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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a dining area with patterned chairs.

A vending machine with snacks and a water dispenser.

1. Countryside Inn & Suites

3 km from Lake Manawa Beach

RM236

RM265 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Council Suites' sign, a 'Manager on Duty' sign, and a check-in/out schedule.

A corridor with vending machines and a self-service kiosk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, doors on both sides, and a sign indicating room number 101.

2. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

7 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Susann

RM278

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A Country Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A gym with cardio equipment, a large window, and a television on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

A hotel room with a bed, a red chair, a desk, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window with curtains.

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

5 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Karen

RM371

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a courtyard, and a wooden fence.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large screen displaying the menu.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

5 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Barbara

RM378

RM423 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

A modern lobby with a blue geometric wall, a sofa, two armchairs, and a small table.

A swimming pool with a 30 ft depth marker, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed, with a clear view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a desk lamp, and a painting on the wall.

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG

5.3 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Sheri

RM388

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

An indoor swimming pool with a no diving sign, poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

6. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

5.6 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Tanya

RM355

RM398 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, a round coffee table, a blue sofa, and a reception desk.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks, a refrigerator, a small table with a plant, and a projection screen displaying a purple abstract pattern.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.5 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Eric

RM363

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view.

A bar area with a television mounted above the bar, a shelf with bottles, and two blue bar stools.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large digital display on the wall.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

4.9 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Abigail

RM390

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled flooring and large windows.

A buffet setup with waffle makers, syrup dispensers, and various food items.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a vending machine, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white and brown bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

9. Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

4.1 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Ariane

RM239

RM268 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A Microtel Inn & Suites building with a blue and white exterior, a landscaped lawn, and a signboard.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

5.5 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Cynthia

RM291

RM326 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and a central planter.

A spacious living room with a dark gray sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A large, multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of bar and dining tables.

11. Magnolia Hotel Omaha

8.9 km from Lake Manawa Beach

William

RM390

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a city view, a dark armchair, a round table, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a patterned wall, a reception desk, and a sign for guest rooms.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fenced patio area, and a building with a sign that reads 'KITCHEN'.

A large hotel with a central stage and a crowd gathered in front.

12. Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

7.3 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Elias

RM310

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a covered area with a pergola.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of a body of water through the window.

A snack bar with shelves stocked with various snacks and a beverage refrigerator.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sunlit by large arched windows, and equipped with lounge chairs and a changing area.

13. Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

5.9 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Brenda

RM398

RM446 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

A modern building with a glass facade, a landscaped garden with yellow flowers, and a distinctive sculpture.

A hotel lobby with a central staircase, multiple seating areas, and large windows providing natural light.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of a river.

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

5.9 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Dan

RM412

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

A swimming pool with a pool lift, lounge chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, a green office chair, a mounted TV, and a framed abstract art piece on the wall.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

9.7 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Susan

RM416

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern retail area with a sign reading "The Shop," stocked with snacks and beverages, and featuring a microwave and storage cabinets.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a large chandelier.

An indoor swimming pool area with tiled flooring, poolside chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a red ottoman, and a hallway leading to a bedroom.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

4.6 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Hoshana

RM384

RM430 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, multiple seating options, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with a 'Hilton Honors' sign, a 'welcome to Carter Lake' sign, and a 'explore' sign.

A row of treadmills in a gym with a large mirror and a motivational quote on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view.

17. Hampton Inn Omaha Airport

9.7 km from Lake Manawa Beach

James

RM394

RM441 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A Best Western Plus hotel with a covered entrance, stone and brick exterior, and a landscaped front yard.

A restaurant interior with a counter, seating area, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple levels.

18. Best Western Plus Omaha Airport Inn

10 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Lori

RM385

RM431 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "CANDLEWOOD SUITES".

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, including a wooden table and chairs, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a laundry area with washers and dryers.

19. Candlewood Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

10.1 km from Lake Manawa Beach

ifeanyi

RM379

RM446 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a brick facade, large entrance canopy, and multiple windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A brick building with a patio area featuring a fire pit and seating.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, metal poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

20. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

13.8 km from Lake Manawa Beach

RM448

RM527 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Manawa Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Countryside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,453 reviews	View
BridgePointe Inn & Suites	8.8 Excellent 1,836 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA	9.0 Wonderful 1,106 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 823 reviews	View

Top Lake Manawa Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and nice stay."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are micro, but it was good for 1 night. Very much like a dorm room. Cushion on bench seat by window was stained. Other than that it was clean. Would stay there again."

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

10/10 Excellent

"Kick ass lobby cookies you Seriously though beautiful place, would go back"

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

8/10 Good

"Nice quiet place to stay. Building maintenance is not 100% but it is okay and clean."

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

8/10 Good

"This was a fun stop on our road trip from west to east. Hotel was fine, had a very good casual dinner at the pub in the hotel. Would be nice if they gave you a voucher for some gambling as part of the room cost. Overall a very good stay, hotel was quiet at night."

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, smelled nice both upon entering the property and also the room which is a touch above most places. Has shuttles to the OMA airport. ~100$ a night is a bit pricey but if youre on a vacation its not a bad cost and I could definitely hang out in the room all day if I needed to."

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

8/10 Good

"A little snobby but very clean."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk receptionist was very polite and friendly! The building was clean and shiny! Best hotel we have stayed at in a long time!"

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was well maintained. We will stay here again"

Other attractions near Lake Manawa Beach

Lake Manawa State Park

7.8/10 (63 reviews)

You can take time to visit Lake Manawa State Park during your travels to Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Longs Landing County Park

You can take time to visit Longs Landing County Park during your travels to Council Bluffs. Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Fox Run Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Council Bluffs at Fox Run Golf Club. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Fontenelle Forest

You can take time to visit Fontenelle Forest during your travels to Bellevue. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Western Historic Trails Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Western Historic Trails Center during your trip to Council Bluffs. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Mid-America Center

8.4/10 (350 reviews)

Catch an event at Mid-America Center during your trip to Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Hidden Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hidden Lake during your travels in Bellevue. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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RailsWest Railroad Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in RailsWest Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Manawa Beach?

Lake Manawa Beach is located in Council Bluffs. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. You'll find 151 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Manawa Beach?

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Manawa Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Countryside Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Lake Manawa Beach?

Expedia has 151 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Manawa Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Manawa Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Lake Manawa Beach.

What can I see and do near Lake Manawa Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Historic General Dodge House, Union Pacific Railroad Museum and Squirrel Cage Jail. You can catch a show at Stir Cove, The Apollon and Bellevue Little Theatre. You can wander around Lauritzen Gardens, Bayliss Park or Kenefick Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Lake Manawa Beach hotels

1. Countryside Inn & Suites

2. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

4. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG

6. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

9. Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

11. Magnolia Hotel Omaha

12. Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

13. Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

16. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

17. Hampton Inn Omaha Airport

18. Best Western Plus Omaha Airport Inn

19. Candlewood Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

20. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

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Top Lake Manawa Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

Other attractions near Lake Manawa Beach

Lake Manawa State Park

Longs Landing County Park

Fox Run Golf Club

Fontenelle Forest

Western Historic Trails Center

Mid-America Center

Hidden Lake

RailsWest Railroad Museum

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