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Honey Creek Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with golf course and coffee shop/cafe

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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12633 Resort Dr, Moravia, IA, 52571
  • Place, Rathbun Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Thunderhead
  • Place, Lake Rathbun Area
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Bunk Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential Suite, Lake View

Presidential Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Resort view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, Roll-in Shower, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Lake View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Resort view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Resort view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Moravia

A family-friendly stay in Moravia awaits you at Honey Creek Resort. You'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Rathbun Lake and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Honey Creek State Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a golf course, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Prairie Rose Bar & Grille, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to golf lessons, a driving range and free bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. On weekend mornings cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Moravia hotel include Rathbun Wildlife Management Area and Lake Rathbun Area.

What's nearby

  • Rathbun Lake - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Honey Creek State Park - 13 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Leah Bradley Park - 41 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Red Haw State Park - 52 min drive - 56.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tackle This - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪A Mexican Affair - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Fat Annies - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Numa Station - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Honey Creek Resort

Beachfront hotel with golf course and coffee shop/cafe
Honey Creek Resort offers its guests a golf course and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business centre and 7 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4300 square feet (399 square metres) and includes conference space. The family-friendly Honey Creek Resort also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Moravia hotel is smoke free.

  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 4300 sq ft of conference space
  • 399 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Honey Creek Resort offers 133 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Moravia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Cot (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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number 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

Is parking available at Honey Creek Resort?

Yep, Honey Creek Resort has a free self car park.

Is Honey Creek Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a playground, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Honey Creek Resort is a hit with families.

Does Honey Creek Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served at weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Honey Creek Resort?

No, Honey Creek Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Honey Creek Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Honey Creek Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Honey Creek Resort?

Yep, Honey Creek Resort has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range, golf lessons, golf carts and golf clubs are also available.

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Josie

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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