10 Best Motels in Council Bluffs: Find Cheap Motels in Council Bluffs, IA 2026

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Countryside Inn & Suites : Stay within a 10-minute drive of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Creighton University. Enjoy access to the computer station, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East : Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. It's located within a 10-minute drive of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Creighton University.

This was a fun stroll over the Missouri River. You can walk or ride your bike, stopping in the middle at the Nebraska/Iowa border.

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Countryside Inn & Suites

Council Bluffs

Brandy

AED 247 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

Council Bluffs

Kent

AED 244 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jan - 16 Jan

Country Inn of Shelby

Shelby

Doug

In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Omaha/West Dodge

West Omaha

Rick

AED 264 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jan - 21 Jan

Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Travel Inn By OYO Omaha

South Central Omaha

Shane

Townhouse Inn & Suites

West Omaha

Sietze

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jan - 18 Jan

Countryside Suites

Chalco

IRENE

Sunrise Motel

Bellevue

Marcus

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Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Council Bluffs?

If you're having difficulty finding a motel in Council Bluffs, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 84 hotels and other accommodations. Simply filter using our search tools by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

What are motels like?

Motel properties often include free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Council Bluffs?

Countryside Inn & Suites: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Creighton University. Enjoy access to the computer station, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. It's located within a 10-minute drive of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Creighton University.

What can I do in Council Bluffs?

Check out the well-known zoo and enjoy the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area while you're sightseeing. People who've visited Council Bluffs have good things to say about its shops, museums, and live music. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lake Manawa Beach, Lake Manawa State Park, and Missouri River. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum, and Joe's Karting. Some historical places you might want to see include Squirrel Cage Jail, Historic General Dodge House, and Western Historic Trails Center.

What's the weather like in Council Bluffs?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Council Bluffs to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. Average annual precipitation for Council Bluffs is 42 inches.

What are my options for getting around Council Bluffs when staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about getting around Council Bluffs to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Eppley Field Airport (OMA), which is located 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Omaha, NE (MIQ-Millard), which is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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