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Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

Waterloo - IA · United States

5924 University AveView location

6.0/10Good1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness6.0/106.0
Service7.0/107.0
Comfort6.4/106.4
Condition5.6/105.6
Location7.0/107.0
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Amenities5.6/105.6
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About Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

Days Inn Cedar Falls is a popular choice amongst travelers in Cedar Falls (IA), whether exploring or just passing through. The property offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at Days Inn Cedar Falls.

Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The property offers various recreational opportunities. Friendly staff, great facilities, and close proximity to all that Cedar Falls (IA) has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Days Inn Cedar Falls.

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With a stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza in Cedar Falls, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Lost Island Waterpark and College Square Mall.

This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Falls Aquatic Center and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Hearst Center for the Arts. Make yourself at home in one of the 67 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Masks are compulsory at the property for guests without full COVID-19 vaccination Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Count on Us (Wyndham)

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
  • Instructions
    • 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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
    • 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
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
    • Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

College Square Mall 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Hearst Center for the Arts 2 km / 1.2 mi
Falls Aquatic Center 2 km / 1.3 mi
University of Northern Iowa 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
George Wyth Memorial State Park 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Cedar River 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center 3 km / 1.8 mi
Cedar Falls Community Main Street 3 km / 1.9 mi
Cedar Falls Community Theatre 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
UNI-Dome 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
McLeod Center 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Ice House Museum 4 km / 2.5 mi
Sartori Memorial Hospital 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Big Woods Lake Recreation Area 4.9 km / 3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 67
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
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  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • Shop
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Meeting room
  • Printer
  • Fax
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Fitness
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2Q

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDBL.NM-QN

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    Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM-QN

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUA.NM-QN

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    QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.NM-QN

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGDBL.2Q-NM

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    Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q-NM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza

6.0
Good
1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.0 /10
Service
7.0 /10
Comfort
6.4 /10
Condition
5.6 /10
Location
7.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Amenities
5.6 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
29 Oct 2025
Pamela
While the staff were welcoming and helpful, this hotel looks nothing like the pictures you see on the internet. It is run down and neglected. The towels were dirty. One of the washcloths had mascara on it (not my mascara). When we saw how dirty the room was, we skipped the breakfast. What I thought was going to be a relaxing stay in Cedar Falls turned into a \"how fast can we get out of here?\" layover.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Patricia
Breakfast was aweful, only waffles and cereal and the waffle batter was empty, the whole place needed a deep clean
Business
2/10
Poor
14 Sep 2025
Kristine

Never staying here ever again!!

Horrible disgusting place! Carpet was stained, bugs in the room, tv did not work, air conditioner sounded like malfunctioning rattling jet engine and blew warm air, shower did not work, toilet was clogged, hair dryer did not work, mold growing in the bathroom, smelled awful! DO NOT STAY HERE EVER!!!
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
16 Aug 2025
Amanda

Not like the photos.

The hotel didn't quite match the photos. They had baggage carts but no elevator. Stairs only. It was dirty. The bathroom floor hadn't been cleaned in quite some time, especially behind the door. The carpets were dirty, and I saw an earring back in the living area. Breakfast was just as questionable. There was butter but no bread or bagels or anything. Yogurt cups & dry cereal. With a gallon jug of milk that everyone handled and shared. Kinda gross. The lids didn't fit the coffee cups. Nothing else for breakfast.

The personnel were friendly and kind.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Aug 2025
Alan
The room smelled very musty! Last time I stay here!
Business Self
4/10
Poor
07 Aug 2025
Dominick
Had a roach run across the side table
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jul 2025
Kim
It o
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2025
Dennis
Location good, breakfast need improvement, tv not turning on
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
12 Jul 2025
Candelario
The entire premise was dirty and unkept. Really messy in general.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
07 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Fine if you're desperate

Overall, hotel was dirty and worrisome to stay in. Did not find bed bugs; did find homeless sleeping on couch in the entryway. Breakfast was available in the morning and waffles were good.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Robert
Great app 5 stars
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
29 Jun 2025
Holly

Terrible. Do not stay here.

