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Our top choices for Iowa City family-friendly hotels

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Downtown
€108
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.
An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

2. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Iowa River Landing
  • Splash into family fun near University of Iowa with both indoor and outdoor pools for year-round swimming adventures.
€99
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A cozy room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a bookshelf.
A library with wooden bookshelves, a central reading area with chairs, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.
An outdoor seating area with yellow and white umbrellas, benches, and tables.
A bar area with various glasses and bottles, wooden paneling, and a row of chairs.

3. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Downtown
  • Family-friendly escapes for all ages at this city centre gem with complimentary bikes and comfort amenities.
€126
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A long breakfast bar with multiple food dispensers, white cabinets, and wall-mounted artwork.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

4. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
Coralville
  • Family fun awaits at this hotel featuring indoor pool, hot tub, and free breakfast near university sites.
€102
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
University Heights
  • Family fun steps from campus with an indoor pool, cosy firepit, and premium entertainment for all ages.
€153
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.
A wall of wine bottles in a well-lit, modern hotel setting.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a display of bottles.

6. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
Coralville
  • Vibrant family getaway with indoor pool, fitness centre, and free breakfast near University of Iowa's museums and attractions.
€103
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a sign that reads "Quality Inn by Choice".
A hotel entrance with a covered entryway, a number sign, and a handicap-accessible sign.

7. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
Iowa River Landing
  • Family-friendly escape with indoor pool and free breakfast near University of Iowa's museums and attractions.
€70
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
Coralville
  • Family fun with pool adventures and games, just minutes from the university campus.
€136
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
A spacious breakfast area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large framed picture on the wall.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
Coralville
  • Family adventures by the university with premium TV channels, complimentary breakfast, and cosy rooms.
€74
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
A breakfast buffet with cereal, fruits, and pastries.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.
A covered outdoor grill area with a barbecue grill, metal chairs, and a picnic table.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted artwork, and a bedside table with a lamp and phone.

10. MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City
Coralville
  • Fun family adventures near Iowa City with nature exhibits, cots, and free breakfast for all ages.
€94
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Iowa City

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Iowa City

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Downtown
€108
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.
An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Iowa River Landing
€99
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
University Heights
€153
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a variety of amenities such as a refrigerator, shelves with snacks, and a decorative wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
Coralville
€136
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A long breakfast bar with multiple food dispensers, white cabinets, and wall-mounted artwork.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
Coralville
€102
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of the interior.
A hotel with a prominent 'HOME 2' sign, a brick facade, and a well-lit entrance area with outdoor seating.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a changing room, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a microwave, coffee machine, and various kitchen appliances.

Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville
Coralville
€129
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville
An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.
A wall of wine bottles in a well-lit, modern hotel setting.
A hotel room with a dining area, a coffee station, and a large window.

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
Coralville
€103
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
A chessboard set up on a patio with outdoor seating and a fire pit, in front of a building with large windows and string lights.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, and large windows.

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Iowa City
€148
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a sign that reads "Quality Inn by Choice".
A hotel entrance with a covered entryway, a number sign, and a handicap-accessible sign.

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
Iowa River Landing
€70
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by wooden walls and ceiling, and furnished with white chairs and tables.
A two-story building with a flat roof and a chimney.
A bathroom with a shower, a toilet, and a towel rack with folded towels.

Baymont by Wyndham Coralville

Baymont by Wyndham Coralville
Coralville
€78
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Baymont by Wyndham Coralville
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Iowa City

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Downtown
€108
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.
An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Iowa River Landing
€99
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
University Heights
€153
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A long breakfast bar with multiple food dispensers, white cabinets, and wall-mounted artwork.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
Coralville
€102
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a variety of amenities such as a refrigerator, shelves with snacks, and a decorative wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
Coralville
€136
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
A bar area with wooden bar counters, black bar stools, and hanging woven light fixtures.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Graduate Iowa City."
A library with wooden bookshelves, a central reading area with chairs, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Downtown
€126
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of the interior.
A hotel with a prominent 'HOME 2' sign, a brick facade, and a well-lit entrance area with outdoor seating.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a changing room, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a microwave, coffee machine, and various kitchen appliances.

Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville
Coralville
€129
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville
An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.
A wall of wine bottles in a well-lit, modern hotel setting.
A hotel room with a dining area, a coffee station, and a large window.

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
Coralville
€103
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
A breakfast buffet with cereal, fruits, and pastries.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted artwork, and a bedside table with a lamp and phone.
A hotel lobby with a seating area, a kitchenette, and a coffee station.

MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City
Coralville
€94
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City
A spacious breakfast area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a green awning, parking spaces, and a handicap-accessible entrance.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large framed picture on the wall.

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
Coralville
€74
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
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Top Iowa City Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very welcoming and professional, hotel was immaculate and very clean"
Oliver 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

10/10 Excellent
"Good stay"
Linda 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

8/10 Good
"The carpets smelled like a wet basement. Otherwise, ok stay for a budget hotel."
Azize 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

What's Iowa City like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a holiday with your children, Iowa City is a good choice. The entertainment, sporting events and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Fly into Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa), which is located 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Iowa City?
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is another good choice for your child-friendly holiday.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Iowa City?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Iowa City are January, November, December and March, with each month seeing an average of 23 cm of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Iowa City?
While you are visiting Iowa City, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena.