The Best Hotels Closest to Crystal Lake Cave in Dubuque for 2026

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

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

A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

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

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

14.1 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Jesus

₩132,077

₩146,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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.

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

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

2. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 7.8 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Marcia

₩142,169

₩160,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

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

3. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

13.9 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Kenneth

₩136,183

₩151,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

9.6 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Peggy

₩141,905

₩158,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A lobby with a reception desk, a blue seating area, and a mural on the wall.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, red upholstered bar stools, and ornate chandeliers.

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

5. Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

17 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Casey

₩127,582

₩179,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

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

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

6. Hotel Galena

15.7 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Shannon

₩154,755

₩171,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

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

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a large tub.

7. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

14.7 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Nikki

₩133,716

₩148,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

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

8. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 8 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Robert

₩153,484

₩173,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

9. Lefevre Inn and Resort

17.9 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Anthony

₩173,679

₩192,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A hotel atrium with a glass ceiling, two pools, and outdoor seating areas.

10. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

10.1 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Lori

₩136,183

₩152,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

11. Dubuque Inn & Suites

10.1 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Renee

₩99,630

₩111,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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 hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

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

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District, 8.7 km from Crystal Lake Cave

thomas

₩227,533

₩254,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with autumn foliage.

A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, wooden paneling on the ceiling, and a chandelier.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, a staircase leading to another room, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A traditional room with a large ornate ceiling, a large tapestry, and classic furniture.

13. The Hancock House

8.7 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Lindsay

₩201,953

₩234,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a large fan on the ceiling.

A hotel room with a television, a striped sofa, a dining table, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a breakfast bar.

14. American Inn and Suites

18.8 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Emil

₩71,561

₩75,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden walls, and a lifeguard station.

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.

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.

15. Best Western Galena Inn & Suites

16.8 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Colleen

₩113,295

₩125,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A large, historic brick building with multiple towers and a prominent entrance.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a mirror, and a buffet setup.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a chandelier.

16. Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque, 8.1 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Daniel

₩168,294

₩201,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

7.8 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Michelle

₩76,352

₩85,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a dining area with a cowhide rug.

A kitchen counter with a fruit basket containing oranges and bananas, a stack of white plates, and a glass container.

A building with a dark blue exterior, a sign reading "OFFICE," and a welcome sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a sign for White Horse Tavern.

18. Grant Hills Motel

17.6 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Peter

₩107,842

₩119,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

19. Hampton Inn Dubuque

10.3 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Nancy

₩153,349

₩173,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including cereal, fruit, and yogurt.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by chairs and a potted plant.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

13.2 km from Crystal Lake Cave

Bruce

₩143,121

₩160,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Crystal Lake Cave

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hotel Julien Dubuque	9.2 Wonderful 1,954 reviews	View
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa	9.4 Exceptional 1,315 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,471 reviews	View

Top Crystal Lake Cave Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julien Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Historic hotel that has been very well maintained and updated. Definitely recommend if staying in Dubuque. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant was delicious (Iowa knows bacon LOL) and my server was terrific."

Stoney Creek Inn Galena

10/10 Excellent

"Was easy to get in parking lot and out."

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, well maintained facilities, cheerful staff"

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"The location, staff, bar/outside music, patio....it just worked perfect for a girls weekend:)"

The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Check in exceptional, very friendly and informative (I cant remember his name, he derserves a shout-out)) - where to dine onsite, reservation recommendations, other dining nearby, etc. Rooms clean & cozy, beds comfy. I think I want a room with a view next time. Security elevators - need key card to access. Bonus made to order coffee bar in the lobby! Serving iced & hot beverages. Casino is small but good assortment of gaming - heads up, smoking allowed throughout casino."

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was updated in the entry and reception area were beautifully decorated. Our rooms were updated and there was plenty of space to put everything. Highly recommend this property."

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The room was huge and very clean, wish the restaurant next door was open. Over all the trip and stay were quite enjoyable"

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Our room was 76 degrees when we arrived as the air conditioning was not working. We called the front desk and the maintenance person arrived a few minutes later. He had it working in no time. It took a while to cool down but it was fixed very quickly which was much appreciated."

Other attractions near Crystal Lake Cave

A grassy path with a wooden bench surrounded by dense green trees.

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Walk through this protected area of historical and natural interest. One trail has state trees from the entire 50 states along with lookouts over a major river.

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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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Dubuque Art Center

Enjoy a stop at Dubuque Art Center, an entertaining place to visit in Dubuque. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Crystal Lake Cave?

Crystal Lake Cave is located in a welcoming area of Dubuque known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. You'll find 35 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Crystal Lake Cave?

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 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Crystal Lake Cave. Other good choices within 5 miles include Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque and Grand Harbor Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Crystal Lake Cave?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Crystal Lake Cave.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Crystal Lake Cave, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Crystal Lake Cave.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Crystal Lake Cave?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Crystal Lake Cave, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Crystal Lake Cave?

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, National Rivers Hall of Fame, and Riverboat Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Five Flags Center, Julien Dubuque Bridge, and Shot Tower are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Crystal Lake Cave. Create some family memories at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark and Dubuque Art Center.

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Our top choices for Crystal Lake Cave hotels

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

2. Hotel Julien Dubuque

3. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

5. Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

6. Hotel Galena

7. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

8. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

9. Lefevre Inn and Resort

10. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

11. Dubuque Inn & Suites

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

13. The Hancock House

14. American Inn and Suites

15. Best Western Galena Inn & Suites

16. Redstone Inn And Suites

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

18. Grant Hills Motel

19. Hampton Inn Dubuque

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

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Top Crystal Lake Cave Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Stoney Creek Inn Galena

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

Other attractions near Crystal Lake Cave

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trailhead

Julien Dubuque Monument

Julien Dubuque Bridge

Mississippi Riverwalk

Port of Dubuque Marina

Dubuque Art Center

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