The photos are entirely misleading. The toilet was broken and wouldn't flush. I was given a pencil to dip into the tank to dislodge the flapper for a flush. The hairdryer sparked and smoked, and I was afraid the smoke alarm was going to go off. But then I found that the alarm had been removed. The floors in the room and hallways were not vacuumed, and there was litter on both.
Self
2/10
Poor
22 Jun 2025
Jamilah
We did not check in, and because we weren’t within the 24hr notice we lost our money. The look and feel of this establishment along with front desk service was not satisfactory.
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2025
Brian
Horrendous maintenance. From the giant potholes in the parking lot to the toilet wouldnt flush. Numerous signs of incompetence throughout this dirty place.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
13 Jun 2025
Jim
I arrive at 8:00 am because my flight was delayed I checked in for a 2 night stay. I made it until 4:00pm. I checked out because it was so bad. Carpet was dirty and stained, I found garbage on the floor that was not cleaned up. Shower was old scratched and rusted. Molding falling off the wall. I did not expect a lot for what I paid but I did expect clean. It was worth the loss of the 2 nights I paid and the d yea I paid for a new hotel to leave early.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2025
Jason
Needs a complete renovation
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2025
Rebecca
Friendly staff, building a little outdated, but great price.
4/10
Poor
11 Jun 2025
Laura J.
I liked that it's close to my relatives. I didn't like the noisy air conditioner on the ceiling. The grout in the bathroom is dirty (poorly applied). No elevator! I had to manage a huge suitcase to the second floor. The staff was ok (no complaints). I cancelled my reservation after one night.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
09 Jun 2025
Aurelia

Do not stay here

This entire stay was a disaster. I knew it was older and outdated bc of the photos, but given we didn’t have many options bc of weekend event in the area, it wasn’t a big deal. At first glance, it looked ok. Beds were made and it wasn’t terrible. I walked into the bathroom and it was obvious it had not been cleaned. There was hair all over the bathtub and on the shower walls. The toilet did not flush. There was an insanely annoying buzzing sound about every minute that went on all night in or around the desk. (We looked but could not find where it was coming from.) The tv was glitching and remote did not work so it stayed on all night. (Idk why I didn’t just think to unplug it—that was my fault, but should I even have to?) I asked for a different & clean room, the man said they did not have any other rooms. I asked him to come and clean the bathroom. He showed up 10 mins later with a plastic glove, removed SOME of the hair, and no cleaning supplies. The wall was stained with hair color from hair left there. I asked him to properly clean & not just remove the hair, and all he kept saying was “Sorry, ma’am.” After a horrible nights rest bc of buzzing sound, I went to the front desk to check out & discuss all the issues. While discussing, another lady approached as well saying their bathroom was equally as dirty with hair all over it. We bought baby wipes so we would not have to shower there. There wasn’t any effort to make anything right. Pay the extra $ and stay elsewhere!
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2025
Kobie
Great service friendly and helpful staff. Clean room good area no complaints
Self
2/10
Poor
07 Jun 2025
Tamara
Run down
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2025
Michael
Stayed 3 nights. No housekeeping the day after first night and was told by management that all housekeeping staff had quit. False fire alarm on the third night with no intervention with management to the guests and the hotel was far from being full. Condition of room was just okay and the mattress was old and very uncomfortable. Would mot stay at this hotel again.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2025
Gary
You get what you pay for, bottom line.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2025
Carolyn
Very quiet...dog friendly.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 May 2025
Jessie
The room looks like it had recently been renovated but gave a dirty feeling since messes hadn't been picked up up during renovation, ie paint spots on the floors/bedding. Also had dirty towels hanging behind the bathroom door from the previous guest. The staff we did encounter were polite and accommodating.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2025
Shannon
Reasonably priced and close to the university
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
17 May 2025
Joe
Room was dirty, beds not made the towels and shower curtain were dirty, there was a bag over the smoke alarm, and when brought to the front desk attention nothing was done.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
17 May 2025
patricia

Worst hotel ever

Arrived after 4pm, room was not ready needed to wait. The room was filthy and stunk. The tv had direct Tv and inly 1 channel worked, front desk came to check it , he couldn’t fix it and left, also there was a plastic bag taped over the smoke alarm and when I mentioned it he did t seem to care. We then told him we were not staying and wanted to cancel and get a refund.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2025
Douglas
The room was extremely outdated and had a strange odor. Was afraid to even use the shower.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
14 May 2025
Michael

Stone age stay

Listing indicated that there would be laundry facilities, but the very rude desk attendant declared that there were none. There was no elevator for those of my party that had accessibility needs. And the customer service agent was condescending and misogynist toward our female party members who did breakfast was also dried out and or stale
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2025
Ali
Good service
2/10
Poor
05 May 2025
Dale

Pictures aren’t recent.

