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Our top choices for Council Bluffs family-friendly hotels

A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.
A modern hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a courtyard, and a wooden fence.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and towels, a clear view of the pool, and a modern architectural design with large windows and a wooden wall panel.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs
  • Spacious family escape with indoor swimming pool, free airport shuttle, and kid-approved activities just minutes from the zoo.
€91
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a large mirror, and a vanity with a sink.
A lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a large window.
A modern retail area with a sign reading "The Shop," stocked with snacks and beverages, and featuring a microwave and storage cabinets.
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a large chandelier.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
  • Family fun and gaming thrive at this hotel near a top zoo with an indoor pool and nightclub.
€93
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs
Two arcade machines, one labeled 'Jurassic Park Arcade' and the other 'Fast & Furious Arcade,' in a room with carpet flooring.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a seating area with chairs.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

3. Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
  • Stay within minutes of Henry Doorly Zoo with family-focused amenities, kid-friendly pools, and late-night swimming fun.
€71
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign that reads "Springhill Suites Marriott".
A hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large digital display on the wall.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs
  • Kids will enjoy the hotel's indoor pool near Henry Doorly Zoo, just 5 minutes from aquatic and animal attractions.
€94
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
A Microtel Inn & Suites building with a clear sky and greenery around.
A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a seating area with benches, and large windows allowing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.
A reception desk with a blue wall, a logo for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES', and various informational signs.

5. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha
Council Bluffs
  • Refreshing indoor pool and family comforts await near Henry Doorly Zoo, with free breakfast to start zoo adventures.
€70
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a diving board, and a window on the right.
A restaurant with a central dining area, kitchen, and a clock on the wall.
A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and a mirror reflecting the equipment.

6. Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80
Council Bluffs
€66
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, a round coffee table, a blue sofa, and a reception desk.
A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.
A hotel bathroom with a black granite sink, a mirror, a shower, and a towel rack.
A swimming pool with chairs around it, a door, and windows with a view of a car outside.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs
  • Family-friendly haven with indoor pool and complimentary breakfast awaits near Henry Doorly Zoo for memorable adventures.
€88
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
A hotel with a 'Comfort Suites' sign, multiple parking spaces, and a building with a red roof.
A hotel room with a brown sofa, a large bed, and a framed landscape picture on the wall.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a yellow armchair, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

8. Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
  • Family holidays thrive at this renovated hotel near Henry Doorly Zoo with indoor pool, free breakfast, and quiet atmosphere.
€74
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs
A hotel lobby with two dark sofas, patterned throw pillows, a patterned carpet, and a staircase leading to another level.
A clean, well-lit restaurant with a counter, chairs, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, round mirror, and a bed with a dark headboard.

9. Quality Inn & Suites Council Bluffs - Omaha East

Quality Inn & Suites Council Bluffs - Omaha East
Council Bluffs
  • Family fun at this remodeled hotel with free breakfast, pool, and premium TV channels.
€54
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Council Bluffs - Omaha East
A child lying on a bed with a book, in a room with a white bedspread and a wooden headboard.
A hallway with a reception desk, a door leading to a kitchen area, and a framed welcome sign.
A person operating a front-loading washing machine in a laundromat with multiple machines.
Two vending machines in a hallway with a sign that reads "VENDORS".

10. WoodSpring Suites Council Bluffs

WoodSpring Suites Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
€68
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
WoodSpring Suites Council Bluffs
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Breakfast included
Pool
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Council Bluffs

A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.
A modern hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a courtyard, and a wooden fence.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a food service counter.

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs
€91
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
A multi-story building with a red sign indicating a Red Roof Inn.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi availability.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a sofa, and a stone wall.

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
€71
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, a round coffee table, a blue sofa, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a window with curtains.
A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.
A hotel reception area with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks, a refrigerator, a small table with a plant, and a projection screen displaying a purple abstract pattern.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs
€88
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
A modern retail area with a sign reading "The Shop," stocked with snacks and beverages, and featuring a microwave and storage cabinets.
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a large chandelier.
An indoor swimming pool area with tiled flooring, poolside chairs, and a view of the outside.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a red ottoman, and a hallway leading to a bedroom.

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
€93
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs
A Microtel Inn & Suites building with a clear sky and greenery around.
A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a seating area with benches, and large windows allowing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.
A reception desk with a blue wall, a logo for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES', and various informational signs.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha
Council Bluffs
€70
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Woodspring Suites" sign.
A hallway with a reception desk, a door leading to a kitchen area, and a framed welcome sign.
A person operating a front-loading washing machine in a laundromat with multiple machines.
Two vending machines in a hallway with a sign that reads "VENDORS".

WoodSpring Suites Council Bluffs

WoodSpring Suites Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
€68
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
WoodSpring Suites Council Bluffs
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and a mirror reflecting the equipment.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a diving board, and a window on the right.
A motel with a sign indicating free wifi, a parking lot with several vehicles, and a building with a blue-lit upper level.

Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80
Council Bluffs
€66
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign that reads "Springhill Suites Marriott".
A hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large digital display on the wall.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs
€94
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
A hotel lobby with two dark sofas, patterned throw pillows, a patterned carpet, and a staircase leading to another level.
A clean, well-lit restaurant with a counter, chairs, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, round mirror, and a bed with a dark headboard.

Quality Inn & Suites Council Bluffs - Omaha East

Quality Inn & Suites Council Bluffs - Omaha East
Council Bluffs
€54
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Council Bluffs - Omaha East
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.
A reception desk with a flat-screen TV, a plant, and a coffee machine.
A hotel entrance with a covered porch, two blue benches, and a parking lot.
A restaurant with a vending machine, tables, chairs, and a kitchen area.

Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area
Council Bluffs
€43
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Council Bluffs

A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.
A modern hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a courtyard, and a wooden fence.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a food service counter.

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs
€91
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
A multi-story building with a red sign indicating a Red Roof Inn.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi availability.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a sofa, and a stone wall.

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
€71
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs
A modern retail area with a sign reading "The Shop," stocked with snacks and beverages, and featuring a microwave and storage cabinets.
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a large chandelier.
An indoor swimming pool area with tiled flooring, poolside chairs, and a view of the outside.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a red ottoman, and a hallway leading to a bedroom.

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
€93
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, a round coffee table, a blue sofa, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a window with curtains.
A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.
A hotel reception area with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks, a refrigerator, a small table with a plant, and a projection screen displaying a purple abstract pattern.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs
€88
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
A Microtel Inn & Suites building with a clear sky and greenery around.
A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a seating area with benches, and large windows allowing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.
A reception desk with a blue wall, a logo for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES', and various informational signs.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha
Council Bluffs
€70
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign that reads "Springhill Suites Marriott".
A hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large digital display on the wall.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs
€94
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and a mirror reflecting the equipment.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a diving board, and a window on the right.
A motel with a sign indicating free wifi, a parking lot with several vehicles, and a building with a blue-lit upper level.

Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80
Council Bluffs
€66
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80
A hotel with a 'Comfort Suites' sign, multiple parking spaces, and a building with a red roof.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a yellow armchair, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel bathroom with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.
A hotel room with a brown sofa, a large bed, and a framed landscape picture on the wall.

Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
€74
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs
A hotel lobby with two dark sofas, patterned throw pillows, a patterned carpet, and a staircase leading to another level.
A clean, well-lit restaurant with a counter, chairs, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, round mirror, and a bed with a dark headboard.

Quality Inn & Suites Council Bluffs - Omaha East

Quality Inn & Suites Council Bluffs - Omaha East
Council Bluffs
€54
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Council Bluffs - Omaha East
A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, a small trash bin, and a bed in the background.
A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
A modern office space with a reception desk, a small seating area, and a large window providing natural light.
A reception area with a desk, computer, and a window with a view of the outside.

Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East
Council Bluffs
€60
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East
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Top Council Bluffs Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

8/10 Good
"Good people"
Jared 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

8/10 Good
"Room was clean, breakfast good but motel was busy and so meal time was busy. Halls were loud at times."
Cindy 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA
BridgePointe Inn & Suites

BridgePointe Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"Clean rm. helpful staff. Breakfast was good. Ac worked."
George 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
BridgePointe Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

8/10 Good
"The room was clean and comfortable but the lotion was empty or the pump was broken, the toilet lever was loose, and the room had a connecting door to the room next door, and I could hear every voice, television show, and toilet flush. Completely different than my experience last week at the same hotel."
Dawn 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hampton Inn Council Bluffs
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

8/10 Good
"Room were clean staff was helpful. Did charge 20 bucks to check in early but for the most part everything was fine Pool was nice although it shared by three hotels."
Kevin 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs
My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

10/10 Excellent
"Was in a semi industrial area The people at desk super nice and friendly Area was quiet enough for the night Find an alternate route if train is crossing the road 2 blocks to the right when leaving the property in the morning"
ERWIN 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA
Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

10/10 Excellent
"Muy buen lugar ,me la pase increíble"
Alvaro 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs
Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

8/10 Good
"Nice quiet place to stay. Building maintenance is not 100% but it is okay and clean."
Kyle 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

8/10 Good
"Seems pretty new. It's connected to a casino. Mostly quiet though. The a/c was louder than I would like. Breakfast was better than most breakfast buffets. Scones and bacon go a long way"
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What's Council Bluffs like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a trip with your children, the welcoming destination of Council Bluffs is a good choice. The museums, art scene and restaurants are just a few things that make this an attractive family holiday destination. Fly into Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field), which is the closest airport, or Omaha, NE (MIQ-Millard), which is located 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Council Bluffs?
Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs is a hotel with an indoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your child-friendly holiday include Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha.
How many hotels that welcome families will I be able to find in Council Bluffs?
Expedia has 7 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Council Bluffs.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Council Bluffs?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. Average annual precipitation for Council Bluffs is 1066 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Council Bluffs?
While you and your family are staying in Council Bluffs, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Mid-America Center, Stir Cove and Western Historic Trails Center. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Westfair Amphitheatre and Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

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