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Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property
Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Nightclub

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

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1 Harrahs Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
  • Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • CHI Health Center Omaha
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

  • 373 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 331 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Council Bluffs

City center stay.Your stay at this Council Bluffs hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino and Stir Cove. Also, Dodge Riverside Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Missouri River is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • CHI Health Center Omaha - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Charles Schwab Field Omaha - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 5 min drive
  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mercy Thai - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino

3.5-star hotel near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

A casino, a nightclub, and multilingual staff are also featured at Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Council Bluffs hotel.

  • 251 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino offers 251 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Exterior

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is $125
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 10.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 10.95 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • 70 gaming tables
  • 794 slot machines
  • Casino (33,406 square feet of space)
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 night
  • Resort fee: USD 16.80 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service

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 in-room wireless internet: USD 10.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 10.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino to the airport?

Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino is 5.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the Eppley Field Airport (OMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino?

As of Aug 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino on Sep 1, 2025 start from $89.0, 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.

Does Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino.

How close is Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino to the beach?

This hotel is 7.6 mi (13-min drive) from Lake Manawa Beach.

Does Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino offer free breakfast?

Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino?

During your stay you can enjoy the 33406 square-foot casino on site, featuring 794 slot machines and 70 gaming tables.

What time is check-in at Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino have a pool?

Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino does not have a pool.

Does Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino to downtown Council Bluffs?

Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino is 2.6 mi away from Council Bluffs.

Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 231 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are nice but only two restaurants one is only open from 5-9. Not much to choose from. Also the app sends you to order and the other restaurant that is 5 mins away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

laura

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived later in the evening. I had booked the room months in advance for the premium with river view. When we arrived we stood there waiting for a while before someone greeted us. Once there we go up to our room and it was a view of the parking lot and smelled strongly of cigarettes. I went down and was informed they were over booked and did not have any other room available but they could come up and spray the room to help with the smell. She also stated she would give us 150.00 hotel credit for food for our inconvenience. We thought that was generous and sufficient. Next morning we leave to go to the zoo. We arrived back at the hotel late afternoon maybe 3ish. We opened the door and immediately hit with a sewer smell. The smell was so bad my husband said not even he could deal with it. He's a commercial plumber not unfamiliar with smells. So he went down to the desk and they said they had a room available with a river view. So we moved rooms much much better. We had breakfast at Guys both sat and sun neither meal going over 50.00. So only using 100.00 of the 150.00 hotel credit. Tell me why they charged my account 95.70? That should have been covered by the hotel credit. At check output i did not sign a receipt nor did i ever receive one.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk clerk was friendly and was willing to help with accommodations for a handicapped person. Our biggest complaint was the beds in Room 104. Those platform beds are horrible for senior citizens who are handicapped. They are hard and low to the floor. Very bad.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAWTON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
I really miss the buffet from the past which was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It had the casino and hotel on the same property which was nice and there was a shuttle that took you to neighboring casinos every half hour
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Traveled with family
My room smelled like smoke real bad when you walked in the room. I had a air purifier on and all I could smell was smoke. Other than that it wasn't bad.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Deeply annoying staff, worn out run down rooms, dated building, terrible location. Yuck.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaynette Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I would have given an excellent rating except for one thing. If it were small, I would have ignored it. Check in desk, two female employees that have very un-inviting looks on their faces. They are usually the first people you meet at a hotel. How they greet the guest is the first impression of the resort. No smiles, no hello’s - ever. You walk past to head to the casino or out of the building it’d be a glance up, eye roll and a frown. Complete turn off. Guy Fieri’s was awesome! Fun employees! Beds very comfortable. Floors could use vacuuming. Nicest person was the head of security. Nice, informative and his smile reached his eyes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were some of the friendliest people I’ve ever had at any stay. Especially the older gentleman working at the bar of the casino, in the morning. All 4 days, he knew exactly what I wanted and pretty much started it when I was walking in. Loved Guy Fieri restaurant. I left the casino/hotel when my daughters made me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

JOSEPH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So noisy! Can hear people walking and talking down the hallway on the 8th floor and car alarms outside. Plus my pillow smelled like feet. Literally smelled like feet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place did us dirty. Literally. We arrived at 6:30 pm on a Friday for our check in. We were told there was zero of our room type available ready for check in, and it could be another 3 hours before it was, they didn’t know how long. At this point we had been traveling for 27 hours straight and just wanted a shower and to relax for a bit, not to wait 3 more hours. So what do they offer us? They put us on the pet friendly floor, claiming it’s all they had available. We reluctantly accepted, as again we didn’t want to wait 3 hours for a room which should have been ready a minimum of 2 hours before our arrival . What a horrible decision that was. We should have just not checked in and left. The hotel was NOISY, dogs barking ALL night , thin walls where you could hear the people next to us talking and hacking up a lung all night , and a Loud air conditioner that seemed to never shut off. We checked out early the next morning and staff didn’t even bother to ask how our stay was. Just grumpily took our keys and handed us a receipt. Harrah’s /caesars should be ashamed of themselves with their service from this property. I will definitely await their response.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy

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

2/10 Terrible

Cathy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
too loud poor food choices scary people walking around
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Casino was a nice atmosphere...not too crazy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TARA, SCOTTSBLUFF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place, did find an earplug and a blue moon cap right under my bed. Also, I paid for a family of 4 in a 2 queen room, and my room only had 2 towels, 2 coffee cups, 2 coffee pods etc
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The non smoking rooms smelled of smoke terrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Just didn't feel it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. It would better to have had more than one chair in the room. Need more signage from highway to the casino. Loved 360 steakhouse & guy Fieris restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025