Bridges Bay Resort - Arnolds Park

3-star lakefront resort with Iowa's only year-round indoor waterpark

Waterpark & Recreation

Bridges Bay Resort operates the only indoor waterpark in the area, open year-round with water slides, a lazy river, and a swim-up bar. The outdoor pool complex includes a seasonal pool with a shallow end and water slide, plus a separate kiddie area with playground equipment. On-site recreational options include the SkyRyder Zipline, a fishing pond, and a games room with arcade machines.

Accommodations

Okoboji Bridges Bay offers multiple accommodation types including condos, cabins, and suites, some with full kitchens featuring dishwashers and microwaves. Lake-view rooms and ground-floor patios provide direct access to the resort's outdoor areas and Bracco World Café & Beach Bar. The Trestle Building houses 3-bedroom condos with private balconies overlooking the lake.

Dining & Entertainment

Bridges Bay Resort restaurants include Bracco World Café & Beach Bar and Waterfront Grill, both offering lakefront dining with live music on select nights. The Waterfront Grill serves American cuisine with a kids' menu, while Bracco provides a swim-up bar adjacent to the outdoor pool. A snack bar and vending machines are available inside the waterpark area.

Children & Family

Bay Bridges Okoboji provides a children's playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, and board games in common areas. The indoor waterpark's shallow end and dedicated kiddie slide make it safe for young children, and the arcade offers games for all ages. Family-sized condos with multiple bedrooms and kitchenettes accommodate groups without needing to eat out every meal.

Pet-Friendly & Business

Bridges Bay Resort Iowa allows pets in designated rooms and cottages, with a pet fee added at check-in. The hotel includes a business center with fax/photocopying services and meeting/banquet facilities for group events. A 24-hour front desk, ATM on site, and luggage storage support both business travelers and families.

• Location: On Lake Minnewashta, 1.5 miles from Arnolds Park Amusement Park
• Rooms: Condos, cabins, and suites - many with full kitchens and lake views
• Dining: Bracco World Café & Beach Bar and Waterfront Grill - live music nights
• Recreation: Indoor waterpark, SkyRyder Zipline, outdoor pools, fishing pond
• Families: Kids' playground, kiddie slide, arcade, family-sized condos
• Pets: Allowed in designated rooms with pet fee