The room was so dirty. The carpet needs to be cleaned. Dirty behind end tables, bed, desk. Bathroom was ok but could tell it needed vacuumed. Space under the door. Overall it was terribly dirty.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
04 May 2025
Ronda
Everything was horrible
2/10
Poor
04 May 2025
Ronda
Everything was horrible
2/10
Poor
04 May 2025
Ronda
Everything was horrible. Not sure but I thought I heard a mouse on my room Saturday night.
2/10
Poor
03 May 2025
Ronda
The microwave in my room was awful. The tub faucet was away from the wall, the shower head hasn't been cleaned in who knows how long. Service at the front desk was horrible.
4/10
Poor
12 Apr 2025
Jim
Not ready for guests
Business Self
2/10
Poor
08 Apr 2025
Jenna
When we arrived the room wasn’t even clean. Beds were not made, there was a super weird bike sitting in the hall and every time we walked by a guy would creep out his window. Definitely not the safest place to stay!
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
06 Apr 2025
Kevin

Space Heater?!

No thermostat in the room. Had an individual space heater to keep room warm.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
06 Apr 2025
Bishop
Cleanliness is definitely something to work on, other than that, everything else was fine.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
31 Mar 2025
Verified traveler
It was the dirtiest place i have ever stayed at
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2025
Linda
We were in town for a dance weekend. This place is all we are looking for. It was easy to drive to and from venue. The room was clean, truly non smoking. Needs some areas of fixing, but nothing that was an inconvenience. Breakfast was simple, and good. Located next to shopping and eating places. The price was good. Safe place.
2/10
Poor
23 Mar 2025
Verified traveler

No Thanks

Wasnt impressed with anything. Not as clean as I would prefer. Heater made noises, would rather not use. Breakfast lacking: 2 cereals, toast, yogurt, watery gross looking pancake mix. Lid for coffee cups are too small to fit. Shampoo and conditioner samples mustve been half empty bc they were used prior to us. Wash cloth smelled. Would've been fine if it was a $50 night place to stay just to try to sleep somewhere for a minute.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Jeffrey
Its good
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
18 Mar 2025
Verified traveler
The staff was okay when it came to friendliness. Breakfast was less than desirable. Waffles or cereal. No protein, no yogurt although the sign on the refrigerator clearly said \" milk and yogurt\". When asked about yogurt the person in charge of the dining room played dumb while wrapped up in a blanket in the lobby. But. You get what you pay for - cheap room no amenities.
Business
2/10
Poor
11 Mar 2025
Barbara
This was the worst place I have ever stayed. The heat was set at 62 but it was over 85 in our room and it stopped working all together. No towels, no coffee, coffee pot missing pieces, not clean at all and they didn't care at all.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
patrick
Not a lot of riff Raff for a two star hotel. That is helpful.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
patrick
They have an exercise room.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
patrick
Out back in the smoking area the neighboring business Dunkin donuts always has traffic.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
patrick
On University Ave. Close to Kohl's.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
patrick
It's easy going and it works out well when I get what I want and need, I can better do my part as a consumer to help the staff.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
22 Feb 2025
Doug

