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Great River Hotel

An outdoor patio with striped sofas, a yellow ottoman, and a pool table.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV on the wall.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, patterned chairs, and a geometric coffee table.

A modern hotel lobby with a white sofa, decorative pillows, and a plant.

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Spa
Free airport shuttle
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant

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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

Standard King (21 & older only)

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard King Handicap (21 & older only)

Very good

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Burlington

A family-friendly stay in Burlington awaits you at Great River Hotel. Within steps you'll find Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hydrotherapy and reflexology along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The family restaurant, Booagloo Cafe, is open for lunch and dinner. Shake Alley is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the water park, 24-hour gym, lazy river and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Plus you'll find a casino, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a conference centre. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Burlington hotel include West Burlington Community Park and Community Field.

What's nearby

Catfish Bend Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
FunCity - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Community Field - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Luers Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Izaak Walton Lake - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

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
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Great River Hotel

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/cafΘ. 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 centre 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

Conference rooms

Casino

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Charging station for electric cars

Conference centre

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

On-site shopping

Lift

No smoking on site

Coffee shop

Great River Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Burlington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site 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 selected days. Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Similar properties

A patio area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.

Pool
Breakfast included
Free airport shuttle
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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

Restaurants on site

Booagloo Cafe
Gasoline Allies
Lucky Street
Shake Alley

Things to do

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

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

Computer station
Conference centre
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

7 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Sauna
Spa open select days
Sports massages
Steam room
Swedish massages

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
Grab bar near toilet
In-room roll-in shower
Lift
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 lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs on site

Lifeguards
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

50-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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.

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 per cent 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Great River Hotel?

Great River Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Great River Hotel?

Yep, Great River Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a spa on site at Great River Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Great River Hotel. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as sports massages.

Does Great River Hotel have a pool?

Great River Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

Does Great River Hotel have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Great River Hotel?

Great River Hotel features a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 3 bars. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Great River Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Great River Hotel.

Is Great River Hotel family-friendly?

No, Great River Hotel is an adults-only property.

Does Great River Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great River Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great River Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Great River Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Great River Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great River Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Great River Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

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!

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

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