Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Mid-America Center

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Courtyard
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Indoor pool
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2501 Bass Pro Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
  • Place, Mid-America Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Council Bluffs
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Council Bluffs

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA places you next to Mid-America Center and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Horseshoe Council Bluffs. This 3-star hotel has 131 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Mid-America Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Joe's Karting - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 11 min drive
  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pilot Travel Centers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sapp Bros. Travel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Hotel with free parking, steps from Mid-America Center
At Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available on request). The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and a library.
Guests can expect 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 943 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

Located steps from Mid-America Center, this hotel is in Council Bluffs, and within a 10-minute walk of Horseshoe Council Bluffs and Joe's Karting. You'll also find CHI Health Center Omaha and Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA have a casino?

No, Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Bistro.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

The closest major airport to Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA is Eppley Field Airport (OMA), which is 6.9 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Omaha, NE (MIQ-Millard), which is located 16.6 mi away (20-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA.

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean, easy interstate access.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The toilet was slow and there was a terrible musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean and Helpful staff. Morning breakfast was nice because we got to know the main person waiting on use and sometimes cooking for us. Se was friendly and always smiling and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kodajook

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bar and bistro was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall not bad, waited to check out while the clerk wandered around outside smoking looking at her phone…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best sleep off the highway

I had been driving all day and wanted a place close to the highway to sleep. I booked a room here. It was the best sleep I had all week. The bed was comfortable, the fan and temperature for me were perfect and it was so quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel

Hands down one of the nicest rooms we’ve stayed at in a hotel ever! Staff was great and room was spacious and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody, Murrieta

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessicca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very clean and updated. The bar and snack are is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025