Honey Creek Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a golf course and a 24-hour business center

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

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12633 Resort Dr, Moravia, IA, 52571
  • Place, Rathbun Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Honey Creek State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Rathbun Area
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Patio

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Bunk Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible, Patio

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, Lake View

  • 290 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 290 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 290 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, Roll-in Shower, Patio

  • 290 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Lake View

  • 289 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 290 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 290 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Resort View

  • 290 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Patio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Moravia

Located within a leisurely stroll of Rathbun Lake, Honey Creek Resort is within a 15-minute drive of Honey Creek State Park. This 133-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a golf course, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Rathbun Lake - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Honey Creek State Park - 13 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 28 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens - 39 min drive - 25.2 miles
  • Rolling Cove Park - 43 min drive - 23.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tackle This - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Fat Annies - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪A Mexican Affair - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lake Shore Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Honey Creek Resort

Beachfront hotel with a golf course and a 24-hour business center
Guests of Honey Creek Resort enjoy features like a golf course, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Other amenities at this golf hotel include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and free use of bicycles.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include microwaves, coffee makers, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including complimentary bicycles.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amelia's Cafe
  • Prairie Rose Bar & Grille

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4,300 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a state park
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 31 2025 to July 1 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • 2 total (80 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

What is there to do within easy reach of Honey Creek Resort?

This hotel is located in Moravia within a short 9-minute walk of Rathbun Lake. Honey Creek State Park is also within a driving distance of 3.4 mi.

Is there parking available at Honey Creek Resort?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Honey Creek Resort feature a casino on the premises?

No, Honey Creek Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Honey Creek Resort?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel. Note though that pool facilities will be unavailable from October 27 2025 until May 1 2026 (subject to change).

What amenities will couples enjoy at Honey Creek Resort?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a bar, a restaurant, and a golf course.

Are there hot tubs at Honey Creek Resort?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private spa tubs.

Does Honey Creek Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Honey Creek Resort serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at Prairie Rose Bar & Grille.

Does Honey Creek Resort allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Honey Creek Resort for a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Honey Creek Resort?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Honey Creek Resort?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a patio where guests can enjoy lake or resort views.

Honey Creek Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 154 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Josie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Thaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

JOU

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and our room was spacious and comfortable. Sunrise over the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would come again

We had a great time and have returned since then
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful lakeside resort quiet place to retreat
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

DANA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We need to come back here when we have more time to enjoy all the fun things to do here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kaitlin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to bring a family with plenty of activities available on the expansive grounds. Many amenities are included for the resort fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Janet

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely rigid about assisting with an Orbitz reservation. Cost me hundreds of dollars. Lied to me about refunding $$ to Orbitz.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay at the resort!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022