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Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Casino
Fitness studio
Serves lunch and dinner
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
$123
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Explore the area

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2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
  • Place, Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mid-America Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Riverview King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Riverview 2 Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Whirlpool Suite King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Whirlpool Suite Riverview King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Two Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

4-star Council Bluffs hotel close to Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
3 restaurants, a casino, and an indoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a hot tub are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs offers 160 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Council Bluffs hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
In addition to an indoor pool, Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs provides a hot tub and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a casino, a vending machine, and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 20 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • 1853 Bistro & Bar
  • Double Down Dogs
  • ESPN BET Sportsbook

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 31.50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 31.50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 31.50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 31.50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Reviews

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the veiw and stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good Hotel, Sub par Casino

The rooms were comfortable and the room was very clean. The shower and water faucets if not careful can burn you quickly. The water is extremely hot and instantly gets to scolding temperatures. The casino boat was a cool experience other than getting a server for drinks while playing, and that was a huge let down as every place I have ever been serves drinks if you are playing and usually asked non stop if you want more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
First time checking in. Very easy to find park and register. Rooms are clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If everything was good, except for the bed, the bed was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice casin and hotel

It was a fun stay with great dinner options. They were unable to add points to my account for staying there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good, but there isn’t anywhere to
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raul

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vickie, JACKSONVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go too hotel We love the king size bed and room with the Whirlpool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Brady

Major issue with front desk and manager.. total confusion with days of stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We would not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Things happened beyond their control but still inconveniences. Front desk and house keeping were all amazing. System was down so couldn’t check in until later then water was turned off because the water was turned off by the city. Casino staff were not at all helpful. All seemed to hate their job, and it was a very “not my job” atmosphere so I went elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Milos

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Hotel could use a few updates.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel was good, but don't expect to eat dinner here without a reservation and breakfast at 7AM took over and hour and a half. Hotel bathroom was not clean when we checked in, the housekeeper forgot to get the sink, bathroom counter and mirror. However, housekeeping came right away and cleaned it up. Beds were nice and the gambling was fun. The pool was also great for the kids. This is the better of the two casino in the area by far.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I waont stay there again cuz i dont like getting charged twice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025