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Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, a small table, a blue chair, and a large window with a view.
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Free continental breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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204 W Frontage Road, Iowa, LA, 70647
  • Place, Goosport Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, North Beach Interstate 10
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Charles Event Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a television, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with a view, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, a small table, a blue chair, and a large window with a view.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel hallway with a wooden door, a small refrigerator, and a bathroom with a marble wall and sink.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Iowa

Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East places you 12.4 mi (20 km) from Kayouche Coulee Golf Course. This 61-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Goosport Park - 12 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Children's Museum Lake Charles - 14 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • North Beach Interstate 10 - 14 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Lake Charles Event Center - 14 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino - 15 min drive - 19.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Charles Station - 16 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pilot Travel Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SpeedyStop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪In Laws - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East

At Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.
Guests can expect 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 40 per accommodation, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Quinta Inn Iowa
Quinta Iowa
La Quinta Inn Suites Iowa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Iowa Iowa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Iowa Hotel
La Quinta Inn Suites Iowa
La Quinta by Wyndham Iowa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Iowa Hotel Iowa
Best Iowa Charles East Iowa
La Quinta Inn Suites by Wyndham Iowa
Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East Iowa
Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East Hotel
Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East Hotel Iowa

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available on site at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East?

As of Jul 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East on Jul 9, 2026 start from $114, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East have a casino on the premises?

No, Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

Is Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free wired internet as well as a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East offers free continental breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East for a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per day.

Does Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East have connecting rooms available?

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

How close is the airport from Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East?

The closest major airport to Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East is Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional), which is 22.6 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East.

Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 168 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay was excellent, they young lady that Checked me in, has Exceptional CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel and the room were very clean and spacious. I would stay there again, and it is pet-friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh. It wasn't the best. The egg were running. The biscuits were good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Criselda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & smelled fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just stopped in to get some sleep, but the place is clean, good service, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laquita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice, clean, and convenient spot for a quick getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanceana

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

Great Place to Stay, Clean and Modern!

This hotel is very nice. Clean, Modern, Hot Breakfast, Sanitary, Very Nice Staff. For a Hot August, our room stay nice and "Chilly" all night long and we were thrilled about that! The beds are comfy and rooms well supplied w/micro, frig, coffee maker. Very Clean Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that once I got back from the event I was invited to there was two restaurants close by to get food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent new hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here! Perfect for what we needed. They staff was very friendly and accommodating! We will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at this hotel. It was very clean, the staff was friendly, and the breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dining
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanceana

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

Clean, Comfortable Beds, Hot Breakfast!

This hotel is our "Go-To," anytime we visit family in the Elton area, from Texas. It's clean, comfortable, and the staff & management are soooo very nice and accommodating. Coffee around the clock is provided and the breakfast is fresh, hot and delicious! Really good choice of food items as well and so Clean! Best Property at the Best Price! We'll keep Coming Back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Byron

👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu offered a variety of items like biscuits with gravy and an eggs; however, it tasted like processed foods. The parking spaces were in lighted areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

Nice place.

Stayed one night. It is close enough to the city. Breakfast is a little better than most hotels that offer free breakfast. Room was clean and breakfast area was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

azam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located off highway. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very very professional and polite. I will return again. That was my first time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025