Fine dining

Business

Business centre

Children

Children's play area
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Ballroom
Health club

Room features

Air conditioning

Media

Direct dial telephone

Location

12633 Resort Drive, Moravia, Iowa, United States, 52571

Map view

12633 Resort Drive, Moravia, Iowa, United States, 52571

City landmarks

Landmark

Honey Creek State Park

1.8 km

Landmark

Parks Unit 16

800 m

Landmark

Salem Church

4.0 km

Landmark

Rathbun Lake

4.8 km

Nearby

Parks Unit 16

560 m

Restaurants

Rathbun Lakeshore Grille

60 m

12633 Resort Dr Honey Creek Resort State Park

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

United States, January 2025

5.2/10

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Facilities

Donald

United States, December 2024

6.0/10

The resort has the potential for a fantastic family getaway, with interesting activities and beautiful surroundings. However, the service is slow and there are some inconsistencies in the dining experience. The rooms were generally clean, but not without their issues, and while there are great outdoor activities, the beach area lacks attention. Overall, it feels like the resort could use a little more effort to enhance the guest experience.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were generally clean but lacked some essentials like proper bedding, and we experienced issues with coffee supplies.

Service

5.0

Service was disappointingly slow; it often felt like staff were overwhelmed and not very attentive, which detracted from the overall experience.

Location

8.0

The location is beautifully set by a lake, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities, though access to the beach could use some improvement.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was hit or miss; while some dishes were good, service was slow and options often ran out quickly.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities include a compact indoor waterpark and options for outdoor water activities that could be organized better.

Charles

United States, October 2024

6.6/10

Our family had a great time overall, enjoying the spaciousness of the cottage and the beautiful outdoor areas. However, the indoor water park was closed during our stay, and there were some drawbacks with the upkeep of the bikes and paddle boards. Despite these issues, we appreciated the value we received for the price we paid.

Rooms

7.0

The cottage was spacious and had everything we needed, but it wasn't as clean as we expected, and the furniture felt very worn out.

Service

6.0

The service was friendly, but we did experience slow responses, especially when trying to order food from the restaurant.

Location

8.0

The location was beautiful, with scenic surroundings and easy access to outdoor activities, but the beach area could use some improvements.

Dining

7.0

The food we ordered from the restaurant was enjoyable, but the service was slow and we had to wait a long time to pay our bill.

Facilities

5.0

While the amenities overall were promising, the indoor waterpark was unfortunately closed during our visit, which was disappointing.

Eugene

United States, October 2024

7.2/10

We had a memorable family stay, with the kids thoroughly enjoying the indoor water park and activities like hiking and giant games. However, while we appreciated the friendly staff and clean rooms, we did face issues with cleanliness in one cabin and some dining disappointments that marred the experience a bit. The resort has a wonderful atmosphere with plenty of activities, but there's room for improvement in housekeeping and dining service.

Rooms

6.0

The cabin we stayed in was clean but had a strong smell of cleaning fluid. Another cabin had wrinkled sheets and wasn't very clean overall.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly throughout our stay.

Location

9.0

The resort is set in a beautiful area near Rathbun Lake, providing excellent opportunities for outdoor activities.

Dining

5.0

While some menu items were decent, our experience was mixed. The wait times were long, and the food quality was not as high as expected.

Facilities

7.0

The resort offered enjoyable water amenities and family-friendly activities, but our need for better maintenance in the cabins was clear.

Friendly staff

Cleaning issues

Joe

United States, October 2024

5.0/10

My family and I had a bit of a mixed experience at this resort. While there were some fun activities for the kids, the service and overall management issues really put a damper on our stay. The setting is beautiful, but the facilities and condition of the rooms need some serious attention.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were a bit outdated and in need of repair, with cracked blinds and non-working outlets, but they were clean enough.

Service

5.0

Service at the restaurant was painfully slow and disorganized. Despite a friendly staff, the lack of proper management really showed.

Location

9.0

The resort is situated in a stunning area, surrounded by nature, which is a definite plus for outdoor activities.

Dining

5.0

Dining was a hassle. The restaurant was understaffed and it took way too long to get our order. We had to go in and check on our takeout because nobody reached out to us when it was ready.

Facilities

5.0

The beach area was messy and lacked sufficient seating. More upkeep is definitely needed to make it enjoyable.