The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Council Bluffs

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Council Bluffs

If it's your first trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Council Bluffs. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Council Bluffs. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Council Bluffs for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Council Bluffs beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Council Bluffs for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Council Bluffs
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA has great rooms from $104 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Springhill Suites By Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, Ia

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

A great place to stay is Springhill Suites By Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, Ia which has nice rooms starting at $133. Offering a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3216 Plaza View Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn & Suites Council Bluffs-I-29 By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Holiday Inn & Suites Council Bluffs-I-29 By IHG to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $117. We loved that is has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2202 River Road. You'll also find child care, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.8 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


My Place Hotel-Council Bluffs/Omaha East, Ia

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Council Bluffs
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $95, My Place Hotel-Council Bluffs/Omaha East, Ia, at 2281 South 35th Street provides a casino, rooms with kitchens, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning. It's located just 2.4 miles from the city center, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers a casino, a fitness center, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $100 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 17 Arena Way. Furthermore, it also offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Council Bluffs, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Council Bluffs, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Council Bluffs, Best Hotels for One Week in Council Bluffs, or Best Business Hotels in Council Bluffs.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Council Bluffs?

Council Bluffs Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$110

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Council Bluffs, Iowa, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $110. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Council Bluffs.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $118
  • 2-star hotels: $98


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