Run down place with cheap management

Dirty worn out room. Head hair and pubic hair in the tub and bathroom. No pancake mix or milk or hot water for oatmeal. Juice was watered down. Management refused to bring out any more milk. It's a cheap place but you get what you pay for. Be prepared.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2025
Jeffrey
Overall not bad. Tv did not work and the heater was not the best. Quiet room. Good location.
4/10
Poor
09 Feb 2025
Michael r
Picked this place trying to save a buck so I didn’t expect a lot but they did not meet the very low bar I’d set for it. No staff anywhere to be found. There was a bunch of junk lying around at the front desk. No lights on in the entry way. Very dark, dank, run down. They put a $100 deposit on my credit card even though Id already paid. I cant think of anything I could possibly have broken there worth $100. Room was freezing. I turned the “heater” on. It only blew cold air all night long. It looked like they were in the middle of a remodel at least I hope they were. Sheets smelled clean despite being covered in stains. Didnt bother to turn the TV on or take a shower. Would gladly have traded the $20 I saved on literally any other hotel in town.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
31 Jan 2025
Keegan
Absolutely terrible! Room hadn't been cleaned. Shower was full of soap scum and towels/bedding stained. Asked for a different room, second room didn't have the power on. Dirty and the fridge stunk like power hadn't been on in months and standing water sat. Absolutely disgusting, staff said they just got the hotel. Clearly the new owners didn't perform basic cleaning of the rooms before begining taking money from customers. Was a process to get a refund.
Stay far, far away from this place! Not following the most basic sanitary procedures.
2/10
Poor
29 Jan 2025
zoey
It smelt funny, they gave us a dirty room, the microwave barely worked. There was also a $100 deposit that was not clear online, and I still havent gotten it back... its been only about 4 days, im in NEED of it (the transaction says its still pending too, but i dont have any of that money).The cool air and heat stopped working half-way through our 6 day stay. The people at the desk were nice enough, but they didn't have much to eat for breakfast either.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2025
Jacob
Feel like I'm in a zoo. No windows to outside. The window goes straight to the hallway. Had staff lurking out my door a couple times and even try to get in my room even tho I was baked getting out the shower yelling \"ya, I'm in here\". Other than tht it's good
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
Jeannie
It was a peaceful and relaxing stay, we really enjoyed it.
Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Jan 2025
Verified traveler
The room was in a really bad condition the guys had a rashes the day after they only stay the 1st night and leave so they don't use the 2nd night
Business
2/10
Poor
01 Jan 2025
Jacob
Smelled like cigarettes even though it said it was a no smoking hotel and was dirty in the room, stains on bed sheets, nasty spots on lamps, debris in the drawer by the bed, pieces of stuff on floor, carpet had stains on it. Literally the only reason I stayed was because I was so exhausted I didn't trust in driving to another hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Shawn
It was very quiet and clean.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
10 Dec 2024
Dillon
Frankly, as a pregnant woman this stay felt like it would never end. It was cleanier than most hotels but that doesnt makeup for the disrespectful management.

The woman who checked us in knew about our dog and yet we were required to pay an additional 80 dollars which i might add they never told us when they put the payment through. In addition, they said it would be 180 but they would do us a favor and bump it down to the charged price. We were never informed about this upon arrival.

Doors slamming at almost every hour on the hour and need i remind you i am 7 MONTHS PREGNANT! And i already have a hard time sleeping.
Also very loud music coming through the vent in the bathroom. We are pretty sure we were placed in the room next to what seemed to be their storage room. It was as if we needed an eye kept on us like we were criminals. Microwave worked but only if you needed something cooked for a minute.

I had gone down for breakfast and made myself waffles, before i could even eat a man comes from around the corner and practically stares me down. \"Why, why you did this?\"(a mess of batter that i did not clean up yet) \"this is no good\", same man who told us not to bring cereal into room. Again clear criminal treatment. Or maybe just a thing against woman.

The wife who i assume was married to that man was very much in the wrong for calling my fiance a liar. As she walked away.

We would expect either a full or half refund. Or a few nights free at a later date
Business_and_leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
01 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

Not worth it.

This place has really gone downhill. 4 night stay and NO housekeeping. Had to ask for fresh towels and the garbage was never emptied. Not worth saving money. There were stale muffins and no waffle batter the first morning for breakfast, and it only slightly improved over the weekend.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
29 Nov 2024
Tara
The building is very worn down. It was cold in the hallways. The heater did not work properly. Had it set to 80 and it was still cold in the room. Shower was dirty. Bathroom counter dirty. Room smelled musty. Only stayed bc it was late when we checked I. Did not get greeted by staff had to call 0 on the phone and then he came around in his socks. Not very professional.
2/10
Poor
17 Nov 2024
Jennifer
Front desk man was very rude and did not care at all when i bright the roaches to his attention... his response was: \"yes, sometimes\" with a shrug of his shoulders...
Leisure Pet
4/10
Poor
17 Nov 2024
David
I used to live in Cedar Falls and this hotel used to be all right. This place has gone really down hill. There is no money spent on upkeep much less upgrades. Breakfast was a joke. No coffee ever. Needs a complete overhaul from owner on down. Would rather take my chances in Waterloo than stay here again.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
15 Nov 2024
Katrina

