Lovilia is located in Monroe County, which sits in southern Iowa. Some of the larger communities near the small town include Pella, Oskaloosa and Knoxville. Pella is home to the annual Tulip Time Festival each spring, which features parades, musical acts and events. According to City-Data.com, as of 2009, Lovilia had a population of about 500 citizens.
The Royal Amsterdam Hotel is located in Pella, Iowa, which is just 25 miles from Lovilia. Accommodations include 38 standard guest rooms and suites. Monarch's is a restaurant and lounge located on the first floor of the hotel, and event space is available for up to 140 people. Additional restaurants in the area include Smokey Row, George's and Breadeaux Pizza.
Located 25 miles from Lovilia, in Pella, Iowa, the Holiday Inn Express sits near the Bos Landen Golf Club. Guest rooms have basic hotel amenities, and a complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. The hotel also has a sauna, whirlpool, fitness center and business center. While a public 18-hole golf course is located across the street from the hotel, guests can also boat and fish in nearby Red Rock Lake.
The Comfort Inn has 59 guest rooms and is located 25 miles from Lovilia, Iowa, in Oskaloosa. Amenities at the hotel include an exercise room and indoor pool, and some rooms even have an in-room hot tub. Attractions in the area include Southern Iowa Speedway, Penn Central Theater and Lake Keomah. Dining options near the hotel include Rock Island Grill, The Pepper Tree, Doc's Salami and Bonanza.
The Super 8 Knoxville is located less than 20 miles from Lovilia, Iowa, and offers a variety of amenities, including a jacuzzi, business center, and RV and bus parking. Attractions in the area include the Knoxville Raceway, Sprint Car Museum and Tassel Ridge Winery. Numerous restaurant options are available near the motel, including the Rib Shack, Tasos Italian and Steakhouse, Udders Steakhouse, Godfather's Pizza and Hong Kong Chinese.
