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Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG

3.5 star property
Family-friendly Kearney hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Younes Conference Center South

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Located near Younes Conference Center South, Crowne Plaza Kearney, an IHG Hotel offers a fun-filled retreat with free water park access and a spa tub. Visit the on-site coffee shop for a meal or connect to in-room WiFi. With amenities like an indoor pool, children's pool with waterslide, and helpful staff as praised by previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible, Minifridge)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Comm, Mobil Access)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Minifridge)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
707 WEST TALMADGE STREET, Kearney, NE, 68845

What's nearby

  • Younes Conference Center South - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Big Apple Fun Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Viaero Event Center - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • University of Nebraska Kearney - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Classic Car Collection - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barista's Daily Grind - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG

Family-friendly hotel near Younes Conference Center South
Located close to Big Apple Fun Center and Viaero Event Center, Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG provides free water park access, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Starbucks, the on-site coffee shop. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 168 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 1 to 25 for adults and USD 1 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Fyre Grill and Spirits
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

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
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

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
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 1 to 25 for adults, and USD 1 to 25 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza Kearney
Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Kearney an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG Kearney
Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG Hotel Kearney

Frequently asked questions

Does Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG located?

This family-friendly Kearney hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Younes Conference Center South, Big Apple Fun Center, and Viaero Event Center. Platte River and University of Nebraska Kearney are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Crowne Plaza Kearney by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 691 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ISAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, fun day at the water park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Fun trip with family

Great room and enjoyable water park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

This hotel is bright and beautifully decorated. Front desk staff were happy and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mischelle Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is not worth the cost on this website
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Delmer

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great stay

Nice motel and clean staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Kids loved the water park!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great family fun

Very nice hotel for families and/or reunions. Modern, spacious and clean. The indoor water park is a great added bonus. We enjoyed the connecting rooms too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sondra

Great place to stay with family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

SAEED A

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roadside waterpark feel! Lots of noise slippery hallways and elevators. If waterpark is your deal it may be a good choice, for a quite comfortable night and a relaxing vibe it Not!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizzetee

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel, near perfection
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great food. Very Clean. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & the water park is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept, room smelled good and was clean. Friendly helpful staff. Fun water park just the right size. Fyre Grill was pretty tasty, large portions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, pool is amazing and staff was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stop on the way out to the mountains !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! No complainfs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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