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

Q: 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.

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Our top choices for Council Bluffs motels

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

Countryside Inn & Suites

Council Bluffs

Amber

₩92,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

Council Bluffs

STEVEN

₩76,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

Country Inn of Shelby

Shelby

Bruce

₩127,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 12 - Jul 13

Townhouse Inn & Suites

West Omaha

Thomas

₩116,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 12 - Jul 13

Countryside Suites

Chalco

Daniel

₩111,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 12 - Jul 13

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Omaha NE

West Omaha

Jesus

₩108,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 16 - Jul 17

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Super 8 by Wyndham Omaha NE

South Central Omaha

Rosanna

₩103,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 16 - Jul 17

Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Travel Inn By OYO Omaha

South Central Omaha

Ana

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BridgePointe Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The hair dryer did not work. The body wash was empty in the shower and were given a refill, but had to figure out how to use it."

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Council Bluffs Motels information

Number of reviews	6,672
Accommodation	13 Motels
Lowest Price	₩76,419
Highest Price	₩127,943

Frequently asked questions

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

Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy all that Council Bluffs has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Charles Schwab Field Omaha in the area.

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. Must-see places in and around Council Bluffs include Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Charles Schwab Field Omaha. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook, Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, and Lake Manawa Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Joe's Karting, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, and RailsWest Railroad Museum.

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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