The Best Hotels Closest to Mines of Spain State Recreation Area in Dubuque for 2026

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A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a large artwork above it.

A covered walkway leading to a building entrance with brick walls and a wooden ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large sectional sofa, a bar area, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A serene landscape with a pond, lush greenery, and large rocks.

1. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

14.8 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Jeffrey

AED 337

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, lounge chairs, and large windows.

A Country Inn & Suites with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a patterned armchair, a large bathtub, and a nightstand with lamps.

A kitchen with white tiled backsplash, wooden cabinets, and a countertop with waffle irons, a grill, and bowls of food.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

14.9 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Julie

AED 340

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a balcony overlooking the lobby.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance with a canopy.

A person at a counter with a telephone, a cash register, and a computer.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a reception area in the background.

3. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 5.4 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Diana

AED 459

AED 518 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a railing.

A reception desk with a sign, a coffee machine, and a seating area with blue sofas.

A library with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and seating areas.

A library with bookshelves, a blue sofa, and a staircase.

4. Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

18.3 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Mark

AED 292

AED 426 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A tranquil lakeside scene with a gazebo and a hot air balloon in the sky.

An outdoor patio with a wooden bench and table, a view of a grassy field, and a distant body of water.

A tranquil lakeside scene with a gazebo, a small bridge, and houses in the background.

5. Lefevre Inn and Resort

19.3 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Rosanne

AED 364

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a brick wall with a poster.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two ottomans, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel lobby with directional signs to the hotel and casino, a reception desk, and a sports bar.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

7.2 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Nancy

AED 375

AED 420 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An indoor pool area with a stone wall, wooden pillars, and seating.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a clothing store.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a mounted television, and a cozy seating area with a couch and chairs.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a television mounted on a stone wall, a sofa, a wooden dresser, and a dining table.

7. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

15.7 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Jason

AED 360

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a pool, multiple dining tables and chairs, and a large tree.

A spacious indoor area with a pool table, a ping pong table, and several tables and chairs.

8. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

8.1 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Sarah

AED 356

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a stone accent wall, a kitchen area, and a television.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white lounge chairs, and a sunbed.

A hotel pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and condiments.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two small tables, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

9. Dubuque Inn & Suites

8.2 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Lisa

AED 272

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden wall, seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a display case with pastries.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, mirrors, and a variety of dumbbells.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

10. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7.2 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Nola

AED 434

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a neon sign for Budweiser.

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a brick facade.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and umbrellas branded with Samuel Adams.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

5.6 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

KEVIN

AED 198

AED 222 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A brick building with a staircase leading to a balcony, a breakfast table with chairs, and a sign indicating a breakfast room office.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a desk, and a separate bathroom with a bathtub.

A brick building with a sign for 'Hotel Galena' and 'Eyerbrook Suites'.

12. Hotel Galena

16.9 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Jeremy

AED 440

AED 488 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire pit, overlooking a street with buildings and a large glass structure.

A restaurant entrance with a sign reading "RIVER ROCK KITCHEN & TAP."

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A vending area with snacks and Coca-Cola refrigerators.

13. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 5.7 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Rebecca

AED 360

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A breakfast buffet area with clear glass containers of food, a sign promoting waffles, and a wall with kitchen utensils illustrations.

A snack display with various chips and candies, a beverage refrigerator, and a sign reading 'BEVERAGE-AIR'.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a Hilton Honors badge, and a snack display.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a sign indicating a 1900 clearance height.

14. Hampton Inn Dubuque

8.4 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Dale

AED 418

AED 472 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'TownePlace by Marriott' sign, outdoor seating area, and a covered entrance.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a microwave, and a red appliance. There is a gray sofa with a blue pillow and a red pillow.

A row of treadmills with digital screens and control panels, arranged in a gym with large windows and a ceiling with fluorescent lights.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a covered outdoor seating area, and a sign reading "Towneplay by Marriott."

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District, 6.3 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

thomas

AED 547

AED 613 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

16. Aldrich Guest House

17.3 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Anne

AED 542

AED 601 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a TV, a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a sink.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a clock on the wall.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

11.2 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Bruce

AED 334

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a buffet setup, including a fruit bowl, salad bar, and various appliances.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a television, a bathtub, and a TV stand.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

10 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Lin

AED 291

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of the hotel's interior.

