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Great River Hotel

Property class: 3.5
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants

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A water park with multiple slides and a pool area.
A modern lobby with a fireplace, patterned chairs, and a geometric coffee table.
A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV on the wall.
An outdoor patio with striped sofas, a yellow ottoman, and a pool table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington, IA, 52601
  • Place, Catfish Bend Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, FunCity
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Community Field
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard King (21 & older only)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a ceiling light.

Standard King (21 & older only)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard King Handicap (21 & older only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Burlington

Near the airport.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity. West Burlington Community Park and Community Field are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Catfish Bend Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • FunCity - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Community Field - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Izaak Walton Lake - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • West Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Burlington Station - 6 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Great River Hotel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants
Great River Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a water park (surcharge), and a lazy river. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Great River Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Burlington hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Casino
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Great River Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Burlington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open select days. Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Fun City Resort Hotel
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  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 343 reviews
$127 nightly
The price is $142
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Fun City Resort Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 3.21 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 23 gaming tables
  • 24-hour gym
  • 606 slot machines
  • Casino (30,000 square feet of space)
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Sportsbook
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2.85 percent destination fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 3.21 to 15.00 per person

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

The Catfish Bend Inn Spa
The Catfish Bend & Burlington
The Catfish Bend Inn & Spa Hotel
The Catfish Bend Inn & Spa Burlington
The Catfish Bend Inn & Spa Hotel Burlington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Great River Hotel to the airport?

Great River Hotel is 4.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great River Hotel?

As of Aug 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great River Hotel on Sep 1, 2026 start from $156, including 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.

Does Great River Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Great River Hotel offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

Does Great River Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Great River Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 3.21 and 15.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Great River Hotel?

During your stay you can enjoy the 30000 square-foot casino on site, featuring 606 slot machines, 23 gaming tables, and a sportsbook.

What time is check-in at Great River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Great River Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Great River Hotel have a pool?

Great River Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Great River Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like pool views, happy hour, and light fare.

Does Great River Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features detox wraps, hydrotherapy, and hot stone massages.

How close is Great River Hotel to downtown Burlington?

Great River Hotel is 2 mi away from Burlington.

Great River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 400 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean room and very spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean room. Bed and bedding are nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and modern! Also loved the 2 bottles if water at checking! Very clean room too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room and very well stocked bars/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Burlington!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the staff were both amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the casino, Lucky Dtreet for breakfast, and diner at the Boogaloo Sports Bar. We then enjoyed a local singer both nights at The Lamp Post.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were great. Very clean and fresh looking. The staff was amazing and very friendly. Lots of amenities available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No spa
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for the Rodeo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was very polite!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was so clean and spacious. Loved the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Accomodations were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Rooms are outstanding!! Shower had S lot of room in it. Bathroom was clean The ladies at the front desk are courteous and friendly!! We will go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and lots of room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean, bed was comfortable. Located near restaurants and the casino. Would definitely recommend and we will stay again very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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