Never again

It was a terrible experience I would never book a room there the front lady was not friendly and demanding I refused to stay there
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2024
Jane
Good value. A little tired, but clean and very comfortable beds.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Nov 2024
Jason
Low cost rooms were just that. Bathroom was very run down and dingy looking.
Business Family
4/10
Poor
28 Oct 2024
Claudia
There were several concerning things about this property. There was a huge brown stain on the floor by the bed. The stain reeked of cigarette smell. The lampshade on the desk was broken and had been set directly on the light bulbs - a potential fire hazard. The smoke detector was hanging from the upper wall by the wires - not sure if it would have worked in case of a fire. The mirror on the bathroom door was filthy. The phone in the room appeared to have scorch marks on it. The metal Kleenex box covering was full of rust spots. The sink leaked A LOT, all over the floor. When I contacted the person at the desk about the leaking sink, he said, \"What do you want me to do about it?\" I was stunned at his comment! I asked for another room, but he said there weren't any other rooms (I'm not sure if that was accurate or not). He brought us more towels to mop up all the water and gave us a $5 bill as compensation. We put a wastebasket under the sink to catch all the water that was leaking. We did NOT shower the next morning as the tub looked rather grimy. There were very limited breakfast items, plus a broken juice machine. We went to a restaurant for breakfast, after we checked out. Will NOT stay there again!
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
25 Oct 2024
Marlo
Overall the neighborhood was fine, felt aafe for a late night check-in but when we checked in guy at sesk never spoke a word to us. When we got to the room, the door was ajar, held open by the security lock. Made us really nervous. Bathroom was disgusting! Floor had wear holes in it, chair had atains, and we found a smooshed bug on the wall!
Business_and_leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Oct 2024
Christy

6.5 out of 10

my room was very clean and mini split HVAC was very good.
HOWEVER I have a few negatives....
In spite of only 2-4 cars in the parking lot AND never seeing another person in the hall in a 2 day stay....I was told there were no rooms on the first floor, so lots of stairs and confusing halls....so IF you are older or have issues with mobility, check first
Also my remote for the TV did not work at all and manual turn on limited my choices to 3-10 channels
Coffee machine in room may have worked.....but part to hold coffee was missing.
I did housekeeping in a major hospital ER so small things catch my eye.....bathroom door mirror was quite dirty....Little things matter

Self
2/10
Poor
06 Oct 2024
Veronica
2nd time we've stayed here. Dirty, gross, staff is unfriendly and crabby! Will NOT stay a 3rd time!
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
05 Oct 2024
Verified traveler

Not well

There was no air conditioning. Very loud slamming doors . Breakfast was horrible selection . Dry cereal toast and waffles . No juice no coffee .
4/10
Poor
04 Oct 2024
Tammara
I chose the motel after looking at pictures of the place on Expedia, the place looked nothing like the pictures on the website. I was traveling alone and did not feel safe or comfortable. The place was dirty and run down. Had a moldy/dusty smell when you walked in the door. Employees never came into the room to change towels or sheets in the 5 night stay. I had to go to the desk to ask for toilet paper. I would never stay at a Days Inn again.
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2024
Michelle
Clean and affordable with a nice breakfast bar.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
25 Aug 2024
Verified traveler
Not so good hallways hot see where things paint over and missed paint slects on furniture closet reack feel on own and bath tub terrible pictures deceiving breakfast stale no fruit
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2024
Mark
Talked out of reserved room for smaller bed. Smaller room at same price. Worst room condition but so tired from long drive to complain. Base moldings peeling off wall, smoke detector hanging by wires, worn carpet at bathroom entrance. Mirror on bathroom door moldy looking. Didn't sleep much and left early.
Business_and_leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Aug 2024
Shelly
This property should be shut down! Stained comforters, holes in the wall covered with sheets of copy paper covering them! Gross place! We left before we unpacked the car
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Aug 2024
Kerry
There was no modern features for charging my electronic items. I spent 4 days at this place and still haven’t seen any kind of house keeping.
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
18 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Never Again

The classic example of “you get what you pay for”. Room was not clean with small hairs on the edge of the tub, and don’t expect the man at the desk to want to give you any help whatsoever if you have a problem. Stay here at your own risk.
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Aug 2024
Milene
The person at the front desk was very rude, unfriendly and not helpful at all. The rug was very dirty and the room smelled bad
Business
6/10
Pleasant
10 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

In a pinch sure.