A modern spa room with a circular bed, a bathtub, and two chairs.

A modern living room with leather armchairs, a round coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and a kitchen area with a coffee machine and breakfast bar.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted clock, and a decorative branch sculpture. There is a seating area with chairs and a table, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Best Western Galena Inn & Suites

18.1 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Robert

AED 265

AED 295 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A room with a round table surrounded by wicker chairs, large arched windows, and a brick floor.

A cozy cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a kitchen area.

A room with large windows, a bed, a wooden table, and wicker furniture.

A window seat with a view of a lake and trees, a small table with a plant, and two patterned chairs.

20. Four Mounds Inn

11.7 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Sanghoon

AED 454

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa	9.4 Exceptional 1,336 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Hotel Julien Dubuque	9.2 Wonderful 1,964 reviews	View
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,508 reviews	View
Lefevre Inn and Resort	9.6 Exceptional 732 reviews	View

Top Mines of Spain State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We spent 10-11-2026 and 10-12-2026 at the Irish Cottage Inn. We found it to be cozy, clean, and a really good location for us. We certainly enjoyed our stay!"

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean motel Close casino friend staff"

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

8/10 Good

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The Hancock House

10/10 Excellent

"It is a lovely place to stay, with a beautiful view from the hill top..."

Grand Harbor Resort

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff! Breakfast was ok."

Dubuque Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Busy place but overall decent"

Hotel Julien Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the character of the hotel, well maintained and clean"

1850 Cabin Home - Large Backyard- 22' Movie Screen-Family-Event - Travelers

10/10 Excellent

"We reserved a night to host a birthday party sleepover for my teen daughter. The outdoor space is scenic, spacious, and relaxing. The kids loved having a campfire, spending time outside, and snuggling up to watch a couple of DVDs at the end of the night. Cal was immediately responsive to all of my messages and it was a great space for our needs."

Other attractions near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

A cave with red-lit stalactites and stalagmites.

Crystal Lake Cave

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Crystal Lake Cave, a lovely green space in Dubuque. Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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A waterfront with buildings, including a modern glass structure, and calm water reflecting the buildings.

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

7.8/10 (159 reviews)

Bring your family to Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Dubuque. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trailhead

You can take time to visit Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trailhead during your travels to Dubuque. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Julien Dubuque Monument

Learn about the local history of Dubuque with a stop at Julien Dubuque Monument. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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Julien Dubuque Bridge

8.2/10 (60 reviews)

Find out about the history of Dubuque when you spend time at Julien Dubuque Bridge. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Mississippi Riverwalk

Mississippi Riverwalk is just one of the places to see in Dubuque, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Port of Dubuque Marina

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Dubuque with a trip to Port of Dubuque Marina. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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National Rivers Hall of Fame

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Rivers Hall of Fame during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mines of Spain State Recreation Area?

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area is located in a welcoming area of Dubuque known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. You'll find 121 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Mines of Spain State Recreation Area?

Hotel Julien Dubuque is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. It's located 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Other good options within a few miles include Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque and Grand Harbor Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Mines of Spain State Recreation Area?

Expedia has 121 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, 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 use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Riverboat Museum, and National Rivers Hall of Fame. Five Flags Center, Julien Dubuque Bridge, and Shot Tower are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Create some family memories at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, Dubuque Art Center, and ImOn Ice Arena while you're exploring the area around Mines of Spain State Recreation Area.

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Our top choices for Mines of Spain State Recreation Area hotels

1. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

3. Hotel Julien Dubuque

4. Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

5. Lefevre Inn and Resort

6. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

7. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

8. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

9. Dubuque Inn & Suites

10. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

12. Hotel Galena

13. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

14. Hampton Inn Dubuque

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

16. Aldrich Guest House

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

19. Best Western Galena Inn & Suites

20. Four Mounds Inn

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Top Mines of Spain State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

The Hancock House

Grand Harbor Resort

Dubuque Inn & Suites

Hotel Julien Dubuque

1850 Cabin Home - Large Backyard- 22' Movie Screen-Family-Event - Travelers

Other attractions near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Crystal Lake Cave

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trailhead

Julien Dubuque Monument

Julien Dubuque Bridge

Mississippi Riverwalk

Port of Dubuque Marina

National Rivers Hall of Fame

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