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 $130 (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 $130 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.00 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 city views at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

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


Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs which has nice rooms starting at $133. Offering room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2202 River Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

We found Hampton Inn Council Bluffs to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $134. 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 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2204 River Road. You'll also find breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.9 miles from the center of town. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East Council Bluffs IA

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Council Bluffs
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $138, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East Council Bluffs IA, at 3216 Plaza View Dr provides a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle. It's located just 2.5 miles from the city center, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Convention Center Area

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Convention Center Area has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a casino, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $137 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2211 South 32nd Street. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


My Place Hotel-Council Bluffs/Omaha East IA

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Council Bluffs
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of My Place Hotel-Council Bluffs/Omaha East IA is 8.90 out of 10. This place has rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $110, and it's located at 2281 South 35th Street. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Council Bluffs IA

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Council Bluffs IA because it has great rooms that start at $105. It has a casino, a fitness center, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 17 Arena Way. Only 2.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

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


Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs IA

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (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 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs IA offers a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $92 (before taxes). It's located at 520 30Th Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • 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 and Bellevue.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Council Bluffs, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Council Bluffs, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Council Bluffs, Best Hotels for One Week in Council Bluffs, or Best Hotels for One Night in Council Bluffs.


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

Council Bluffs Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$122

After analyzing 8 first time trip hotels in Council Bluffs, Iowa, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $122. 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: $134
  • 2-star hotels: $111


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