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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Iowa

Iowa is a fantastic city to visit for a weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make your trip even more enjoyable. Whether you're traveling as a couple, a family, or solo, we've analyzed all of the hotels in the area to help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Iowa. There are many affordable options for a hotel here, from cozy bed and breakfasts to large chain hotels. When considering where to stay in Iowa for your long weekend escape, make sure to look for amenities that will help you relax and unwind, such as a fitness center, spa, or pool. And don't forget to consider location - finding a hotel near restaurants and other things to do can make your stay much more enjoyable. Iowa is a great city for sightseeing, and there are plenty of things to do for families or couples during a weekend escape, including museums or outdoor activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So if you're looking for a weekend getaway in Iowa, one of these wonderful hotels will help you take advantage of everything on offer.

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

Hotel Grinnell

Grinnell, Iowa
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Iowa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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Located at 925 PARK ST, Hotel Grinnell has great rooms from $212 (before taxes). It offers room service, a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 43.8 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast at this convenient hotel. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator
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Rhythm City Casino & Resort

Davenport, Iowa
3-star Resort with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Iowa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Rhythm City Casino & Resort which has nice rooms starting at $134. Offering room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7077 Elmore Avenue. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 155.5 miles from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • City
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Strawberry Farm B and B

Muscatine, Iowa
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Iowa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
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We found Strawberry Farm B and B to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $155. We loved that is has skiing, snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3402 Tipton Rd. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and an indoor play area which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 131 miles from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
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  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
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Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs IA

Council Bluffs, Iowa
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Iowa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $130, Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs IA, at 2501 Bass Pro Drive provides skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and city views. It's located just 134.3 miles from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
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  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Julien Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Hotel Julien Dubuque has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $167 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 200 Main Street. Furthermore, it also offers golf, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and an indoor pool, which is nice for visitors. Just 149 miles from the city center, this terrific 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.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines, Iowa
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Iowa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Des Moines Marriott Downtown is 8.60 out of 10. This place has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $132, and it's located at 700 Grand Ave. We also love the parking, hiking, laundry services, city views, and an indoor pool which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 29.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Spa
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A cool place is Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center because it has great rooms that start at $123. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 90 Twixt Town Road NE. Only 96.4 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and a hot tub at this fun hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Coralville, Iowa
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $125 (before taxes). It's located at 300 East 9th Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 102.4 miles from the city center. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Blackhawk Autograph Collection

Davenport, Iowa
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Iowa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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Located at 200 East 3rd Street, Hotel Blackhawk Autograph Collection has great rooms from $189 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 154.5 miles from the center of town. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Davenport

Davenport, Iowa
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Iowa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Davenport which has nice rooms starting at $137. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4215 Elmore Ave. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 156.2 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Iowa, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Iowa, Best Luxury Hotels in Iowa, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Iowa, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Iowa, Best Hotels for One Week in Iowa, Best Hotels for One Night in Iowa, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Iowa, or Best Business Hotels in Iowa.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Iowa?

Iowa Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$141

Travelers to Iowa will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 99 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $141. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Iowa.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $155
  • 3-star hotels: $140


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