Good location. Room was okay. However bathroom was dirty and tub was dirty and drain was broken. Staff came into my room while I was out to dinner and took the AC controller. Side by side Rooms share an AC, because I turned it off and the other room wanted it on the remote was removed from my room. Staff member that entered my room felt no explanation was needed. When I asked for the remote back so I could manage the room temp, I was given attitude.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Aug 2024
Cathi
One of our beds was broken and tipped when sat on the end. There was no ice at the hotel. The juice machine was not working.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2024
donald
The bed was a queen size and my wife and I rolled to the middle. It was kind of uncomfortable to keep trying to get back to the side of the bed.
Partner
2/10
Poor
04 Aug 2024
Linsy
Absolutely disgusting! All they did was make the beds and spray some fabreeze. The floors, bedding, counters and fixtures were so dirty and gross. It looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in weeks. The mirror, doors and walls were disgusting. There’s also paint chips and speckles on everything. The ironing board had smeared boogers on it. The desk, dresser and nightstand had dried sticky residue. This place deserves 0 stars. I even found mouse poop. The check-in staff was sitting in the lobby on his phone when I arrived. I greeted him first and was at the counter before he even stood up. He said nothing at all, didn’t even explain breakfast times or anything at all. It was also noisy as heck!! You could hear the TV and people in the next rooms until almost 3am. For a place that has 300 rooms and not many guests you could at least clean a freaking room and space out people. DONT STAY HERE.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
04 Aug 2024
Jacquelyn
Room was overall dirty. Air conditioner dripped water all over the desk and floor. Floor was wet. Front desk staff wasn’t concerned. Wouldn’t give us a different room or refund, only a couple towels. Would not recommend this location.
2/10
Poor
28 Jul 2024
Ian

STAY AT ANOTHER PLACE

absolutely awful. They expect an extra 100 upfront. Ontop of it the ac stopped working and the hair dryer almost caught on fire.
Business Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Jul 2024
Steve
Room was just not clean, Sink and tub looked terrible, drywall crumbling's around door jambs, baseboards hanging loose,, Place use to be nice but its not being maintained anymore, will never stay there again
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Great places to stay

Clean room freindly staff
Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2024
Jacqueline
Quiet
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Will stay here again

Good price. Very close to the Falls Aquatic center. We just needed a place to lay our heads after long hot days in the sun. Nothing fancy, but met our needs.
Partner
2/10
Poor
13 Jul 2024
Robert
Would not accommodate our mistake after only 5 minutes which it took us to realize that the hotel was not in the state we requested.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Stinky hotel

The room smelled like urine and smelled horrible all through the night... if it were not so late when we checked in we would have canceled and gone somewhere else. It smelled terrible all through the hotel. The check-in guy came out with no shoes on at all... and then took my driver's license and credit card out and around the desk making his way to a hotel room around the corner to ask some lady something and I kinda followed him cuz I didn't know what he was doing with both my cards. Will not stay there EVER again... The beds were okay and clean but the room really needed a lot of work and renovations...
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jul 2024
Bucky
Smoke detector was laying behind the tv and of course not working. No 'do not disturb' door hanger. No tv guire which made it hard for an out of towner to find anything to watch. Top of toilet did not fit right. No Bible, pen or paper.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
01 Jul 2024
Benjamin
I wrote a pretty honest review of this place on Google. Unless this place is the only stay available, or what fits your budget, I'd suggest finding a different place.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2024
Steph
Staff so kind. Bed comfy. Breakfast good. Check in great.
Needs a better up keep-a lot of small things unattended to that distracted. (Paint touch ups, worn/torn carpet, and a few corners could have been cleaner) Well stay again as we are only there to sleep and then have breakfast a couple nights.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2024
Mary
Always feel safe in Cedar Falls. TV was very unreliable. Not staffs fault at all but perhaps Direct TV should not be their carrier.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2024
GKENYEA
Quit and safe
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
25 Jun 2024
Bruce
Going into room had cigar smell. I was told that the A.C. would get smell out It didnt
Move to other room much nicer. 2nd room A.C. didn't work well. Paint chips in bathroom and sink. Rust and what looked like mold in bathroom. Had to bring in fan to cool room.T.V. was about to fall off cabinet. Took pictures.
Leisure Family_with_children

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Days Inn by Wyndham Cedar Falls- University Plaza
5924 University Ave, Cedar Falls, United States

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