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Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.0 star property
Travelers gather around the cozy firepit to plan casino adventures, then return to refresh in the indoor pool after exploring Council Bluffs attractions

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Located near Horseshoe Council Bluffs and Ameristar Casino Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott offers a firepit gathering spot. Guests can dine at The Bistro, swim in the indoor pool, or browse the on-site library. Visitors praise the attentive staff who enhance the relaxing atmosphere.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

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

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

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 5
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  • Sleeps 7
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Suite, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Council Bluffs, Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Check out an event or a game at Mid-America Center, and consider making time for Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing, fishing, and winery tours. Visit our Council Bluffs travel guide
Map
2501 Bass Pro Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501

What's nearby

  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
    Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
    4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • 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

Getting around

  • Omaha Station
    11 min drive
  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA)
    21 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 near Mid-America Center
Located close to Horseshoe Council Bluffs and Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs, Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a firepit. The on-site American cuisine bistro, Bistro, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Courtyard Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs IA Hotel
Courtyard Marriott Omaha East/Council Hotel
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Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA Hotel

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7 AM–11 PM on request.

Where is Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mid-America Center and Horseshoe Council Bluffs. Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs and Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 773 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Brian

My family enjoyed our stay here, very close to the zoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean, easy interstate access.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, attractive hotel. The staff was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, delicious breakfast. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very feiendly and accommidating. The property is very clean and close to eating venues and the horshoe casino.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are very comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the fire pit outside.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

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
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to MidAmerica Center. Property was clean & quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick easy check in. The staff was so friendly. Loved the room they gave us. Was nice & clean. Also was close for us to get over to the Mid American Center for our concert. Will stay again for sure. 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessicca

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late check in with as met with a smile and a very helpful staff member. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the venue and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Devin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice clean modern hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and clean. Staff was very friendly and courteous. The location was great as it is right next to the Mid American Center. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would definitely stay again.

Friendly and helpful staff, clean room and comfortable beds. Walking distance from a brewery and food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025