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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Property amenity
Indoor pool
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
View from property

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Living Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

  • ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pilot Travel Centers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sapp Bros. Travel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive

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 securing valuables and luggage storage. 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
  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

As of Feb 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA on Feb 21, 2026 start from $204.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA have connecting rooms?

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 that I can book at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

No, there aren't any 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. 771 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was big, clean, and super comfortable bedding. The property itself is also safe and well taken care of. Absolutely would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, helpful staff. Hotel was very clean and provided easy access to the interstate. Parking was plentiful and right outside the front door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wasn't there long. The bed was comfortable and the girl at the front desk during check in was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

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

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and attentive. Room was clean and well appointed. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff, easy parking, the room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. Will stay here again when in Council Bluffs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Republic

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very nice, super clean and modern. Staff are fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for the zoo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favourite place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large well lit parking lot, staff was very friendly. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean. The hotel was clean. Friendly staff. Rims very comfortable. I will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley, farmington

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom not super clean, long black hair on back of bathroom door. Chair in corner of room seriously stained - we wouldn’t sit in it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

janice

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was so wonderful, giving me hints locally! Also, simple quick ways to access my room! And the simply stated bar. Sweet!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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